Safety helmet having means for easy removal from the head of a wearer
OwnerSamuel L. Sharmat, Darren M. Clevengerinventors
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Abstract
A helmet that provides protection to the head and neck regions of a wearer is disclosed and is comprised of separable front and rear portions so as to allow easy removal from the head of the wearer. The easy removal of the helmet prevents further agitation to any head and/or neck injuries always created by the wearer suffering from a sudden impact.
Claims6
A helmet comprising a material resistant to impact and providing covering for the head of a wearer, said helmet having a defined vertical axis and comprising:
- (a) front and rear separable portions with the front portion having a face with an opening therein, each of said front and rear separable portions being contoured so a to generally conform to the head of the wearer;
- (b) hinge means for hingedly bringing together said separable front and rear portions longitudinally along said vertical axis;
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- (c) clamp means for pressing and holding together said separable front and rear portions, wherein said clamp means comprises;
- (i) a hinged strap having means for being connected to one of said front and rear separable portions and having an opening therein with predetermined dimensions;
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- (ii) a turnable member having means for being connected to the other of said front and rear separable portions and having a head dimensioned to be insertable into said opening and means so as to turn and capture said hinged strap.
A helmet comprising a material resistant to impact and providing covering for the head of the wearer, said helmet having a defined vertical axis and comprising:
- (a) front and rear separable portions with the front portion having a face with an opening therein, each of said front and rear separable portions being contoured so a to generally conform to the head of the wearer;
- (b) hinge means for hingedly bringing together said separable front and rear portions longitudinally along said vertical axis;
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- (c) clamp means for pressing and holding together said separable front and rear portions, wherein said clamp means comprises a buckle arrangement comprising;
- (i) a fastener member having a catch member having means for being connected to one of said front and rear separable portions;
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- (ii) a hinged lever member having mounting means for being connected to the other of said front and rear separable portions, said hinged lever member having a first and second ends, a hook at said first end for engaging said catch member and said engagement serving as a point for applying a force by means of said second end so as to bring together said front and rear separable portions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.