US5915537A
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Helmet
Assignee: Red Corp
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Filing: 1997-01-09
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Granted: 1999-06-29
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Expires: 2017-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A helmet including a selected combination or all of an outer shell, a liner and a comfort ring, the helmet being designed for use in winter sports and including climate control features to regulate the temperature, air flow and moisture within the helmet is disclosed. The helmet may include front and rear adjustable vents for selective circulation of air through the helmet to vary the temperature inside the helmet for comfort, as desired, by the user. The helmet may additionally include a comfort ring for providing abrasion resistance over exposed areas of the user, for example the ears. The comfort ring may additionally, actively contribute to controlling the interior climate of the helmet by aiding in removing and preventing moisture from contacting the skin of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Elizabeth Dallas
- 👤 Roger M. Ball
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:37
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/28; A42B3/281; A42B3/283; A42B3/08; A42B3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 100
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, wherein the at least one layer is a wicking layer to draw moisture away from the user, the wicking layer allows moisture to travel through the wicking layer in a first direction, while preventing moisture from traveling through the wicking layer in a second direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, wherein the at least one layer is a wicking layer to draw moisture away from the user, the wicking layer allows moisture to travel through the wicking layer in a first direction, while preventing moisture from traveling through the wicking layer in a second direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet according to claim 1, wherein the wicking layer is constructed and arranged to contact at least a portion of the user's head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet according to claim 1, further comprising an occipital support member constructed and arranged to cradle the occipital portion of the user's head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The helmet according to claim 1, further including removable sizing strips to vary the fit of the helmet according to the user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the at least one layer being a weather-resistant layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the at least one layer being a weather-resistant layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet according to claim 5, wherein the weather-resistant layer provides a barrier against wind and moisture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet according to claim 5, wherein the weather-resistant layer is provided between an outer layer and an inner layer of the comfort ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
96 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the at least one layer including a wicking layer to draw moisture away from contact with the user and a weather-resistant layer to provide a barrier against wind and moisture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
96 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the at least one layer including a wicking layer to draw moisture away from contact with the user and a weather-resistant layer to provide a barrier against wind and moisture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
97 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the comfort ring including an abrasion resistant outer surface, a portion of which extends beyond the outer shell of the helmet to protect underlying portions of the user's head from abrasions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
97 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the comfort ring including an abrasion resistant outer surface, a portion of which extends beyond the outer shell of the helmet to protect underlying portions of the user's head from abrasions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the comfort ring including an ear portion constructed and arranged to cover the ears of the user.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
83 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the comfort ring including an ear portion constructed and arranged to cover the ears of the user.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The helmet according to claim 10, further including an inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell of the helmet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The helmet according to claim 12, wherein the inner liner includes a recess to receive the ear portion of the comfort ring so that the user can tuck the ear portion into the liner to expose the user's ears.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
71 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the comfort ring being continuous.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
71 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the comfort ring being continuous.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The helmet according to claim 13, wherein the comfort ring extends along a back portion of the helmet adjacent the user's neck.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
156 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet; a first vent disposed through the helmet at a first location; and a second vent disposed through the helmet at a second location, the first and second vents being aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the first vent and out of the helmet through the second vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet, the first and second vents each including an opening disposed through the helmet and a control element to selectively cover the opening to control the amount of airflow into and out of the helmet.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
156 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet; a first vent disposed through the helmet at a first location; and a second vent disposed through the helmet at a second location, the first and second vents being aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the first vent and out of the helmet through the second vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet, the first and second vents each including an opening disposed through the helmet and a control element to selectively cover the opening to control the amount of airflow into and out of the helmet.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
66 words
The helmet according to claim 15, further comprising a third vent disposed through the helmet at a third location and a fourth vent disposed through the helmet at a fourth location, wherein the third and fourth vents are aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the third vent and out of the helmet through the fourth vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The helmet according to claim 15, wherein the control element is a slide that is friction fit within the opening.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
55 words
The helmet according to claim 15, wherein the first vent is disposed through a frontal portion of the helmet, adjacent the eyes of the user, and the second vent is disposed through a rear portion of the helmet and is aligned with the first vent so that air flows over the head of the user.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
52 words
The helmet according to claim 15, further including an inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell of the helmet, the inner liner including a first opening aligned with the first vent and a second opening aligned with the second vent to allow the to pass through inner liner.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
The helmet according to claim 19, wherein the inner liner includes at least one channel disposed between the first vent and the second vent to direct airflow between the first and second vents.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
36 words
The helmet according to claim 20, wherein the at least one channel is recessed in an inner surface of the liner, the inner surface being constructed and arranged to fit over the head of the user.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
51 words
The helmet according to claim 20, wherein the at least one channel includes padding disposed between the first vent and the second vent, the padding forming the walls of the at least one channel and the inner liner disposed between the walls forming the bottom of the at least one channel.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
182 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet; a first vent disposed through the helmet at a first location; a second vent disposed through the helmet at a second location, the first and second vents being aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the first vent and out of the helmet through the second vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet; and an inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell of the helmet, the inner liner including a first opening aligned with the first vent and a second opening aligned with the second vent to allow the air to pass through the inner liner, at least a portion of the inner liner being received within the comfort ring.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
182 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet; a first vent disposed through the helmet at a first location; a second vent disposed through the helmet at a second location, the first and second vents being aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the first vent and out of the helmet through the second vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet; and an inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell of the helmet, the inner liner including a first opening aligned with the first vent and a second opening aligned with the second vent to allow the air to pass through the inner liner, at least a portion of the inner liner being received within the comfort ring.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
38 words
The helmet according to claim 23, wherein the comfort ring includes a first opening aligned with the first vent and a second opening aligned with the second vent to allow the air to pass through the comfort ring.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
37 words
The helmet according to claim 24, wherein the comfort ring includes a mesh portion, the mesh portion covering the first opening and second opening disposed through the comfort ring, to prevent snow from packing behind the vents.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
129 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet; and a vent disposed through the helmet at a first location, at least one opening in a frontal portion of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user, and at least one channel constructed and arranged to direct airflow from the vent to the at least one opening so that the airflow exits the front of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
129 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet; and a vent disposed through the helmet at a first location, at least one opening in a frontal portion of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user, and at least one channel constructed and arranged to direct airflow from the vent to the at least one opening so that the airflow exits the front of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
86 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the outer shell including a lip constructed and arranged to channel water away from a front portion of the helmet.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
86 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the outer shell including a lip constructed and arranged to channel water away from a front portion of the helmet.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
81 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the outer shell including a back shelf constructed and arranged to receive a goggle strap.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
81 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the outer shell including a back shelf constructed and arranged to receive a goggle strap.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
73 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the outer shell including a goggle clip.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
73 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet, the outer shell including a goggle clip.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
77 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet including: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, a portion of the comfort ring extending beyond the outer shell and including an abrasion resistant outer surface to protect underlying portions of the user's head from abrasions.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
77 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet including: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell constructed and arranged for use in the sport of snowboarding; and a comfort ring supported by the helmet and constructed and arranged to overlie a portion of the user's head, a portion of the comfort ring extending beyond the outer shell and including an abrasion resistant outer surface to protect underlying portions of the user's head from abrasions.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
The helmet according to claim 30, wherein the outer shell includes back shelf constructed and arranged to receive a goggle strap.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
27 words
The helmet according to claim 30, wherein the outer shell includes a lip constructed and arranged to channel water away from a front portion of the helmet.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
71 words
The helmet according to claim 30, further including a vent disposed through the helmet at a first location, at least one opening in a frontal edge of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user, and at least one channel constructed and arranged to direct airflow from the vent to the at least one opening so that the airflow exits the front of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
31 words
The helmet according to claim 30, wherein the portion of the comfort ring extending beyond the outer shell is constructed and arranged to cover a back portion of the user's neck.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
29 words
The helmet according to claim 30, wherein the portion of the comfort ring extending beyond the outer shell is constructed and arranged to cover the ears of the user.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
23 words
The helmet according to claim 35, further comprising an inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell of the helmet.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
43 words
The helmet according to claim 36, wherein the inner liner includes a recess to receive the ear portion of the comfort ring so that the user can tuck the ear portion of the comfort ring into the liner to expose the user's ears.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
12 words
The helmet according to claim 30, wherein the comfort ring is continuous.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
14 words
The helmet according to claim 30, wherein the outer shell includes a goggle clip.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet according to claim 30, further comprising an occipital support member constructed and arranged to cradle the occipital portion of the user's head.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
66 words
The helmet according to claim 30, further comprising a first vent disposed through the helmet at a first location and a second vent disposed through the helmet at a second location, wherein the first and second vents are aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the first vent and out of the helmet through the second vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
55 words
The helmet according to claim 41, wherein the first vent is disposed through a frontal portion of the helmet, adjacent the eyes of the user, and the second vent is disposed through a rear portion of the helmet and is aligned with the first vent so that air flows over the head of the user.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
41 words
The helmet according to claim 41, wherein the first and second vents each include an opening disposed through the helmet and a control element to selectively cover the opening to control the amount of airflow into and out of the helmet.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
20 words
The helmet according to claim 43, wherein the control element is a slide that is friction fit within the opening.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
54 words
The helmet according to claim 41, further including an inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell of the helmet, the inner liner including a first opening aligned with the first vent and a second opening aligned with the second vent to allow the air to pass through the inner liner.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
21 words
The helmet according to claim 45, wherein at least a portion of the inner liner is received within the comfort ring.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
38 words
The helmet according to claim 46, wherein the comfort ring includes a first opening aligned with the first vent and a second opening aligned with the second vent to allow the air to pass through the comfort ring.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
37 words
The helmet according to claim 47, wherein the comfort ring includes a mesh portion, the mesh portion covering the first opening and second opening disposed through the comfort ring, to prevent snow from packing behind the vents.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
33 words
The helmet according to claim 45, wherein the inner liner includes at least one channel disposed between the first vent and the second vent to direct airflow between the first and second vents.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
36 words
The helmet according to claim 49, wherein the at least one channel is recessed in an inner surface of the liner, the inner surface being constructed and arranged to fit over the head of the user.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
51 words
The helmet according to claim 49, wherein the at least one channel includes padding disposed between the first vent and the second vent, the padding forming the walls of the at least one channel and the inner liner disposed between the walls forming the bottom of the at least one channel.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
66 words
The helmet according to claim 41, further comprising a third vent disposed through the helmet at a third location and a fourth vent disposed through the helmet at a fourth location, wherein the third and fourth vents are aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the third vent and out of the helmet through the fourth vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
83 words
A comfort ring for actively controlling the interior climate of an alpine sport helmet, comprising: a body portion constructed and arranged in a shape to attach to the alpine sport helmet and to overlie a portion of a user's head, the body portion including: an inner wicking layer constructed and arranged to contact a portion of the user's head so as to draw moisture away from the interior of the helmet; and a weather-resistant layer to provide a barrier to wind and moisture.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
83 words
A comfort ring for actively controlling the interior climate of an alpine sport helmet, comprising: a body portion constructed and arranged in a shape to attach to the alpine sport helmet and to overlie a portion of a user's head, the body portion including: an inner wicking layer constructed and arranged to contact a portion of the user's head so as to draw moisture away from the interior of the helmet; and a weather-resistant layer to provide a barrier to wind and moisture.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
42 words
The comfort ring according to claim 53, further comprising an abrasion resistant outer surface constructed and arranged to extend beyond the helmet and to cover portions of the users head so as to protect underlying portions of the user's head from abrasions.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
23 words
The comfort ring according to claim 54, further comprising a cushioning layer disposed between the abrasion resistant outer surface and the wicking layer.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
23 words
The comfort ring according to claim 54, wherein the weather-resistant layer is disposed between the abrasion resistant outer surface and the wicking layer.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
36 words
The comfort ring according to claim 53, wherein the wicking layer allows moisture to travel through the wicking layer in a first direction, while preventing moisture from traveling through the wicking layer in a second direction.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
13 words
The comfort ring according to claim 53, wherein the comfort ring is continuous.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
186 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell contoured to fit around and not overlie the ears of the user; an impact resistant inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell and including an outer surface contacting at least a portion of the outer shell and an inner surface constructed and arranged fit over the head of the user, the outer shell completely covering the outer surface of the liner; a first vent including an opening disposed through the helmet at a first location and a first control element to selectively cover the opening of the first vent and a second vent including an opening disposed through the helmet at a second location and a second control element to selectively cover the opening of the second vent, the first and second vents being aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the first vent and out of the helmet through the second vent wherein selectively covering the opening varies the airflow through the helmet to selectively regulate temperature inside the helmet.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
186 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, the helmet comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell contoured to fit around and not overlie the ears of the user; an impact resistant inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell and including an outer surface contacting at least a portion of the outer shell and an inner surface constructed and arranged fit over the head of the user, the outer shell completely covering the outer surface of the liner; a first vent including an opening disposed through the helmet at a first location and a first control element to selectively cover the opening of the first vent and a second vent including an opening disposed through the helmet at a second location and a second control element to selectively cover the opening of the second vent, the first and second vents being aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the first vent and out of the helmet through the second vent wherein selectively covering the opening varies the airflow through the helmet to selectively regulate temperature inside the helmet.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
26 words
The helmet according to claim 59, further comprising a strap attached to the helmet and constructed and arranged to secure the helmet to the user's head.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet according to claim 60, further comprising an occipital support member constructed and arranged to cradle the occipital portion of the user's head.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
18 words
The helmet according to claim 61, wherein the strap is looped through a portion of the occipital support.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
14 words
The helmet according to claim 59, wherein the outer shell includes a goggle clip.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
22 words
The helmet according to claim 59, wherein the outer shell includes a back shelf constructed and arranged to receive a goggle strap.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
27 words
The helmet according to claim 59, wherein the outer shell includes a lip constructed and arranged to channel water away from a front portion of the helmet.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
27 words
The helmet according to claim 59, wherein the first and second control elements each include a slide that is friction fit within the first and second openings.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
55 words
The helmet according to claim 59, wherein the first vent is disposed through a frontal portion of the helmet, adjacent the eyes of the user, and the second vent is disposed through a rear portion of the helmet and is aligned with the first vent so that air flows over the head of the user.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
33 words
The helmet according to claim 59, wherein the inner liner includes at least one channel disposed between the first vent and the second vent to direct airflow between the first and second vents.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
36 words
The helmet according to claim 68, wherein the at least one channel is recessed in an inner surface of the liner, the inner surface being constructed and arranged to fit over the head of the user.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
51 words
The helmet according to claim 68, wherein the at least one channel includes padding disposed between the first vent and the second vent, the padding forming the walls of the at least one channel and the inner liner disposed between the walls forming the bottom of the at least one channel.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
32 words
The helmet according to claim 59, further comprising a comfort ring supported by the helmet, the comfort ring having at least one layer for actively controlling the interior climate of the helmet.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
38 words
The helmet according to claim 71, wherein the at least one layer includes an inner wicking layer to draw moisture away from contact with the user and a weather-resistant layer to provide a barrier against wind and moisture.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
21 words
The helmet according to claim 71, wherein at least a portion of the inner liner is received within the comfort ring.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
38 words
The helmet according to claim 73, wherein the comfort ring includes a first opening aligned with the first vent and a second opening aligned with the second vent to allow the air to pass through the comfort ring.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
31 words
The helmet according to claim 74, wherein the comfort ring includes a mesh portion, the mesh portion covering the first and second openings to prevent snow from packing behind the vents.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
33 words
The helmet according to claim 59, further comprising a comfort ring supported by the helmet, a portion of the comfort ring extending below the inner liner and including an abrasion resistant outer layer.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
29 words
The helmet according to claim 76, wherein the portion of the comfort ring extending below the inner liner is constructed and arranged to cover the ears of the user.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
62 words
The helmet according to claim 59, further comprising at least one opening in a frontal edge of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user and at least one channel constructed and arranged to direct airflow from the first vent to the at least one opening so that airflow exits the frontal portion of the helmet adjacent the eyes of the user.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
66 words
The helmet according to claim 59, further comprising a third vent disposed through the helmet at a third location and a fourth vent disposed through the helmet at a fourth location, wherein the third and fourth vents are aligned so that air flows into the helmet through the third vent and out of the helmet through the fourth vent to regulate the temperature inside the helmet.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
88 words
A method for defogging goggles utilized with an alpine sport helmet, comprising: providing a first vent including an opening disposed through the alpine sport helmet at a first location for receiving air therein; providing an opening in a frontal portion of the alpine sport helmet adjacent the eyes of the user; directing the air from the first vent to the opening in the frontal portion so that the air exits the alpine sport helmet adjacent the eyes of the user and enters the goggles to defog the goggles.
Claim 96
Independent Claim
88 words
A method for defogging goggles utilized with an alpine sport helmet, comprising: providing a first vent including an opening disposed through the alpine sport helmet at a first location for receiving air therein; providing an opening in a frontal portion of the alpine sport helmet adjacent the eyes of the user; directing the air from the first vent to the opening in the frontal portion so that the air exits the alpine sport helmet adjacent the eyes of the user and enters the goggles to defog the goggles.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
81 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell contoured to fit around and not overlie the ears of the user; an impact resistant inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell and including an outer surface contacting at least a portion of the outer shell and an inner surface constructed and arranged fit over the head of the user; and means for actively controlling the climate within the helmet.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
81 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell contoured to fit around and not overlie the ears of the user; an impact resistant inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell and including an outer surface contacting at least a portion of the outer shell and an inner surface constructed and arranged fit over the head of the user; and means for actively controlling the climate within the helmet.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
80 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell contoured to fit around and not overlie the ears of the user; an impact resistant inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell and including an outer surface contacting at least a portion of the outer shell and an inner surface constructed and arranged fit over the head of the user; and means for selectively controlling airflow through the helmet.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
80 words
A helmet for providing protection to an alpine sport user, comprising: a hard, puncture resistant outer shell contoured to fit around and not overlie the ears of the user; an impact resistant inner liner constructed and arranged to fit within the outer shell and including an outer surface contacting at least a portion of the outer shell and an inner surface constructed and arranged fit over the head of the user; and means for selectively controlling airflow through the helmet.
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