Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Position-Specific Helmet Protection", for Approval (USPTO 20240180277).

A patent application has been submitted for a position-specific helmet design that aims to provide better protection for athletes in contact sports, particularly American football. The inventors argue that current helmet designs fail to adequately protect against certain types of impacts that can lead to concussions and long-term brain damage. The proposed position-specific helmet would be tailored to the specific demands of each player position, incorporating additional or supplemental protection elements in areas where they are most needed. The patent application outlines various embodiments of the helmet design, including retrofitting existing helmets or creating new customized helmet systems. [Extracted from the article]