US3897597A
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Face and head protector
Assignee: Cooper Canada Ltd
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Filing: 1973-07-05
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Granted: 1975-08-05
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Expires: 1993-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A protective apparatus particularly adapted to be worn by persons engaging in physical activities such as ice hockey which present a risk of injury to the head and face, having a helmet portion generally covering the top, sides and back of the head of the wearer, and a transparent face protector portion formed of a solid, non-breakable sheet of material generally encircling the face and side regions of the wearer''s head and fixedly attached to the helmet portion by a plurality of holding means disposed in its opposite sides, to form an integral face and head protector. A face protector portion formed as above and attached by a plurality of holding means disposed in its opposite sides to the opposite side sections of a conventional helmet having top, back, forehead and side protective sections. A face protector portion having ventilating means to allow continuous circulation of air. A face protector portion having mouth and chin guard means disposed near its bottom edge. A helmet portion having air circulation means aligned with longitudinally disposed padding means to reduce heat build-up about the wearer''s head.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale R Kasper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:02
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/28; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
319 words
In a protective apparatus particularly adapted to be worn by persons engaging in activities, such as hockey, presenting dangers of physical injury to the head and face to protect these areas, including a helmet portion, said helmet portion having a top protective section, generally covering the top of the wearer''s head, a rear protective section, generally covering the back of the wearer''s head, and side protective sections, generally covering the sides of the wearer''s head, the improvement including a transparent face protector portion forming an integral part of said protective apparatus and formed of a single sheet of non-breakable material in a generally Ushaped configuration having a generally continuous optically clear front protective area generally covering the face of the wearer and side protective areas disposed on opposite sides of the wearer''s head to generally cover the opposite sides of the wearer''s head, said front protective area extending downwardly from a forward edge of said helmet portion to generally cover the face, including at least the eyes and nose of the wearer, said face protector portion being fixedly attached to said helmet portion by a plurality of holding means disposed in the opposite side protective areas of said face protector portion in various selective positions relative to said helmet portion, as desired, said side protective areas encircling the cheeks and generally covering the side regions of the wearer''s head to protect these regions, said face protector portion having ventilating means, to allow air to circulate between said face protective portion and the face of the wearer and prevent fogging and heat buildup, and strap means attached to said protective apparatus, said strap means being adjustable to bring said helmet portion of said protective apparatus in close fit relationship with the top and back with the head of the wearer and to position said face protector portion comfortably over the face and cheeks of the wearer to prevent injury thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
319 words
In a protective apparatus particularly adapted to be worn by persons engaging in activities, such as hockey, presenting dangers of physical injury to the head and face to protect these areas, including a helmet portion, said helmet portion having a top protective section, generally covering the top of the wearer''s head, a rear protective section, generally covering the back of the wearer''s head, and side protective sections, generally covering the sides of the wearer''s head, the improvement including a transparent face protector portion forming an integral part of said protective apparatus and formed of a single sheet of non-breakable material in a generally Ushaped configuration having a generally continuous optically clear front protective area generally covering the face of the wearer and side protective areas disposed on opposite sides of the wearer''s head to generally cover the opposite sides of the wearer''s head, said front protective area extending downwardly from a forward edge of said helmet portion to generally cover the face, including at least the eyes and nose of the wearer, said face protector portion being fixedly attached to said helmet portion by a plurality of holding means disposed in the opposite side protective areas of said face protector portion in various selective positions relative to said helmet portion, as desired, said side protective areas encircling the cheeks and generally covering the side regions of the wearer''s head to protect these regions, said face protector portion having ventilating means, to allow air to circulate between said face protective portion and the face of the wearer and prevent fogging and heat buildup, and strap means attached to said protective apparatus, said strap means being adjustable to bring said helmet portion of said protective apparatus in close fit relationship with the top and back with the head of the wearer and to position said face protector portion comfortably over the face and cheeks of the wearer to prevent injury thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The protective apparatus of claim 1 wherein said helmet portion includes downwardly extending sections disposed on opposite sides of said top section thereof and forwardly extending sections disposed on opposite sides of said rear section thereof, each of said downwardly extending and forwardly extending sections having a plurality of openings formed therein, each of said openings formed to receive said holding means therethrough to allow the face protector portion of said protective apparatus to be located and mounted as desired with respect to said helmet portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
The protective apparatus of claim 1 wherein said side protective sections of said helmet portion and said side protective areas of said face protective portiOn have a plurality of generally corresponding openings formed in each to allow said face protector portion to be positioned relative to said helmet portion according to the size of the wearer''s head by insertion of said holding means through selected ones of said corresponding openings in said face protector portion and said helmet portion to mount said face protector portion on said helmet portion as desired.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The protective apparatus of claim 1 wherein said face protector portion has a plurality of ventilating means formed therein to allow free circulation of air between said face protector portion and the face and head of the wearer and thereby prevent fogging of the face protector portion, reduce heat buildup, and provide proper air supply to the wearer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The protective apparatus of claim 4 wherein said ventilating means includes openings formed in an inwardly extending lip disposed along the upper front edge of said face protector portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
The protective apparatus of claim 4 wherein said ventilating means include a series of ribs integrally formed with said face protector portion and longitudinally disposed on the inside surface thereof to be brought into contact with said helmet portion, said ribs forming passageways between said face protector portion and said helmet portion to allow air to flow therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
The protective apparatus of claim 1 wherein said face protector portion is maintained in comfortable, spaced relationship from the face and cheeks of the wearer by a plurality of spacer means integrally formed on said helmet portion and disposed between an upper portion of said face protector portion and said helmet portion, said spacer means being spaced about the front of said helmet portion such that air may freely flow between said face protector portion and said helmet portion and circulate between said face protector portion and the face and head of the wearer to eliminate fogging and reduce heat buildup.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
The protective apparatus of claim 1 including a chin and mouth guard means formed of high-impact, non-breakable material which is joined to said face protector portion near a lower edge thereof and extends downwardly and inwardly from said lower edge toward the chin of the wearer, said chin and mouth guard means having removable padding means mounted thereon and along a lower edge thereof to contact the chin of said wearer to absorb the impact of forces directed toward the chin and mouth, said chin and mouth guard encircling and protecting the mouth and chin of 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) | 1978-08-04 | 1979-02-03 | 1979-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-04 | 1983-02-03 | 1983-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-04 | 1987-02-03 | 1987-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |