CA2773212A1 - Protective headgear - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/10—Linings
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- A42B3/10—Linings
- A42B3/12—Cushioning devices
- A42B3/121—Cushioning devices with at least one layer or pad containing a fluid
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/08—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions
- A63B71/10—Body-protectors for players or sportsmen, i.e. body-protecting accessories affording protection of body parts against blows or collisions for the head
Abstract
Protective headgear is provided with a headband and a top portion affixed to the headband to form a cap. The headband is elastic for fitting on the head. The top portion is also elastic. Affixed to the outer surface of the top portion are a plurality of gel pads. The gel pads are reversibly compressible to absorb impacts. The headgear may be worn under a helmet so that impacts to the helmet are at least partly absorbed by the gel pads.
Description
Attorney Docket: 2961-2 PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
100011 This application relates to protective wear. In particular, this application relates to protective headgear.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[00021 People playing physical sports often are concerned about the health and therefore take measures to protect themselves for accidental or purposeful contact in the sport. One type of measure taken is the wearing of protective equipment.
100031 Some examples of protective equipment may include padding such as elbow pads, knee pads and goggles.
[00041 Helmets are often worn to reduce the risk of head injuries. Impacts or jarring to the head can cause long lasting injuries to the brain such as concussions and headaches.
[00051 It is therefore desirable to reduce the risk of head injuries.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00061 For a better understanding of the present invention, reference may be made to the accompanying drawings. The following drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.
[00071 Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an embodiment.
100081 Figure 2 illustrates a top view of a gel pack of the embodiment.
100091 Figure 3 illustrates a cross section of a gel pack of the embodiment.
[00101 Figure 4 is a photograph of an embodiment.
ROM
There will be various modifications, adjustments and applications of the disclosed invention that will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the present application is intended to cover such embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
100121 With reference to Figure 1, the headgear 10 may have a headband portion 15 and a top portion 20. The headgear 10 may be of suitable size to be worn on a person's head in the form of cap.
[00131 The headband portion 15 may consist of a band 25 of sufficient length to wrap around the wearer's head. The band 25 is elastic so that it can be applied over the head and maintained in position by the tension of the band 25. In this way the headgear 10 can be worn by people with different size heads. The band 25 may be of sufficient width so that the tension of the band when stretched is sufficient to maintain the headgear 10 in position but also not apply undue pressure on the wearer's head so that the headgear 10 remains comfortable.
100141 The band 25 may be made in a circular form or may be made from a straight piece of material that is cut to length and the ends sewn together to form a loop.
The stitching of the band may be done in a way to maintain the elastic properties of the band. The band may preferably comprise a jacquard weave. The material may preferably comprise a blend of 70% nylon and 30% spandex.
100151 The band may also be of sufficient width so that logos, names or other indicia may be applied to the band. In an embodiment, a logo is applied four times around the band 25.
100161 The top portion 20 may be generally hemispherical in shape. The top portion may be bounded at the opening by the headband portion 15. The top portion and the headband portion 15 may be attached together using stitching.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
100011 This application relates to protective wear. In particular, this application relates to protective headgear.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[00021 People playing physical sports often are concerned about the health and therefore take measures to protect themselves for accidental or purposeful contact in the sport. One type of measure taken is the wearing of protective equipment.
100031 Some examples of protective equipment may include padding such as elbow pads, knee pads and goggles.
[00041 Helmets are often worn to reduce the risk of head injuries. Impacts or jarring to the head can cause long lasting injuries to the brain such as concussions and headaches.
[00051 It is therefore desirable to reduce the risk of head injuries.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00061 For a better understanding of the present invention, reference may be made to the accompanying drawings. The following drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way.
[00071 Figure 1 illustrates a side view of an embodiment.
100081 Figure 2 illustrates a top view of a gel pack of the embodiment.
100091 Figure 3 illustrates a cross section of a gel pack of the embodiment.
[00101 Figure 4 is a photograph of an embodiment.
ROM
There will be various modifications, adjustments and applications of the disclosed invention that will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the present application is intended to cover such embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
100121 With reference to Figure 1, the headgear 10 may have a headband portion 15 and a top portion 20. The headgear 10 may be of suitable size to be worn on a person's head in the form of cap.
[00131 The headband portion 15 may consist of a band 25 of sufficient length to wrap around the wearer's head. The band 25 is elastic so that it can be applied over the head and maintained in position by the tension of the band 25. In this way the headgear 10 can be worn by people with different size heads. The band 25 may be of sufficient width so that the tension of the band when stretched is sufficient to maintain the headgear 10 in position but also not apply undue pressure on the wearer's head so that the headgear 10 remains comfortable.
100141 The band 25 may be made in a circular form or may be made from a straight piece of material that is cut to length and the ends sewn together to form a loop.
The stitching of the band may be done in a way to maintain the elastic properties of the band. The band may preferably comprise a jacquard weave. The material may preferably comprise a blend of 70% nylon and 30% spandex.
100151 The band may also be of sufficient width so that logos, names or other indicia may be applied to the band. In an embodiment, a logo is applied four times around the band 25.
100161 The top portion 20 may be generally hemispherical in shape. The top portion may be bounded at the opening by the headband portion 15. The top portion and the headband portion 15 may be attached together using stitching.
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100171 The top portion 20 may be made from fabric. In an embodiment, the fabric may be a blend of 80% polyester and 20% spandex in a knitting weave single layer.
Alternative materials and structures are also permitted. The top portion may have elastic properties so that it may fit securely over the person's head, deforming to the shape of the person's head. The fabric may have a weight of 250 grams per metre squared.
100181 The head portion may be made from four panels. Preferably each panel may be substantially the same and form a quadrant. Figure 1 illustrates two panels 30, 35 of the head portion 20. The panels may be attached together using spandex stitching or other similar stitching so that the seam maintains the same or similar properties as the panel.
The material of the head portion 20 may be non-water absorbing and breathable to increase comfort of the wearer.
100191 The head portion has affixed to it a plurality of gel pads 40. Each gel pad 40 may be a generally circular button or pad of gel. The gel pad 40 may be alternate shapes such as ovals, squares or an irregular shape. The gel pads 40 may be reversibly compressible.
The gel pads 40 may be impervious to liquids and resistant to cracking. In an embodiment the gel pads 40 are made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The weight of the gel may be selected to provide beneficial impact resistance and comfort. In an embodiment, the gel may be EVA-20, or the gel may be selected from a range of EVA-15 to EVA-40.
The gel pads are preferably made from a material authorized or certified to be present in helmets.
100201 With reference to Figures 2 and 3, the gel pads 40 may be about 25nun in diameter and 5nun thick although the gel pads may be larger or smaller.
Increasing the size of the gel pads may reduce the comfort to the wearer of the headgear 10 due to the additional weight of the gel. Increasing the size of the gel pads may also reduce the breathability of the headgear 10 as the gel pads may not be as breathable as the fabric of the head portion 20. In an embodiment, the total gel may be 20 grams.
100211 The gel pads may be affixed to the outer surface of the head portion 20. By affixing the gel pads 40 to the outer surface the gel pads are separated from the wearer's head by the fabric of the head portion 20 to avoid possible uncomfortable contact between the gel pads and the head of the wearer. In addition, by affixing the gel pads 40 to the outer surface, extra layers of fabric are avoided which may reduce the weight and improve the breathability of the headgear.
[00221 Preferably the gel pads 40 are heat sealed to the head portion 20. In this way the headgear 10 may be washed without the gel pads becoming unattached from the head portion 20. The edges of the gel pads 40 may be a smooth transition from the panel on which they are affixed. In this way, the gel pads are less likely to be detached from the panel through rough use.
100231 In an embodiment, the gel pads 40 may be affixed to the head portion 20 using an adhesive. A thin patch of plastic 42 may be placed over the gel pad and the plastic 42 heat sealed to the head portion 20 around the perimeter of the gel pads 40. In this way, the gel pads 40 are secured to the head portion and are less likely to become detached through rough use or washing of the headgear 10.
100241 The head portion 20 may have twelve gel pads 40. In an embodiment each of the four panels 30, 35 may have three gel pads 40. Each panel may have the gel pads affixed in a triangle orientation with a single gel pad near the top of the panel and two gel pads near the base.
100251 The gel pads may be approximately equidistant from each other. The gel pads are placed so that most approaches to the headgear 10 result in a first point of contact on a gel pad 40. In an embodiment, the gel pads may be 3.8nun apart although the gel pads may be closer or further apart.
[00261 In an embodiment, the gel pads 40 are place synunetrically on the head portion 20 so that the headgear 10 can be placed on a head in any orientation.
[00271 The head gear 10 may have anti-bacteria and/or anti-fungal properties.
The materials used in the head gear 10 may repel moisture. In this way, the treatment reduces the odors that may result from repeated wear of the head gear 10 especially if the person wearing the head gear 10 is sweaty.
100281 A person may wear the head gear 10 on their head under a helmet. The helmet may be in contact with gel pads rather than directly on the person's head.
Shocks or impact applied to the helmet may be transmitted through the helmet and to the gel pads.
The gel pads may absorb some or all of the impact by deforming so that reduced impact or shock is applied to the wearer's head.
[00291 Various embodiments of the present invention having been thus described in detail by way of example, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the invention. The invention includes all such variations and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims.
100171 The top portion 20 may be made from fabric. In an embodiment, the fabric may be a blend of 80% polyester and 20% spandex in a knitting weave single layer.
Alternative materials and structures are also permitted. The top portion may have elastic properties so that it may fit securely over the person's head, deforming to the shape of the person's head. The fabric may have a weight of 250 grams per metre squared.
100181 The head portion may be made from four panels. Preferably each panel may be substantially the same and form a quadrant. Figure 1 illustrates two panels 30, 35 of the head portion 20. The panels may be attached together using spandex stitching or other similar stitching so that the seam maintains the same or similar properties as the panel.
The material of the head portion 20 may be non-water absorbing and breathable to increase comfort of the wearer.
100191 The head portion has affixed to it a plurality of gel pads 40. Each gel pad 40 may be a generally circular button or pad of gel. The gel pad 40 may be alternate shapes such as ovals, squares or an irregular shape. The gel pads 40 may be reversibly compressible.
The gel pads 40 may be impervious to liquids and resistant to cracking. In an embodiment the gel pads 40 are made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The weight of the gel may be selected to provide beneficial impact resistance and comfort. In an embodiment, the gel may be EVA-20, or the gel may be selected from a range of EVA-15 to EVA-40.
The gel pads are preferably made from a material authorized or certified to be present in helmets.
100201 With reference to Figures 2 and 3, the gel pads 40 may be about 25nun in diameter and 5nun thick although the gel pads may be larger or smaller.
Increasing the size of the gel pads may reduce the comfort to the wearer of the headgear 10 due to the additional weight of the gel. Increasing the size of the gel pads may also reduce the breathability of the headgear 10 as the gel pads may not be as breathable as the fabric of the head portion 20. In an embodiment, the total gel may be 20 grams.
100211 The gel pads may be affixed to the outer surface of the head portion 20. By affixing the gel pads 40 to the outer surface the gel pads are separated from the wearer's head by the fabric of the head portion 20 to avoid possible uncomfortable contact between the gel pads and the head of the wearer. In addition, by affixing the gel pads 40 to the outer surface, extra layers of fabric are avoided which may reduce the weight and improve the breathability of the headgear.
[00221 Preferably the gel pads 40 are heat sealed to the head portion 20. In this way the headgear 10 may be washed without the gel pads becoming unattached from the head portion 20. The edges of the gel pads 40 may be a smooth transition from the panel on which they are affixed. In this way, the gel pads are less likely to be detached from the panel through rough use.
100231 In an embodiment, the gel pads 40 may be affixed to the head portion 20 using an adhesive. A thin patch of plastic 42 may be placed over the gel pad and the plastic 42 heat sealed to the head portion 20 around the perimeter of the gel pads 40. In this way, the gel pads 40 are secured to the head portion and are less likely to become detached through rough use or washing of the headgear 10.
100241 The head portion 20 may have twelve gel pads 40. In an embodiment each of the four panels 30, 35 may have three gel pads 40. Each panel may have the gel pads affixed in a triangle orientation with a single gel pad near the top of the panel and two gel pads near the base.
100251 The gel pads may be approximately equidistant from each other. The gel pads are placed so that most approaches to the headgear 10 result in a first point of contact on a gel pad 40. In an embodiment, the gel pads may be 3.8nun apart although the gel pads may be closer or further apart.
[00261 In an embodiment, the gel pads 40 are place synunetrically on the head portion 20 so that the headgear 10 can be placed on a head in any orientation.
[00271 The head gear 10 may have anti-bacteria and/or anti-fungal properties.
The materials used in the head gear 10 may repel moisture. In this way, the treatment reduces the odors that may result from repeated wear of the head gear 10 especially if the person wearing the head gear 10 is sweaty.
100281 A person may wear the head gear 10 on their head under a helmet. The helmet may be in contact with gel pads rather than directly on the person's head.
Shocks or impact applied to the helmet may be transmitted through the helmet and to the gel pads.
The gel pads may absorb some or all of the impact by deforming so that reduced impact or shock is applied to the wearer's head.
[00291 Various embodiments of the present invention having been thus described in detail by way of example, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made without departing from the invention. The invention includes all such variations and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (8)
1. A protective headgear comprising:
a) an elastic headband having a first circular edge;
b) a hemispherical top portion, the rim of which is affixed to the edge of the elastic headband, the top portion having an outer surface, the top portion comprising four quadrants;
c) a plurality of gel pads affixed to the outer surface of the top portion, the gel pads arranged in a symmetric pattern on each of the four quadrants.
whereby the protective headgear may be worn under a helmet and impacts to the helmet are absorbed, at least in part, by the gel pads.
a) an elastic headband having a first circular edge;
b) a hemispherical top portion, the rim of which is affixed to the edge of the elastic headband, the top portion having an outer surface, the top portion comprising four quadrants;
c) a plurality of gel pads affixed to the outer surface of the top portion, the gel pads arranged in a symmetric pattern on each of the four quadrants.
whereby the protective headgear may be worn under a helmet and impacts to the helmet are absorbed, at least in part, by the gel pads.
2. The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein there are three gel pads on each of the four quadrants of the top portion.
3. The protective headgear of claim 2 wherein on each quadrant, the three gel pads for an equilateral triangle.
3. The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein the gel pads comprise ethylene vinyl acetate.
3. The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein the gel pads comprise ethylene vinyl acetate.
4. The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein the top portion comprises a blend of spandex and polyester.
5. The protective headgear of claim 4 wherein the blend comprises at least 15%
polyester.
polyester.
6. The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein the top portion and headband are treated with a treatment selected from the group of anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
7. The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein the gel pads are about 2.5mm in diameter and about 5mm thick.
8. The protective headgear of claim 1 wherein the gel pads are reversibly compressible.
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| CN108332851A (en) * | 2018-03-22 | 2018-07-27 | 广东石油化工学院 | Light detector and automatic sun tracking device with the light detector |
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