US3720955A
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Football helmet
Assignee: Q HOLDINGS CORP
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Filing: 1971-11-26
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Granted: 1973-03-20
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Expires: 1991-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A contour adjusting device for a football helmet having an elongated channel in the rear padding of the helmet located substantially adjacent the nape of the neck of the wearer. A resilient pad of a selectively predetermined depth and of a dimension to fit within the elongated channel is secured within the channel and extends outwardly therefrom. The use of different depth pads adjusts the rear of the helmet to provide a snug fit against the nape of the neck.
Inventors
- 👤 Rawlings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:07
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/12; A42B3/125; A42B3/127; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
In a football helmet including front, rear and ear piece fixed padding, a contour adjusting device comprising an elongated channel in said rear padding located substantially adjacent the nape of the neck of the wearer of the helmet, a resilient pad of a selectively predetermined depth and of a dimension to fit within said elongated channel and extend outwardly therefrom, the extent to which said pad extEnds outwardly from said channel being determined by the depth of said pad, and means for removably securing said pad within said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a football helmet including front, rear and ear piece fixed padding, a contour adjusting device comprising an elongated channel in said rear padding located substantially adjacent the nape of the neck of the wearer of the helmet, a resilient pad of a selectively predetermined depth and of a dimension to fit within said elongated channel and extend outwardly therefrom, the extent to which said pad extEnds outwardly from said channel being determined by the depth of said pad, and means for removably securing said pad within said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for removably securing said pad within said channel comprises at least one internally threaded cylindrical element secured to said pad and extending outwardly from one face thereof, a bore hole through said rear padding and said helmet, said bore hole mating with said cylindrical element, and a threaded bolt extending through said helmet and into said internally threaded cylindrical element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for removably securing said pad within said channel comprises separable hook and loop fastener elements located respectively on one side of said pad and the inner face of said channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said means for securing said pad within said channel further comprises separable hook and loop fastener elements located respectively on one side of said pad and the inner face of said channel.
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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) | 1976-03-19 | 1976-09-18 | 1977-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-19 | 1980-09-18 | 1981-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-19 | 1984-09-18 | 1985-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |