US3859666A
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Crown cushion member
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-19
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A helmet includes a removable crown member providing both protective cushioning and enhancing the custom sizing of the helmet. A unitary assembly includes an outer cover enveloping a plurality of concentrically disposed and independently vertically displaceable cushion elements each of which comprises a multilayered component.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael T Marietta
- 👤 Charles W Marietta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:49
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/14; A42B3/145; A42B3/12; A42B3/125; A42B3/127; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A crown cushion member for use in the shell of protective headgear, comprising, a cushion filling enveloped within an outer cover, means on said cover permitting of attachment of said member within said shell in an area overlying a wearer''s head crown, said cushion filling including a plurality of individual annular cushion elements having substantially vertically disposed concentric joints therebetween, each said annular cushion element having a first soft layer juxtaposed the wearer''s crown and a second relatively harder layer adjacent the shell interior surface whereby, upon fitting of said crown cushion member on a wearer''s crown said joints between said annular cushion elements permit of independent vertical displacement of each said element within said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A crown cushion member for use in the shell of protective headgear, comprising, a cushion filling enveloped within an outer cover, means on said cover permitting of attachment of said member within said shell in an area overlying a wearer''s head crown, said cushion filling including a plurality of individual annular cushion elements having substantially vertically disposed concentric joints therebetween, each said annular cushion element having a first soft layer juxtaposed the wearer''s crown and a second relatively harder layer adjacent the shell interior surface whereby, upon fitting of said crown cushion member on a wearer''s crown said joints between said annular cushion elements permit of independent vertical displacement of each said element within said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 1 wherein, said attaching means includes mating separable fastener components respectively mounted on said cover and upon the inner wall of said shell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 1 wherein, said cushion filling includes a plurality of laterally spaced-apart vertically extending hollow cells therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 1 wherein, the upper surface of said cushion filling is beveled to provide a reduced cushion filling thickness adjacent the periphery thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 2 wherein, said fastener components are snaps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 2 wherein, said fastener components are Velcro strips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 1 wherein, said second layer is substantially greater in thickness than said first layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 1 wherein, said second layer is at least three times as thick as said first layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 1 wherein, the juxtaposed surfaces of said two layers are adhesively united.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 1 wherein, said cushion elements are circular in plan configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A crown cushion member according to claim 3 wherein, said hollow cells are disposed entirely within the confines of said second layer.
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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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |