Abstract

Protective headwear comprising an elliptical crown with an upper end and a lower end, a top with an energy absorbing core layer adjacent thereto and wherein the top is attached to the upper end of the elliptical crown, a brim attached to the lower end of the elliptical crown and wherein a protective cage is coincident with the elliptical crown, and protective structural ribs coplanar with the brim. The protective headwear may comprise a fitting insert. The protective headwear may comprise an engagement strap, and when the engagement strap is pulled, it bends the brim towards a user's head. The protective headwear may comprise a belt with a holder for one or more golf tees and/or pencils.

IPC Classes  ?

• A42B 1/08 - Soft capsHoods with protection against blows
• A42B 1/0182 - Peaks or visors
• A42B 1/0188 - Protection for the ears, e.g. removable ear muffs
• A42B 1/24 - HatsCapsHoods with means for attaching articles thereto, e.g. memorandum tablets or mirrors
• A63B 57/20 - Holders, e.g. of tees or of balls