US4553270A
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Protective helmet with securing collar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-01
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Granted: 1985-11-19
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Expires: 2003-02-01
Abstract
Abstract The protective helmet (FIG. 1) is provided in its lower part with a collar (C) formed advantageously by two segments (C 1 and C 2 ) movable with respect to each other slidably, in opposite directions along parallel horizontal guides (54-55) provided in an annular tapered crown (A 1 ). Said shaped sectors terminate at their ends with two pairs of toothed racks (25-27 and 30-31), the elements of each pair being diametrically opposite with respect to their related actuating pinions (34-35) to achieve the simultaneous rectilinear movements in directions opposite to said segments to engage and disengage them with the jaw and head of the user. Segments (C 1 and C 2 ) are secured to body (A) of the helmet by guide elements (24,28,50) extending correspondingly and provided at their ends with blocking or stop means (60-64,51-65) which retain segments (C 1 -C 2 ) in their retracted positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Hanspeter Hoffmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:19
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/24; A42B3/28; A42B3/32; A42B3/326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
A protective helmet arrangement for protection of the head of the wearer, comprising an upper part; a rear lower part being permanently attached to said upper part, said rear lower part having a first engaging member being positioned in such a manner that a substantial portion of the first engaging member is extended beyond said rear lower part, at least one surface of said first engaging member having an engaging area adapted for close engagement with engaging means of the arrangement; a front lower part, having an inside area which is adapted to face a lower portion of the face of the wearer, said front lower portion having a second engaging member being positioned in a such manner that a substantial portion of the second engaging member is extended beyond said first lower part, at least one surface of said second engaging member having an engaging area adapted for close engagement with the engaging means; said engaging means being rotatably positioned between said engaging areas of said first and second engaging members, an axis of rotation of said engaging means being permanently positioned within said protective helmet, an outside contour of said engaging means being shaped for close engagement with said engaging areas; receiving means of said helmet arrangement being adapted to slidably receive said first and second engaging members in assembled condition thereof and to accommodate said axis of rotation of said engaging means; and locking means being designed to lock said front lower part in a predetermined position thereof relative to said upper part and rear lower part of said helmet arrangement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
A protective helmet arrangement for protection of the head of the wearer, comprising an upper part; a rear lower part being permanently attached to said upper part, said rear lower part having a first engaging member being positioned in such a manner that a substantial portion of the first engaging member is extended beyond said rear lower part, at least one surface of said first engaging member having an engaging area adapted for close engagement with engaging means of the arrangement; a front lower part, having an inside area which is adapted to face a lower portion of the face of the wearer, said front lower portion having a second engaging member being positioned in a such manner that a substantial portion of the second engaging member is extended beyond said first lower part, at least one surface of said second engaging member having an engaging area adapted for close engagement with the engaging means; said engaging means being rotatably positioned between said engaging areas of said first and second engaging members, an axis of rotation of said engaging means being permanently positioned within said protective helmet, an outside contour of said engaging means being shaped for close engagement with said engaging areas; receiving means of said helmet arrangement being adapted to slidably receive said first and second engaging members in assembled condition thereof and to accommodate said axis of rotation of said engaging means; and locking means being designed to lock said front lower part in a predetermined position thereof relative to said upper part and rear lower part of said helmet arrangement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said engaging means is a gear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An arrangement according to claim 2 wherein said engaging areas of said first and second engaging members have a plurality of teeth for engagement with said gear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said first engaging member is extended beyond both ends of said rear lower part and said second engaging member is extended beyond both ends of said front lower part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said engaging areas are positioned on a lower part of said first engaging member and on an upper part of said second engaging members correspondingly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said engaging areas are positioned on an upper part of said first engaging member and on a lower part of said second engaging member correspondingly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said locking means is designed to stop rotation of said engaging means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An arrrangement according to claim 1 wherein said engaging means is rotated by movement of said engaging areas during adjustment of the position of said front lower part within the helmet.
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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) | 1988-11-18 | 1989-05-20 | 1989-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-18 | 1993-05-20 | 1993-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-18 | 1997-05-20 | 1997-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |