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Patent Patrol: Specialized’s slip-layer helmet padding patent a likely MIPS alternative

A recent Specialized patent appears to be a new style of anti-rotation protection in helmets. Using inner helmet pads with multiple low-friction layers, the innovation could add additional safety to new helmets – and perhaps retrofit into older-style helmets that don’t currently include MIPS or similar technologies. Specialized patent application for helmet with slip layers […]

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