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US4439871A
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Head protecting headwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-19
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Granted: 1984-04-03
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Expires: 2002-04-19
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed headwear including an outer head covering and a removable protective impact resistant shell. The outer head covering is provided with a crown portion having an integral bottom peripheral edge defining a shell receiving opening, and a brim extending outwardly and peripherally from the crown portion. The protective impact resistant shell includes a protective crown portion and an integral bottom rim configured to define a generally circular head receiving opening. A fastening arrangement including a strap is provided for securing the protective shell within the outer head covering. The strap has exterior sections which extend from the exterior surface of the protective shell through generally aligned openings in the outer head covering to secure the protective shell within the head covering.
Inventors
- 👤 Mario A. Plastino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:35
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B7/00; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/08; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/08; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
Headwear for protecting the head of a wearer comprising an outer head covering having a crown portion, an integral bottom peripheral edge defining a shell receiving opening, and a brim extending outwardly and peripherally from the crown portion, a protective rigid impact resistant shell removably disposed within said head covering, said protective shell having a protective crowh portion with interior and exterior surfaces, and an integral bottom rim defining a generally circular head receiving opening, and means for removably securing said protective shell in conforming engagement with said outer head covering, said securing means including a strap having exterior sections which extend from the exterior surface of said protective shell, and strap receiving openings in the crown portion of the outer head covering and in said peripherally extending brim of said outer head covering, said exterior strap sections extending through said strap receiving openings of said outer head covering to secure said protective shell in engagement with said head covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
Headwear for protecting the head of a wearer comprising an outer head covering having a crown portion, an integral bottom peripheral edge defining a shell receiving opening, and a brim extending outwardly and peripherally from the crown portion, a protective rigid impact resistant shell removably disposed within said head covering, said protective shell having a protective crowh portion with interior and exterior surfaces, and an integral bottom rim defining a generally circular head receiving opening, and means for removably securing said protective shell in conforming engagement with said outer head covering, said securing means including a strap having exterior sections which extend from the exterior surface of said protective shell, and strap receiving openings in the crown portion of the outer head covering and in said peripherally extending brim of said outer head covering, said exterior strap sections extending through said strap receiving openings of said outer head covering to secure said protective shell in engagement with said head covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 1 wherein said strap receiving openings are positioned in generally aligned relation with said exterior strap sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 2 wherein said strap receiving openings in said head covering are reinforced with eyelets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 3 wherein said protective shell includes peripherally spaced apertures, and wherein said strap includes an interior strap section integral with said exterior strap sections which extends through the apertures of said protective shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 4 wherein said interior strap section is connected to the interior surface of said protective shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 5 wherein said exterior strap sections, include portions which are secured to the exterior surface of said protective shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 6 further comprising a high impact liner affixed to the interior surface of said protective shell for cushioning the head of a wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 7 further comprising an adjustable sweatband disposed within said protective shell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 8 wherein said adjustable sweatband is secured to the bottom peripheral edge section of said protective shell, said sweatband having a bottom edge in substantial registry with the bottom peripheral rim of said protective shell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 9 wherein said sweatband includes a layer of cushioning material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 10 wherein said high impact liner is spaced inwardly from said sweatband.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 11 further comprising a buckle for removably securing said depending strap sections together to provide a chin strap for positioning the headwear on the wearer's head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 12 wherein said protective shell is fabricated of a rigid plastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 13 wherein said protective shell includes peripherally spaced air vents.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 14 wherein said protective shell includes an outwardly disposed ridge for strengthening said protective shell and providing improved resistance to impact.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
Head protecting headwear according to claim 15 wherein said high impact liner is fabricated of an energy absorbing high density styrofoam.
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