Abstract

A pad assembly for a helmet comprises a pad formed of a first material and a support structure of a second material that is formed on and bonded to the pad by means of an additive manufacturing process. The first material and the second material being selected to bond together when the support structure is formed on the pad during the additive manufacturing process. In one example the pad assembly comprises a crescent-shaped conformal strip with a flange that is received in a corresponding groove in the helmet. In another example, the pad assembly comprises a plate having posts formed thereon for engaging corresponding holes formed in the helmet. Also disclosed is a helmet including a pad assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices
• B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]

Abstract

A personal protective item, such as a helmet, includes a substrate formed of a hexagonal structure comprising a plurality of hexagonal tubes, each hexagon tube having a first end and a second end and being formed by a plurality of walls, the first and second ends being defined by edges of the plurality of walls. A cylindrical end cap is provided on at least some of the edges of the plurality of walls. The personal protective item may further comprise supporting columns along the hexagonal tubes where the walls of adjacent hexagonal tubes meet. A pad for providing user comfort may also be provide., the pad comprising a plate that is deflectable relative to a substrate of the personal protective time, the pad being coupled to the substrate by one or more constant force springs. Parts of the protective item may be joined using splines and grooves.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets

Abstract

A chin strap assembly comprises a chin cup and a chin strap for mounting the chin cup to a helmet. The chin cup has a first side for contacting a user's chin and a second side opposite the first side, the second side including a first engaging structure. The chin strap has a second engaging structure for coupling the chin strap to the chin cup via the first engaging structure. The first engaging structure is offset on the chin cup and the second engaging structure is offset on the chin strap to provide various positioning options of the chin cup relative to the helmet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/08 - Chin straps or similar retention devices

Goods & Services

Protective helmets for sports; protective helmets; protective headgear, namely, protective helmets; guards in the nature of mouth guards for athletic use; body armor for bicycling; body armor for snow skiing, snowboarding, and motor cross and for riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles. protective headgear in the nature of sports helmets for medical and sports rehabilitation; headgear in the nature of safety helmets for medical and sports rehabilitation. Retail store services in relation to protective body equipment, protective athletic equipment, protective helmets, and protective headgear; Online retail store services in relation to protective body equipment, protective athletic equipment, protective helmets, and protective headgear.

Abstract

A helmet includes a helmet body and a clip coupled to the helmet body, for retaining a helmet accessory such as a face cage. The clip comprises a first clip section partly defining an aperture into which a part of the helmet accessory can be received and a second clip section located opposite the first clip section. The second clip section has a first end and a second end, the first end partly defining the aperture into which the part of the helmet accessory can be received, and the second end being coupled to the helmet body. The second clip section further includes a ramped surface that can be depressed to provide access to or from the aperture by the part of the helmet accessory. Also disclosed is a clip for retaining a helmet accessory.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/20 - Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey

Abstract

A helmet may be worn on a head of a wearer having a shape and a contour. The helmet may have a plurality of layers coupled together including an energy management layer and an outer shell layer disposed over the energy management layer. The plurality of layers are integrally formed with one another, and the energy management layer is configured to absorb and dissipate energy received by the helmet during an impact by an external force. The outer shell layer is configured to disperse and dissipate impact energy from the external force. Each of the plurality of layers has a density and a geometry, and the density or geometry of at least one layer differs from the density or geometry of at least another layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
• A42B 3/04 - Parts, details or accessories of helmets
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices
• A42B 3/20 - Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey

Abstract

A helmet may be worn on a head of a wearer having a shape and a contour. The helmet may have a plurality of layers coupled together including an energy management layer and an outer shell layer disposed over the energy management layer. The plurality of layers are integrally formed with one another, and the energy management layer is configured to absorb and dissipate energy received by the helmet during an impact by an external force. The outer shell layer is configured to disperse and dissipate impact energy from the external force. Each of the plurality of layers has a density and a geometry, and the density or geometry of at least one layer differs from the density or geometry of at least another layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42C 2/00 - Manufacturing helmets by processes not otherwise provided for
• A42C 3/04 - Stands for trimming ladies' hats
• A42C 3/06 - Apparatus for measuring hats
• A42B 3/10 - Linings
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices
• A42B 3/20 - Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey

Abstract

A helmet may be worn on a head of a wearer having a shape and a contour. The helmet may have a plurality of layers coupled together including an energy management layer and an outer shell layer disposed over the energy management layer. The plurality of layers are integrally formed with one another, and the energy management layer is configured to absorb and dissipate energy received by the helmet during an impact by an external force. The outer shell layer is configured to disperse and dissipate impact energy from the external force. Each of the plurality of layers has a density and a geometry, and the density or geometry of at least one layer differs from the density or geometry of at least another layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42C 2/00 - Manufacturing helmets by processes not otherwise provided for
• A42B 3/10 - Linings
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices
• A42B 3/20 - Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey
• A42C 3/04 - Stands for trimming ladies' hats
• A42C 3/06 - Apparatus for measuring hats

Abstract

A helmet includes a shell, a brim, ridges, and multiple flexible structures. The shell is shaped to receive a user's head. The brim covers the user's forehead and areas above the temples and ears and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell. The ridges are located along the back and top of the helmet and also protrude from the outer surface of the shell. The flexible structures, which are made of a material that is more flexible than the shell, the brim, and the ridges, are positioned in separation gaps between the shell and the brim and ridges. The shell, brim, ridges, and flexible structures are fused together as a single unibody. When the helmet is subjected to an impact on the brim or the ridges, the corresponding flexible structure deforms so that the brim or ridge moves relative to the shell. The deformation of the flexible structure attenuates the force of the impact, which improves the helmet's ability to protect the user from impacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
• A42B 3/08 - Chin straps or similar retention devices
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices
• A42B 3/20 - Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey
• A42B 3/22 - Visors

Goods & Services

Protective helmets for sports; protective helmets; protective headgear, namely, protective helmets; protective headgear in the nature of sports helmets for medical and sports rehabilitation; headgear in the nature of safety helmets for medical and sports rehabilitation; guards in the nature of mouth guards for athletic use; body armor for bicycling; body armor for snow skiing, snowboarding, and motor cross and for riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles Retail store services featuring protective body equipment, protective athletic equipment, protective helmets, and protective headgear; Online retail store services featuring protective body equipment, protective athletic equipment, protective helmets, and protective headgear

Abstract

A helmet includes a shell, a brim, ridges, and multiple flexible structures. The shell is shaped to receive a user's head. The brim covers the user's forehead and areas above the temples and ears and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell. The ridges are located along the back and top of the helmet and also protrude from the outer surface of the shell. The flexible structures, which are made of a material that is more flexible than the shell, the brim, and the ridges, are positioned in separation gaps between the shell and the brim and ridges. The shell, brim, ridges, and flexible structures are fused together as a single unibody. When the helmet is subjected to an impact on the brim or the ridges, the corresponding flexible structure deforms so that the brim or ridge moves relative to the shell. The deformation of the flexible structure attenuates the force of the impact, which improves the helmet's ability to protect the user from impacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 3/06 - Impact-absorbing shells, e.g. of crash helmets
• A42B 3/20 - Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey
• A42B 3/08 - Chin straps or similar retention devices
• A42B 3/12 - Cushioning devices
• A42B 3/22 - Visors