Method of protecting a helmet shell and interrupting airflow around the shell with a removable strip
OwnerDale L. Hensoninventor
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Abstract
A method of protecting a helmet shell and interrupting airflow around a helmet utilizing an air flow interrupter and helmet shell protector strip. The strip is constructed so that it can be applied to a helmet after manufacture of the helmet shell itself. The strip includes an attachment mechanism which is generally an adhesive backing. This allows the strip to be easily removably affixed to the helmet surface. The attachment mechanism must have sufficient strength so that the strip does not separate from the helmet surface during normal use.
Claims4
A method of protecting a helmet shell and interrupting airflow around a helmet comprising the following steps:
- a) forming a strip with an elongated main body, said strip being formed from a flexible material and being of sufficient thickness so as to disrupt laminar air flow when attached to an outer surface of said helmet shell,
- b) providing an attachment means on said strip, and
- c) removably attaching said strip to said helmet shell with said attachment means at a location chosen by a user, said location varying according to conditions of a specific application;
- such that
- said strip ensures that air flow around said helmet is non-laminar, and
- said strip further provides shock absorption means to protect said helmet shell.
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