Method and apparatus for mounting and locating a helmet comfortably on the head of a person, and combination resulting therefrom
Patent 5337420 Issued on August 16, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 3, 2012. Estimated 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.
November 3, 2012. Estimated 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.Patent References 1391753 1681111 2816290 2923941 3015103 3413656 3668704 3806950 Shock-absorbing system for protective equipment Inflatable pressure compensated helmet stabilization system 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 headgearExaminersPrimary: Crowder, Clifford D.Assistant: Neas, Michael A. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA42B 001/06AbstractA 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.Field of SearchFor wearer's headIncluding energy-absorbing means By diverse laminae By fluid-containing cushion By interior pads By suspension rigging Including adjustment for wearer's head size For circumference of crown And height of crown By plural-part rigging With article-attaching means Sport headgear With sweats or other supplementary head engaging member Head size adjustment With perforated or slotted sweat or head engaging member | |
