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Protective head-wear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-04
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1995-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A protective head-wear including a shell or helmet-like member for protecting the head of a wearer and a face shield of the full face protective type. The face shield may be constructed of a transparent member such as a solid clear plastic or alternatively of wire mesh. In either event, about the peripheral edge of the face shield there is provided a rim which may be constructed of a separate wire or may be formal integrally with the shield. Shock absorbing resiliently deformable means is disposed between the face shield and the shell to absorb forces applied to the face shield as a result of impact thereon. The resiliently deformable member may be a rubber-like strip secured to the periphery of the forward edge of the helmet and engagable by the rim on the face shield. Alternatively, the shock absorbing member may be resiliently deformable member incorporated into a means for attaching the face shield to the shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Cai V. Christensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:28
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer and having a peripheral side edge portion; and 3. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means defining a slot therein, said peripheral edge of said shell means being received within said slot, said rubber-like means being engaged by said peripheral side edge portion of said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer and having a peripheral side edge portion; and 3. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means defining a slot therein, said peripheral edge of said shell means being received within said slot, said rubber-like means being engaged by said peripheral side edge portion of said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
105 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer and having a peripheral side edge portion defining a rim means thereabout; and 3. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means secured to said peripheral edge of said shell means and engaged by said rim means of said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer and having a peripheral side edge portion defining a rim means thereabout; and 3. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means secured to said peripheral edge of said shell means and engaged by said rim means of said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 2 wherein said rubber-like means defines a recess therein and said rim means fits within said recess.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
124 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means including a transparent member of impact resistant material for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer; 3. a rod-like means adjacent the periphery of said transparent member; 4. means for affixing said transparent member to said rod-like means; and 5. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means secured to said peripheral edge of said shell means and engaged by said rod-like means affixed to said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
124 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means including a transparent member of impact resistant material for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer; 3. a rod-like means adjacent the periphery of said transparent member; 4. means for affixing said transparent member to said rod-like means; and 5. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means secured to said peripheral edge of said shell means and engaged by said rod-like means affixed to said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 4 wherein said rod-like means surround said transparent member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
Protective head-wear defined in claim 5 wherein said that portion of said transparent member adjacent the lower portion of a wearer's face defines a recess providing an open area to permit a wearer to freely talk to others.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 6 which further includes spaced apart rigid members bridging said recess to preclude entry of large foreign objects therethrough.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 5 which further includes submandibular protector means affixed at each end thereof to said rod-like means and extending under the chin of a wearer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 5 wherein said rod-like means adjacent each side of a wearer's face defines an opening providing air circulation about the face of the wearer, and spaced apart protectors bridging said opening to preclude entry of foreign objects therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 4 wherein said means for affixing said transparent member to said rod-like means is removable thereby enabling replacement of said transparent member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 4 wherein said means for affixing further includes stop means for preventing downward movement of said face shield means beyond a predetermined point when on a wearer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 11 wherein said stop means includes a clip means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 12 wherein said clip means is constructed of spring material in U-shaped form and said rod-like means is inserted within said clip means into engagement with the light of said u when in position on the head of a wearer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
47 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 13 wherein the distance between the outer edges of the arms of said U-shaped part of said clip means is less than the width of said rod-like means thereby requiring a predetermined amount of force to pivot said face shield upward.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 11 wherein said means for affixing further includes first and second plates, one secured to each side of said shell means, said stop means including first and second clips affixed to said first and second plates respectively.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
137 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means including a transparent member of impact resistant material for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer; 3. a rod-like means adjacent the periphery of said transparent member; 4. means for affixing said transparent member to said rod-like means; 5. means for pivotally attaching said face shield means to said shell means; and 6. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means secured to said peripheral edge of said shell means and engaged by said rod-like means affixed to said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
137 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. shell means for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent to and extending along the face area of a wearer; 2. face shield means including a transparent member of impact resistant material for covering a substantial portion of the face of a wearer; 3. a rod-like means adjacent the periphery of said transparent member; 4. means for affixing said transparent member to said rod-like means; 5. means for pivotally attaching said face shield means to said shell means; and 6. a soft rubber-like resiliently deformable means secured to said peripheral edge of said shell means and engaged by said rod-like means affixed to said face shield means for absorbing a portion of the shock imparted to said face shield means by a blow thereto.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 16 wherein said means for pivotally attaching includes first and second plates, one secured to each side of said shell means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 17 which further includes arms extending from said rod-like means to said first and second plates.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 18 wherein said resiliently deformable means is incorporated into said means for pivotally attaching.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 19 which further includes tubular means, a resiliently deformable plug means disposed within said tubular means, said arm positioned to engage said plug means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
Protective head-wear as defined in claim 20 which further includes resiliently deformable washers disposed between said first and second plates and said shell means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
91 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. a shell for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent the face of the wearer; 2. a strip of resiliently deformable material affixed along said peripheral edge of said shell; and 3. a full face shield pivotally attached to said shell and including: a. a transparent member of plastic material, b. a wire frame surrounding said transparent member and engaging said strip of resiliently deformable material, and c. fastener means removably attaching said transparent member to said frame.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
91 words
Protective head-wear comprising: 1. a shell for covering a substantial portion of the head of a wearer and having a peripheral edge adjacent the face of the wearer; 2. a strip of resiliently deformable material affixed along said peripheral edge of said shell; and 3. a full face shield pivotally attached to said shell and including: a. a transparent member of plastic material, b. a wire frame surrounding said transparent member and engaging said strip of resiliently deformable material, and c. fastener means removably attaching said transparent member to said frame.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
76 words
A protective face shield assembly for attachment to a helmet having a front peripheral edge adjacent the face of a wearer comprising: 1. a plate of transparent impact resistant material; 2. a rim surrounding said plate; 3. fastener means removably securing said plate to said rim; 4. hinge means for pivotally securing said plate to said helmet; and 5. resiliently deformable means for attachment to said helmet to absorb forces generated by blows to said plate.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
76 words
A protective face shield assembly for attachment to a helmet having a front peripheral edge adjacent the face of a wearer comprising: 1. a plate of transparent impact resistant material; 2. a rim surrounding said plate; 3. fastener means removably securing said plate to said rim; 4. hinge means for pivotally securing said plate to said helmet; and 5. resiliently deformable means for attachment to said helmet to absorb forces generated by blows to said plate.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
37 words
A protective face shield assembly as defined in claim 23 wherein said resiliently deformable means is a strip of material defining a slot therein, for receiving said peripheral edge of said helmet, said rim engaging said strip.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |