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Ron Roberts, member of 35-0 Rocket teams, has a skullcap to reduce concussions
A former University of Toledo football player has developed a product that he believes can reduce concussions in contact sports, though he's finding it hard to get his product into the market.

Mr. Roberts' company, Thundawear LLC, tested the cap at ICS Laboratories in Brunswick, Ohio, one of the nation's leading testing facilities for sporting goods. He said their results found that his cap, when worn under a helmet, lowered the severity index, and head injury criterion, and reduced g-forces.

A member of the defense on UT's undefeated 1969, 1970, and 1971 teams, Mr. Roberts said he never suffered a concussion in his playing days. However, he became increasingly interested in the topic as his own son began playing and media attention focused on prominent NFL players' injuries.

To that point, his company, Thundawear, had put all its efforts into finding a licensing partner. Now, Mr. Roberts wants to take the product directly to market. He said he has deals in place with fabric providers and local sewing contractors, but he needs more money to move forward.

Mr. Roberts and his investors, who are largely family and friends, have already put about $150,000 into the project.

"We know we've got something that can make a difference," he said.

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07-25-2014 10:50 AM
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RE: Ron Roberts, member of 35-0 Rocket teams, has a skullcap to reduce concussions
Sounds like he has been screwed by UA. Hope he is able to get it to market on his own, because you can bet the big boys are taking his design and concepts and going around any patent protection he may have. Not uncommon to be treated this way - and the excuse of the NFL settlement being a reason to not finalize a deal is just that - an excuse. They don't have a compelling reason to keep him associated with them.
07-28-2014 06:25 PM
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