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Infant protection headgear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-30
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Granted: 1991-12-31
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Expires: 2010-04-30
Abstract
Abstract An infant protection device configured to comfortably yet effectively protect the rear, side and front portions of an infant's head from injury. An alternative embodiment of the present invention additionally provides head protection for the top of the infant's head, as well as for the front, sides and back. The present invention is designed to protect the infant's head during daily activities, such as crawling, walking, and playing, preventing injury due to the infant hitting its head on furniture, floor, etc. The invention is configured and designed such that the child wears it early in infancy, and, becoming used to it, should want to continue to wear the device. The headgear of the present invention may be configured to include such fanciful figures as, for example, mouse or rabbit ears, or other novel designs which may be enjoyed by the child, thereby further encouraging wearing of the protective device. The device is adjustable, lightweight, and comfortably worn, and yet it inexpensively and effectively provides protection against light to moderate impact injury to the infant's head, and is configured for the infant's daily use.
Inventors
- 👤 Deborah D. Richoux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:07
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
289 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for securing said padded headband about the head of the wearer; chin strap means for maintaining the device upon the head of the wearer, said chin strap means having a first end and a second end, said first end being affixed to said first side of said headband, and said second end affixed to said second side of said headband, said chin strap means further comprising a strap or ribbon having first and second ends, said first end being affixed to said first side of said headband; and ribbon retaining means for retaining said ribbon, said ribbon retaining means being affixed to said second side of said headband, said ribbon retaining means comprises at least one retaining ring affixed to a retaining ring strap, said retaining ring being configured to communicate with and retain said second end of said chin strap means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
289 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for securing said padded headband about the head of the wearer; chin strap means for maintaining the device upon the head of the wearer, said chin strap means having a first end and a second end, said first end being affixed to said first side of said headband, and said second end affixed to said second side of said headband, said chin strap means further comprising a strap or ribbon having first and second ends, said first end being affixed to said first side of said headband; and ribbon retaining means for retaining said ribbon, said ribbon retaining means being affixed to said second side of said headband, said ribbon retaining means comprises at least one retaining ring affixed to a retaining ring strap, said retaining ring being configured to communicate with and retain said second end of said chin strap means.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
251 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for maintaining the device upon the head of the wearer, said head strap means having a first and second end, said first end being affixed to said front of said headband and said second end being affixed to said top, peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad; strap retaining means for retaining said strap, said strap retaining means affixed to said top peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad and comprised of at least one retaining ring affixed to a retaining ring strap, said retaining ring configured to communicate with and retain said second end of said head strap means.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
251 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for maintaining the device upon the head of the wearer, said head strap means having a first and second end, said first end being affixed to said front of said headband and said second end being affixed to said top, peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad; strap retaining means for retaining said strap, said strap retaining means affixed to said top peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad and comprised of at least one retaining ring affixed to a retaining ring strap, said retaining ring configured to communicate with and retain said second end of said head strap means.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
169 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for securing said padded headband about the head of the wearer, said head strap means further includes first and second side pads.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
169 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for securing said padded headband about the head of the wearer, said head strap means further includes first and second side pads.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
198 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for securing said padded headband about the head of the wearer, appendages having the appearance of animal ears, said appendages being situated on said peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad, said appendages being equilaterally spaced relative to said top peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
198 words
A device for wearing about the head for protecting the forehead, sides, and back of the head, particularly the occipital region of the skull, of an infant or young child, comprising: a padded headband having an inner wall, an outer wall, an upper area, a lower area, a front area, first and second rear ends, and first and second sides; a somewhat disc configured, rear head pad having a peripheral top, bottom, first and second side edges about its circumference, said disc configured, rear head pad being affixed at its first and second side edges to said first and second rear ends of said padded headband, respectively, said disc configured, rear head pad being configured in perpendicular fashion relative to said padded headband, said disc configured rear head pad of dimensions to cover at least the occipital region of the skull of the wearer; head strap means for securing said padded headband about the head of the wearer, appendages having the appearance of animal ears, said appendages being situated on said peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad, said appendages being equilaterally spaced relative to said top peripheral edge of said disc configured, rear head pad.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-12-30 | 1995-07-01 | 1995-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-30 | 1999-07-01 | 1999-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-30 | 2003-07-01 | 2003-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |