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US5732414A
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Helmet having a readily removable and replaceable protective layer
Assignee: Creative Football Concepts Inc
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Filing: 1997-02-12
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Granted: 1998-03-31
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Expires: 2017-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A helmet having an inexpensive polymeric protective layer for preventing or minimizing gouges, scuff marks, flares and the like to the exterior surface of the helmet is provided. The protective layer may be a post-production item which may be readily removable and replaceable by an unskilled user. The helmet is preferably used during a sporting event, such as football, since the protective layer is effective during practice, scrimmage or official games to protect the helmet's exterior surface at all times.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark D. Monica
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:37
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/06; A42B3/069; A42B3/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A helmet comprising: a) a helmet body adapted to be worn on a person's head, said helmet body having an interior portion and an exterior portion, said exterior portion having an exterior surface; and b) a readily removable and replaceable polymeric protective layer which is disposed on at least a portion of said exterior surface for protecting said exterior surface from damage caused by contact between said helmet and another object, said protective layer including at least one main portion having relief cuts thereon to facilitate the application and placement of said protective layer on said exterior surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A helmet comprising: a) a helmet body adapted to be worn on a person's head, said helmet body having an interior portion and an exterior portion, said exterior portion having an exterior surface; and b) a readily removable and replaceable polymeric protective layer which is disposed on at least a portion of said exterior surface for protecting said exterior surface from damage caused by contact between said helmet and another object, said protective layer including at least one main portion having relief cuts thereon to facilitate the application and placement of said protective layer on said exterior surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The helmet of claim 1 wherein said polymeric protective layer comprises vinyl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The helmet of claim 2 wherein said vinyl is substantially translucent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The helmet of claim 2 wherein said vinyl comprises a thickness of between about 0.005 and 0.050 inches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet of claim 4 wherein said vinyl comprises a thickness of about 0.012 inches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The helmet of claim 1 wherein said protective layer is self-adhesive in that a sufficient coefficient of friction is formed between said exterior surface and said protective layer so that no separate adhesive material is required to tightly secure said protective layer in assembled position on said external surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The helmet of claim 1 further comprising adhesive material arranged between said exterior surface and said protective layer whereby said protective layer is tightly fixed in a desired location on said exterior surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The helmet of claim 7 wherein said adhesive material is disposed on one side of said protective layer, wherein said protective layer is tightly disposed on said exterior surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
A football helmet comprising: a) a helmet body adapted to be worn on a person's head, said helmet body having an interior portion and an exterior portion, said exterior portion having an exterior surface; and b) a readily removable and replaceable polymeric protective layer which is disposed on at least a portion of said exterior surface for protecting said exterior surface from damage caused by contact between said football helmet and another object, said protective layer including at least one main portion having relief cuts thereon to facilitate the application and placement of said protective layer on said exterior surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
100 words
A football helmet comprising: a) a helmet body adapted to be worn on a person's head, said helmet body having an interior portion and an exterior portion, said exterior portion having an exterior surface; and b) a readily removable and replaceable polymeric protective layer which is disposed on at least a portion of said exterior surface for protecting said exterior surface from damage caused by contact between said football helmet and another object, said protective layer including at least one main portion having relief cuts thereon to facilitate the application and placement of said protective layer on said exterior surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The helmet of claim 9 wherein said polymeric protective layer comprises vinyl.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The helmet of claim 10 wherein said vinyl is substantially translucent.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The helmet of claim 10 wherein said vinyl comprises a thickness of between about 0.005 and 0.050 inches.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet of claim 12 wherein said vinyl comprises a thickness of about 0.012 inches.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
The helmet of claim 9 wherein said protective layer is self-adhesive in that a sufficient coefficient of friction is formed between said exterior surface and said protective layer so that no separate adhesive material is required to tightly secure said protective layer in assembled position on said external surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The helmet of claim 9 further comprising adhesive material arranged between said exterior surface and said protective layer whereby said protective layer is tightly fixed in a desired location on said exterior surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The helmet of claim 15 wherein said adhesive material is disposed on one side of said protective layer, wherein said protective layer is tightly disposed on said exterior surface.
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