FIELD: personal use articles.
SUBSTANCE: body-protection device for wearing by user comprises outer surface and matrix from cells that absorb energy. Each cell comprises tube having side wall, which is connected to side wall of at least one other tube substantially along tube length. Axis of tube is arranged substantially perpendicularly to outer surface, so that location of each tube is substantially preserved as load is applied to outer surface.
EFFECT: invention provides for increased extent of user protection.
16 cl, 12 dwg
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Dates
2010-05-27—Published
2004-12-07—Filed