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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
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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 —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 12:58
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

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