US3139623A
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Football helmet back flap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-19
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1982-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George W Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:21
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/32; A42B3/328; A42B3/04; A42B3/0406; A42B3/0473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
IN A FOOTBALL HELMET THE COMBINATION CONSISTING OF A HELMET HAVING AT ITS MIDDLE LOWER BACK A CUT-OUT PORTION, A FLAP WHICH IS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE HELMET AT THE UPPER CENTER OF THE CUT-OUT, OPERABLE MEANS TO HOLD THE FLAP IN A FLUSH POSITION WITH THE HELMET, AND A STOP-BAR MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE FLAP FROM ENTERING THE INTERIOR OF THE HELMET, BUT ALLOWING THE FLAP TO ROTATE OUTWARDLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
IN A FOOTBALL HELMET THE COMBINATION CONSISTING OF A HELMET HAVING AT ITS MIDDLE LOWER BACK A CUT-OUT PORTION, A FLAP WHICH IS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO THE HELMET AT THE UPPER CENTER OF THE CUT-OUT, OPERABLE MEANS TO HOLD THE FLAP IN A FLUSH POSITION WITH THE HELMET, AND A STOP-BAR MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE FLAP FROM ENTERING THE INTERIOR OF THE HELMET, BUT ALLOWING THE FLAP TO ROTATE OUTWARDLY.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |