Explosive ordinance disposal helmet
AssigneeCanadian Patents and Development Limited
InventorsRichard L'Abbe, Andre M. St. Laurent, James A. Newman, Brian M. Gallup
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Abstract
A ballistic helmet for use by bomb disposal personnel which includes a covering of soft ballistic nylon over a rigid polycarbonate shell. The shell is lined with semi-shock attenuating foam and is designed to cover the entire head. A transparent visor in the front of the helmet can easily be removed by the wearer and a blower assembly provides fresh air inside the helmet to eliminate fogging of the visor. The assembly incorporates an integral communication headset and microphone. Stability of the complete unit on the wearer's head is accomplished by a double-strap retention system.
Claims10
A ballistic helmet for use by bomb disposal personnel comprising a rigid shell, a shock attenuating liner in said shell, and a plurality of layers of ballistic fabric forming an outer covering for said shell, said helmet being shaped to cover the entire head of a wearer and provide a chin protector portion, a frontal opening in said helmet adapted to be covered by a readily removable, transparent plastic face shield, an anchor means on said chin protector having a slot to receive a tab on said visor and a bracket on an upper edge of said visor releasably engaged by an elastic member one of which is secured to said helmet and a supply of air to the interior of said helmet.
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