{"number":"US12696949B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Neck protection device","english":"Neck protection device"},"abstract":{"original":"A neck protection device is disclosed that provides a hard hat neck and spine shield. The neck protection device comprises a body component that is configured as a flexible, multi-layer plate assembly that attaches to a hard hat via a hood that sits inside the suspension basket. During use, the device protects the rear neck area and the upper spine of a user. The body component can comprise additional plate components, which are connected to form a continuous chain of protection down the back of the user's neck. Thus, additional plate components can be added as needed.","english":"A neck protection device is disclosed that provides a hard hat neck and spine shield. The neck protection device comprises a body component that is configured as a flexible, multi-layer plate assembly that attaches to a hard hat via a hood that sits inside the suspension basket. During use, the device protects the rear neck area and the upper spine of a user. The body component can comprise additional plate components, which are connected to form a continuous chain of protection down the back of the user's neck. Thus, additional plate components can be added as needed."},"applicants":["Individual"],"inventors":["Lee Gillon"],"filingDate":"2024-03-15","publicationDate":"2026-08-04","grantDate":"2026-08-04","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12696949B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12696949B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12696949B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12696949B2"}}