US3789428A
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Face protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1991-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An open ended portion or buffer component is fitted to a flange having a flexible gasket engaging the face and a strap holds the protector onto the head of the wearer. The gasket can be positioned on the flange to suit the wearer. The open end portion protects the face and eyes by means of a buffer action thus preventing wind from striking the face and eyes. A detachable tinted strip can be used and also a detachable fine screen cover if desired.
Inventors
- 👤 W Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/10; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
A face protector comprising in combination a circumambient, substantially planar base flange, a flexible gasket secured upon one side of said flange, an open ended air buffer component attached by one end thereof to said flange and extending outwardly from the other side of said flange, means to detachably secure said protector to the head of the wearer, said flange including a lower portion engaging around the front portion of the chin of the wearer, an upper portion engaging across the forehead of the wearer and side portions extending between said lower and upper portions and engaging the cheek areas of the wearer, said side portions inclining rearwardly at an angle from the plane of the lower and upper portions and merging with the plane of the lower and upper portions at the junctions between said side portions and said lower and upper portions, said flexible gasket being adhesively secured to one side of said flange in anyone of a plurality of positions extending from an innermost position o an outermost position to facilitate the fitting of said protector to the individual contours of the face of the wearer, and means to detachably secure said buffer component to said flange, said last means including a shaped groove extending around the outer side of the flange, and an annular bead on one end of said component to frictionally engage said groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
A face protector comprising in combination a circumambient, substantially planar base flange, a flexible gasket secured upon one side of said flange, an open ended air buffer component attached by one end thereof to said flange and extending outwardly from the other side of said flange, means to detachably secure said protector to the head of the wearer, said flange including a lower portion engaging around the front portion of the chin of the wearer, an upper portion engaging across the forehead of the wearer and side portions extending between said lower and upper portions and engaging the cheek areas of the wearer, said side portions inclining rearwardly at an angle from the plane of the lower and upper portions and merging with the plane of the lower and upper portions at the junctions between said side portions and said lower and upper portions, said flexible gasket being adhesively secured to one side of said flange in anyone of a plurality of positions extending from an innermost position o an outermost position to facilitate the fitting of said protector to the individual contours of the face of the wearer, and means to detachably secure said buffer component to said flange, said last means including a shaped groove extending around the outer side of the flange, and an annular bead on one end of said component to frictionally engage said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The protector according to claim 1 in which the base portion of said component is apertured, a sliding closure strip on said base portion means to mount said sliding closure for sliding movement within limits, said sliding closure adapted to cover and uncover the apertured base portion as desired.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The protector according to claim 1 in which said air buffer components is provided with an outwardly curved portion adjacent the upper ends of each side portion of the component and situated adjacent tHe eyes of the wearer when secured to the head of the wearer, to give side clearance to conventional spectacle frames when worn by the wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The protector according to claim 2 in which said air buffer components is provided with an outwardly curved portion adajcent the upper ends of each side portion of the component and situated adjacent the eyes of the wearer when secured to the head of the wearer, to give side clearance to conventional spectacle frames when worn by the wearer.
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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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |