US4745637A
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Head protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-23
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Granted: 1988-05-24
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Expires: 2007-03-23
Abstract
Abstract In a head protector for children and invalids, a series of concentric rings of tubular fabric packed with yieldable material and a top member of yieldable material, and straps binding said rings and top together, a ring of spaced cushions, or pillows, between the lowermost ring and the adjacent ring, and means for positioning said protector on a user's head and maintaining same against rearward movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Steele
- 👤 Maribel Steele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:11
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A head protector including in combination a plurality of concentric rings including an upper ring, a lower ring, and an intermediate ring between said upper ring and said lower ring, said rings being formed of tubular casing packed with yieldable material, a top member positioned above said upper ring, a plurality of fabric straps connected to said top member and to said plurality of concentric rings, and a plurality of cushion members connected between said lower ring and said intermediate ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A head protector including in combination a plurality of concentric rings including an upper ring, a lower ring, and an intermediate ring between said upper ring and said lower ring, said rings being formed of tubular casing packed with yieldable material, a top member positioned above said upper ring, a plurality of fabric straps connected to said top member and to said plurality of concentric rings, and a plurality of cushion members connected between said lower ring and said intermediate ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A head protector defined by claim 1 wherein one of said fabric straps is secured at each of its ends to said lower ring and extending outwardly to form a back strap anchoring said protector against forward movement and a plurality of front bands each anchored at one end to one of said fabric straps and at the other end to said lower ring.
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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) | 1991-05-24 | 1991-11-23 | 1992-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-24 | 1995-11-23 | 1996-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-24 | 1999-11-23 | 2000-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |