Robert Buckman - Radnor PA, US Jay Lenker - Laguna Beach CA, US Richard Reedy - Laguna Beach CA, US Donald Kolehmainen - Laguna Niguel CA, US
International Classification:
B60R021/22
US Classification:
280/730100
Abstract:
This invention relates to active protective garments which are inconspicuously worn by an individual and which activate upon certain conditions being met. Activation causes inflation of regions of the active protective garment to provide padding and impact cushioning for the wearer. The invention is an active protective garment such as pair of shorts or pants, a jacket, a vest, underwear, and the like. The garments comprise multiple layers of material that constrain pockets or regions that are inflatable by a source of compressed gas or foam. The garments also comprise sensors to detect ballistic parameters such as acceleration, distance, relative acceleration, and rotation. The sensor information is used to determine whether activation is required. Detection and activation are accomplished in a very short time period in order to offer maximal protection for the individual wearing the garment. The system comprises a computer or logic controller that monitors the sensor data in real time and coordinates the information from all sensors. The system calculates velocity, distance, and rotational velocity. A rule-based system is used to detect a complex fall in progress and discriminate said fall in progress from the events of every day life. The pockets or inflatable regions of the garment protect the individual against falls and other impacts that may cause bone fracture or organ damage.
National Chairperson at Crossmen Alumni Association, Planner at Exelon Nuclear
Location:
Greater Philadelphia Area
Industry:
Utilities
Work:
Crossmen Alumni Association - Pottstown, PA since 1999
National Chairperson
Exelon Nuclear - Limerick since 1986
Planner
Crossmen Productions Inc - San Antonio, Texas Area 2007 - 2009
Volunteer Coordinator
Sr Global Rewards Solutions Manager (ITB & Global Functions) at Schneider Electric
Location:
Palatine, Illinois
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Work:
Schneider Electric since Apr 2009
Sr Global Rewards Solutions Manager (ITB & Global Functions)
Kennametal Oct 2007 - Apr 2009
Manager Executive & Global Compensation
Schneider Electric 2005 - 2007
Mgr Compensation
Schneider Electric May 2004 - May 2005
Sr Compensation Analyst
Carle Foundation Hospital Sep 2001 - May 2004
Compensation Analyst
Education:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 - 2001
BS, Economics