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US3696441A
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Racing helmet
Assignee: GAY TOYS Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-11
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A liner for a child''s racing helmet, and the like, and wherein the helmet is a one-piece, molded plastic composition having a crown portion with integral ear protector side extensions. The liner includes an annular head band having a head size adjustment means, and a plurality of head straps integrally attached to the head band at circumferentially spaced apart positions, and with the head straps being integrally attached to a head engaging pad. The head band, head straps and the head engaging pad are integrally formed from a pliable, flexible material so that the head band and the head straps will conform to the head shape of a user. A pair of rear suspension straps are integrally attached to the head band. A rear attachment means secures the rear suspension straps to the ear protector extensions. A pair of Ushaped front suspension straps are integrally connected to the front end of the head band. A front attachment means is provided for attaching each of the front suspension straps to said crown portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold B Littleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:54
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/14; A42B3/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
251 words
In a one-piece molded rigid plastic composition helmet having a crown portion and integral, downwardly extended ear protector side extensions on the crown portion, a head engaging liner comprising: a. an annular head band having a head size adjustment means; b. a plurality of head straps having their lower ends integrally attached to the annular head band at circumferentially spaced apart positions; c. a head engaging pad integrally attached to the upper ends of the plurality of head straps; d. said annular head band, plurality of head straps and head engaging pad being integrally formed from a pliable, flexible material so that the head band and the head straps will conform to the head shape of a user; e. a pair of downwardly extended rear suspension straps having their upper ends integrally attached to the lower edge of the rear end of the head band; f. a rear attachment means for attaching the lower end of each of the rear suspension straps to the downwardly extended ear protector side extensions to suspend the rear end of the liner in the helmet; g. a pair of U-shaped front suspension straps having the inner end integrally connected to the lower edge of the front end of the head band and extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom; and, h. a front attachment means for attaching the outer end of each of the U-shaped front suspension straps to the crown portion of the helmet to suspend the front end of the liner in he crown portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
251 words
In a one-piece molded rigid plastic composition helmet having a crown portion and integral, downwardly extended ear protector side extensions on the crown portion, a head engaging liner comprising: a. an annular head band having a head size adjustment means; b. a plurality of head straps having their lower ends integrally attached to the annular head band at circumferentially spaced apart positions; c. a head engaging pad integrally attached to the upper ends of the plurality of head straps; d. said annular head band, plurality of head straps and head engaging pad being integrally formed from a pliable, flexible material so that the head band and the head straps will conform to the head shape of a user; e. a pair of downwardly extended rear suspension straps having their upper ends integrally attached to the lower edge of the rear end of the head band; f. a rear attachment means for attaching the lower end of each of the rear suspension straps to the downwardly extended ear protector side extensions to suspend the rear end of the liner in the helmet; g. a pair of U-shaped front suspension straps having the inner end integrally connected to the lower edge of the front end of the head band and extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom; and, h. a front attachment means for attaching the outer end of each of the U-shaped front suspension straps to the crown portion of the helmet to suspend the front end of the liner in he crown portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A helmet liner as defined in claim 1, wherein each of the front and rear attachment means comprises: a. a downwardly disposed T-shaped male attachment member on the helmet; b. a female attachment member integrally connected to one of the suspension straps and operative to be detachably mounted on said T-shaped male attachment member; and, c. retainer means on the helmet for retaining the female attachment member on the male attachment member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A helmet liner as defined in claim 2, wherein: a. each of the front female attachment members is integrally connected to one of said U-shaped suspension straps and includes a socket member having an open upper end and a longitudinal slot along its outer side for the reception of a T-shaped male attachment member on the helmet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A helmet liner as defined in claim 2, wherein: a. each of the rear female attachment members is integrally connected at its upper end to the lower end of one of said rear suspension straps and each includes a transverse slot at its upper end and a longitudinal slot extended downwardly from the transverse slot for the reception of a T-shaped male attachment member on the 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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |