US5212843A
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Helmet
Assignee: Shoei Co Ltd
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Filing: 1987-02-19
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Granted: 1993-05-25
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Expires: 2007-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A helmet includes a cap body which is provided with a chin cover portion defining the lower edge of a window opening formed on the front surface of the cap body and a shield plate on the cap body for closing the window opening. The helmet is formed so that a shell of the cap body is divided at a position of the chin cover portion into an upper shell portion and a lower shell portion which are superposed and connected with each other with the lower shell portion positioned on the outer side of the upper shell portion, a distribution chamber communicating with the interior of the cap body through a plurality of jet ports is defined between the upper shell portion and the lower shell portion at the chin cover portion, and an air introducing port in communication with the distribution chamber and opening to the front surface of the chin cover portion is provided in the lower shell portion. The jet ports consist of two groups of which one opens to the rear surface of the chin cover portion and the other to the lower surface of the window opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Eitaro Kamata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:17
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/28; A42B3/281; A42B3/283; A42B3/06; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/24; A42B3/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A helmet comprising a cap body provided with a chin cover portion extending to define a lower edge of a window opening on a front surface of the body and a shield plate mounted on said cap body for closing the window opening, wherein the cap body has a shell which is divided at a position of the chin cover portion into an upper shell portion and a lower shell portion, said upper and lower shell portions being superposed and connected with each other with the lower shell portion positioned on an outer side of said upper shell, a distribution chamber defined between said upper shell portion and said lower shell portion at said chin cover portion, a plurality of jet ports providing fluid communication between said distribution chamber and an interior of said cap body, and an air introducing port in said lower shell portion, said air introducing port opening through a front surface of said chin cover portion and providing fluid communication with said distribution chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A helmet comprising a cap body provided with a chin cover portion extending to define a lower edge of a window opening on a front surface of the body and a shield plate mounted on said cap body for closing the window opening, wherein the cap body has a shell which is divided at a position of the chin cover portion into an upper shell portion and a lower shell portion, said upper and lower shell portions being superposed and connected with each other with the lower shell portion positioned on an outer side of said upper shell, a distribution chamber defined between said upper shell portion and said lower shell portion at said chin cover portion, a plurality of jet ports providing fluid communication between said distribution chamber and an interior of said cap body, and an air introducing port in said lower shell portion, said air introducing port opening through a front surface of said chin cover portion and providing fluid communication with said distribution chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
A helmet comprising: a cap body provided with a chin cover portion extending to define a lower edge of a window opening on a front surface of the body and a shield plate mounted on said cap body for closing the window opening; a distribution chamber laterally extending in said chin cover portion; an air introducing port communicating with said distribution chamber and opening to a front surface of said chin cover portion; a plurality of first jet ports extending from a rear portion of said distribution chamber and opening to a rear surface of said chin cover portion; a plurality of second jet ports extending from an upper portion of said distribution chamber and opening to a lower surface of the window opening; and said first and second jet ports being laterally arranged in a first and second row, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
A helmet comprising: a cap body provided with a chin cover portion extending to define a lower edge of a window opening on a front surface of the body and a shield plate mounted on said cap body for closing the window opening; a distribution chamber laterally extending in said chin cover portion; an air introducing port communicating with said distribution chamber and opening to a front surface of said chin cover portion; a plurality of first jet ports extending from a rear portion of said distribution chamber and opening to a rear surface of said chin cover portion; a plurality of second jet ports extending from an upper portion of said distribution chamber and opening to a lower surface of the window opening; and said first and second jet ports being laterally arranged in a first and second row, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said air introducing port is formed to expand in a forward direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said air introducing port is located below the distribution chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said upper shell portion is formed of thermosetting resin material, and said lower shell portion is formed of thermoplastic resin material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
The helmet according to claim 1 and further including: a single common valve body housed in the distribution chamber for simultaneously opening and closing said first and second jet ports, a slot provided in the cap body and extending in an operating direction of the valve body, and operating rod connected to said valve body and having one end projected externally of the cap body through the slot, and an operating knob mounted on said projected end of the rod so as to cover the slot at all times.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The helmet according to claim 1, further comprising a discharge port having an outside opening provided in said upper shell portion and covered by the lower shell portion with a vent gap formed between the opening and the lower shell portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The helmet according to claim 2 wherein said air introducing port is formed to expand in a forward direction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet according to claim 2 wherein said air introducing port is located below the distribution chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
89 words
The helmet according to claim 2 and further including: a single common valve body housed in the distribution chamber for simultaneously opening and closing said first and second jet ports, a slot provided in the cap body and extending in an operating direction of the valve body, an operating rod connected to said valve body and having one end projected externally of the cap body through the slot, and an operating knob mounted on said projected end of the rod so as to cover the slot at all times.
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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) | 1996-05-24 | 1996-11-23 | 1997-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-24 | 2000-11-23 | 2001-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-24 | 2004-11-23 | 2005-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |