US3668705A
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Protective helmet with hood
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1991-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A helmet has an integral hood which fits over the neck, and part of the shoulders of a person wearing the helmet. A transparent, double-walled face shield is pivotally attached to the hood to protect the face of the wearer of the helmet.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Garbisch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:39
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/105; A42B3/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A protective headdress comprising a first part in the form of a hard hat with a visor, a second part removably attached to the first part for covering at least the neck of a person wearing the hard hat, said second part having a shape and contour following the chin and neck line of the wearer, means comprising a transparent shield covering the general face area of a person wearing said hard hat and fitting against the visor, and pivot means for enabling said shield to fit against the visor and in front of the face or swing down under the chin of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A protective headdress comprising a first part in the form of a hard hat with a visor, a second part removably attached to the first part for covering at least the neck of a person wearing the hard hat, said second part having a shape and contour following the chin and neck line of the wearer, means comprising a transparent shield covering the general face area of a person wearing said hard hat and fitting against the visor, and pivot means for enabling said shield to fit against the visor and in front of the face or swing down under the chin of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The headdress of claim 1 wherein said shield has a double-walled construction for giving a thermal insulation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The headdress of claim 2 wherein said double-walled structure has a dead air space there between.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The headdress of claim 3 wherein said dead air space is at least partly evacuated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The headdress of claim 4 and weather stripping means for sealing said face shield against said visor and said second part.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The headdress of claim 5 and a non-sealed space between the face shield and the hard hat to provide for air circulation behind said shield.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The headdress of claim 1 and a scarf surrounding said first and sEcond parts by fitting over the top of said hard hat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The headdress of claim 1 and a soft sponge-like liner in said hard hat, said liner being shaped to fit the head size of the wearer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The headdress of claim 1 wherein said hard hat is a crash helmet.
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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |