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Football facemask
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-04
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A football facemask of one-piece construction formed of a base material such as aluminum coated with a suitable plastic-like coating. The facemask has a four-point resilient attachment to a football helmet capable of substantially absorbing shock and thus preventing injury to the player.
Inventors
- 👤 F Dunning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:45
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In a face mask and a helmet wherein the mask is an integral one-piece construction of a light metal core and a plastic coating covering said core, and wherein the mask comprises a plurality of arcuately curved bars which extend across the face opening of the helmet and which converge on each other at each end to form integral side portions and means for operable attachment of said side portions to the helment, and said mask having arm portions integrally connected with said side portions lying along the surface of the helmet overlying the forehead of the user thereof, and each arm portion terminating in a terminal, said terminals being spaced apart from each other on said helmet surface, fastening means fastening each terminal to the helmet comprising a bushing having a first part extending into the helmet and a second part extending into said terminal, an enlarged shoulder surrounding said bushing and located in between said first and second parts, fastener means disposed in said bushing and in pressure engagement with each said helmet and said terminal to resiliently bind the latter to said helmet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In a face mask and a helmet wherein the mask is an integral one-piece construction of a light metal core and a plastic coating covering said core, and wherein the mask comprises a plurality of arcuately curved bars which extend across the face opening of the helmet and which converge on each other at each end to form integral side portions and means for operable attachment of said side portions to the helment, and said mask having arm portions integrally connected with said side portions lying along the surface of the helmet overlying the forehead of the user thereof, and each arm portion terminating in a terminal, said terminals being spaced apart from each other on said helmet surface, fastening means fastening each terminal to the helmet comprising a bushing having a first part extending into the helmet and a second part extending into said terminal, an enlarged shoulder surrounding said bushing and located in between said first and second parts, fastener means disposed in said bushing and in pressure engagement with each said helmet and said terminal to resiliently bind the latter to said helmet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Fastening means for a face mask as defined in claim 1 and wherein the fastening means includes an internally threaded nut disposed in said bushing and screw means threadedly engaged with said nut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Fastening means for a face mask as defined in claim 1 and wherein washer means are interposed between the nut and the helmet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
Fastening means for a face mask as defined in claim 1 and wherein the means for operable attachment of the side portions of the helmet comprise strap means having bumper means positioned to be engaged by the face mask when a blow is struck thereon so as to absorb the force of said blow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
Fastening means for a face mask as defined in claim 4 and wherein fastener means extend through the bumper means and the strap means in pressure engagement with said helmet and said strap means to resiliently bind the side portions of said face mask to said helmet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3373443A
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US3729746A
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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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |