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US 5,701,609 AGranted
Protective drape for hard hats and the like
OwnerKarin Hoherchak Bridgesinventor
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Abstract
A substantially rectangular, protective drape which is selectively attachable to a hard hat, preferably includes a strip of "hook and loop" fastener along one edge. A complementary strip of "hook and loop" fastening material is attached to the inner wall of the hard hat. The drape is used to protect the neck and, selectively, the ears, of the user from the elements.
Claims9
An article of protective headgear comprising:
- (a) a protective hat consisting of two components, the first component being a hard shell, said hard shell being formed of a solid material, said hard shell having an inner wall and an outer wall, said outer wall being the outermost portion of said protective hat;
- (b) the second component of said protective hat being an adjustable internal structure attached to said inner wall, said adjustable internal structure being adapted to adjust to and retain the head of the wearer and to space the back of the head of the wearer away from said inner wall;
- (c) a retaining means attached to said inner wall, said retaining means being separate from and displaced from said internal structure and being completely within said hat;
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- (d) a drape comprised of a cloth material having an attachment means affixed to an edge thereof, said attachment means being selected to be selectively attached to said retaining means, whereby said drape may be selectively attached to said protective hat, and whereby said attachment means remains separate and displaced from said internal structure.
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