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US5893174A
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Non-discard protective facemask/helmet assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-05-22
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Granted: 1999-04-13
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Expires: 2015-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A protective helmet and facemask assembly for use by baseball catchers, umpires, etc. The helmet is configured to cover a person's head, leaving a face area open. A facemask having a frame to fit around a person's face and a protective grid covering the frame is secured to the helmet by elastic straps. The mask can be moved between positions over a person's face to a position frictionally engaging the top of the helmet by pulling the mask slightly away from the helmet and pushing it upward. A chinstrap is provided to help hold the assembly on a person's head. The throat guard may loosely depend from the chinstrap. A suspension including a headband may hold the helmet spaced from the person's head, with the headband adjustable to provide a desired fit.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Primeau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:02
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/20; A42B3/10; A42B3/14; A42B3/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A protective helmet and facemask assembly which comprises: a helmet for covering at least a portion of a person's head, an open face area, and a top portion adjacent to said open face area, said top portion having a top edge bordering said open face area; a facemask comprising a frame for fitting around a person's face, an open grid of protective elements secured to said frame and covering an area within said frame; said facemask frame overlapping said top edge; padding means between said facemask and said edge; elastic strap means connected between opposite sides of said helmet adjacent to said face area and opposite sides of said facemask for permitting said facemask to be slid from a first position over said face area to a second position over said top portion; and said elastic strap means including means for adjusting the length of said elastic straps to assure snug engagement of said facemask to a person's face in said first position and frictional engagement with said top portion in said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A protective helmet and facemask assembly which comprises: a helmet for covering at least a portion of a person's head, an open face area, and a top portion adjacent to said open face area, said top portion having a top edge bordering said open face area; a facemask comprising a frame for fitting around a person's face, an open grid of protective elements secured to said frame and covering an area within said frame; said facemask frame overlapping said top edge; padding means between said facemask and said edge; elastic strap means connected between opposite sides of said helmet adjacent to said face area and opposite sides of said facemask for permitting said facemask to be slid from a first position over said face area to a second position over said top portion; and said elastic strap means including means for adjusting the length of said elastic straps to assure snug engagement of said facemask to a person's face in said first position and frictional engagement with said top portion in said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly according to claim 1 further including a suspension means within said helmet including a headband spaced from the interior surface of said helmet for fitting around a person's head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly according to claim 2 further including means for changing the length of said headband.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The assembly according to claim 1 further including a chinstrap releasably attached to said helmet, said chinstrap includes a pocket for receiving a person's chin, straps connecting said chinstrap to said helmet, and means for adjusting the length of said straps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly according to claim 4 further including a throat guard loosely secured to said pocket and depending therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
171 words
A protective helmet and facemask assembly which comprises: a helmet for covering at least a portion of a person's head, an open face area, and a top portion adjacent to said open face area said top portion having a top edge bordering said open face area; a facemask comprising a padded frame for fitting around a person's face, an open grid of protective elements secured to said frame, and covering an area within said frame; said facemask overlapping and contacting said top edge; elastic strap means connected between opposite sides of said helmet adjacent to said face area and opposite sides of said facemask; and means for adjusting the length of said elastic straps to assure snug engagement of said facemask to a person's face in a first position, and frictional engagement with said top portion in a second position; whereby said helmet may be placed on a person's head with said facemask movable between said first position covering said person's face area and said second position on said top area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
171 words
A protective helmet and facemask assembly which comprises: a helmet for covering at least a portion of a person's head, an open face area, and a top portion adjacent to said open face area said top portion having a top edge bordering said open face area; a facemask comprising a padded frame for fitting around a person's face, an open grid of protective elements secured to said frame, and covering an area within said frame; said facemask overlapping and contacting said top edge; elastic strap means connected between opposite sides of said helmet adjacent to said face area and opposite sides of said facemask; and means for adjusting the length of said elastic straps to assure snug engagement of said facemask to a person's face in a first position, and frictional engagement with said top portion in a second position; whereby said helmet may be placed on a person's head with said facemask movable between said first position covering said person's face area and said second position on said top area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly according to claim 6 further including a suspension means within said helmet including a headband spaced from the interior surface of said helmet for engaging a person's head.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly according to claim 7 further including means for changing the length of said headband.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly according to claim 6 further including a chinstrap comprising a pocket for receiving a person's chin, straps connecting said chinstrap to said helmet, and means for adjusting the length of said straps.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly according to claim 9 further including a throat guard loosely secured to said pocket and depending therefrom.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-04-12 | 2002-10-12 | 2003-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-04-12 | 2006-10-12 | 2007-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-04-12 | 2010-10-12 | 2011-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |