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US6532602B2 Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Insert-molded helmet

Assignee: Sportscope Inc
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Filing: 2001-08-27
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Granted: 2003-03-18
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Expires: 2021-08-27
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Abstract

Abstract A comfortable, self-adjusting, protective helmet made from a process of insert molding. The helmet comprises an armature or insert made of a porous material that is embedded in the layers of the helmet to connect the structural parts of the helmet to one another. The armature as used in the helmet also serves several other functions which include hinging and sizing. A retention system is strategically located on the helmet to provide increased stabilization of the helmet on the wearer's head. One embodiment of this invention is an insert-molded helmet that can be converted into a pouch. A further embodiment of this invention includes a protrusion at the back of a helmet suitable for a compartment.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert D. Watters
  • 👤 John C. Tutton
  • 👤 Aldo F. Balatti
  • 👤 Mark A. Fletcher
  • 👤 Nicholas Shewchenko
  • 👤 Timothy Douglas Bayne
  • 👤 Christopher Robert Patrick Withnall

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 17:28
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/32; A42B3/324; A42B3/04; A42B3/08; A42B3/322

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim 95 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head, each of the side panels adapted to be disposed on one side of the wearer's head; a top panel adapted to be disposed generally above the wearer's head and coupled to at least one of the plurality of side panels; and a retention system coupled to at least two of the plurality of side panels and having a secured position and an unsecured position, wherein the plurality of side panels have structural adjustability in at least two directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 95 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head, each of the side panels adapted to be disposed on one side of the wearer's head; a top panel adapted to be disposed generally above the wearer's head and coupled to at least one of the plurality of side panels; and a retention system coupled to at least two of the plurality of side panels and having a secured position and an unsecured position, wherein the plurality of side panels have structural adjustability in at least two directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 18 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the top panel is coupled to each of the side panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 93 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head; a top panel adapted to be disposed generally above the wearer's head and coupled to at least one of the plurality of side panels; and a retention system coupled to at least two of the plurality of side panels and having a secured position and an unsecured position, wherein the plurality of side panels have structural adjustability in at least two directions, wherein the plurality of side panels are sequentially and serially coupled to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 93 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head; a top panel adapted to be disposed generally above the wearer's head and coupled to at least one of the plurality of side panels; and a retention system coupled to at least two of the plurality of side panels and having a secured position and an unsecured position, wherein the plurality of side panels have structural adjustability in at least two directions, wherein the plurality of side panels are sequentially and serially coupled to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 21 words
The helmet of claim 3 , further comprising a singular armature for coupling each of the side panels to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 16 words
The helmet of claim 4 , wherein the armature is non-integrally connected to the top panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 21 words
The helmet of claim 4 , wherein the armature is embedded in at least one of the plurality of side panels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 19 words
The helmet of claim 6 , wherein the armature is insert-molded in each of the plurality of side panels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 105 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head; a top panel adapted to be disposed generally above the wearer's head and coupled to at least one of the plurality of side panels; and a retention system coupled to at least two of the plurality of side panels and having a secured position and an unsecured position, wherein the plurality of side panels have structural adjustability in at least two directions, wherein the retention system comprises: a chin strap at least partially disposed within the top panel; and a nape strap operatively connected to the chin strap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 105 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head; a top panel adapted to be disposed generally above the wearer's head and coupled to at least one of the plurality of side panels; and a retention system coupled to at least two of the plurality of side panels and having a secured position and an unsecured position, wherein the plurality of side panels have structural adjustability in at least two directions, wherein the retention system comprises: a chin strap at least partially disposed within the top panel; and a nape strap operatively connected to the chin strap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 26 words
The helmet of claim 8 , wherein the nape strap is coupled to an exterior surface of at least one of the plurality of side panels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 29 words
The helmet of claim 9 , further comprising a coupling strap operatively connected to the nape strap and the chin strap for securing the helmet upon the wearer's head.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 18 words
The helmet of claim 10 , wherein the nape strap and the coupling strap are adjustable in length.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 17 words
The helmet of claim 8 , further comprising a decorative shell covering at least the top panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 56 words
A helmet, comprising: a top panel; a rear panel; a right panel; a left panel; and means for operatively connecting the top panel, the rear panel, the right panel, and the left panel to each other such that the rear panel, the right panel, and the left panel are capable of both lateral and rotational movement.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 56 words
A helmet, comprising: a top panel; a rear panel; a right panel; a left panel; and means for operatively connecting the top panel, the rear panel, the right panel, and the left panel to each other such that the rear panel, the right panel, and the left panel are capable of both lateral and rotational movement.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 34 words
The helmet of claim 13 , further comprising a retention system having a secured position and an unsecured position, the retention system securing the helmet to a wearer's head when in the secured position.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 25 words
The helmet of claim 14 , wherein the retention system is adjustable in length to more adequately conform to the shape of a wearer's head.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 27 words
The helmet of claim 13 , wherein each of the left panel, the right panel, and the rear panel are sequentially and serially coupled to each other.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 17 words
The helmet of claim 16 , further comprising a decorative shell covering at least the top panel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 67 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head, each of the plurality of side panels flexibly and serially coupled to each of the other of the plurality of side panels; and a top panel connected to at least one of the plurality of side panels, wherein the plurality of side panels are rotatable about at least two axes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 67 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head, each of the plurality of side panels flexibly and serially coupled to each of the other of the plurality of side panels; and a top panel connected to at least one of the plurality of side panels, wherein the plurality of side panels are rotatable about at least two axes.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 28 words
The helmet of claim 18 , further comprising an adjustable tightening system connected to the top panel and at least a portion of the plurality of side panels.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 88 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head, each of the plurality of side panels flexibly and operatively coupled to each of the other of the plurality of side panels; a top panel connected to at least one of the plurality of side panels; an adjustable tightening system connected to the top panel and at least a portion of the plurality of side panels; and a singular armature for flexibly coupling the plurality of side panels to each other.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 88 words
A helmet, comprising: a plurality of side panels adapted to be disposed laterally about a wearer's head, each of the plurality of side panels flexibly and operatively coupled to each of the other of the plurality of side panels; a top panel connected to at least one of the plurality of side panels; an adjustable tightening system connected to the top panel and at least a portion of the plurality of side panels; and a singular armature for flexibly coupling the plurality of side panels to each other.

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