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Protective headgear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-07-14
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Granted: 1998-08-11
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Expires: 2017-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A light-weight protective headgear for athletes and persons involved in activities involving a high falling risk. The protective headgear of this invention comprises a one-piece body of form-molded soft resilient closed cell foam material covered with a tough pliable surface coating having a double securing feature i.e. under the chin of the user and at the back of the head and when adjusted in position will stay fixed throughout usage. The protective headgear also provides adequate ventilation through spaces in the tip portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor Guadagnino, Jr.
- 👤 Jayne M. Guadagnino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:13
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A protective headgear comprising a shock absorbing shell of integral construction which comprises a horizontal band, which encompasses the lateral circumference of the wearer's head, having integrally molded front portion, two subtending side portions, a rear portion and an upper portion; said subtending side portions comprise a forwardly obtuse angled segment having a fastening means adjustably and releasably attached thereto for fitting under the chin and an open back segment which is positioned below and parallel to said horizontal band and having a fastening means adjustably and releasably attached thereto for fitting the back of the head; and said upper portion comprises a plurality of spaced longitudinal bands intersected by a cross member band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A protective headgear comprising a shock absorbing shell of integral construction which comprises a horizontal band, which encompasses the lateral circumference of the wearer's head, having integrally molded front portion, two subtending side portions, a rear portion and an upper portion; said subtending side portions comprise a forwardly obtuse angled segment having a fastening means adjustably and releasably attached thereto for fitting under the chin and an open back segment which is positioned below and parallel to said horizontal band and having a fastening means adjustably and releasably attached thereto for fitting the back of the head; and said upper portion comprises a plurality of spaced longitudinal bands intersected by a cross member band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein said headgear is constructed entirely of resilient foam covered with a tough pliable surface coating on the outer surface of said headgear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The protective headgear of claim 2 wherein said resilient foam is selected from a group consisting of polystyrene foam, a polyurethane foam and a synthetic rubber foam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The protective headgear of claim 2 wherein said surface coating is a thermosetting resin-coating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein the upper portion comprises a pair of spaced longitudinal bands intersected by centrally positioned cross member band adapted to retain said headgear on a wearer's head and to provide openings for ventilation purposes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein said headgear has additional ventilation openings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein said subtending side portions include opening for the ears.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein said fastening means is a separable hook and loop fastener.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The protective headgear of claim 8, wherein said hook and loop fastener is made of nylon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The protective headgear of claim 8, wherein said hook and loop fastener is made of a synthetic polymer material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein said fasteners means for fitting under the chin is provided for attachment under said obtuse angled front segment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein said open back segment when secured extends to cover the neck vertebrae on the back of the head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The protective headgear of claim 1 configured as a youth football helmet.
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