US3779549A
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Head brace for hockey players
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-21
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A head brace for hockey players having a strut adapted to fit between a player''s chin and his sternum, and head and chest strap assemblies for securing upper and lower ends of the strut to the player''s head and body so as to restrain downward freedom of movement of the player''s head, but not side movement.
Inventors
- 👤 J Macneil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A head brace apparatus for hockey player''s including: a. a strut adapted to be positioned between a hockey player''s chin and his sternum, the strut having a cup shaped upper end adapted to receive the point of the player''s chin and having a broad flattened lower end portion has contact with the player''s sternum, b. a chest strap connected to the lower end portion to secure the said lower end portion, c. shoulder straps connected to the chest straps on opposite sides of the chest strap, d. a neck strap secured to the upper end portion of the strut adapted to be secured around the player''s neck, e. a head strap adapted to be passed over the player''s crown and secured to the neck strap on opposite sides of the strut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A head brace apparatus for hockey player''s including: a. a strut adapted to be positioned between a hockey player''s chin and his sternum, the strut having a cup shaped upper end adapted to receive the point of the player''s chin and having a broad flattened lower end portion has contact with the player''s sternum, b. a chest strap connected to the lower end portion to secure the said lower end portion, c. shoulder straps connected to the chest straps on opposite sides of the chest strap, d. a neck strap secured to the upper end portion of the strut adapted to be secured around the player''s neck, e. a head strap adapted to be passed over the player''s crown and secured to the neck strap on opposite sides of the strut.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A head brace as formed in claim 1 including an upardly extending transverse lip at an upper end of the strut for engagement with the player''s chin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A head brace apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the strut has a narrow neck portion and is formed of a resilient material so that the narrow neck portion can flex under load.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A head brace assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which the strut has keyhole shaped grooves extending transversely across the upper and lower portions of the strut for accepting the neck and chest straps.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |