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Industrial protective helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-06-24
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Granted: 1998-11-03
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Expires: 2016-06-24
Abstract
Abstract An industrial protective helmet has a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of the rigid shell, and one or more selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment elements of compressible foam material engaged upon an exposed surface of the liner with an opposite surface positioned for cushioning engagement with the wearer's head. The helmet may also include one or more of a resilient strap extending about the rear of the head, an adjustable transparent peak, a removable sweat band, a chin strap and/or a fabric cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin J. Cahill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:35
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/32; A42B3/324; A42B3/04; A42B3/08; A42B3/10; A42B3/12; A42B3/125; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 56
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An industrial protective helmet comprising: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment, element of compressible foam material, said at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element defining a first surface for engagement upon an exposed surface of said liner and an opposite second surface positioned for cushioning engagement with a surface of the wearer's head, and a rear securement strap of resilient material for drawing a front portion of said helmet against the wearer's head, wherein said rear securement strap has a first segment passing continuously between the rigid shell and liner in a region at a wearer's forehead and a second, exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An industrial protective helmet comprising: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment, element of compressible foam material, said at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element defining a first surface for engagement upon an exposed surface of said liner and an opposite second surface positioned for cushioning engagement with a surface of the wearer's head, and a rear securement strap of resilient material for drawing a front portion of said helmet against the wearer's head, wherein said rear securement strap has a first segment passing continuously between the rigid shell and liner in a region at a wearer's forehead and a second, exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 1 wherein said liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell defines at least one passive cooling channel for passage of ventilation generally between said rigid shell and a head surface of the wearer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 2 wherein said liner of rigid foam comprises a compression impact absorbing system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 2 or 3 wherein said liner of rigid foam comprises relatively low density foam material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 1 wherein said second surface of said at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 1 further comprising a sweat band removably attached within said rigid shell and having a face surface disposed for engagement upon a surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 6 wherein said face surface of said sweat band comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 1 further comprising a transparent peak removably attached upon an outer surface of said rigid shell in a region generally above a wearer's eyes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 8 wherein said transparent peak is positioned on said rigid shell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 8 wherein said transparent peak is clear.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 8 wherein said transparent peak is tinted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 8 wherein said transparent peak is polarized.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 1 further comprising a front securement strap having a first end and a second end, each attached to said rigid shell, and extending about a wearer's chin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 1 further comprising a flexible cover sized and constructed for snug attachment upon an outer surface of said rigid shell.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 1 wherein said flexible cover is formed of a resilient material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 14 wherein said flexible cover is formed of a material selected to resist snagging or grabbing upon an engaging surface during relative movement of the flexible cover along the engaging surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
78 words
An industrial protective helmet comprising: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, and a rear securement strap of resilient material having a first segment passing around a region of a wearer's forehead, between the rigid shell and liner, and a second, exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
78 words
An industrial protective helmet comprising: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, and a rear securement strap of resilient material having a first segment passing around a region of a wearer's forehead, between the rigid shell and liner, and a second, exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 17 wherein said liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell defines at least one passive cooling channel for passage of ventilation generally between said rigid shell and a head surface of the wearer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
45 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 17 further comprising a flexible cover sized and constructed for snug attachment upon an outer surface of said rigid shell, said flexible cover defining at least one aperture in register with a ventilation opening defined in said rigid shell.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
55 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 17 further comprising at least one, selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element of compressible foam material, said at least one, selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element defining a first surface for engagement upon an exposed surface of said liner and an opposite second surface positioned for cushioning engagement with a surface of the wearer's head.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 20 wherein said second surface of said at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's head.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 17 further comprising a sweat band removably attached within said rigid shell and having a face surface disposed for engagement upon a surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 22 wherein said face surface of said sweat band comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 17 further comprising a transparent peak removably attached upon an outer surface of said rigid shell in a region generally above a wearer's eyes.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 24 wherein said transparent peak is positioned on said rigid shell.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 17 further comprising a front securement strap having a first end and a second end, each attached to said rigid shell, and extending about a wearer's chin.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
165 words
An industrial protective helmet comprising: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, said rigid outer shell including at least one covered channel, having an inlet and outlet, for providing ventilation to a covered surface of the wearer's head, while impeding passage of foreign objects and sparks into the helmet, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element of compressible foam material, said at least one selectively positioned, fit-adjustment element defining a first surface for engagement upon an exposed surface of said liner and an opposite second surface positioned for cushioning engagement with a surface of the wearer's head, and, further, comprising a rear securement strap of resilient material having a first segment passing continuously between the rigid shell and liner in a region at a wearer's forehead and a second exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
165 words
An industrial protective helmet comprising: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, said rigid outer shell including at least one covered channel, having an inlet and outlet, for providing ventilation to a covered surface of the wearer's head, while impeding passage of foreign objects and sparks into the helmet, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element of compressible foam material, said at least one selectively positioned, fit-adjustment element defining a first surface for engagement upon an exposed surface of said liner and an opposite second surface positioned for cushioning engagement with a surface of the wearer's head, and, further, comprising a rear securement strap of resilient material having a first segment passing continuously between the rigid shell and liner in a region at a wearer's forehead and a second exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
44 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 27 wherein said liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell defines at least one passive cooling channel for passage of ventilation from said channel in said rigid shell to the wearer's head.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
19 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 28 wherein said liner of rigid foam comprises a compression impact absorbing system.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
21 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 28 or 29 wherein said liner of rigid foam comprises relatively low density foam material.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
34 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 27 wherein said second surface of said at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's head.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 27 further comprising a sweat band removably attached within said rigid shell and having a face surface disposed for engagement upon a surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 32 wherein said face surface of said sweat band comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 27 further comprising a transparent peak removably attached upon an outer surface of said rigid shell in a region generally above a wearer's eyes.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
17 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 34 wherein said transparent peak is positioned on said rigid shell.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
13 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 34 wherein said transparent peak is clear.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
13 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 34 wherein said transparent peak is tinted.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
13 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 34 wherein said transparent peak is polarized.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 27 further comprising a front securement strap having a first end and a second end, each attached to said rigid shell, and extending about a wearer's chin.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
26 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 27 further comprising a flexible cover sized and constructed for snug attachment upon an outer surface of said rigid shell.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
17 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 40 wherein said flexible cover is formed of a resilient material.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
37 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 40 wherein said flexible cover is formed of a material selected to resist snagging or grabbing upon an engaging surface during relative movement of the flexible cover along the engaging surface.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
115 words
An industrial protective helmet comprises: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, said rigid outer shell including at least one covered channel having an inlet and outlet for providing ventilation to a covered surface of the wearer's head while impeding passage of foreign objects and sparks into the helmet, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, and a rear securement strap of resilient material having a first segment passing around a region of a wearer's forehead, between the rigid shell and liner, and a second, exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
115 words
An industrial protective helmet comprises: a rigid outer shell extending upon a surface region of a wearer's head, including temple and skull base regions, said rigid outer shell including at least one covered channel having an inlet and outlet for providing ventilation to a covered surface of the wearer's head while impeding passage of foreign objects and sparks into the helmet, a liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell, and a rear securement strap of resilient material having a first segment passing around a region of a wearer's forehead, between the rigid shell and liner, and a second, exposed portion extending rearwardly about the base of a wearer's skull.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
45 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 43 wherein said liner of rigid foam fixedly attached to an inner surface of said shell defines at least one passive cooling channel for passage of ventilation generally between said rigid shell and a head surface of the wearer.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
45 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 43 further comprising a flexible cover sized and constructed for snug attachment upon an outer surface of said rigid shell, said flexible cover defining at least one aperture in register with a ventilation opening defined in said rigid shell.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
55 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 43 further comprising at least one, selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element of compressible foam material, said at least one, selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element defining a first surface for engagement upon an exposed surface of said liner and an opposite second surface positioned for cushioning engagement with a surface of the wearer's head.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
34 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 46 wherein said second surface of said at least one selectively-positioned, fit-adjustment element comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's head.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 43 further comprising a sweat band removably attached within said rigid shell and having a face surface disposed for engagement upon a surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 47 wherein said face surface of said sweat band comprises a wicking material for drawing moisture away from the surface of the wearer's brow.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
30 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 43 further comprising a transparent peak removably attached upon an outer surface of said rigid shell in a region generally above a wearer's eyes.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
17 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 50 wherein said transparent peak is positioned on said rigid shell.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
33 words
The industrial protective helmet of claim 43 further comprising a front securement strap having a first end and a second end, each attached to said rigid shell, and extending about a wearer's chin.
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