US5713082A
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Sports helmet
Assignee: A V E
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Filing: 1996-03-13
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Granted: 1998-02-03
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Expires: 2016-03-13
Abstract
Abstract An improved helmet constructed with a rigid shell having a soft outer covering which absorbs impacts and disperses energy thereby protecting the wearer of the helmet, as well as protecting the impacting object. When used for contact sports such as football, this covering is effective in preventing injuries resulting when the helmet is used as a striking object. The covering may be applied in segmented pieces or as a continuous layer around the shell which forms a solid frame-like structure. A face mask can also be covered with soft, durable covering and be mounted in such a manner to allow the covering to act as a shock absorber against sliding of the mask due to external forces.
Inventors
- 👤 Aldean Burdett Bassette
- 👤 Nicole Durr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/12; A42B3/125; A42B3/06; A42B3/061; A42B3/069; A42B3/18; A42B3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A safety helmet comprising: a rigid housing means forming a head encompassing structure defining an inner and an outer surface; an outer coating means secured to said entire outer surface of said structure formed from interconnecting preshaped pieces of vinyl nitrile sponge material being approximately 1/2 inch thick, said outer surface of said vinyl nitrile sponge material including an abrasion resistant coating; and an inner coating means formed from a soft resilient material secured to said entire inner surface of said structure forming a cushioning headliner positioned between said structure and the wearer's head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A safety helmet comprising: a rigid housing means forming a head encompassing structure defining an inner and an outer surface; an outer coating means secured to said entire outer surface of said structure formed from interconnecting preshaped pieces of vinyl nitrile sponge material being approximately 1/2 inch thick, said outer surface of said vinyl nitrile sponge material including an abrasion resistant coating; and an inner coating means formed from a soft resilient material secured to said entire inner surface of said structure forming a cushioning headliner positioned between said structure and the wearer's head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said inner coating means is formed vinyl nitrile sponge material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said abrasion resistant coating is urethane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said structure is a one piece plastic shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The helmet according to claim 4 wherein said shell is perforated forming a web shape configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet according to claim 1 wherein said structure is a one piece metal shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The helmet according to claim 6 wherein said shell is perforated forming a web shape configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet according to claim 1 including a means for securing a face guard to said helmet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
The helmet according to claim 8 wherein said means for securing a face guard to said helmet includes an elongated slot in each side of said head encompassing structure allowing for the slidable attachment of said face guard whereby said outer covering means covers said elongated slot and slidably engaged face guard, said outer covering means material thereby inhibiting movement of said face guard.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
138 words
A helmet and face mask assembly; said face mask having a protruding end and mounting ends, with said helmet and face mask assembly comprising: a hard head encompassing shell with at inner and outer surface; a plurality of slidable mounts extruded on said outer surface of said hard shell for slidably receiving said face mask mounting ends; a soft, yet durable covering across said outer surface of said hard head shell for directly absorbing impacts to said helmet, with said covering also providing compressible resistance to the sliding movement of said face mask, said covering constructed from shaped pieces which are assembled to conform to said outer surface of said hard shell; and a cushioning headliner across said inner surface of said shell for providing a soft barrier between said hard head encompassing shell and the wearer's head.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
138 words
A helmet and face mask assembly; said face mask having a protruding end and mounting ends, with said helmet and face mask assembly comprising: a hard head encompassing shell with at inner and outer surface; a plurality of slidable mounts extruded on said outer surface of said hard shell for slidably receiving said face mask mounting ends; a soft, yet durable covering across said outer surface of said hard head shell for directly absorbing impacts to said helmet, with said covering also providing compressible resistance to the sliding movement of said face mask, said covering constructed from shaped pieces which are assembled to conform to said outer surface of said hard shell; and a cushioning headliner across said inner surface of said shell for providing a soft barrier between said hard head encompassing shell and the wearer's head.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The helmet according to claim 10 wherein said shaped pieces are made from 1/2 inch thick vinyl nitrile sponge material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The helmet according to claim 10 wherein said assembled covering pieces are covered with an abrasion resistant material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The helmet according to claim 12 wherein said abrasion resistant material is urethane.
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