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US4993082A
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Method for making helmet with indelibly ornamented cover
Assignee: Societe Generale SA
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Filing: 1990-01-05
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Granted: 1991-02-19
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Expires: 2010-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A helmet having a molded cover shell for decorating and protecting the exterior surface of a helmet body is formed from a helmet body and a thin clear plastic sheet of material molded in the shape of the upper exterior portion of the helmet's body and painted or colaminated on the interior surface of the cover prior to being fitted and affixed to the helmet's body, thereby giving the cover's decorative design a deep luster, and protecting both the helmet's exterior surface and the cover's decorative appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. Gentes
- 👤 Steven K. Sasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:48
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/06; A42B3/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for forming a helmet having a molded helmet cover for decorating and protecting the exterior surface of a helmet body, comprising the steps of: applying a decorative layer of material to at least a portion of a thin substantially translucent layer of plastic material; molding the plastic material into a cover shell having an interior surface shaped to fit over the exterior surface of the helmet body, wherein the decorative layer of material is on the interior surface of the cover shell and is visible from the exterior of the cover shell; and affixing the cover shell to the exterior surface of the helmet body, whereby both the helmet body and the decorative layer are protected by the cover shell, and the perceived depth of the decorative layer is enhanced by its placement under the cover shell.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for forming a helmet having a molded helmet cover for decorating and protecting the exterior surface of a helmet body, comprising the steps of: applying a decorative layer of material to at least a portion of a thin substantially translucent layer of plastic material; molding the plastic material into a cover shell having an interior surface shaped to fit over the exterior surface of the helmet body, wherein the decorative layer of material is on the interior surface of the cover shell and is visible from the exterior of the cover shell; and affixing the cover shell to the exterior surface of the helmet body, whereby both the helmet body and the decorative layer are protected by the cover shell, and the perceived depth of the decorative layer is enhanced by its placement under the cover shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method for forming a helmet as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of molding the cover shell includes the step of forming a border member around the molded cover shell for supporting the cover shell when it is being handled during the affixing step.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
A method for forming a helmet as recited in claim 2, wherein the helmet body includes at least one ventilation hole for the passage of air through the helmet body, wherein the cover shell includes at least one air-hole forming indentation molded into the cover shell and positioned so as to mate with the ventilation hole, and wherein the step of affixing the cover shell includes the steps of: positioning the cover shell over the helmet body so as to align the air-hole forming indentation with the ventilation hole; cutting away the border member from the cover shell; and cutting away a portion of the plastic material forming the indentation from the cover shell to allow air to pass through the cover shell and into the ventilation hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method for forming a helmet as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of decorating the plastic material includes the step of applying a layer of paint on at least a portion of the plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method for forming a helmet as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of decorating the plastic material includes the step of laminating a second plastic layer on at least a portion of the plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method for forming a helmet as recited in claim 5, wherein the step of decorating the plastic material further includes the step of painting a layer of paint on at least a portion of the plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method for forming a helmet as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of decorating the plastic material includes the step of applying color on at least a portion of the plastic material by silkscreening.
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