18587055. PADDING MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME simplified abstract (Purdue Research Foundation)

PADDING MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME

Organization Name

Purdue Research Foundation

Inventor(s)

Michael J. Dziekan of Park Ridge IL (US)

Eric A. Nauman of West Lafayette IN (US)

Kevin G. Mclver of Lafayette IN (US)

Nicolas Leiva-molano of Lafayette IN (US)

Jacob Mcgough of Battle Ground IN (US)

Sean Bucherl of Lafayette IN (US)

PADDING MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18587055 titled 'PADDING MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME

The patent application describes padding materials suitable for use in protective products, consisting of a base with raised unit cells made of a cured polymeric material containing fine porosity. A textile or fabric substrate is embedded in the base and permeated by the polymeric material.

• The padding material includes a base and raised unit cells made of a cured polymeric material.
• The unit cells protrude individually from the surface of the base, spaced apart from each other.
• A textile or fabric substrate is embedded in the base and permeated by the polymeric material.
• The polymeric material contains fine porosity, enhancing the padding material's protective properties.
• The design of the padding material allows for flexibility and impact absorption.

Potential Applications: - Sports equipment padding - Automotive safety features - Protective gear for industrial use

Problems Solved: - Enhanced impact protection - Improved durability and flexibility - Increased comfort for users

Benefits: - Increased safety for users - Long-lasting and durable padding material - Versatile applications in various industries

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Padding Materials for Enhanced Protection in Sports Equipment This technology can be utilized in the production of sports equipment such as helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads, providing athletes with superior protection during training and competitions. The market implications include increased demand for high-quality protective gear in the sports industry.

Questions about Padding Materials: 1. How does the incorporation of a textile substrate enhance the performance of the padding material? The textile substrate embedded in the base of the padding material adds strength and flexibility, improving its overall durability and impact absorption capabilities.

2. What industries can benefit the most from the use of these innovative padding materials? Industries such as sports equipment manufacturing, automotive safety, and industrial safety can greatly benefit from the advanced protective properties of these padding materials.

Original Abstract Submitted

Padding materials capable of use as or incorporation into protective products, and methods of producing such padding materials. The padding material includes a base and an array of raised unit cells that individually protrude from a surface of the base so that the unit cells are spaced apart from each other. The base and the unit cells are formed of a cured polymeric material that contains fine porosity, and a substrate formed of a textile or fabric material is embedded in the base and permeated by the cured polymeric material.