US4729132A
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Sports helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-03
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Granted: 1988-03-08
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Expires: 2006-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A sports helmet has a resilient, cushioned lining in the interior having at least one pocket in a rear portion containing an air-activated heat-generating element. The helmet is fabricated with an adjustable interior lining having a plurality of pieces which fit into the interior of the helmet shell. A nose and mouth-covering portion of the lining is constructed from two separate lining members having a plurality of strategically located hook-and-listeners which enable the lining interior to be custom shaped to fit the face of each wearer. The lining members form a conduit to side vents in the helmet, thereby preventing exhalation from fogging the transparent face shield of the helmet.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark F. Fierro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:59
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/30; A42B3/28; A42B3/285; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A sports helmet having a rigid, impact resistant exterior shell with a downward head receiving opening, a front opening having a retractable shield for covering said front opening, and a resilient, cushioned lining interior of the shell, at least one mounting means in a rear interior portion of the cushion lining for removably mounting an air-activated chemical heating element, and a separate mouth-covering lining member removably mounted in a forward portion of the shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A sports helmet having a rigid, impact resistant exterior shell with a downward head receiving opening, a front opening having a retractable shield for covering said front opening, and a resilient, cushioned lining interior of the shell, at least one mounting means in a rear interior portion of the cushion lining for removably mounting an air-activated chemical heating element, and a separate mouth-covering lining member removably mounted in a forward portion of the shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The helmet of claim 1 also comprising at least one ear phone, and connecting means for attaching said ear phone to an audio signal generator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The helmet of claim 1 also comprising an ear phone, a microphone, mounting means on the exterior of the helmet for removably attaching radio communication means, and an antenna electrically coupled to the radio transmission means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
146 words
A sports helmet having a rigid, impact resistant exterior shell with a downward head receiving opening, a front opening having a retractable shield for covering said front opening, and resilient, cushioned lining interior of the shell, a separate mouth-covering lining member removably mounted in the forward portion of the shell, a separate nose-cover removably mounted in a forward portion of the shell, said cover having a flange portion adapted to engage the nose and cheek area of a user's face, fastening means for removably attaching the nose-cover to the mouth-covering lining member, adjustment means for varying the attitude of the flange portion of the nose-cover relative to the mouth-covering lining member and an opposed pair of vent means in side portions of the shell, a pair of apertures in the lining aligned with the apertures, and removable plug means for closing the apertures in the lining.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
146 words
A sports helmet having a rigid, impact resistant exterior shell with a downward head receiving opening, a front opening having a retractable shield for covering said front opening, and resilient, cushioned lining interior of the shell, a separate mouth-covering lining member removably mounted in the forward portion of the shell, a separate nose-cover removably mounted in a forward portion of the shell, said cover having a flange portion adapted to engage the nose and cheek area of a user's face, fastening means for removably attaching the nose-cover to the mouth-covering lining member, adjustment means for varying the attitude of the flange portion of the nose-cover relative to the mouth-covering lining member and an opposed pair of vent means in side portions of the shell, a pair of apertures in the lining aligned with the apertures, and removable plug means for closing the apertures in the lining.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The sports helmet of claim 4 also comprising signal transmitting means to enable location of the helmet in an emergency.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a sports helmet having rigid, impact resistant exterior shell with a downward head-receiving opening, a front opening having a retractable shield for covering said front opening, and a resilient, cushioned lining interior of the shell, and a plurality of mounting means in a rear interior portion of the cushioned lining for mounting a plurality air-activated chemical heating elements, and a plurality of air-activated chemical heating elements removably mounted in the mounting means comprising iron powder and activated charcoal in an air permeable packet having a thickness not greater than 1/4".
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a sports helmet having rigid, impact resistant exterior shell with a downward head-receiving opening, a front opening having a retractable shield for covering said front opening, and a resilient, cushioned lining interior of the shell, and a plurality of mounting means in a rear interior portion of the cushioned lining for mounting a plurality air-activated chemical heating elements, and a plurality of air-activated chemical heating elements removably mounted in the mounting means comprising iron powder and activated charcoal in an air permeable packet having a thickness not greater than 1/4".
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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) | 1991-03-08 | 1991-09-07 | 1992-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-08 | 1995-09-07 | 1996-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-08 | 1999-09-07 | 2000-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |