公开(公告)号：WO2021096908A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：PCT/US2020/059936

申请日：2020-11-11

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A. ,  CARLTON, Tristan J. ,  MOTLER, Eric ,  RIVES, Douglas ,  LINDNER, Austin ,  HERLANDS, Joshua M. ,  CHEN, Jessica K.Y. ,  DUBE, Lorenzo M. ,  MULLER, James J. ,  OPORTO, Pedro D. ,  STEEN, Olivia G. ,  VICKERY, Andrew R.

IPC: A42B3/06

Abstract: A protective headgear device, or helmet, protects against head injuries such as concussions and CTE by imposing a network of constant force members (CFMs) between an outer impact shell and an inner fitted capsule engaging the skull/head surface. CFMs exhibit a force absorbing behavior that differs from conventional linear spring behavior that impose a counterforce proportional to the displaced distance. CFMs occupy a compact void between the outer impact shell and the inner fitted capsule by component miniaturization and tethers that redirect forces within the void. An absence of conventional foam and straps increases accommodation for the CFMs and connection tethers/attachments. The CFMs exhibit a substantially constant force that avoids a sharp impactful response associated with head injuries.

公开(公告)号：WO2018027214A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：PCT/US2017/045720

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A. ,  NIVERS, Storie ,  GLEASON, Matthew A. ,  ETIEVANT, David ,  BARTKOWIAK, Tomasz

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F17/18 ,  G01B21/00

CPC classification number: G01B11/306 ,  G01B11/2408 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B11/255 ,  G01Q60/24 ,  G06F17/11 ,  G06F17/18

Abstract: A surface topography analysis invokes a sensor device for receiving a series of values from a sensor element of measurement equipment adapted to quantify an input stimuli into a surface height value, and computes consecutive curvatures from the received series of values. An aggregate value (sum) of the consecutive curvatures is compared to a threshold, and based on the comparison, the approach concludes that at least one of the consecutive curvatures corresponds to an outlier. The set of values are based on a signal that is continuous, although not necessarily differentiable, as received from the measurement equipment. Such measurement equipment embodying the sensor device may further comprise at least one of atomic probe microscopes, interferometric microscopes, confocal microscopes, scanning laser microscopes, profiling instruments, scanners, and CMMs.

Abstract translation: 表面形貌分析调用传感器设备，用于接收来自测量设备的传感器元件的一系列值，该传感器元件适于将输入激励量化为表面高度值，并且从接收的一系列 值。 将连续曲率的总值（总和）与阈值进行比较，并且基于该比较，该方法推断连续曲率中的至少一个对应于异常值。 该组值是基于从测量设备接收到的连续信号，尽管不一定是可微分的。 体现传感器装置的这种测量设备还可以包括原子探针显微镜，干涉显微镜，共焦显微镜，扫描激光显微镜，成像仪器，扫描仪和CMM中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：EP3860383A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-11

申请号：EP19868549.7

申请日：2019-10-04

Applicant: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A. ,  MULLER, James J. ,  PARKER, Winton ,  GRANT, Allysa ,  CARLTON, Tristin J. ,  WORKMAN, Nicholas ,  DOYLE, Michael ,  SHELSKY, Jessica ,  CHEU, Jessica K. Y. ,  DUBE, Lorenzo M. ,  OPORTO, Pedro D. ,  STEEN, Olivia G. ,  VICKERY, Andrew R.

IPC: A43B5/00 ,  A43B13/18

公开(公告)号：WO2020072854A1

公开(公告)日：2020-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2019/054617

申请日：2019-10-04

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A. ,  MULLER, James J. ,  PARKER, Winton ,  GRANT, Allysa ,  CARLTON, Tristin J. ,  WORKMAN, Nicholas ,  DOYLE, Michael ,  SHELSKY, Jessica ,  CHEU, Jessica K. Y. ,  DUBE, Lorenzo M. ,  OPORTO, Pedro D. ,  STEEN, Olivia G. ,  VICKERY, Andrew R.

IPC: A43B5/00 ,  A43B13/18

Abstract: A force absorbing device for a footwear appliance includes a shoe upper and a shoe sole having a planar sole surface, such that forces between the shoe upper and planar sole surface in ground contact are absorbed by force mitigation structures disposed in the shoe sole. A footwear article includes a split-sole system that redefines a shoe sole as coplanar surfaces having a force mitigating interface for receiving sudden forces and effectively mitigating these forces by storing kinetic energy and releasing it over time. An elastic field in the force mitigation structure is defined by a resilient material adapted to deform in response to the received force. Frictional engagement between the upper and lower sole may also be augmented by surface characteristics such as dimples, voids and lubricants, in addition to interference engagement with an elastic field.

公开(公告)号：WO2015017754A2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：PCT/US2014/049356

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A. ,  MADURA, John M.

IPC: A63C9/081 ,  A43B5/04 ,  A63C9/084

CPC classification number: A63C9/081 ,  A43B5/04 ,  A63C9/084 ,  A63C9/0844

Abstract: A ski binding device having a plate adapted to engage the ski binding, in which the plate has a heel end and a toe end, and a heel absorption mechanism is adapted to absorb excessive lateral pivoting force from the heel of a ski boot. A restrictor biases the heel into engagement with a heel receptacle. A dual pivot engages the toe end of the plate for permitting both downward movement of the heel end and lateral movement of the heel end out of alignment with the ski. The lateral pivoting force corresponds to release of potentially harmful forces. The restrictor is responsive to upward force from the toe end, as results from disproportionate backweighting of a skier. The restrictor disengages the heel end from the heel receptacle based on a predetermined release force, and permit lateral outward displacement of the heel end upon disengagement of the heel.

Abstract translation: 具有适于接合滑板结合件的板的滑雪装订装置适用于从滑雪靴的脚跟吸收过度的横向枢转力，滑板结合件具有脚跟端部和脚趾端部。 限流器将脚跟偏置成与脚跟容座接合。 双枢轴接合板的脚趾端，以允许脚后跟的向下运动和脚跟端的横向运动与滑雪板不对齐。 横向枢转力对应于潜在有害力的释放。 限制器响应于脚趾的向上的力量，这是由于滑雪者的不成比例的重量的结果。 限制器基于预定的释放力使脚跟端部从脚后跟接收器脱离，并且允许脚跟端部在脚跟脱离时的侧向向外移位。

公开(公告)号：WO2020242717A2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：PCT/US2020/030967

申请日：2020-05-01

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： ALDRICH, Benjamin R. ,  BROWN, Christopher A. ,  BUTLER, Tiffiny A. ,  MOORE, Matthew C. ,  O'DONNELL, Kathryn M. ,  ROTO, Andrea E.

Abstract: A protective sports garment includes a device adapted to overlay an anatomical region likely to experience a concentrated load such as a shoulder, knee or elbow joint. The device includes a base resting on an anatomical region, and a cap responsive for controlled displacement towards the base in response to the external loads. These loads may encompass both force and torque, as the load may tend to exert in different directions. The base rests on the joint area or anatomical surface to be protected. This may be part of a larger assembly such as a shoulder pad set, catcher's pad assembly, or other integration of protective sports gear defining a surrounding garment or textile assembly such as a pad set. The cap is tethered or suspended around the base for controlled, force dispersed displacement toward the base and may include a "sandwiched" structure of additional compressible material.

公开(公告)号：WO2020056097A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2019/050758

申请日：2019-09-12

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A. ,  MULLER, James J. ,  DUNN, Julia A. ,  ALVAREZ, Alexander R. ,  MUDGE, Kyle R. ,  NAOUM, Rachael

IPC: A43B5/00 ,  A43B13/18

Abstract: A force dissipating device in a footwear appliance includes an actuator responsive to a displacement force from a shoe sole surface, and an elastic field of resilient, compressible material. The elastic field is elongated in a direction aligned with the displacement force, and an inclined surface is attached to the actuator and disposed against the elastic field. The actuator is adapted for movement parallel to the elastic field, while the inclined surface is oriented to compress the elastic field in a direction defined by the inclined surface. The inclined surface is oriented at an angle to compress the elastic field in a direction substantially perpendicular to vertical actuator displacement, thus providing a constant region of opposed, compressive force that is generally constant, rather than increasing with displacement distance.

公开(公告)号：WO2020056113A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2019/050779

申请日：2019-09-12

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A.

IPC: A43B5/00 ,  A43B13/18

Abstract: A force absorbing device for a footwear appliance includes a shoe sole having a planar sole surface, such that the shoe sole is adapted to be disposed against a ground surface such as turf, grass or dirt. A ground interface member having a general appearance of a footwear cleat extends from the planar sole surface. Within the sole, the ground interface member couples to a force mitigation assembly for absorbing forces against the cleat. The force mitigation assembly includes an elastic field of a resilient, compressible material, and an inclined surface is disposed against the elastic field and oriented to compress the elastic field. A linkage or connecting surface transmits a displacement force for disposing the inclined surface across the elastic field, where the inclined surface compresses the elastic field as it moves across. In response, the elastic field exerts a counterforce against the ground interface member.

公开(公告)号：WO2018191595A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：PCT/US2018/027456

申请日：2018-04-13

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BILLINGTON, Jacob J. ,  COMDEN, Jonathan D. ,  REGAN, Sean J. ,  ROBERTI, Thomas C. ,  BROWN, Christopher A.

IPC: A63C9/00 ,  A63C9/08

CPC classification number: A63C9/0846 ,  A63C9/007

Abstract: A ski binding reduces a likelihood of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the tibia is accomplished by absorption in the binding to limit loads transmitted through the boot-binding interface. Release based on an injury threshold includes a binding response tower attached to the ski and adapted for selective engagement with the ski, such that the binding response tower permits biased vertical and lateral horizontal displacement, prior to a release threshold. The binding is in communication with the boot heel and is adapted for slideable engagement in response to vertical and lateral forces exerted from the boot heel. The binding response tower adapted to disengage, or release upon reaching at least one a predetermined lateral displacement or a predetermined vertical displacement, such as when the boot heel is forced sufficiently sideways or upwards due to skier movement that would tend to cause an ACL injury.

公开(公告)号：WO2015161056A2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：PCT/US2015/026138

申请日：2015-04-16

Applicant: WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Inventor： BROWN, Christopher A. ,  FOY, John ,  VERRELLI, Alexander ,  BASEHORE, Sarah ,  WHITCHER, Chadwick ,  HEISER, Jerrod ,  BOUCHARD, Tyler

CPC classification number: A61F2/6607 ,  A61F2/60 ,  A61F2002/5036 ,  A61F2002/5079 ,  A61F2002/6657

Abstract: A prosthetic appliance disposes a plurality of elongated, resilient members in a circular configuration around a pivot point representing a skeletal joint such as an ankle, wrist or shoulder. The resilient members are resilient and adapted to deformable respond to pivoting forces of the fulcrum, and forcibly deform in response to the pivoting of the shaft forcing the fulcrum against the resilient members. The circular orientation of the resilient members pivot the shaft orthogonal to the base from which the resilient members extend, such that the resilient members bias the fulcrum and shaft in the orthogonal position at a rest position. Forces drawing the shaft off-center disposed the fulcrum against one or more of the resilient members and causing resilient deformation and counterforces against the fulcrum back to the centered rest position. In response to pivoting movement, the resilient members apply increasing forces for biasing the pivoting shaft.

Abstract translation: 假体器具围绕表示诸如脚踝，腕部或肩部的骨骼关节的枢轴点处于圆形构造中的多个细长弹性构件。 弹性构件是弹性的并且适于能够响应于支点的枢转力而变形，并且响应于轴的枢转而迫使该支点抵抗弹性构件而强制变形。 弹性构件的圆形方位使正交于弹性构件延伸的基部的轴枢转，使得弹性构件将支点和轴在垂直位置偏置在静止位置。 将轴偏心拉拔的部队将支点设置在一个或多个弹性部件上，并且使弹性变形和抵靠支点的抵抗力回到中心静止位置。 响应于枢转运动，弹性构件施加增加的力以偏置枢转轴。