Helmet with multiple protective zones
OwnerLoubert S. Suddabyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is a protective helmet having multiple zones of protection suitable for use in construction work, athletic endeavors, and similar activities. The helmet includes a hard outer protective that is suspended over a hard anchor zone by elastic cords extending between an elastomeric zone between the outer and inner zones. Fluid filed bladders are positioned in the elastomeric zone and bulge through one or more of a plurality of apertures located in the outer zone. In one embodiment, an additional crumple zone is present. The structure enables the helmet to divert linear and rotational forces away from the user's braincase.
Claims38
A protective helmet having multiple protective zones comprising:
- an impenetrable outer protective zone formed by a hard outer shell, said outer shell including a plurality of apertures;
- an anchor zone formed by a hard inner shell;
- an inner zone formed by a padded inner liner functionally attached to said hard inner shell;
- and,
- an elastomeric zone formed by a plurality of fluid-filled bladders positioned between said outer shell and said inner shell and a plurality of elastomeric cords extending between and connecting said outer shell and said inner liner;
- wherein at least one of said plurality of elastomer cords includes a thick elastomeric portion and a thin nonelastomeric portion.
A protective helmet having multiple protective zones comprising:
- an impenetrable outer protective zone formed by a hard outer shell, said outer shell including a plurality of apertures;
- an anchor zone formed by a hard inner shell;
- an inner zone formed by a padded inner liner functionally attached to said hard inner shell;
- and,
- an elastomeric zone formed by a plurality of leaf springs positioned between said outer shell and said inner shell;
- wherein each of said plurality of leaf springs includes at least one elastic arm and an anchor point.
An articulated protective helmet comprising:
- a hard outer shell having at least two parts, said at least two parts each joined by an articulating means;
- an ear aperture in two of said at least two parts;
- a plurality of protective pads attached to an inner surface of said hard outer shell;
- and,
- a locking means to releasably lock said articulated helmet in a closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.