INFLATABLE BLAST-INDUCED BRAIN INJURY PREVENTION DEVICE

摘要

Embodiments include an inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device for living beings such as soldiers. The device may include one or more inflatable chambers that cooperate to form a substantially toroidal cervical collar configured to surround the soldier's neck. An inflator unit, activated by an initiator may be coupled to the one or more inflatable chambers to inflate the one or more inflatable chambers. An electronic control unit (ECU) in electrical communication with the initiator and in electrical communication with at least one sensor may be configured to measure atmospheric air pressure. The ECU may be programmed to activate the initiator when the air pressure measured by the sensor exceeds a threshold air pressure.

主权项

1. An inflatable blast-induced brain injury prevention device for combat soldiers, the device comprising:
one or more inflatable chambers that cooperate to form a substantially toroidal cervical collar configured to surround the soldier's neck; an inflator unit coupled to the one or more inflatable chambers to inflate the one or more inflatable chambers; an initiator configured to activate the inflator unit; and an electronic control unit (ECU) in electrical communication with the initiator, the ECU in electrical communication with at least one sensor configured to measure atmospheric air pressure, the electronic control unit programmed to activate the initiator when the measured air pressure exceeds a threshold air pressure.