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Christopher R. P. Withnall0
Timothy D. Bayne0
Date of Patent
March 29, 2005
0Patent Application Number
104623130
Date Filed
June 13, 2003
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Patent abstract
A method and apparatus for testing a football helmet utilizes a weighted pendulum arm to impart an impact force upon the helmet. Linear head acceleration and rotational head acceleration caused by the impact force is measured and a Head Impact Power Index is computed and used as a standard to judge the ability and effectiveness of the football helmet in preventing injury to a football player.
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