Protective helmet
OwnerJhoon Goo Rheeinventor
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Abstract
Various embodiments of energy absorbing, protective helmets constructed of resilient foam means covered with a tough, pliable surface coating. The helmets are adapted to be worn on a person's head and have openings therein generally conforming to a person's eyes, ears, nose, mouth and chin. In modifications of the helmet, fixed or removable transparent shield means are mounted across the front openings and hemispherical plate means can be disposed at the top of the helmet. Other modifications of the helmet provide guard means across the front openings, and an additional hard outer protective liner covering the upper part of the helmet.
Claims10
A protective helmet adapted to be worn on a person's head and capable of absorbing energy and generally conforming to the shape of the person's head, said helmet constructed entirely of resilient foam means covered with a tough, pliable surface casing completely enclosing said foam means, said helmet comprising openings in said helmet which are generally contoured in shape to conform to the periphery of the person's ears and chin, a single opening which is generally contoured in shape to conform to the periphery of the person's eyes, nose and mouth, the rear of said helmet being generally open and including a flap member adapted to protect the rear of the head and to aid in the putting on and taking off of said helmet, the upper outer portion of said helmet having secured thereto a liner of a hard impact-resistant material.
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