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US 5,732,414 AGranted
Helmet having a readily removable and replaceable protective layer
AssigneeCreative Football Concepts, Inc.
InventorMark D. Monica
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Abstract
A helmet having an inexpensive polymeric protective layer for preventing or minimizing gouges, scuff marks, flares and the like to the exterior surface of the helmet is provided. The protective layer may be a post-production item which may be readily removable and replaceable by an unskilled user. The helmet is preferably used during a sporting event, such as football, since the protective layer is effective during practice, scrimmage or official games to protect the helmet's exterior surface at all times.
Claims16
A helmet comprising:
- a) a helmet body adapted to be worn on a person's head, said helmet body having an interior portion and an exterior portion, said exterior portion having an exterior surface;
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- b) a readily removable and replaceable polymeric protective layer which is disposed on at least a portion of said exterior surface for protecting said exterior surface from damage caused by contact between said helmet and another object, said protective layer including at least one main portion having relief cuts thereon to facilitate the application and placement of said protective layer on said exterior surface.
A football helmet comprising:
- a) a helmet body adapted to be worn on a person's head, said helmet body having an interior portion and an exterior portion, said exterior portion having an exterior surface;
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- b) a readily removable and replaceable polymeric protective layer which is disposed on at least a portion of said exterior surface for protecting said exterior surface from damage caused by contact between said football helmet and another object, said protective layer including at least one main portion having relief cuts thereon to facilitate the application and placement of said protective layer on said exterior surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.