Patent Grant
9814391
Shock sensing technologies incorporated into helmets or headgear does not accurately reflect shock experienced by a wearer of the helmet.
The subject matter disclosed herein is illustrated by way of example and not by limitation in the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicate similar elements and in which:
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not to be construed as necessarily preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Additionally, it will be appreciated that for simplicity and/or clarity of illustration, elements illustrated in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. Further, in some figures only one or two of a plurality of similar components or items are indicated by reference characters for clarity of the figure. Additionally, as used herein, the term “spill-type-technology” shock-detecting device generally refers to a shock-detecting device in which shock is sensed by a spillage of a component. Similarly, the term “crush-type-technology” shock-detecting device generally refers to a shock-detecting device in which shock is sensed by a component being crushed in some manner.
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to devices that comprise passive (i.e., shock-sensing and indicating) and active (i.e., shock-sensing or detecting and indicating/recording and/or transmitting to separate monitoring devices) shock-sensing and recording or indicating devices. As used herein, the term “shock” means a short-term high-level acceleration and/or deceleration condition. “Intra” or “extra” positioning of active sensing devices provides better correlation to potential injury than conventional techniques or devices. Additionally, as used herein, the terms “shock-sensing device or unit” or “shock-sensing and indicating device or unit” means a passive and/or active shock-sensing and indicating device. Alternatively for convenience, as used herein, the terms “shock-sensing device or unit” or “shock-sensing and indicating device or unit” also means a passive and/or active shock-sensing device with a separate corresponding indicating device.
One exemplary embodiment of a passive shock-sensing and indicating device comprises a passive tube-type sensor/detector/indicator, such as a passive tube-type sensor/detector/indicator commonly known as a ShockWatch® Impact Indicator manufactured by and available from ShockWatch of Dallas, Tex. Further, other passive and/or active shock-sensing and indicating device could comprise non-powered piezoelectric shock-sensing and indicating devices, powered piezoelectric shock-sensing and indicating devices, powered shock-sensing and indicating devices, powered shock-sensing and indicating devices with storage capability and/or RFID-type communication capabilities, and/or powered microaccelerometers. In some exemplary embodiments, both passive and active shock-sensing and indicating devices could be used together. In some exemplary embodiments, one or more shock-sensing and indicating devices could include a close-coupled electromagnetic communications capability. In some exemplary embodiments, the shock-sensing device is separate from a corresponding shock-indicating device.
It should also be understood that the particular exemplary embodiments and configurations of the subject matter disclosed herein, such as particular number, types, orientations of shock-sensing and indicating devices and shock-sensing units, could be combined in ways not specifically disclosed herein. That is, it should also be understood that the particular exemplary embodiments and configurations of the subject matter discloses herein could be combined and/or used together although not specifically disclosed herein as being combined and/or used together. It should be understood that in cases in which components forming the devices and the devices disclosed herein are referred to in the singular, a plurality of such components could also be intended and meant. Similarly, it should be understood that in cases in which components forming the devices and the devices disclosed herein are referred to as a plurality, a singular component could also be intended and meant.
In one exemplary embodiment, a mouth-guard device is configured as a “boil and bite” mouth guard used by, for example, an athlete that participates in contact and/or collision sports, although such exemplary configurations, users and/or uses are not limited by the disclosure herein. In some exemplary embodiments, the shock-sensing and indicating devices, or components, are mounted in conjunction with conventional “tooth guard” devices that provide intimate mechanical connection to the cranial structures. Intimate mechanical connection of a mouth-guard device to the cranial bone mass of a user is achieved by intra-oral positioning and by dental and mandibular contact, thereby allowing the shock-sensing and indicating components of the subject matter disclosed herein to more accurately reflect potential shock-associated injuries (concussive brain injury and other) that could be caused by shocks experienced by the user. In one exemplary embodiment, extra-oral positioning of visually indicating passive and/or active shock-sensing and indicating components provides others, such as other players, referees, coaches, on-site medical personnel and/or parents, “real-time evidence” that the user has experienced a potential injury-level shock without the mouth-guard device being removed from the user's mouth. In another exemplary embodiment, the mouth-guard device is removed from the mouth of a user to view the shock-sensing and indicating components. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the extra-oral positioning of visually indicating passive and/or active shock-sensing and indicating components provide an indication of progressive levels of shock exposure and a corresponding probability of potential injury.
In one exemplary embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, the passive mechanical shock-sensing and indicating devices could be “replace-after-tripped” devices. In another exemplary embodiment, the passive mechanical shock-sensing and indicating devices are re-settable. In still another exemplary embodiment, the passive shock-sensing and indicating devices are not re-settable or replaceable. In one exemplary embodiment, the shock-sensing and indicating devices are oriented along substantially orthogonal axes. In another exemplary embodiment, each shock-sensing and indicating device of a pair of shock-sensing devices is oriented in substantially opposite directions along a given axis. In still another exemplary embodiment, one or more shock-sensing and indicating devices could be positioned at selected locations on and/or in a mouth guard with a selected location being dependent upon the particular application for which the mouth guard is intended.
A handle (or tongue) 110 is affixed to anterior portion 104 of mouth-guard device 100. Handle 100 has a distal end 111 and a proximate end 112. In one exemplary embodiment, proximate end 112 of handle 110 is affixed to the anterior portion 104 of mouth-guard device 100. Handle 100 can be shaped and sized so that the distal end 111 extends out of the user's mouth. In one exemplary embodiment, a central planar axis (not shown) with which the handle 110 is aligned is substantially co-planar with a central planar axis (not shown) upon which base member 101 is substantially aligned. In another exemplary embodiment, the central planar axis (not shown) of handle 110 is substantially not co-planar with respect to the central planar axis (not shown) of the base member 101.
In one exemplary embodiment, at least one shock-sensing and indicating device 120 is affixed to handle 110 in a well-known manner. The specific exemplary embodiment depicted in
In one exemplary embodiment, mouth-guard device 100, as well as other exemplary embodiments of mouth-guard devices disclosed herein, is made of a thermoplastic that becomes moldable at a glass transition temperature that is greater than the temperature in the user's mouth. In one exemplary embodiment, mouth-guard device 100 is made from a thermoplastic having a glass transition temperature greater than about 95 degrees Fahrenheit. In another exemplary embodiment, the thermoplastic becomes suitable for molding mouth-guard device 100 to a user's upper and lower teeth at a temperature less than about 180 degrees Fahrenheit. A thermoplastic with a glass transition temperature greater than about 180 degrees Fahrenheit could be used to form the mouth-guard device of the subject matter disclosed herein, provided that the mouth-guard device is fitted to dental models of a person's teeth while the thermoplastic is in the moldable state and allowed to cool prior to use as a protective device. Exemplary thermoplastics suitable for a mouth-guard device include, but are not limited to, ethylene vinyl alcohol, ethylene vinyl acetate, urethane, styrene block copolymer, rubber, polystyrene, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, polyolefin, organopolysiloxane, alicyclic saturated hydrocarbon resin, polycaprolactone, polyethylene, unfilled polycarbonate, ester gum, polyethylenetetraphthalate, terpolymer, nylon, nylon copolymer, polyester, copolyester, or any combination of one or more thereof.
One exemplary embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein comprises one or more passive and/or active shock-sensing devices that are integrally formed into a shock-sensing unit that could be attached to the body of a user using, for example, an adhesive coating on a surface of the shock-sensing unit. In another exemplary embodiment, the shock-sensing unit could be attached to a piece of equipment, such as a helmet, an eye-protection device, or clothing worn by a user.
One exemplary embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein comprises one or more passive and/or active shock-sensing devices that are attached to and/or integrally formed with an adhesive strip, similar to a nasal strip or an adhesive bandage, that could be worn by a user by affixing the adhesive surface of the adhesive strip to the skin of the user, such as, but not limited to, across the bridge of a nose, a forehead or a side of a face.
One exemplary embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein comprises one or more passive and/or active shock-sensing devices that are attached to and/or integrally formed with an ear-plug device could be worn by a user by placing the ear-plug device in the ear of the user. Still another exemplary embodiment of the subject matter discloses herein comprises one or more passive and/or active shock-sensing devices that are configured in an ear-mounted device that does not occlude the ear canal of the ear.
One exemplary embodiment of a passive shock-sensing and indicating device according to the subject matter disclosed herein comprises a two-component chemical reaction that results in a simple color change, chemi-luminescent output, or electro-chemical output when a shock of a certain level is sensed by the shock-sensing and indicating device. For this approach, one component (or compound) is held a reservoir-type tube through capillary, vacuum, and/or thixotropic properties. A first component (or compound) is released into an enclosure containing a second component (or compound) that could be solid or liquid, and unrestrained, or a substrate or carrier that is impregnated, surface coated or bonded with the second component (or compound) that is inserted into the enclosure, or impregnated into a carrier capable of being inserted into the enclosure. It should be understood that, although a two-component chemical reaction system is described, more than two components, i.e., multiple components, could actually comprise the chemical reaction system.
Two-component chemi-luminescent reactions that are suitable for use with the subject matter disclosed herein include a luminol reaction and an oxalate reactions, which are also commonly used for light sticks and glow sticks. In one exemplary embodiment, a two-component chemi-luminescent reaction is based on bis(2,4,5-trichlorophenyl-6-carbopentoxyphenyl)oxalate (CPPO) reacting with hydrogen peroxide include fluorophors (FLR) that are the chemicals that provide the color for the chemi-luminescent reaction. In another exemplary embodiment, a two-component chemi-luminescent reaction is based on bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)oxlate (TCPO) reacting with hydrogen peroxide: Exemplary fluorescent dyes that may be added to a chemi-luminescent chemical reaction to release different colors of light include, but are not limited to, Blue 9,10-diphenylanthracene; Green 9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene, Yellow 1-chloro-9,10-bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene, and Orange 5,12-bis(phenylethynyl)-naphthacene. Red fluorophors, such as Rhodamine B could also be used as a fluorescent dye, however, such red-emitting dyes are not typically used in an oxalate reaction because the red fluorophors are not stable when stored with the other chemicals that are part of the chemi-luminescent reaction. Instead, in one exemplary embodiment, a fluorescent red pigment could be molded into the plastic tube that encases the chemi-luminescent components. The red-emitting pigment absorbs the light from, for example, a high-yield (bright) yellow reaction and re-emits the light as red, thereby resulting in an apparent red chemi-luminescent reaction that is approximately twice as bright as it would have been had the chemi-luminescent used a red fluorophor in the two-compound solution. It should be understood that the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited to a two-component chemical reaction system, but could be a multi-component chemical reaction system comprising, but not limited to, components disclosed herein as bring suitable.
One exemplary embodiment of a shock-sensing and indicating system that is suitable for use with, but not limited to, any of the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein includes three basic components. Other exemplary applications include, but are not limited to, shock-sensing and indicating for human and/or animal users for sporting events, military and tactical operations, aeronautical, and test- and space-flight operations, and industrial and vocational environments having a potential of exposure to high g forces or events.
Another exemplary embodiment provides that a shock detection system, such as shown as system 2200 in
According to the subject matter disclosed herein, one or more active shock-sensing devices could be used in place of or in conjunction with the passive shock-sensing devices disclosed herein for the various exemplary embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein. Suitable active shock-sensing devices include powered devices and non-powered shock-sensing devices.
One exemplary embodiment of an active shock-sensing device could comprise a non-powered piezoelectric sensor device configured to provide a piezoelectric voltage in response to a sensed shock that is sensed and recorded. In one exemplary embodiment, a piezoelectric sensor generates an electric potential in response to a strain on the piezoelectric sensor device causes by a shock applied to the sensor. In another exemplary embodiment, the voltage potential generated by the piezoelectric sensor device is used to trigger an electrochromic reaction that is visable and indicates that a shock greater than a predetermined magnitude has been experienced by the shock-sensing device. In another exemplary embodiment, the electric potential generated by the piezoelectric sensor device is sensed and recorded by, for example, to setting of an electronic register. For this exemplary embodiment, the shock-sensing device could be electronically scanned, such as by an RFID (RF Identification) device for determining whether the shock-sensing device has experienced a shock greater than a predetermined magnitude.
In another exemplary embodiment, such as a powered sensor having storage that can be queried by, for example, and RFID scanner. For this exemplary embodiment, the storage medium, such as an electronic register is powered and an electric potential provided by a piezoelectric sensor device when a shock is experienced is recorded in a well-known manner in the storage medium, by an electrical circuit that could then be queried using well-known RFID techniques to determine whether the shock-sensing device experienced a shock of a predetermined magnitude. Other powered shock-sensing devices could also be used, such as micro-accelerometers.
One exemplary embodiment comprises an active shock-sensing device that provides active continuous monitoring reporting of sensed shock by transmitting, for example, using an RFID-type communication technique, to a locally positioned receiver device that displays when a shock-sensor device experiences a predetermined level of shock. The shock-sensing and reporting capability could be continuous or could be recorded for later review. In one exemplary, the transmitter functionality provides sufficient range to transmit to a receiver that may be located, for example, on the sidelines of a football field.
Yet another exemplary embodiment comprises an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) comprising microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) configured to sense, record and indicate shocks.
In one exemplary embodiment, energy for powering an active shock-sensing device comprises a Parametric Frequency Increased Generator (PFIGs), which is an energy-harvesting device that was developed by K. Najafi and T. Galchev at the University of Michigan Engineering Research Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems. Such PFIGs are known to be highly efficient at providing renewable electrical power from arbitrary, non-periodic vibrations, such as the type of vibration that is a byproduct of humans when moving.
One exemplary embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein comprises a shock-sensing unit comprising one or more passive and/or active shock-sensing devices that are attached to the chin strap of a helmet, such as a football helmet, the chin-strap cup of a chin strap of a helmet, the chin strap connection to a chin-strap cup. Still another exemplary embodiment provides that a shock-sensing unit be attached to a suitable surface of a helmet, such as, but not limited to, a football helmet, lacrosse helmet, or a motorcycle helmet.
One exemplary embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein comprises a shock-sensing and indicating device that is subcutaneously or subdural inserted into a user for sensing and detecting shocks for indicating whether a user has experienced a level of shock in cranial and/or thoracic and abdominal regions of the user. For example, the subject matter disclosed herein is applicable for, but not limited to, shock-sensing and indicating for chest and cranial applications; applications in which high gs may be experienced by a user that are caused by explosions or crashes; applications in which a user may experience high levers of acceleration and/or deceleration, thereby indicating in situations in which the user is unconscious and that the user requires immediate critical medical attention.
When shock-detecting device 2300 depicted in
When shock-detecting device 2400 depicted in
When the shock-detecting device 2500 depicted in
In one exemplary embodiment, component A and component C are the same and provide the same type of visual indication when shock-detecting device 2600 senses a shock. In another exemplary embodiment, component A and component C are different, but both provide a different visual indication when the shock-detecting device 2600 senses a shock. In another exemplary embodiment, the crushable reservoirs that contain component A are similar to the crushable reservoirs that contain component C in that both reservoirs crush in response to substantially the same force. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the crushable reservoirs that contain component A are different to the crushable reservoirs that contain component C in that the respective reservoirs crush in response to substantially different forces. In still other exemplary embodiments, the respective weights of the outer and inner weighted striker devices can be selected so that they can be the same or be different.
When the shock-detecting device 2600 depicted in
In one exemplary embodiment, the indication provided by the mixing of components A, B and C is visible through assembly/housing 2601. Suitable materials for components A and B are described elsewhere herein. In another exemplary embodiment, a change in conductivity of component B can be detected and indicated using a Radio Frequency ID (RFID) device.
In another exemplary embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, the exemplary embodiments of the shock-detecting device depicted in
Suitable photonic crystal materials may comprise, but are not limited to, a polymer, such as a negative-tone photoresist polymer. In one exemplary embodiment, Epon SU-8, a commercially available negative-tone photoresist based on a multifunctional glycidyl ether derivative of bisphenol-A novolac epoxy resin may be used. Other materials of interest may include, but are not limited to, suitable materials in the categories of thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermoelastomers, such as polystyrene, methacrylates, acrylates, polyimide, polyurethane, epoxy and silicones chosen by one skilled in the art. It is understood that any suitable polymer capable of being formed into a photonic crystal material may be used. The use of the SU-8 photoresist ensures that the photonic crystal material is thermochemically stable. Accordingly, the material may be durable even under extreme motion, moisture, and temperature parameters, which often occur in combat situations. Specifically, exposed SU-8 resist is thermally stable (up to 300° C.) and chemically stable due to its aromatic functionality and high cross-link density. Additional details regarding suitable photonic crystal materials are disclosed by U.S. Published Patent Application Serial No. 2010/0073678 A1 to Smith et al., the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein. The shock-detecting device of this exemplary embodiment is configured similarly to, but not limited to, the exemplary embodiments of
When the shock-detecting device of this exemplary embedment receives a shock or impact (i.e., assembly/housing is acted upon by an outside force), the weighted striker device tends to stay in place until the force is transmitted through the photonic crystal material with sufficient force to move the weighted striker device. If the force is high enough, the photonic crystal material will not be able to transmit the force without damage to it, i.e., will be crushed, and thereby destroying at least a portion of the lattice structure of the photonic crystal material.
It should be understood that the shapes of the various objects depicted in
It should be understood that the two-weighted striker device concept can be applied to the exemplary embodiments depicted in
In another exemplary embodiment, a shock-detecting device comprises a housing/assembly containing a cavity comprising a viscous medium in which a plurality of pin-like elements is suspended in the viscous medium. The pin-like elements are configured to have one end that is heavier than the other end, such as by being a “ball” end. When assembled, the pin-like elements have a generally random arrangement was they are suspended in the viscous medium. The viscosity and the weights of the pin-like elements are selected so that when the shock-detecting device receives a shock, the “ball” ends of the pin-like elements tend to align, thereby indicating a level of shock received by the shock-detecting device. In another exemplary embodiment, the pin-like elements, when assembled in the housing/assembly, are generally aligned. The viscosity and the weights of the pin-like elements are selected so that when the shock-detecting device receives a shock, the “ball” ends of the pin-like elements tend to randomized, thereby indicating a visual level of shock received by the shock-detecting device. In another exemplary embodiment, the pin-like elements are conductive, when assembled in the housing/assembly, are generally aligned so that the pin-like elements are collectively non-conductive. The viscosity and the weights of the pin-like elements are selected so that when the shock-detecting device receives a shock, the “ball” ends of the pin-like elements tend to randomized so that the pin-like elements collectively become more conductive, thereby indicating with the level of collective conductivity of the pin-like elements a level of shock received by the shock-detecting device.
Although the foregoing disclosed subject matter has been described in some detail for purposes of clarity of understanding, it will be apparent that certain changes and modifications may be practiced that are within the scope of the appended claims. Accordingly, the present embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the subject matter disclosed herein is not to be limited to the details given herein, but may be modified within the scope and equivalents of the appended claims.
The present patent application is a continuation patent application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/038,726, entitled “Intra-Extra Oral Shock-Sensing And Indicating Systems And Other Shock-Sensing And Indicating Systems,” invented by Don B. Hennig et al., and filed Mar. 2, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,739,599 B2, issued Jun. 3, 2014, which is a continuation-in-part patent application of and claims priority to U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 12/831,860, entitled “Intra-Extra Oral Shock-Sensing And Indicating Systems And Other Shock-Sensing And Indicating Systems,” invented by Don B. Hennig et al., filed Jul. 7, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,104,324, issued Jan. 31, 2012, and the present patent application is related to and claims priority to each of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/412,062, entitled “Shock-Detecting Device,” invented by Don B. Hennig et al., filed Nov. 10, 2010, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/382,881, entitled “Shock-Detecting Device,” invented by Don B. Hennig et al., filed Sep. 14, 2010; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/380,480, entitled “Shock-Detecting Device,” invented by Jeffry L. VanElverdinghe et al., filed Sep. 7, 2010; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/309,818, entitled “Intra-Extra Oral Shock Sensing And Indicating System (IOSSIS),” invented by Don B. Hennig, filed Mar. 2, 2010; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/320,724, entitled “Intra-Extra Oral Shock Sensing And Indicating System (IOSSIS),” invented by Don B. Hennig et al., filed Apr. 3, 2010. The disclosures of each are incorporated by reference herein.
| Number | Name | Date | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257038 | McMann | Apr 1882 | A |
| 1060220 | White | Apr 1913 | A |
| 1117928 | Thurmond | Nov 1914 | A |
| 1323832 | Chige | Dec 1919 | A |
| 1461209 | Bridges | Jul 1923 | A |
| 1470888 | Smedley | Oct 1923 | A |
| 1487392 | Lee | Mar 1924 | A |
| 1505978 | Stetson | Aug 1924 | A |
| 1674336 | King | Jun 1928 | A |
| 2118980 | Montgomery et al. | May 1938 | A |
| 2250275 | Riddell | Jul 1941 | A |
| 2257709 | Anderson | Sep 1941 | A |
| 2296335 | Brady | Sep 1942 | A |
| 2423005 | Chaiken | Jun 1947 | A |
| 2521039 | Carpenter | Sep 1950 | A |
| 2590118 | Oddo, Jr. | Mar 1952 | A |
| 2616081 | Weaver et al. | Nov 1952 | A |
| 2630117 | Coleman | Mar 1953 | A |
| 2643652 | Cathcart | Jun 1953 | A |
| 2659366 | Savarese | Nov 1953 | A |
| 2678043 | Stark | May 1954 | A |
| 2669988 | Carpenter | Sep 1954 | A |
| 2694397 | Herms | Nov 1954 | A |
| 2702032 | Freedland | Feb 1955 | A |
| 2708931 | Freedland | May 1955 | A |
| 2750941 | Cathcart | Jun 1956 | A |
| 2825297 | Harrison | Mar 1958 | A |
| 2833278 | Ross | May 1958 | A |
| 2847003 | Helmer et al. | Aug 1958 | A |
| 2850740 | Adams | Sep 1958 | A |
| 2867811 | Jones | Jan 1959 | A |
| 2867812 | Roth et al. | Jan 1959 | A |
| 2898596 | Keen | Aug 1959 | A |
| 2908911 | Sowle | Oct 1959 | A |
| 2933811 | Lifton | Apr 1960 | A |
| 2966908 | Cathcart et al. | Jan 1961 | A |
| 2985883 | Marietta | May 1961 | A |
| 2986739 | Rozzi, Sr | Jun 1961 | A |
| 3009158 | Comeau et al. | Nov 1961 | A |
| 3016052 | Zubren | Jan 1962 | A |
| 3020875 | Browning | Feb 1962 | A |
| 3021813 | Rips | Feb 1962 | A |
| 3041623 | Glahe | Jul 1962 | A |
| 3058462 | Greenblum | Oct 1962 | A |
| 3073300 | Berghash | Jan 1963 | A |
| 3082765 | Helmer | Mar 1963 | A |
| 3087166 | Howard | Apr 1963 | A |
| 3106716 | Beebe | Oct 1963 | A |
| 3107667 | Moore | Oct 1963 | A |
| 3113318 | Marietta | Dec 1963 | A |
| 3124129 | Grossberg | Mar 1964 | A |
| 3126002 | Owens | Mar 1964 | A |
| 3139624 | Humphrey | Jul 1964 | A |
| 3149606 | Falkner | Sep 1964 | A |
| 3166761 | Strohm | Jan 1965 | A |
| 3167783 | Wolfe | Feb 1965 | A |
| 3174155 | Pitman | Mar 1965 | A |
| 3186004 | Carlini | Jun 1965 | A |
| 3187342 | Aileo | Jun 1965 | A |
| 3189917 | Sims | Jun 1965 | A |
| 3203417 | Helmer | Aug 1965 | A |
| 3207153 | Goldstein | Sep 1965 | A |
| 3216023 | Morgan | Nov 1965 | A |
| 3223085 | Gores et al. | Dec 1965 | A |
| 3230544 | Mager | Jan 1966 | A |
| 3239842 | Marchello | Mar 1966 | A |
| 3242500 | Derr | Mar 1966 | A |
| 3247844 | Berghash | Apr 1966 | A |
| 3274612 | Merriam | Sep 1966 | A |
| 3310811 | Iacono, Jr. | Mar 1967 | A |
| 3312218 | Jacobs | Apr 1967 | A |
| 3314077 | Marchello | Apr 1967 | A |
| 3319626 | Lindsay | May 1967 | A |
| 3323134 | Swyers | Jun 1967 | A |
| 3339207 | Perry | Sep 1967 | A |
| 3373443 | Marietta | Mar 1968 | A |
| 3380294 | Redmond | Apr 1968 | A |
| 3407809 | Ross | Oct 1968 | A |
| 3411501 | Greenberg | Nov 1968 | A |
| D212848 | Westlund | Dec 1968 | S |
| 3416527 | Hoef | Dec 1968 | A |
| 3448738 | Berghash | Jun 1969 | A |
| 3457916 | Wolicki | Jul 1969 | A |
| 3462763 | Schneider et al. | Aug 1969 | A |
| D215685 | Helmer | Oct 1969 | S |
| 3478365 | Varga | Nov 1969 | A |
| 3485242 | Greenberg | Dec 1969 | A |
| 3496936 | Gores | Feb 1970 | A |
| 3505995 | Greenberg | Apr 1970 | A |
| 3518988 | Gores | Jul 1970 | A |
| 3532091 | Lerman | Oct 1970 | A |
| 3548410 | Parker | Dec 1970 | A |
| 3591863 | Rickard | Jul 1971 | A |
| 3608089 | Abatelli | Sep 1971 | A |
| 3619813 | Marchello | Nov 1971 | A |
| 3629864 | Latina | Dec 1971 | A |
| 3682164 | Miller | Aug 1972 | A |
| 3692025 | Greenberg | Sep 1972 | A |
| 3707722 | Itoh | Dec 1972 | A |
| 3729744 | Rappleyea | May 1973 | A |
| D228048 | Miller | Aug 1973 | S |
| 3751728 | Thompkins | Aug 1973 | A |
| 3768465 | Helmer | Oct 1973 | A |
| 3787895 | Belvedere | Jan 1974 | A |
| 3806951 | Halteman | Apr 1974 | A |
| 3815152 | Bednarczuk et al. | Jun 1974 | A |
| 3818509 | Romo et al. | Jun 1974 | A |
| 3864832 | Carlson | Feb 1975 | A |
| 3873997 | Gooding | Apr 1975 | A |
| 3889296 | Martin | Jun 1975 | A |
| 3897597 | Kasper | Aug 1975 | A |
| 3897598 | Bednarczuk et al. | Aug 1975 | A |
| 3916446 | Gooding | Nov 1975 | A |
| 3916527 | Linkow | Nov 1975 | A |
| 3924638 | Mann | Dec 1975 | A |
| 3925821 | Lewicki | Dec 1975 | A |
| 3943924 | Kallestad et al. | Mar 1976 | A |
| 4004450 | Yakshin et al. | Jan 1977 | A |
| 4021858 | Neeld et al. | May 1977 | A |
| 4023396 | Yakshin et al. | May 1977 | A |
| 4030339 | Yakshin et al. | Jun 1977 | A |
| 4030493 | Walters et al. | Jun 1977 | A |
| 4044400 | Lewicki et al. | Aug 1977 | A |
| 4044762 | Jacobs | Aug 1977 | A |
| 4051556 | Davenport et al. | Oct 1977 | A |
| 4055842 | Yakshin et al. | Oct 1977 | A |
| 4062068 | Davenport et al. | Dec 1977 | A |
| 4063552 | Going et al. | Dec 1977 | A |
| 4068613 | Rubey | Jan 1978 | A |
| 4103640 | Feder | Aug 1978 | A |
| 4114614 | Kesling | Sep 1978 | A |
| 4125085 | Rubey | Nov 1978 | A |
| 3513838 | Foderick et al. | May 1979 | A |
| 4161874 | Specker et al. | Jul 1979 | A |
| 4185817 | Peterson | Jan 1980 | A |
| 4211008 | Lerman | Jul 1980 | A |
| 4239014 | Rubey | Dec 1980 | A |
| 4271537 | Bowlus et al. | Jun 1981 | A |
| 4330272 | Bergersen | May 1982 | A |
| 4335472 | Rappleyea | Jun 1982 | A |
| 4337765 | Zimmerman | Jul 1982 | A |
| 4346205 | Hiles | Aug 1982 | A |
| 4348178 | Kurz | Sep 1982 | A |
| 4361106 | Eklof | Nov 1982 | A |
| 4370129 | Huge | Jan 1983 | A |
| 4376628 | Aardse | Mar 1983 | A |
| 4398306 | Gooding | Aug 1983 | A |
| 4446576 | Hisataka | May 1984 | A |
| 4452066 | Klochko et al. | Jun 1984 | A |
| 4457708 | Dufour | Jul 1984 | A |
| 4470302 | Carte | Sep 1984 | A |
| 4490112 | Tanaka et al. | Dec 1984 | A |
| 4492121 | Lehto | Jan 1985 | A |
| 4495945 | Liegner | Jan 1985 | A |
| 4519386 | Sullivan | May 1985 | A |
| 4519867 | Rubey | May 1985 | A |
| 4568280 | Ahlin | Feb 1986 | A |
| 4591341 | Andrews | May 1986 | A |
| 4640273 | Greene et al. | Feb 1987 | A |
| 4646368 | Infusino et al. | Mar 1987 | A |
| 4651356 | Zide | Mar 1987 | A |
| 4663785 | Comparetto | May 1987 | A |
| 4671766 | Norton | Jun 1987 | A |
| 4672959 | May et al. | Jun 1987 | A |
| 4691556 | Mellander et al. | Sep 1987 | A |
| 4692947 | Black et al. | Sep 1987 | A |
| 4727867 | Knoderer | Mar 1988 | A |
| 4741054 | Mattes | May 1988 | A |
| 4755139 | Abbatte et al. | Jul 1988 | A |
| 4763275 | Carlin | Aug 1988 | A |
| 4763791 | Halverson et al. | Aug 1988 | A |
| 4765324 | Lake, Jr. | Aug 1988 | A |
| 4791941 | Schaefer | Dec 1988 | A |
| 4793803 | Martz | Dec 1988 | A |
| 4799500 | Newbury | Jan 1989 | A |
| 4810192 | Williams | Mar 1989 | A |
| 4829812 | Parks et al. | May 1989 | A |
| 4848365 | Guarlotti et al. | Jul 1989 | A |
| 4867147 | Davis | Sep 1989 | A |
| 4873867 | McPherson et al. | Oct 1989 | A |
| 4944947 | Newman | Jul 1990 | A |
| 4955393 | Adell | Sep 1990 | A |
| 4977905 | Kittelsen et al. | Dec 1990 | A |
| 4979516 | Abraham, II | Dec 1990 | A |
| 4989462 | Davis et al. | Feb 1991 | A |
| 5031611 | Moles | Jul 1991 | A |
| 5031638 | Castaldi | Jul 1991 | A |
| 5063940 | Adell et al. | Nov 1991 | A |
| 5076785 | Tsai | Dec 1991 | A |
| 5078153 | Nordlander et al. | Jan 1992 | A |
| 5082007 | Adell | Jan 1992 | A |
| 5092346 | Hays et al. | Mar 1992 | A |
| 5103838 | Yousif | Apr 1992 | A |
| 5112225 | Diesso | May 1992 | A |
| 5117816 | Shapiro et al. | Jun 1992 | A |
| D328494 | Schwendeman et al. | Aug 1992 | S |
| 5152301 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 1992 | A |
| 5154609 | George | Oct 1992 | A |
| 5165424 | Silverman | Nov 1992 | A |
| 5174284 | Jackson | Dec 1992 | A |
| 5194003 | Garay et al. | Mar 1993 | A |
| 5194004 | Bergersen | Mar 1993 | A |
| 5203351 | Adell | Apr 1993 | A |
| 5234005 | Kittelsen et al. | Aug 1993 | A |
| 5235991 | Minneman | Aug 1993 | A |
| 5242830 | Argy et al. | Sep 1993 | A |
| 5245706 | Moschetti et al. | Sep 1993 | A |
| 5259762 | Farrell | Nov 1993 | A |
| 5269252 | Nagai | Dec 1993 | A |
| 5277202 | Hays | Jan 1994 | A |
| 5277203 | Hays | Jan 1994 | A |
| D343928 | Kittelsen | Feb 1994 | S |
| 5293880 | Levitt | Mar 1994 | A |
| 5297960 | Burns | Mar 1994 | A |
| 5299936 | Ueno | Apr 1994 | A |
| 5313960 | Tomasi | May 1994 | A |
| 5316474 | Robertson | May 1994 | A |
| 5320114 | Kittelsen et al. | Jun 1994 | A |
| 5323787 | Pratt | Jun 1994 | A |
| 5326945 | Gotoh et al. | Jul 1994 | A |
| 5328362 | Watson et al. | Jul 1994 | A |
| 5336086 | Simmen et al. | Aug 1994 | A |
| 5339832 | Kittelsen et al. | Aug 1994 | A |
| 5343569 | Asare | Sep 1994 | A |
| 5347660 | Zide et al. | Sep 1994 | A |
| 5353810 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 1994 | A |
| 5365946 | McMillan | Nov 1994 | A |
| 5385155 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 1995 | A |
| 5386821 | Poterack | Feb 1995 | A |
| D356188 | Kittelsen | Mar 1995 | S |
| 5401234 | Libin | Mar 1995 | A |
| 5406963 | Adell | Apr 1995 | A |
| 5447168 | Bancroft | Sep 1995 | A |
| 5460527 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 1995 | A |
| 5462066 | Snyder | Oct 1995 | A |
| 5469865 | Minneman | Nov 1995 | A |
| 5490411 | Hogan | Feb 1996 | A |
| 5490520 | Schaefer et al. | Feb 1996 | A |
| 5511562 | Hancock | Apr 1996 | A |
| 5513656 | Boyd, Sr. | May 1996 | A |
| 5533524 | Minneman | Jul 1996 | A |
| 5539935 | Rush, III | Jul 1996 | A |
| D373421 | Brown | Sep 1996 | S |
| 5551279 | Quick | Sep 1996 | A |
| 5566684 | Wagner | Oct 1996 | A |
| 5584687 | Sullivan et al. | Dec 1996 | A |
| 5590643 | Flam | Jan 1997 | A |
| 5592951 | Castagnaro et al. | Jan 1997 | A |
| 5621922 | Rush, III | Apr 1997 | A |
| 5624257 | Farrell | Apr 1997 | A |
| 5636379 | Williams | Jun 1997 | A |
| 5646216 | Watson et al. | Jul 1997 | A |
| D382965 | Wagner | Aug 1997 | S |
| 5655227 | Sundberg et al. | Aug 1997 | A |
| 5666973 | Walter | Sep 1997 | A |
| 5692523 | Croll et al. | Dec 1997 | A |
| 5718243 | Weatherford et al. | Feb 1998 | A |
| 5718575 | Cross, III | Feb 1998 | A |
| 5724681 | Sykes | Mar 1998 | A |
| 5730599 | Pak | Mar 1998 | A |
| 5732414 | Monica | Mar 1998 | A |
| 5741970 | Rubin | Apr 1998 | A |
| 5746221 | Jones et al. | May 1998 | A |
| 5770792 | Nakada et al. | Jun 1998 | A |
| D397442 | Kittelsen | Aug 1998 | S |
| 5794274 | Kraemer | Aug 1998 | A |
| 5799337 | Brown | Sep 1998 | A |
| 5816255 | Fishman et al. | Oct 1998 | A |
| 5819744 | Stoyka, Jr. | Oct 1998 | A |
| 5823193 | Singer et al. | Oct 1998 | A |
| 5823194 | Lampert | Oct 1998 | A |
| 5826281 | Rush, III | Oct 1998 | A |
| 5826581 | Yoshida | Oct 1998 | A |
| 5836761 | Belvedere et al. | Nov 1998 | A |
| 5865619 | Cross, III et al. | Feb 1999 | A |
| 5873365 | Brown | Feb 1999 | A |
| D406405 | Yoshida | Mar 1999 | S |
| 5879155 | Kittelsen | Mar 1999 | A |
| 5884628 | Hilsen | Mar 1999 | A |
| D408919 | Cooley | Apr 1999 | S |
| 5893174 | Primeau | Apr 1999 | A |
| 5915385 | Hakimi | Jun 1999 | A |
| 5915538 | Basson et al. | Jun 1999 | A |
| 5921240 | Gall | Jul 1999 | A |
| 5931164 | Kiely et al. | Aug 1999 | A |
| 5946735 | Bayes | Sep 1999 | A |
| 5947918 | Jones et al. | Sep 1999 | A |
| 5950624 | Hart | Sep 1999 | A |
| 5970981 | Ochel | Oct 1999 | A |
| 5978972 | Stewart et al. | Nov 1999 | A |
| 6012919 | Cross, III et al. | Jan 2000 | A |
| 6036487 | Westerman | Mar 2000 | A |
| 6039046 | Swartz et al. | Mar 2000 | A |
| 6065158 | Rush, III | May 2000 | A |
| 6068475 | Stoyka, Jr. | May 2000 | A |
| 6073272 | Ball | Jun 2000 | A |
| 6081932 | Kraemer | Jul 2000 | A |
| 6082363 | Washburn | Jul 2000 | A |
| 6089864 | Buckner et al. | Jul 2000 | A |
| 6092524 | Barnes, Sr. | Jul 2000 | A |
| 6098627 | Kellner et al. | Aug 2000 | A |
| 6109266 | Turchetti | Aug 2000 | A |
| D434501 | Redhage | Nov 2000 | S |
| 6152138 | Brown et al. | Nov 2000 | A |
| 6189156 | Loiars | Feb 2001 | B1 |
| 6200133 | Kittelsen | Mar 2001 | B1 |
| 6222524 | Salem et al. | Apr 2001 | B1 |
| 6237601 | Kittelsen et al. | May 2001 | B1 |
| 6257239 | Kittelsen et al. | Jul 2001 | B1 |
| 6298483 | Schiebl et al. | Oct 2001 | B1 |
| 6299441 | Novak | Oct 2001 | B1 |
| 6301718 | Rigal | Oct 2001 | B1 |
| D452011 | Redhage | Dec 2001 | S |
| 6324701 | Alexander | Dec 2001 | B1 |
| 6332226 | Rush, III | Dec 2001 | B1 |
| 6371758 | Kittelsen | Apr 2002 | B1 |
| 6381757 | Rush, III | May 2002 | B2 |
| 6393892 | Ohbayashi et al. | May 2002 | B1 |
| 6415794 | Kittelsen et al. | Jul 2002 | B1 |
| 6481024 | Grant | Nov 2002 | B1 |
| 6491036 | Cook | Dec 2002 | B2 |
| 6491037 | Mortenson | Dec 2002 | B1 |
| 6494210 | Mams | Dec 2002 | B1 |
| 6499139 | Brown et al. | Dec 2002 | B1 |
| 6505626 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 2003 | B2 |
| 6505627 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 2003 | B2 |
| 6505628 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 2003 | B2 |
| 6508251 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 2003 | B2 |
| 6510853 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 2003 | B1 |
| 6532602 | Watters et al. | Mar 2003 | B2 |
| D473976 | Wilkens | Apr 2003 | S |
| 6539943 | Kittelsen et al. | Apr 2003 | B1 |
| 6553996 | Kittelsen et al. | Apr 2003 | B2 |
| 6581604 | Cook | Jun 2003 | B2 |
| 6584978 | Brett et al. | Jul 2003 | B1 |
| 6588430 | Kittelsen et al. | Jul 2003 | B2 |
| 6598605 | Kittelsen et al. | Jul 2003 | B1 |
| 6602633 | Ohbayashi et al. | Aug 2003 | B1 |
| 6613001 | Dworkin | Sep 2003 | B1 |
| 6626180 | Kittelsen et al. | Sep 2003 | B1 |
| 6633454 | Martin et al. | Oct 2003 | B1 |
| 6675806 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 2004 | B2 |
| 6675807 | Kittelsen et al. | Jan 2004 | B2 |
| 6691710 | Kittelsen et al. | Feb 2004 | B2 |
| 6698272 | Almirante | Mar 2004 | B1 |
| 6711751 | Muskovitz | Mar 2004 | B1 |
| D493578 | Manzo et al. | Jul 2004 | S |
| 6769286 | Biermann et al. | Aug 2004 | B2 |
| 6782558 | Keen, Sr. et al. | Aug 2004 | B1 |
| D496154 | Herman et al. | Sep 2004 | S |
| D496498 | Kittelsen et al. | Sep 2004 | S |
| D496499 | Kittelsen et al. | Sep 2004 | S |
| 6804829 | Crye et al. | Oct 2004 | B2 |
| 6820623 | Cook | Nov 2004 | B2 |
| D500895 | Manzo et al. | Jan 2005 | S |
| D500897 | Herman et al. | Jan 2005 | S |
| D500898 | Herman et al. | Jan 2005 | S |
| D501062 | Herman et al. | Jan 2005 | S |
| 6848389 | Elsasser et al. | Feb 2005 | B1 |
| 6854133 | Lee et al. | Feb 2005 | B2 |
| 6858810 | Zerbini et al. | Feb 2005 | B2 |
| D502787 | Liu | Mar 2005 | S |
| D502995 | Cook et al. | Mar 2005 | S |
| D504744 | Hidalgo et al. | May 2005 | S |
| D509028 | Farrell | Aug 2005 | S |
| 6934971 | Ide et al. | Aug 2005 | B2 |
| 6941952 | Rush, III | Sep 2005 | B1 |
| D523994 | Manzo | Jun 2006 | S |
| D525749 | Manzo et al. | Jul 2006 | S |
| 7069601 | Jacobson | Jul 2006 | B1 |
| D526093 | Manzo et al. | Aug 2006 | S |
| D526095 | Manzo et al. | Aug 2006 | S |
| D527848 | Manzo et al. | Sep 2006 | S |
| D529615 | Atz | Oct 2006 | S |
| D530863 | Manzo et al. | Oct 2006 | S |
| D532559 | Manzo et al. | Nov 2006 | S |
| 7152253 | Abelman et al. | Dec 2006 | B2 |
| 7159442 | Jean | Jan 2007 | B1 |
| 7178175 | Rogers et al. | Feb 2007 | B2 |
| D537986 | Manzo et al. | Mar 2007 | S |
| D537987 | Manzo et al. | Mar 2007 | S |
| D539484 | Hillman | Mar 2007 | S |
| 7194889 | Jean et al. | Mar 2007 | B1 |
| D541481 | Farrell | Apr 2007 | S |
| 7210483 | Lesniak et al. | May 2007 | B1 |
| 7216371 | Wong | May 2007 | B2 |
| 7246384 | Bentz | Jul 2007 | B2 |
| 7246385 | Dennis et al. | Jul 2007 | B2 |
| D548402 | Trodick | Aug 2007 | S |
| D548403 | Manzo et al. | Aug 2007 | S |
| 7266988 | Kranz et al. | Sep 2007 | B2 |
| D554259 | Diacopoulos et al. | Oct 2007 | S |
| 7290437 | Tanaka et al. | Nov 2007 | B1 |
| 7299804 | Kittelsen et al. | Nov 2007 | B2 |
| D570549 | Essig | Jun 2008 | S |
| D570724 | Kittelsen et al. | Jun 2008 | S |
| 7383728 | Noble et al. | Jun 2008 | B2 |
| 7386401 | Vock et al. | Jun 2008 | B2 |
| D572430 | Wong | Jul 2008 | S |
| 7404403 | Farrell | Jul 2008 | B2 |
| D584002 | Essig | Dec 2008 | S |
| 7481773 | Dorroh et al. | Jan 2009 | B1 |
| D586252 | Kittelsen | Feb 2009 | S |
| 7509835 | Beck | Mar 2009 | B2 |
| 7526389 | Greenwald | Apr 2009 | B2 |
| D593714 | Hirshberg | Jun 2009 | S |
| 7549423 | Hirshberg | Jun 2009 | B1 |
| D595857 | Massad | Jul 2009 | S |
| D597675 | Eli | Aug 2009 | S |
| D601265 | Lin | Sep 2009 | S |
| D601711 | Lin | Oct 2009 | S |
| D603101 | Hirshberg | Oct 2009 | S |
| 7607438 | Pelerin | Oct 2009 | B2 |
| D611658 | Manzo | Mar 2010 | S |
| D615709 | Manzo | May 2010 | S |
| D616152 | Manzo | May 2010 | S |
| 7708018 | Hirshberg | May 2010 | B1 |
| 7770239 | Goldman et al. | Aug 2010 | B1 |
| 7775214 | Lesniak et al. | Aug 2010 | B1 |
| D623357 | Manzo | Sep 2010 | S |
| 7798149 | Haduong | Sep 2010 | B2 |
| D625470 | Willems | Oct 2010 | S |
| D626292 | Farrell | Oct 2010 | S |
| 7810502 | Nguyen et al. | Oct 2010 | B1 |
| D627107 | Manzo et al. | Nov 2010 | S |
| 7827991 | Maher | Nov 2010 | B2 |
| 7832404 | Jansheski | Nov 2010 | B2 |
| D630382 | Manzo et al. | Jan 2011 | S |
| 7861722 | Keropian | Jan 2011 | B2 |
| 7861724 | Keropian | Jan 2011 | B2 |
| 7882839 | Ambis, Jr. | Feb 2011 | B2 |
| 7886370 | Winningham | Feb 2011 | B2 |
| 7890193 | Tingey | Feb 2011 | B2 |
| D634480 | Manzo et al. | Mar 2011 | S |
| 7895677 | Schiebl | Mar 2011 | B1 |
| 7900279 | Kraemer et al. | Mar 2011 | B2 |
| 7913695 | Moore et al. | Mar 2011 | B1 |
| D636074 | Levine | Apr 2011 | S |
| 7918228 | Smernoff | Apr 2011 | B2 |
| 7950394 | Elkin et al. | May 2011 | B2 |
| 7963286 | Burdumy | Jun 2011 | B2 |
| D642277 | Farrell | Jul 2011 | S |
| 7972024 | DeLeeuw | Jul 2011 | B2 |
| 7975701 | Bergersen | Jul 2011 | B2 |
| 7987854 | Arni | Aug 2011 | B2 |
| 8006322 | Schiebl | Aug 2011 | B1 |
| 8007277 | Fischer et al. | Aug 2011 | B2 |
| 8091148 | Ho | Jan 2012 | B2 |
| 8170242 | Menzel et al. | May 2012 | B2 |
| 8196226 | Schuh | Jun 2012 | B1 |
| 8235917 | Joseph | Aug 2012 | B2 |
| 8316691 | Jeftic-Stojanovski et al. | Nov 2012 | B2 |
| 8466794 | Mack et al. | Jun 2013 | B2 |
| 8537017 | Mack et al. | Sep 2013 | B2 |
| 8554495 | Mack et al. | Oct 2013 | B2 |
| 8771149 | Rahman et al. | Jul 2014 | B2 |
| 20010004772 | Rush, III | Jun 2001 | A1 |
| 20020066454 | Kittelsen et al. | Jun 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144686 | Cook | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144687 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144688 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144689 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144690 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144691 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144692 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144693 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144694 | Kittelsen et al. | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20020144695 | Cook | Oct 2002 | A1 |
| 20030040679 | Weber et al. | Feb 2003 | A1 |
| 20030075186 | Florman | Apr 2003 | A1 |
| 20030101999 | Kittelsen et al. | Jun 2003 | A1 |
| 20030126665 | Brown et al. | Jul 2003 | A1 |
| 20030154990 | Parker | Aug 2003 | A1 |
| 20040003452 | Scheibl | Jan 2004 | A1 |
| 20040025231 | Ide et al. | Feb 2004 | A1 |
| 20040040073 | Morrow et al. | Mar 2004 | A1 |
| 20040103905 | Farrell | Jun 2004 | A1 |
| 20040107970 | Kittelsen et al. | Jun 2004 | A1 |
| 20040112389 | Abraham | Jun 2004 | A1 |
| 20040244805 | Cook et al. | Dec 2004 | A1 |
| 20040250817 | Kittelsen et al. | Dec 2004 | A1 |
| 20050052724 | Suzuki et al. | Mar 2005 | A1 |
| 20050113654 | Weber et al. | May 2005 | A1 |
| 20050115571 | Jacobs | Jun 2005 | A1 |
| 20050177929 | Greenwald et al. | Aug 2005 | A1 |
| 20050247318 | Mohindra | Nov 2005 | A1 |
| 20060117466 | Abelman et al. | Jun 2006 | A1 |
| 20060150304 | Bentz | Jul 2006 | A1 |
| 20060162421 | Mess | Jul 2006 | A1 |
| 20070011796 | Manzo | Jan 2007 | A1 |
| 20070084471 | Napoli et al. | Apr 2007 | A1 |
| 20070089219 | Trainor et al. | Apr 2007 | A1 |
| 20070089480 | Beck | Apr 2007 | A1 |
| 20070151567 | Maurello | Jul 2007 | A1 |
| 20070151568 | Maurello | Jul 2007 | A1 |
| 20070235039 | Gottsch | Oct 2007 | A1 |
| 20070251294 | Tanaka et al. | Nov 2007 | A1 |
| 20080016605 | Wong | Jan 2008 | A1 |
| 20080028500 | Bentz | Feb 2008 | A1 |
| 20080043248 | Ozcan | Feb 2008 | A1 |
| 20080092277 | Kraemer et al. | Apr 2008 | A1 |
| 20090000377 | Shipps et al. | Jan 2009 | A1 |
| 20090114232 | Landi et al. | May 2009 | A1 |
| 20090122525 | DeLeeuw | May 2009 | A1 |
| 20090265841 | Ferrara | Oct 2009 | A1 |
| 20090307827 | Aspray | Dec 2009 | A1 |
| 20090308403 | Roettger et al. | Dec 2009 | A1 |
| 20100005571 | Moss et al. | Jan 2010 | A1 |
| 20100006109 | McGinnis et al. | Jan 2010 | A1 |
| 20100015808 | Ozawa | Jan 2010 | A1 |
| 20100024833 | Swann et al. | Feb 2010 | A1 |
| 20100051038 | Quigless | Mar 2010 | A1 |
| 20100073678 | Smith et al. | Mar 2010 | A1 |
| 20100083733 | Russell et al. | Apr 2010 | A1 |
| 20100104998 | Farrell et al. | Apr 2010 | A1 |
| 20100108078 | Morgan et al. | May 2010 | A1 |
| 20100129763 | Kuo | May 2010 | A1 |
| 20100212674 | Navarrette, Jr. | Aug 2010 | A1 |
| 20100269836 | Roettger et al. | Oct 2010 | A1 |
| 20100275930 | Evans | Nov 2010 | A1 |
| 20100288290 | Lee et al. | Nov 2010 | A1 |
| 20100318294 | Rosing et al. | Dec 2010 | A1 |
| 20100326192 | Petelenz et al. | Dec 2010 | A1 |
| 20100326451 | Pelerin | Dec 2010 | A1 |
| 20110005531 | Manzo | Jan 2011 | A1 |
| 20110009773 | Hower et al. | Jan 2011 | A1 |
| 20110017221 | Garner et al. | Jan 2011 | A1 |
| 20110030704 | Hanna | Feb 2011 | A1 |
| 20110067710 | Jansheski et al. | Mar 2011 | A1 |
| 20110067711 | Jansheski et al. | Mar 2011 | A1 |
| 20110088703 | Ambis, Jr. | Apr 2011 | A1 |
| 20110094522 | Weisflog | Apr 2011 | A1 |
| 20110100379 | Doctors et al. | May 2011 | A1 |
| 20110114100 | Alvarez et al. | May 2011 | A1 |
| 20110132380 | Goldsby | Jun 2011 | A1 |
| 20110139162 | Chodorow | Jun 2011 | A1 |
| 20110139163 | Hillila | Jun 2011 | A1 |
| 20110155146 | Marsh | Jun 2011 | A1 |
| 20110168186 | Halstrom | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110174319 | Busciglio | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110179851 | Mack | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110181418 | Mack et al. | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110181419 | Mack et al. | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110181420 | Mack et al. | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110184319 | Mack | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110184663 | Mack et al. | Jul 2011 | A1 |
| 20110186055 | Makkar et al. | Aug 2011 | A1 |
| 20110186056 | Smernoff | Aug 2011 | A1 |
| 20110203347 | Hower et al. | Aug 2011 | A1 |
| 20110209714 | Makkar et al. | Sep 2011 | A1 |
| 20110214478 | Hennig et al. | Sep 2011 | A1 |
| 20110219852 | Kasten | Sep 2011 | A1 |
| 20110277221 | Ide et al. | Nov 2011 | A1 |
| 20120111090 | Hennig et al. | May 2012 | A1 |
| 20120111091 | Hennig et al. | May 2012 | A1 |
| 20120123225 | Al-Tawil | May 2012 | A1 |
| 20120210498 | Mack | Aug 2012 | A1 |
| 20120223833 | Thomas et al. | Sep 2012 | A1 |
| 20120306438 | Howard et al. | Dec 2012 | A1 |
| 20140039355 | Crisco, III et al. | Feb 2014 | A1 |
| 20160018278 | Jeter, II | Jan 2016 | A1 |
| Number | Date | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2011091347 | Jul 2011 | WO |
| 2011091355 | Jul 2011 | WO |
| Entry |
|---|
| Concussion Monitoring “Intelligent Mouthguard” Project, Brain-Pad Blog, posted on Sep. 17, 2010, downloaded from http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:M93BRGq-D0IJ . . . on Sep. 27, 2010, 5 pages. |
| Heads Up! Concussion Detector, Aug. 1. 2010, downloaded from http://www.aip.org/dbis/stories/2010/20094.html on Sep. 27, 2010, 2 pages. |
| Heads Up! Concussion Detector—full report, downloaded from http://www.aip.org/dbis/stories/2010/20094—full.html of Sep. 27, 2010, 1 page. |
| Mouth guard acts as concussion detector, last updated Aug. 11, 2010, downloaded from http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2010/august/134230/Mouth-guar . . . on Sep. 27, 2010, 2 pages. |
| Mouth guard for concussion protection, from HealthNewsDigest.com, May 17, 2010, downloaded from http://healthnewsdigest.com/news/Health—Tips—620/Mouth—Guard—for—C . . . on Sep. 28, 2010, 2 pages. |
| New Mouth Guard Could Prevent Football Injuries, Sep. 25, 2010, downloaded from http://www.10tv.com/live/content/onnnews/stories/2010/09/25/story-intel . . . on Sep. 27, 2010, 2 pages. |
| Sports Dentistry Online, downloaded from http://www.sportsdentistry.com/concussion.html on Sep. 27, 2010, 3 pages. |
| Higgins et al., “Measurement of Impact Acceleration: Mouthpiece Accelerometer Versus Helmet Accelerometer,” Journal of Athletic Training, Jan.-Mar. 2007, 42(1): 5-10, downloaded Aug. 29, 2011, 9 pages. |
| U.S. Appl. No. 12/831,860, Office Action dated Sep. 20, 2011, 9 pages. |
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20140288432 A1 | Sep 2014 | US |
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61309818 | Mar 2010 | US | |
| 61320724 | Apr 2010 | US | |
| 61380480 | Sep 2010 | US | |
| 61382881 | Sep 2010 | US | |
| 61412062 | Nov 2010 | US |
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent | 13038726 | Mar 2011 | US |
| Child | 14255363 | US |
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent | 12831860 | Jul 2010 | US |
| Child | 13038726 | US |
