US5005220A
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Protection helmet
Assignee: BRANCALE Srl CORSO TORINO 93 -- 27029 VIGEVANO (PAVIA) ITALY A CORP
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Filing: 1989-07-17
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Granted: 1991-04-09
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Expires: 2009-07-17
Abstract
Abstract The helmet comprises a crown (1) with belts (2) which are blocked from moving with respect to the crown by means of buckles (3). The belts are wound on the buckles. The buckles are inserted in slits (6) formed on the crown (1) along its entire thickness. Recesses (7) are formed on the external surface of the crown. The buckles (3) fit into the recesses so that the external surface of the buckles is essentially on the level of the external surface of the crown (1).
Inventors
- 👤 Daniele Gaiatto
- 👤 Gianni Menguzzato
- 👤 Michelle Villis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:09
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/08; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/02; A44B11/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/47; Y10T24/4736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A protection helmet for a user which comprises crown (1), a plurality of belts (2), said belts being blocked from moving with respect to the crown at least at one location, said belts being fixed one to the other, means for fixing said belts with respect to the crown whereby said helmet is held firmly on the head of the user, said means comprising buckles (3), at least one slit for the entry and one slit for the exit of each belt in each buckle, each of said buckles being inserted in a slit (6) formed along the entire thickness of the helmet at at least one location, said slit (6) having a width at least equal to the thickness of the buckle with the belt wound thereon, at least one recess (7) formed on the external surface of said crown, said recess having a shape corresponding to the shape of the buckle, whereby said buckle with the belt may pass through said slit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A protection helmet for a user which comprises crown (1), a plurality of belts (2), said belts being blocked from moving with respect to the crown at least at one location, said belts being fixed one to the other, means for fixing said belts with respect to the crown whereby said helmet is held firmly on the head of the user, said means comprising buckles (3), at least one slit for the entry and one slit for the exit of each belt in each buckle, each of said buckles being inserted in a slit (6) formed along the entire thickness of the helmet at at least one location, said slit (6) having a width at least equal to the thickness of the buckle with the belt wound thereon, at least one recess (7) formed on the external surface of said crown, said recess having a shape corresponding to the shape of the buckle, whereby said buckle with the belt may pass through said slit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said belt has a portion which is placed upstream and another portion which is placed downstream of the buckle and said portions are joined reciprocally so as to form a loop wherein said buckle is blocked.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said belt consists of two superimposed portions, said slit (6) engaging both portions, said recess (7) being formed on at least the outside surface of said helmet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said buckle (3) consists essentially of a rectangular frame (5), and a bar (4) longitudinally disposed is position corresponding to the central axis of symmetry of said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet according to claim 1 which comprises at least one plug placed above said buckle (3).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The helmet according to claim 5, wherein said plug consists of a covering member (8), said member (8) having at least one lateral border (8') in the shape of a hook, said buckle having at least one lateral border (9), of the lateral border (9) of the buckle having a square shape, said lateral border (8') of said member in the closing position engaging with said lateral border (9) of said buckle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The helmet according to claim 6 wherein said covering member (8) is integral with said buckle (6) and is connected thereto through a segment (10), said segment being placed in position according to one of the lateral borders of said buckle, said segment (10) being made of resilient material whereby said member (8) may be placed above said buckle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The helmet according to claim 6 wherein said covering member (8) has its lateral border (8') in the shape of a hook whereby said lateral border of said member engages with the corresponding lateral border of said buckle (3).
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-04-08 | 1994-10-08 | 1995-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-04-08 | 1998-10-08 | 1999-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-04-08 | 2002-10-08 | 2003-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |