US 12,408,722 B2
Modular liner system for protective helmets
Kurt Fischer, New York, NY (US); Kayla Fukuda, New York, NY (US); Mike Czerski, New York, NY (US); Adam Frank, New York, NY (US); and Cord Santiago, New York, NY (US)
Assigned to VICIS IP, LLC, New York, NY (US)
Filed by VICIS IP, LLC, New York, NY (US)
Filed on Dec. 19, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/988,314.
Application 18/988,314 is a continuation of application No. 17/820,450, filed on Aug. 17, 2022, granted, now 12,201,177.
Application 18/988,314 is a continuation of application No. 16/441,729, filed on Jun. 14, 2019, granted, now 11,445,777, issued on Sep. 20, 2022.
Application 17/820,450 is a continuation of application No. 15/891,271, filed on Feb. 7, 2018, granted, now 10,342,281, issued on Jul. 9, 2019.
Application 15/891,271 is a continuation of application No. PCT/US2017/042254, filed on Jul. 14, 2017.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/403,115, filed on Oct. 1, 2016.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/363,121, filed on Jul. 15, 2016.
Prior Publication US 2025/0160466 A1, May 22, 2025
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. A42B 3/12 (2006.01); A42B 3/10 (2006.01)
CPC A42B 3/127 (2013.01) [A42B 3/10 (2013.01); A42B 3/124 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
19. A football helmet comprising:
an outer shell;
a customizable impact absorbing layer comprising a plurality of customizable impact absorbing structures positioned inside the outer shell, the plurality of customizable impact absorbing structures being configured to dissipate impact forces, wherein:
one or more of the plurality of customizable impact absorbing structures has a different shape than another impact absorbing structure of the plurality of customizable impact absorbing structures; and
at least one customizable impact absorbing structure of the plurality of customizable impact absorbing structures is fastened using a hook and loop fastener; and
a second layer positioned between the customizable impact absorbing layer and the wearer's head, the second layer comprising one or more foam pads, wherein the different shape allows a portion of the second layer to be raised, lifted, tilted or displaced to accommodate one or more unique anatomical features of a wearer.