US3174155A
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Protective helmet having a padded outer surface
Assignee: DALLAS SPORTS KNITTING Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-20
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1983-02-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Pitman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:45
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/20; A42B3/06; A42B3/069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
N A PROTECTIVE HELMET ADAPTED TO BE WORN ON THE HEAD OF AN ATHLETE AND THE LIKE AND INCLUDING A COMESHAPED, SHELL-LIKE BODY PORTION HAVING FRONT AND REAR EDGES; THE COMBINATION OF AN ELONGATE PAD MOUNTED ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY PORTION AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR EDGES THERE, SAID PAD BEING OF SUFFICIENT LATERAL DIMENSIONS TO SUBSTANTIALLY COVER THE TOP PORTION OF SAID BODY PORTION AND BEING MOUNTED THEREON IN AN UNTENSIONED CONDITION, SAID PAD COMPRISING (A) AN INNER CORE OF CLOSED CELL, FOAM RUBBER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID CORE HAVING A LAERAL CONCAVE CONFIGURATION FOR CAUSING SAID PAD TO AT LEAST PARTIALLY CONFORM TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID BODY PORTION AND A PLURALITY OF LATERALLY SPACED, LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING GROOVES FORMED THEREIN FOR CAUSING SAID PAD TO FURTHER CONFORM TH THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID BODY PORTION, AND (B) A COVERING OF WATER IMPERVIOUS MATERIAL COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID INNER CORE INDLUCING THE END THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
N A PROTECTIVE HELMET ADAPTED TO BE WORN ON THE HEAD OF AN ATHLETE AND THE LIKE AND INCLUDING A COMESHAPED, SHELL-LIKE BODY PORTION HAVING FRONT AND REAR EDGES; THE COMBINATION OF AN ELONGATE PAD MOUNTED ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY PORTION AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR EDGES THERE, SAID PAD BEING OF SUFFICIENT LATERAL DIMENSIONS TO SUBSTANTIALLY COVER THE TOP PORTION OF SAID BODY PORTION AND BEING MOUNTED THEREON IN AN UNTENSIONED CONDITION, SAID PAD COMPRISING (A) AN INNER CORE OF CLOSED CELL, FOAM RUBBER, THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID CORE HAVING A LAERAL CONCAVE CONFIGURATION FOR CAUSING SAID PAD TO AT LEAST PARTIALLY CONFORM TO THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID BODY PORTION AND A PLURALITY OF LATERALLY SPACED, LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING GROOVES FORMED THEREIN FOR CAUSING SAID PAD TO FURTHER CONFORM TH THE CONFIGURATION OF SAID BODY PORTION, AND (B) A COVERING OF WATER IMPERVIOUS MATERIAL COMPLETELY ENCLOSING SAID INNER CORE INDLUCING THE END THEREOF.
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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |