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US Patent 5337420 - Method and apparatus for mounting and locating a helmet comfortably on the head of a person, and combination resulting therefrom
US Patent Issued on August 16, 1994
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
November 3, 2012Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
November 3, 2012Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractA method of locating properly and comfortably a protective helmet on the head of a person. A fit, locating and comfort band is mounted around the persons head, namely adjacent the ears and the back of the head and over the forehead. Thereafter, a protective plastic helmet having a foam lining is mounted over the band as a separate and distinct operation. The method further comprises employing a harness above the band to aid in keeping it in place while the helmet is subsequently mounted, and to protect the top of the head from discomfort caused by a central foam element of the helmet. The apparatus comprises the band and harness and helmet employed in combination with each other, but with no need for the band or harness to be connected to the helmet. In accordance with another aspect of the method and apparatus, an inflatable bladder is employed to aid in maintaining the band and helmet in the desired positions. | InventorsApplicationNo. 970618 filed on 11/03/1992US Classes:2/410, For wearer's head2/181, With sweats or other supplementary head engaging member2/417, Including adjustment for wearer's head size2/425Sport headgearField of Search2/410, For wearer's head2/411, Including energy-absorbing means2/412, By diverse laminae2/413, By fluid-containing cushion2/414, By interior pads2/416, By suspension rigging2/417, Including adjustment for wearer's head size2/418, For circumference of crown2/419, And height of crown2/420, By plural-part rigging2/422, With article-attaching means2/425, Sport headgear2/181, With sweats or other supplementary head engaging member2/183, Head size adjustment2/181.6With perforated or slotted sweat or head engaging memberExaminersPrimary: Crowder, Clifford D.Assistant: Neas, Michael A. Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References1391753, 1681111, 2816290, 2923941, 3015103, 3413656, 3668704, 3806950, 4023213, Shock-absorbing system for protective equipmentIssued on: 05/17/1977 Inventor: Rovani4035846, Inflatable pressure compensated helmet stabilization system Issued on: 07/19/1977 Inventor: Jencks4038700, Safety helmets for motorcyclists or the like Issued on: 08/02/1977 Inventor: Gyory4051555, Protective headwear Issued on: 10/04/1977 Inventor: Daly4287613, Headgear with energy absorbing and sizing means Issued on: 09/08/1981 Inventor: Schulz4354283, Headband assembly for protective headgear Issued on: 10/19/1982 Inventor: Gooding4354284, Protective liner for outdoor headgear Issued on: 10/19/1982 Inventor: Gooding4502156, Apparatus for absorbing moisture Issued on: 03/05/1985 Inventor: Wishman4677694, Facial protector for batting helmet Issued on: 07/07/1987 Inventor: Crow4833734, Low cost, high performance sweatband Issued on: 05/30/1989 Inventor: Der Estephanian5003631, Flight helmet with headset Issued on: 04/02/1991 Inventor: Richardson5014365, Gas-fitted protective helmet Issued on: 05/14/1991 Inventor: Schulz5014366, Enhanced visibility helmet Issued on: 05/14/1991 Inventor: Discipio, Sr.5031246, Headwear with size adjustment feature Issued on: 07/16/1991 Inventor: Kronenberger5050245, Cephalic tool for construction of a ceiling Issued on: 09/24/1991 Inventor: Nearhood, ;, , , --> Nearhood5083320, Protective helmet with self-contained air pump Issued on: 01/28/1992 Inventor: Halstead5105476, Sports visor with sweatband and removal visor Issued on: 04/21/1992 Inventor: Cox5142705Adjustable headband for baseball helmet Issued on: 09/01/1992 Inventor: Edwards International ClassA42B 001/06 |
