US3135962A
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Chin strap for football helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred R Dunning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:51
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/20; A42B3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A CHIN STRAP ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A FOOTBALL HELMET, SAID STRAP COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL ONE PIECE MEMBER OF A RESILIENT MATERIAL HAVING A CENTRAL ELLIPTICAL-SHAPED CUP ADAPTED TO FIT OVER THE CHIN OF A WEARER OF SAID HELMET, SAID STRAP ALSO HAVING TWO ELONGATED STRAP PORTIONS INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CUP, EACH STRAP PORTION HAVING AN UPPER LAYER PORTION AND A LOWER LAYER PORTION, SAID STRAP ALSO COMPRISING A PAIR OF STRIPS OF WEBBED FABRIC EMBEDDED IN THE STRAP PORTIONS, EACH STRIP DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER LAYER PORTIONS OF THE RESILIENT MATERIAL IN ONE OF THE STRAP PORTIONS, SAID RESILIENT MATERIAL BEING OF ONE INTEGRAL PIECE AND INTEGRAL PORTIONS THEREOF BEING LOCATED WITHIN THE INTERSTICES OF THE FABRIC AND EACH OF THE LAYERS OF RESILIENT MATERIAL BEING OF A THICKNESS GREATER THAN THE THICKNESS OF THE FABRIC, AND EACH STRIP TERMINATING IN SAID CUP NEAR THE JUNCTURE OF SAID CUP AND ITS ASSOCIATED STRAP PORTION AND EACH STRIP BEING SEPARATED FROM THE OTHER STRIP, SAID CHIN STRAP EFFECTIVE TO RESIST UPWARD AND REARWARD FORCES BUT ALSO EFFECTIVE TO BREAK BEFORE THERE IS DANGER OF AN INJURY TO THE NECK OF SAID WEARER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A CHIN STRAP ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A FOOTBALL HELMET, SAID STRAP COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL ONE PIECE MEMBER OF A RESILIENT MATERIAL HAVING A CENTRAL ELLIPTICAL-SHAPED CUP ADAPTED TO FIT OVER THE CHIN OF A WEARER OF SAID HELMET, SAID STRAP ALSO HAVING TWO ELONGATED STRAP PORTIONS INTEGRALLY CONNECTED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID CUP, EACH STRAP PORTION HAVING AN UPPER LAYER PORTION AND A LOWER LAYER PORTION, SAID STRAP ALSO COMPRISING A PAIR OF STRIPS OF WEBBED FABRIC EMBEDDED IN THE STRAP PORTIONS, EACH STRIP DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER LAYER PORTIONS OF THE RESILIENT MATERIAL IN ONE OF THE STRAP PORTIONS, SAID RESILIENT MATERIAL BEING OF ONE INTEGRAL PIECE AND INTEGRAL PORTIONS THEREOF BEING LOCATED WITHIN THE INTERSTICES OF THE FABRIC AND EACH OF THE LAYERS OF RESILIENT MATERIAL BEING OF A THICKNESS GREATER THAN THE THICKNESS OF THE FABRIC, AND EACH STRIP TERMINATING IN SAID CUP NEAR THE JUNCTURE OF SAID CUP AND ITS ASSOCIATED STRAP PORTION AND EACH STRIP BEING SEPARATED FROM THE OTHER STRIP, SAID CHIN STRAP EFFECTIVE TO RESIST UPWARD AND REARWARD FORCES BUT ALSO EFFECTIVE TO BREAK BEFORE THERE IS DANGER OF AN INJURY TO THE NECK OF SAID WEARER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |