Apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of impact forces for sweatbands
OwnerCarl Abrahaminventor
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Abstract
A sweatband designed to be worn on a user for usage in a variety of sporting activities. The sweatband comprises inserts for the purpose of protecting the user, which may be permanently placed or removable. In the preferred mode, the inserts are polymeric and function to absorb and dissipate impact forces with which the user comes in contact. Importantly, the inserts may be strategically placed within the sweatband, such as in the areas most vulnerable to concussion or injury upon impact. In an alternate embodiment, the polymeric inserts may be removed from the sweatband. In total, the invention provides a novel, lightweight means to protect the athlete, while effectively functioning to absorb perspiration.
Claims28
An apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of forces for sweatbands comprising:
- a soft, pliable sweatband of a generally annular configuration, the sweatband comprising an exterior portion and interior portion,
- at least one insert placed within the sweatband, the insert relatively thin in nature and positioned to protect the intended area of a user,
- the apparatus functioning to absorb perspiration and absorb and dissipate impact forces, with only remaining forces distributed to the user.
An apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of forces for sweatbands used in connection with helmets comprising:
- a soft, pliable horizontal sweatband of a generally annular configuration, the sweatband comprising an exterior portion and interior portion and designed to be placed around the head of a user, from the forehead to back of the head, at least one insert placed within the sweatband, the insert relatively thin in nature and positioned to protect the forehead area of a user, and a soft, pliable vertical sweatband affixed to the horizontal sweatband, the vertical sweatband comprising an exterior portion and interior portion and designed to extend from the user's forehead over the crown of the head, and to the back of the head, at least one insert placed within the sweatband through at least one aperture on the sweatband, the insert relatively thin in nature and positioned to protect at least one additional area of the head,
- the apparatus functioning to absorb perspiration and absorb and dissipate impact forces, with only remaining forces distributed to the user.
An apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of forces for sweatbands used in connection with helmets comprising:
- a soft, pliable horizontal sweatband of a generally annular configuration, the sweatband comprising an exterior portion and interior portion and designed to be placed around the head of a user, from the forehead to back of the head, at least one insert placed within the sweatband, the insert relatively thin in nature and positioned to protect the forehead area of a user,
- a soft, pliable first vertical sweatband affixed to the horizontal sweatband, the vertical sweatband comprising an exterior portion and interior portion and designed to extend from the user's forehead over the crown of the head, and to the back of the head, at least one insert placed within the sweatband through at least one aperture on the sweatband, the insert relatively thin in nature and positioned to protect at least one additional area of the head,
- a soft, pliable second vertical sweatband affixed to the horizontal sweatband, the vertical sweatband comprising an exterior portion and interior portion and designed to extend from a first side of the user's head over the crown of the head, and to a second side of the user's head, at least one insert placed within the sweatband through at least one aperture on the sweatband, the insert relatively thin in nature and positioned to protect at least one additional area of the head,
- the apparatus functioning to absorb and dissipate impact forces, with only remaining forces distributed to the user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.