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Head protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individuals
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2003-07-01
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2023-07-01
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a protective hat suitable for every day wear by infants, children, senior citizens or physically disabled individuals. Such hat protects at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head from injuries due to falls or bumps against hard objects while conducting routine, daily activities. Generally, the head protector of the present invention may comprise: (1) a cap member: and (2) one or more flexible, resilient shock absorbent pads. The cap member may be constructed so as to fully enclose and/or encapsulate the one or more pads.
Inventors
- 👤 Brooke Picotte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:20
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/12; A42B3/125; A42B3/127; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/08; A42B3/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
1 . A protective hat in the form of a liner suitable for everyday wear during non-sport activities by infants, small children, senior citizens or physically disabled adults, comprising: (i) one or more pads, said pads being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; (ii) an outer material surrounding or connecting the one or more pads; (iii) the one or more pads comprising a medium adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips during non-sport activities; (iv) the liner, when worn, is adapted to be worn by an infant, small child, senior citizen, or physically disabled adult, the physically disabled adult having a medical condition, the symptoms of which compromise the adult's balance or strength rendering the adult prone to falls when walking or standing; (v) the liner being so constructed such that the liner, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking during non-sport activities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
1 . A protective hat in the form of a liner suitable for everyday wear during non-sport activities by infants, small children, senior citizens or physically disabled adults, comprising: (i) one or more pads, said pads being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; (ii) an outer material surrounding or connecting the one or more pads; (iii) the one or more pads comprising a medium adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips during non-sport activities; (iv) the liner, when worn, is adapted to be worn by an infant, small child, senior citizen, or physically disabled adult, the physically disabled adult having a medical condition, the symptoms of which compromise the adult's balance or strength rendering the adult prone to falls when walking or standing; (v) the liner being so constructed such that the liner, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking during non-sport activities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
2 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a padded sandwich, said sandwich further comprises an outer portion and an inner portion; the padded material of the outer portion is different from that of the inner portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
3 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a silastic gelatinous material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
4 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a gas.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
5 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the medium one or more pads comprises air.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
6 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a liquid material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
7 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprise an aerogel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
8 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a silica aerogel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
9 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a foam material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
10 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a rubber material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
11 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a soft plastic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
12 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a closed-cell foam material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
13 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a open-cell foam material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
14 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises ForeBlock®.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
15 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a Zorbium Foam®.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
16 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises elastic beads.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
58 words
17 . The protective hat of claim 1 , further comprising a chin strap for securing the liner about the head of the wearer; the chin strap having a first end and second end, the first end being connected to a first side of the liner and the second end connected to a second side of the liner.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
18 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads are substantially uniformly distributed along the wearer's head when the protective hat is worn.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
19 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads are non-interconnected relative to each other.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
20 . The protective hat of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pads comprises an outer skin.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
174 words
21 . A protective hat suitable for every day wear during non-sport activities by infants, small children, senior citizens or physically disabled adults, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member, when worn, overlies and protects at least the sides, the top and the rear of the wearer's head; (iii) the cap member comprises one or more padded composites, said one or more padded composites being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the padded composite comprises an outer portion and an inner portion; said outer portion and inner portion comprising a padded material; the padded material of the outer portion is different from that of the inner portion; (iv) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking during non-sporty activity.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
174 words
21 . A protective hat suitable for every day wear during non-sport activities by infants, small children, senior citizens or physically disabled adults, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member, when worn, overlies and protects at least the sides, the top and the rear of the wearer's head; (iii) the cap member comprises one or more padded composites, said one or more padded composites being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the padded composite comprises an outer portion and an inner portion; said outer portion and inner portion comprising a padded material; the padded material of the outer portion is different from that of the inner portion; (iv) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking during non-sporty activity.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
54 words
22 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein each of the outer surface and inner surface of the cap member having outer edges, said outer surface and inner surface being connected to each other along their respective edges such that the one or more padded sandwiches are at least substantially enclosed therebetween.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
23 words
23 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a silastic gelatinous material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
24 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a gas.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
25 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the medium one or more pads comprises air.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
22 words
26 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a liquid material.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
27 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprise an aerogel.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
28 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a silica aerogel.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
29 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a foam material.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
19 words
30 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a rubber material.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
31 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a soft plastic material.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
20 words
32 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a closed-cell foam material.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
20 words
33 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a open-cell foam material.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
17 words
34 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises ForeBlock®.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
19 words
35 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a Zorbium Foam®.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
17 words
36 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads comprises beads.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
61 words
37 . The protective hat of claim 21 , further comprising a chin strap for securing the protective liner about the head of the wearer; the chin strap having a first end and second end, the first end being connected to a first side of the protective liner and the second end connected to a second side of the protective liner.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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38 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein the one or more pads are substantially uniformly distributed along the wearer's head when the protective liner is worn.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
51 words
39 . The protective hat of claim 21 , wherein each of the outer surface and inner surface of the cap member has outer edges, said outer surface and inner surface being connected to each other along their respective edges such that the one or more padded sandwiches are positioned therebetween.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
188 words
40 . A protective hat suitable for everyday wear during non-sport activities, said protective hat being suitable for infants, small children, senior citizens or physically disabled adults, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles at least the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member further comprises one or more pads, said pads being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the one or more pads being positioned along the inner surface of the cap member; (iii) the head protector, when worn, is adapted for everyday wear and is adapted to be worn by an infant, small child and physically disabled adult, the physically disabled adult having a medical condition, the symptoms of which compromise the adult's balance or strength rendering the adult prone to falls when walking or standing; (iv) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking during normal, everyday activity.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
188 words
40 . A protective hat suitable for everyday wear during non-sport activities, said protective hat being suitable for infants, small children, senior citizens or physically disabled adults, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles at least the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member further comprises one or more pads, said pads being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the one or more pads being positioned along the inner surface of the cap member; (iii) the head protector, when worn, is adapted for everyday wear and is adapted to be worn by an infant, small child and physically disabled adult, the physically disabled adult having a medical condition, the symptoms of which compromise the adult's balance or strength rendering the adult prone to falls when walking or standing; (iv) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking during normal, everyday activity.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
41 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a gas.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
18 words
42 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the medium one or more pads comprises air.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
18 words
43 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprise an aerogel.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
22 words
44 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the medium in the one or more pads comprises a silica aerogel.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
19 words
45 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a foam material.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
19 words
46 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a rubber material.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
20 words
47 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a soft plastic material.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
20 words
48 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a closed-cell foam material.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
20 words
49 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a open-cell foam material.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
17 words
50 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises ForeBlock®.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
19 words
51 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises a Zorbium Foam®.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
18 words
52 . The protective hat of claim 41 , wherein the one or more pads comprises elastic beads.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
61 words
53 . The protective hat of claim 41 , further comprising a chin strap for securing the protective liner about the head of the wearer; the chin strap having a first end and second end, the first end being connected to a first side of the protective liner and the second end connected to a second side of the protective liner.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
167 words
54 . A protective hat suitable for every day wear in a work environment, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member, when worn, overlies and protects at least the sides, the top and the rear of the wearer's head; (iii) the cap member comprises one or more padded composites, said one or more padded composites being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the padded composite comprises an outer portion and an inner portion; said outer portion and inner portion comprising a padded material; the padded material of the outer portion is different from that of the inner portion; and (iv) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking in a work environment.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
167 words
54 . A protective hat suitable for every day wear in a work environment, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member, when worn, overlies and protects at least the sides, the top and the rear of the wearer's head; (iii) the cap member comprises one or more padded composites, said one or more padded composites being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the padded composite comprises an outer portion and an inner portion; said outer portion and inner portion comprising a padded material; the padded material of the outer portion is different from that of the inner portion; and (iv) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking in a work environment.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
143 words
55 . A protective hat suitable for everyday wear in a work environment, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the outer surface of the cap member comprising a pliable material; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles at least the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member further comprises one or more pads, said pads being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the one or more pads being positioned along the inner surface of the cap member; (iii) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking in a work environment; and (iv) the head protector is suitable for everyday wear and fashionable.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
143 words
55 . A protective hat suitable for everyday wear in a work environment, comprising: (i) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the outer surface of the cap member comprising a pliable material; the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles at least the upper portion of a wearer's head; (ii) the cap member further comprises one or more pads, said pads being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the one or more pads being positioned along the inner surface of the cap member; (iii) the head protector being so constructed such that the head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking in a work environment; and (iv) the head protector is suitable for everyday wear and fashionable.
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