US3900897A
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Attaching means for a facemask
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-13
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A resilient attachment for a football facemask of one-piece construction formed of a base material such as aluminum and coated with a suitable plastic-like coating. The facemask is resiliently attached to a football helmet by the attaching means and capable of substantially absorbing shock effective to prevent injury to the player.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred R Dunning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:43
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Attaching means for resiliently attaching a football facemask to the front of a helmet wherein the facemask is formed with at least one bar adapted to extend across the front of the helmet adapted to provide protection to the face of the wearer and side attaching portions on the ends of said bar disposed along the side surfaces of said helmet and an arm connectable with said bar and disposed along the forehead part of the helmet and wherein said arm terminates in at least one free end, said attaching means comprising; strap means connectable with said side attaching portions of said facemask and said helmet, a hollow boot member generally box-like in configuration to define a chamber therein securely fastened to the forehead part of said helmet, opening means formed in said boot member to provide access to said chamber, said chamber being of such contour as to freely accept therein the free end of said arm, and said free end being otherwise free to move relative to said helmet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Attaching means for resiliently attaching a football facemask to the front of a helmet wherein the facemask is formed with at least one bar adapted to extend across the front of the helmet adapted to provide protection to the face of the wearer and side attaching portions on the ends of said bar disposed along the side surfaces of said helmet and an arm connectable with said bar and disposed along the forehead part of the helmet and wherein said arm terminates in at least one free end, said attaching means comprising; strap means connectable with said side attaching portions of said facemask and said helmet, a hollow boot member generally box-like in configuration to define a chamber therein securely fastened to the forehead part of said helmet, opening means formed in said boot member to provide access to said chamber, said chamber being of such contour as to freely accept therein the free end of said arm, and said free end being otherwise free to move relative to said helmet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Attaching means As defined in claim 1 and wherein the boot member is of sufficient rigidity as to retain the free end of said arm therein without additional attachment of said arm to said helmet during normal use of the helmet and facemask.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
Attaching means as defined in claim 1 and wherein the arm of the facemask is provided with a pair of spaced free ends disposed at the forehead part of the helmet, and a pair of hollow boot members is securely fastened to the forehead part of the helmet, each of said boot members receiving one of said free ends of said facemask arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
Attaching means as defined in claim 1 and wherein the arm of the facemask is generally T shaped in configuration with the stem portion connecting with the facemask bar, and the crossbar of said arm terminating in opposed free ends, each of which is receivable in one of a pair of boot members attached to the forehead part of the helmet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Attaching means as defined in claim 1 and wherein the boot member has a back wall lying against the surface of the helmet and securely attached to the forehead part of said helmet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
Attaching means as defined in claim 1 and wherein the facemask is provided with an arm connectable with each end of the facemask bar and extendable upwardly along the front of the helmet and terminates in a free end, and a pair of boot members securely attached to the forehead part of said helmet in proximity to and for receiving each said free ends of said arm.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3729746A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |