US3707004A
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Ballistic resistant protective guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-02
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A bulletproof, shatterproof and shock-resistant guard to afford complete protection of the head, face, neck and upper torso of the human body. The guard incorporates an integral, transparent domelike top which is supported not by the head and neck but by the shoulders of the wearer thereby allowing unhampered head movements and unrestricted vision. As a defensive one-piece encasement for the head, neck and upper torso, the guard can be used by soldiers, sailors, policemen, firemen, civil defense workers, guards, and others engaged in hazardous occupations. In a modified embodiment the guard comprises a supplemental transparent safety hood of essentially the same construction as the basic protective piece but adapted for use by the industrial worker for protection against the impact hazards that might be encountered in a dangerous environment. The safety hood, like the basic protective piece, rests on the shoulders of the wearer, is transparent, and allows free head movement and unrestricted vision.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Kapitan
- 👤 Christine S Kapitan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:01
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/0406; A42B3/0473; A42B3/06; F; F41; F41H; F41H1/00; F41H1/04; F41H1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A protective guard for the head, chest and neck portions of the human body and comprising a shoulder supported saddle with an opening through which the head is received and having a breast plate, a dome about the head and within which the head is freely movable, the front of the dome extending forwardly to overhang the breast plate, and having an open bottom to form a breathing vent under the jaw, said breathing vent being partially blocked by a ricochet flange extending forwardly from the breast plate, and added vents in the dome above the level of said breathing vent, said saddle and dome being molded in one integral piece supported entirely on the shoulders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A protective guard for the head, chest and neck portions of the human body and comprising a shoulder supported saddle with an opening through which the head is received and having a breast plate, a dome about the head and within which the head is freely movable, the front of the dome extending forwardly to overhang the breast plate, and having an open bottom to form a breathing vent under the jaw, said breathing vent being partially blocked by a ricochet flange extending forwardly from the breast plate, and added vents in the dome above the level of said breathing vent, said saddle and dome being molded in one integral piece supported entirely on the shoulders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The guard of claim 1 in which the said piece comprises a transparent polycarbonate material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The guard of claim 1 in which the saddle also comprises a back plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The guard of claim 1 in which said added vents comprise aural vent openings adjacent the ears.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The guard of claim 1 in which said added vents comprise an air circulating vent at the rear of the dome.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The guard of claim 1 in which said added vents comprise openings in the dome and hoods over said openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The guard of claim 6 in which the hoods have bottom openings, and entrAnce flanges.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The guard of claim 1 in combination with straps by which the guard is releasably fastened to the body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The guard of claim 1 in which the saddle is provided with padding along its undersurfaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The guard of claim 1 in which the head receiving opening and breathing vent comprise portions of a single aperture spanned by the top edge of the breast plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
123 words
A safety hood comprising a face shield and a shoulder saddle encircling the wearer''s neck and by which the shield is supported, said shield and saddle comprising separately fabricated polycarbonate pieces, said shield having a concave curvature facing the wearer and surrounding his head, face and neck up to a vertical plane defined approximately by the outer auditory meatus, said saddle having a breast plate and a cradle and fastening means for attaching the shield to the cradle, the shield having a lower edge spaced from and overhanging the breast plate to form a breathing vent under the jaw and between said edge and said breast plate, said breathing vent being partially blocked by a ricochet flange extending forwardly from the breast plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
123 words
A safety hood comprising a face shield and a shoulder saddle encircling the wearer''s neck and by which the shield is supported, said shield and saddle comprising separately fabricated polycarbonate pieces, said shield having a concave curvature facing the wearer and surrounding his head, face and neck up to a vertical plane defined approximately by the outer auditory meatus, said saddle having a breast plate and a cradle and fastening means for attaching the shield to the cradle, the shield having a lower edge spaced from and overhanging the breast plate to form a breathing vent under the jaw and between said edge and said breast plate, said breathing vent being partially blocked by a ricochet flange extending forwardly from the breast plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The safety hood of claim 11 in which said fastening means is releasable to permit interchange of other shields on said saddle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
105 words
A protective guard for the head, chest and neck portions of the human body and comprising a shoulder supported saddle with an opening through which the head is received and having a breast plate, a shield at least partly enclosing the head and within which the head is freely movable, the shield having a lower edge spaced from and overhanging the breast plate to form a breathing vent under the jaw and between said edge and said breast plate, said breathing vent being partially blocked by a ricochet flange extending forwardly from the breast plate, said saddle and shield being supported entirely on the shoulders.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
105 words
A protective guard for the head, chest and neck portions of the human body and comprising a shoulder supported saddle with an opening through which the head is received and having a breast plate, a shield at least partly enclosing the head and within which the head is freely movable, the shield having a lower edge spaced from and overhanging the breast plate to form a breathing vent under the jaw and between said edge and said breast plate, said breathing vent being partially blocked by a ricochet flange extending forwardly from the breast plate, said saddle and shield being supported entirely on the shoulders.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The guard of claim 13 in which the saddle and shield comprise transparent polycarbonate material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The guard of claim 13 in which said saddle and shield are molded in one integral piece.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The guard of claim 13 in which said saddle and shield are fabricated separately, said saddle having a cradle to which said shield is releasably attached.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |