US3815152A
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Safety football helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-30
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-10-30
Abstract
Abstract The present invention includes an improved football player''s helmet capable of providing improved protection against what is commonly known as ''''spearing'''' and face-guard tackles. The safety helmet or football helmet disclosed by the present invention includes a relatively rigid helmet portion formed with a recess for receiving and protecting the upper and side portions of the user''s head, a chin strap removably secured to the helmet in order to hold same upon the head of the user, and a face-guard assembly which functions both as an additional protective device as well as being cooperative with the chin strap such that, upon preselected and undesirable movement of the face-guard in a forward direction, the chin strap is rendered inoperative and releases the helmet from the user''s head.
Inventors
- 👤 A Milton
- 👤 D Bednarczuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:40
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/06; A42B3/069; A42B3/08; A42B3/18; A42B3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A safety helmet, or the like, comprising cover means formed with a recess for receiving and protecting portions of the head of the user; retaining means for removably holding said cover means upon the head, said retaining means comprising a plate assembly having walls that form a slide receiving channel, a substantially unitary slotted face guard slide bar which includes a first snap fastener affixed thereon, a chin strap having at least one second fastener at extremities thereof, said first and second fasteners being cooperatively capable of engaging one another, a bolt member cooperatively secured to said plate assembly, and a cap member removably secured to said bolt member; said retaining means enabling a predetermined disengagement of said chin strap upon forward movement of said slide bar, and a resilient crown member forming an integral unitary part of said safety helmet during use thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A safety helmet, or the like, comprising cover means formed with a recess for receiving and protecting portions of the head of the user; retaining means for removably holding said cover means upon the head, said retaining means comprising a plate assembly having walls that form a slide receiving channel, a substantially unitary slotted face guard slide bar which includes a first snap fastener affixed thereon, a chin strap having at least one second fastener at extremities thereof, said first and second fasteners being cooperatively capable of engaging one another, a bolt member cooperatively secured to said plate assembly, and a cap member removably secured to said bolt member; said retaining means enabling a predetermined disengagement of said chin strap upon forward movement of said slide bar, and a resilient crown member forming an integral unitary part of said safety helmet during use thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A safety helmet, according to claim 1, wherein said cover means comprises a football helmet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A safety helmet, according to claim 1, wherein said slide bar is an integral part of a face-guard assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A safety helmet, according to claim 1, wherein said channel is adapted to receive said slide bar in frictional substantially mating engagement with one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A safety helmet, according to claim 3, wherein said face-guard assembly terminates in a releasable assembly to which said chin strap is removably secured, upon forward movement of said face-guard under preselected conditions, said chin strap being incapable of securement to said releasable assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A safety helmet, according to claim 1, wherein a crown portion of said cover means is formed with a removable and resilient insert exhibiting cushioning characteristics and comprising said crown member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A safety helmet, according to claim 1, wherein said first snap fastener is a male fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A safety helmet, according to claim 7, wherein said second snap fastener is a female fastener.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |