US 6,295,652 B1 · Helmet sock

Abstract

A helmet sock for protecting a helmet wearer from cold weather conditions while snowmobiling, motorcycling, skiing and other like activies. The helmet sock attaches to the outside lower perimeter of a helmet by a strip of hook and loop material such as Velcro-type material. A strip of Velcro-type material is secured to the outside lower perimeter of the helmet by pressure sensitive adhesive and a corresponding strip is attached to the upper inside circumference of the sock. The sock comprises an adjustable flap at the rear of the helmet for making a secure airtight fit on the helmet. The sock prevents outside air from penetrating and retains the body heat of the wearer in addition to stopping snow and wind from entering the bottom of the helmet. When the weather temperature rises, the sock may be rolled up and stretched around the bottom of the helmet or simply pulled off the perimeter of the helmet.

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Dependent claims

Headgear for cold weather protection comprising:

a helmet;
said helmet comprises means for keeping a face shield of said helmet clear and means for a wearer of said helmet to breathe outside air;
means for adhering a strip of fastening material to the outside perimeter of a lower portion of said helmet;
a hollow cylindrically shaped sock of a predetermined length extending between said fastening strip and shoulders of a wearer, said sock comprises flexible material means for heat retention and outside air exclusion;
means for releasably attaching said sock to said fastening material strip;
and
said sock further comprises a flap disposed on an upper portion of said sock to provide a tight closure of said sock on various sizes of said helmet.

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