EP0217996A1 - Protective recreational helmet - Google Patents
Protective recreational helmet Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP0217996A1 EP0217996A1 EP85850322A EP85850322A EP0217996A1 EP 0217996 A1 EP0217996 A1 EP 0217996A1 EP 85850322 A EP85850322 A EP 85850322A EP 85850322 A EP85850322 A EP 85850322A EP 0217996 A1 EP0217996 A1 EP 0217996A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- different
- liner
- shell
- helmet according
- shells
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
- A42B3/32—Collapsible helmets; Helmets made of separable parts ; Helmets with movable parts, e.g. adjustable
-
- 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
- A42B3/08—Chin straps or similar retention devices
Definitions
- This invention relates to protective recreational helmets, e.g. devices used to diminish the acceleration caused by recreational accidents that otherwise would lead to head injuries, and include a hard outer shell, an impact-absorbing liner and a retention system.
- Protective recreational helmets used today are formed to be used in a special type of recreational activity. In some extent helmets formed for one special recreational activity can also be used in other activities and give some protection. The best protection, however, is given by a helmet formed just for the special activity. Children who often take part in a great number of different activities would thus, for the best protection, need varied types of helmets for the various recreational activities. As children also grow they will need new sizes regularly. This leads to that parents often would have to buy several helmets each year.
- the major object of the present invention is to create a helmet system that can be used for several different recreational activities. Another object is to extend the life of the helmet, or at least of some parts of the helmet.
- This invention stands in the same relationship to conventional helmets as an adjustable wrench to a fixed wrench.
- the fixed wrench is a superior tool in the correct context, but in a differing context it cannot be used at all.
- the helmet system according to the invention is thus a flexible helmet which can be user adapted to any number of applications by means of user selected variation of the helmet subsystems.
- the helmet subsystems which together provide a finished application are the following:
- fig. 1a-1f show elevations of helmets according to the invention intended for different recreational activities
- fig. 2a-2b show side elevations of two different liners for use in the helmet according to the invention
- fig. 3a-3c show schematical side elevations of a helmet according to the invention provided with different retention webbings
- fig. 4a-4b show a retention webbing for use as a chin-strap and how this chin-strap is mounted in the helmet
- fig. 5a-5b show a retention webbing for use in a three-point retention system and how this is mounted at the rear of the helmet
- fig. 6 show for two different helmet shells how the different shells include identically formed parts
- fig. 7 show in a perspective view how the shell and the liner are joined by means of theretention webbing.
- the shell 1 is the historically recognized antecedent to modern helmets.
- the ancient helmet was merely a hard casque of leather, which would protect the bearer from blows.
- the shell 1, seen in fig. 1a-1f is defined as a hard outer covering, preferably of a plastic material, the purpose of which and therefore the form of which can vary from application to application.
- the shell shown in fig. 1a
- the shell must be stiff, to resist the point loading from an impacting puck, and relatively closed, because of that the recreational environment is cold and chilly.
- the shell shown in fig. 1b
- the shell is similar to the ice-hockey shell, with the added need to provide additional thermal protection.
- This skiing shell (1b) is fully closed, but can be thin, as stiffness is not a central demand.
- bicycle touring shown in fig. 1c
- the stress is on ventilation, but also on avoiding penetration by blunt objects, such as curbs and automobile door handles.
- a specially formed shell for baseball players is shown in fig. 1d.
- An almost fully closed shell for moped drivers is shown in fig. 1e.
- a similar shell can be used for hang gliding (shown in fig. 1f), but this shell is provided with through-cuts at the location of the users ears, as the user must have unimpaired hearing.
- the liner 2 is, according to this invention, a component which can be varied according to the needs of the user.
- the liner shown in fig. 2a can for example be used for bike riders together with the shell shown in fig. 1c, but this liner can also be used for baseball players together with the shell shown in fig. 1d.
- a different liner, which also provides ear protection, is shown in fig. 2b. This liner can be used by moped drivers in the shell shown in fig. 1e, and for hang gliding together with the shell shown in fig. 1f.
- the liners 2 would, in most cases, be fabricated from impact-absorbing, expanded cellular materials, such as expanded polystyrene. However, the design of each liner 2 requires that it fit the several outer shells 1 to which it is intended to be paired. Thus all liners 2 have essentially the same top outside shape, as can be seen from the top shape of the two liners shown in figs. 2a and 2b.
- the retention system 3 is a component which can be varied in accordance with the different needs in different applications.
- a two-point system is shown in fig. 3a and can be used in those recreational contexts where helmets traditionally feature such retention systems, e.g. in ice-hockey.
- an elastic no-buckle retention system as shown in fig. 3b, can be substituted.
- a three-point retention system as shown in fig. 3c, can be used.
- the shell 1 in contrast to conventional helmets, the shell 1 is not permanently affixed to the liner 2 or to the retention system 3. Instead the shell 1 is affixed to the liner 2 and/or the retention system 3, for example by use of Velcro type fasteners or by the loop-through principle for the retention webbings as described below.
- the retention system according to the invention will typically use a woven webbing.
- the webbing shown in fig. 4a is intended to be used as a chin-strap 4, and can be looped through the shell 1 and liner 2 as is shown in fig. 4b.
- the webbing shown in fig. 5a is intended for the rear position of of a three-point system, and includes a branched snare loop 5, which allows the left and right rear webbing to be jointly fastened to the liner and the shell as shown in fig. 5b.
- the ends of the left and right rear webbings can by means of a buckle 9 be attached to the chin-straps 4 as indicated in fig. 1c.
- the shell, the liner and the retention system can be given other shapes than those shown in the drawings and described above for use in other activities.
Landscapes
- Helmets And Other Head Coverings (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- This invention relates to protective recreational helmets, e.g. devices used to diminish the acceleration caused by recreational accidents that otherwise would lead to head injuries, and include a hard outer shell, an impact-absorbing liner and a retention system.
- Protective recreational helmets used today are formed to be used in a special type of recreational activity. In some extent helmets formed for one special recreational activity can also be used in other activities and give some protection. The best protection, however, is given by a helmet formed just for the special activity. Children who often take part in a great number of different activities would thus, for the best protection, need varied types of helmets for the various recreational activities. As children also grow they will need new sizes regularly. This leads to that parents often would have to buy several helmets each year.
- The major object of the present invention is to create a helmet system that can be used for several different recreational activities. Another object is to extend the life of the helmet, or at least of some parts of the helmet.
- These objects have been obtained in that the invention has been given the characterising features defined in the appended claims.
- This invention stands in the same relationship to conventional helmets as an adjustable wrench to a fixed wrench. The fixed wrench is a superior tool in the correct context, but in a differing context it cannot be used at all. The helmet system according to the invention is thus a flexible helmet which can be user adapted to any number of applications by means of user selected variation of the helmet subsystems.
- The helmet subsystems which together provide a finished application are the following:
- 1. A hard outer shell. The system helmet can use several outer shells formed in accordance with the intended recreational activity.
- 2. An impact-absorbing liner. The system helmet can use one of several different liners, as well as several sizes. One liner can also be used in different shells.
- 3. A retention system. The system helmet can use one of several retention systems, in accordance with the different retention requirements in different recreational activities.
- The invention will now be described further, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which fig. 1a-1f show elevations of helmets according to the invention intended for different recreational activities, fig. 2a-2b show side elevations of two different liners for use in the helmet according to the invention, fig. 3a-3c show schematical side elevations of a helmet according to the invention provided with different retention webbings, fig. 4a-4b show a retention webbing for use as a chin-strap and how this chin-strap is mounted in the helmet, fig. 5a-5b show a retention webbing for use in a three-point retention system and how this is mounted at the rear of the helmet, fig. 6 show for two different helmet shells how the different shells include identically formed parts, and fig. 7 show in a perspective view how the shell and the liner are joined by means of theretention webbing.
- The shell 1 is the historically recognized antecedent to modern helmets. The ancient helmet was merely a hard casque of leather, which would protect the bearer from blows. In this invention the shell 1, seen in fig. 1a-1f, is defined as a hard outer covering, preferably of a plastic material, the purpose of which and therefore the form of which can vary from application to application. For example, in ice-hockey the shell (shown in fig. 1a) must be stiff, to resist the point loading from an impacting puck, and relatively closed, because of that the recreational environment is cold and chilly. In skiing the shell (shown in fig. 1b) is similar to the ice-hockey shell, with the added need to provide additional thermal protection. This skiing shell (1b) is fully closed, but can be thin, as stiffness is not a central demand. In bicycle touring (shown in fig. 1c) the stress is on ventilation, but also on avoiding penetration by blunt objects, such as curbs and automobile door handles. A specially formed shell for baseball players is shown in fig. 1d. An almost fully closed shell for moped drivers is shown in fig. 1e. A similar shell can be used for hang gliding (shown in fig. 1f), but this shell is provided with through-cuts at the location of the users ears, as the user must have unimpaired hearing.
- The
liner 2 is, according to this invention, a component which can be varied according to the needs of the user. The liner shown in fig. 2a can for example be used for bike riders together with the shell shown in fig. 1c, but this liner can also be used for baseball players together with the shell shown in fig. 1d. A different liner, which also provides ear protection, is shown in fig. 2b. This liner can be used by moped drivers in the shell shown in fig. 1e, and for hang gliding together with the shell shown in fig. 1f. - The
liners 2 would, in most cases, be fabricated from impact-absorbing, expanded cellular materials, such as expanded polystyrene. However, the design of eachliner 2 requires that it fit the several outer shells 1 to which it is intended to be paired. Thus allliners 2 have essentially the same top outside shape, as can be seen from the top shape of the two liners shown in figs. 2a and 2b. - Not only that it is possible to use the
same liner 2 in different shells 1, but it would also be possible to make liners with different inner sizes in one outer size so that, when a child grows, it would be possible to maintain the outer shell and only replace the liner. - Also the
retention system 3, according to the invention, is a component which can be varied in accordance with the different needs in different applications. A two-point system is shown in fig. 3a and can be used in those recreational contexts where helmets traditionally feature such retention systems, e.g. in ice-hockey. For contexts where the primary concern is to protect the user from falling objects, and not user falls, such as in baseball playing or in model airplane competition, an elastic no-buckle retention system, as shown in fig. 3b, can be substituted. In contexts where the user can be exposed to violent falls, such as in bicycling and downhill skiing, a three-point retention system, as shown in fig. 3c, can be used. - In this invention, in contrast to conventional helmets, the shell 1 is not permanently affixed to the
liner 2 or to theretention system 3. Instead the shell 1 is affixed to theliner 2 and/or theretention system 3, for example by use of Velcro type fasteners or by the loop-through principle for the retention webbings as described below. - To make it possible to use
different liners 2 in different shells 1 the inner shape of all the shells and the outer shape of all the liners have to be essentially the same. A number of fixedparts liners 2 have been given almost identical form (cf. fig. 6) to make it possible to combine them in the various fashions and to affix them to each other by means of theretention webbings 3. The shells 1 and theliners 2 have also at the same locations been provided withslots 8 through which theretention webbings 3 can be pulled through. While conventional helmets have rivets of steel or plastic which hold the webbing in place during use, the webbings according to this invention are held in place with a snare loop as shown in figs. 4b and 5b, which allows the webbing loading to be dispersed into the liner material, which is typically non-ductile and therefore brittle. - The retention system according to the invention will typically use a woven webbing. The webbing shown in fig. 4a is intended to be used as a chin-strap 4, and can be looped through the shell 1 and
liner 2 as is shown in fig. 4b. The webbing shown in fig. 5a is intended for the rear position of of a three-point system, and includes a branched snare loop 5, which allows the left and right rear webbing to be jointly fastened to the liner and the shell as shown in fig. 5b. The ends of the left and right rear webbings can by means of a buckle 9 be attached to the chin-straps 4 as indicated in fig. 1c. - Of course, the shell, the liner and the retention system can be given other shapes than those shown in the drawings and described above for use in other activities.
Claims (10)
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP85850322A EP0217996B1 (en) | 1985-10-11 | 1985-10-11 | Protective recreational helmet |
AT85850322T ATE50120T1 (en) | 1985-10-11 | 1985-10-11 | SAFETY HELMET FOR RECREATIONAL USE. |
DE8585850322T DE3575848D1 (en) | 1985-10-11 | 1985-10-11 | PROTECTIVE HELMET FOR LEISURE USE. |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP85850322A EP0217996B1 (en) | 1985-10-11 | 1985-10-11 | Protective recreational helmet |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP0217996A1 true EP0217996A1 (en) | 1987-04-15 |
EP0217996B1 EP0217996B1 (en) | 1990-02-07 |
Family
ID=8194724
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP85850322A Expired EP0217996B1 (en) | 1985-10-11 | 1985-10-11 | Protective recreational helmet |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP0217996B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE50120T1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE3575848D1 (en) |
Cited By (24)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2201330A (en) * | 1987-02-27 | 1988-09-01 | Charles Owen & Company | Riding hat |
WO1991005489A1 (en) * | 1989-10-16 | 1991-05-02 | Rosebank Plastics Pty. Ltd. | Safety helmet and liner therefor |
US5023958A (en) * | 1989-09-01 | 1991-06-18 | Rotzin Stephen A | Aerodynamic bicycle helmet |
US5088130A (en) * | 1990-02-06 | 1992-02-18 | Chiarella Michele A | Protective helmet having internal reinforcing infrastructure |
EP0497032A1 (en) * | 1991-01-29 | 1992-08-05 | Shoei Kako Kabushiki Kaisha | Helmet |
US5226180A (en) * | 1991-12-02 | 1993-07-13 | Leach Robert E | Protective cap for golfers |
EP0743022A2 (en) * | 1995-05-17 | 1996-11-20 | Hans-Georg Knauer | Helmet for cyclist and process for manufacturing the same |
GB2304271A (en) * | 1995-08-15 | 1997-03-19 | Bradley James Doble | Protective Pad Assembly |
WO1997048298A1 (en) * | 1996-06-17 | 1997-12-24 | Epsira Oy | Bicycle helmet |
EP0931467A2 (en) * | 1998-01-22 | 1999-07-28 | O.G.K. Hanbai Co., Ltd. | Helmut cover and helmet |
DE10028849B4 (en) * | 1999-12-17 | 2008-03-06 | Schuberth Werk Gmbh | helmet |
WO2014052114A1 (en) * | 2012-09-28 | 2014-04-03 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Protective headgear systems |
EP3203868A4 (en) * | 2014-10-09 | 2018-05-23 | Artisent, LLC | Individually conforming impact attenuating liner for a helmet |
US10321724B2 (en) * | 2012-02-16 | 2019-06-18 | WB Development Company, LLC | Personal impact protection device |
EP3583863A3 (en) * | 2018-06-18 | 2020-02-26 | Bell Sports, Inc. | Cycling helmet with rotational impact attenuation |
US10993496B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2021-05-04 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
IT202000011887A1 (en) * | 2020-05-21 | 2021-11-21 | Stefano Cassoli | PROTECTIVE HELMET |
CN113692233A (en) * | 2019-04-15 | 2021-11-23 | 贝尔体育用品有限公司 | Crash attenuation helmet with inner and outer liners and fixation attachment |
US11253771B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2022-02-22 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US11540578B2 (en) | 2020-03-12 | 2023-01-03 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet system |
US11540577B2 (en) | 2020-03-12 | 2023-01-03 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet system |
US11659882B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2023-05-30 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US11730222B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2023-08-22 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US11744312B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2023-09-05 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
Families Citing this family (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2371970B (en) | 2001-02-13 | 2005-02-23 | Charles Owen & Co | Helmet |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3568210A (en) * | 1968-10-10 | 1971-03-09 | Michael T Marietta | Protective headgear |
FR2239215A1 (en) * | 1973-08-01 | 1975-02-28 | Brioult Roger | Safety helmet for motor cyclists - comprises snugly fitting inner and outer helmets and vehicle fixing collar |
US4044400A (en) * | 1976-10-18 | 1977-08-30 | Bell Helmets Inc. | Helmet retention system |
DE8137990U1 (en) * | 1981-01-02 | 1982-04-22 | Conte of Florence S.p.A., Firenze | Headgear with components that can optionally be combined to form a hat and a hard hat |
EP0096148A1 (en) * | 1982-06-10 | 1983-12-21 | Ab Akta Barnsäkerhet | A helmet for use in recreational activity |
-
1985
- 1985-10-11 AT AT85850322T patent/ATE50120T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1985-10-11 EP EP85850322A patent/EP0217996B1/en not_active Expired
- 1985-10-11 DE DE8585850322T patent/DE3575848D1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3568210A (en) * | 1968-10-10 | 1971-03-09 | Michael T Marietta | Protective headgear |
FR2239215A1 (en) * | 1973-08-01 | 1975-02-28 | Brioult Roger | Safety helmet for motor cyclists - comprises snugly fitting inner and outer helmets and vehicle fixing collar |
US4044400A (en) * | 1976-10-18 | 1977-08-30 | Bell Helmets Inc. | Helmet retention system |
DE8137990U1 (en) * | 1981-01-02 | 1982-04-22 | Conte of Florence S.p.A., Firenze | Headgear with components that can optionally be combined to form a hat and a hard hat |
EP0096148A1 (en) * | 1982-06-10 | 1983-12-21 | Ab Akta Barnsäkerhet | A helmet for use in recreational activity |
Cited By (33)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2201330A (en) * | 1987-02-27 | 1988-09-01 | Charles Owen & Company | Riding hat |
US5023958A (en) * | 1989-09-01 | 1991-06-18 | Rotzin Stephen A | Aerodynamic bicycle helmet |
WO1991005489A1 (en) * | 1989-10-16 | 1991-05-02 | Rosebank Plastics Pty. Ltd. | Safety helmet and liner therefor |
US5088130A (en) * | 1990-02-06 | 1992-02-18 | Chiarella Michele A | Protective helmet having internal reinforcing infrastructure |
EP0497032A1 (en) * | 1991-01-29 | 1992-08-05 | Shoei Kako Kabushiki Kaisha | Helmet |
US5272773A (en) * | 1991-01-29 | 1993-12-28 | Shoei Kako Kabushiki Kaisha | Helmet |
US5226180A (en) * | 1991-12-02 | 1993-07-13 | Leach Robert E | Protective cap for golfers |
EP0743022A3 (en) * | 1995-05-17 | 1998-12-02 | Hans-Georg Knauer | Helmet for cyclist and process for manufacturing the same |
EP0743022A2 (en) * | 1995-05-17 | 1996-11-20 | Hans-Georg Knauer | Helmet for cyclist and process for manufacturing the same |
GB2304271A (en) * | 1995-08-15 | 1997-03-19 | Bradley James Doble | Protective Pad Assembly |
WO1997048298A1 (en) * | 1996-06-17 | 1997-12-24 | Epsira Oy | Bicycle helmet |
EP0931467A2 (en) * | 1998-01-22 | 1999-07-28 | O.G.K. Hanbai Co., Ltd. | Helmut cover and helmet |
EP0931467A3 (en) * | 1998-01-22 | 2000-08-30 | O.G.K. Hanbai Co., Ltd. | Helmet cover and helmet |
US6332228B1 (en) | 1998-01-22 | 2001-12-25 | O.G.K. Hanbai Co., Ltd. | Helmet cover and helmet |
DE10028849B4 (en) * | 1999-12-17 | 2008-03-06 | Schuberth Werk Gmbh | helmet |
US10321724B2 (en) * | 2012-02-16 | 2019-06-18 | WB Development Company, LLC | Personal impact protection device |
EP2900099A4 (en) * | 2012-09-28 | 2017-03-08 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Protective headgear systems |
US10149511B2 (en) | 2012-09-28 | 2018-12-11 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Protective headgear system |
WO2014052114A1 (en) * | 2012-09-28 | 2014-04-03 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Protective headgear systems |
US11253771B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2022-02-22 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US11744312B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2023-09-05 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US11730222B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2023-08-22 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US10993496B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2021-05-04 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US11659882B2 (en) | 2014-02-21 | 2023-05-30 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet padding system |
US10893718B2 (en) | 2014-10-09 | 2021-01-19 | Gentex Corporation | Individually conforming impact attenuating liner for a helmet |
EP3203868A4 (en) * | 2014-10-09 | 2018-05-23 | Artisent, LLC | Individually conforming impact attenuating liner for a helmet |
EP3583863A3 (en) * | 2018-06-18 | 2020-02-26 | Bell Sports, Inc. | Cycling helmet with rotational impact attenuation |
CN113692233A (en) * | 2019-04-15 | 2021-11-23 | 贝尔体育用品有限公司 | Crash attenuation helmet with inner and outer liners and fixation attachment |
EP3955763A4 (en) * | 2019-04-15 | 2023-05-31 | Bell Sports Inc. | Impact attenuating helmet with inner and outer liner and securing attachment |
US11882893B2 (en) | 2019-04-15 | 2024-01-30 | Bell Sports, Inc. | Impact attenuating helmet with inner and outer liner and securing attachment |
US11540578B2 (en) | 2020-03-12 | 2023-01-03 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet system |
US11540577B2 (en) | 2020-03-12 | 2023-01-03 | Matscitechno Licensing Company | Helmet system |
IT202000011887A1 (en) * | 2020-05-21 | 2021-11-21 | Stefano Cassoli | PROTECTIVE HELMET |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
DE3575848D1 (en) | 1990-03-15 |
ATE50120T1 (en) | 1990-02-15 |
EP0217996B1 (en) | 1990-02-07 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP0217996B1 (en) | Protective recreational helmet | |
US6272692B1 (en) | Apparatus for enhancing absorption and dissipation of impact forces for all protective headgear | |
US4766614A (en) | Ventilated protective headgear | |
US5148550A (en) | Protective face and head gear | |
US7870617B2 (en) | Protective helmet with adjustable support | |
US5790988A (en) | Protective headgear | |
US6996856B2 (en) | Protective head covering having impact absorbing crumple zone | |
US5555570A (en) | Bicycle helmet face shield apparatus and method | |
US9474317B2 (en) | Dual shell helmet for minimizing rotational acceleration | |
CA3016746C (en) | Protective headgear and shoulder pad apparatus and methods | |
US3447162A (en) | Safety helmet with improved stabilizing and size adjusting means | |
US6081932A (en) | Chin strap assembly for use with an athletic helmet | |
US4363140A (en) | Football helmet face guard | |
US6854134B2 (en) | Protective collar | |
US6751808B2 (en) | Sports helmet having impact absorbing crumple or shear zone | |
US6378140B1 (en) | Impact and energy absorbing product for helmets and protective gear | |
US6047400A (en) | Pivotable, detachable face mask | |
CA1129603A (en) | Chest protector | |
US4068323A (en) | Athletic protective system | |
JP2002506140A (en) | Protective helmet suspension system | |
US4168542A (en) | Helmet for racquet ball and other sports | |
US7152253B2 (en) | Chinstrap and chin cup for a protective headgear | |
US4912777A (en) | Diver's safety cap | |
US6000066A (en) | Exercise helmet | |
GB2202729A (en) | Impact protection helmet |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AT CH DE FR GB IT LI NL SE |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 19870923 |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 19881227 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AT CH DE FR GB IT LI NL SE |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LI Effective date: 19900207 Ref country code: CH Effective date: 19900207 Ref country code: AT Effective date: 19900207 |
|
REF | Corresponds to: |
Ref document number: 50120 Country of ref document: AT Date of ref document: 19900215 Kind code of ref document: T |
|
REF | Corresponds to: |
Ref document number: 3575848 Country of ref document: DE Date of ref document: 19900315 |
|
ET | Fr: translation filed | ||
ITF | It: translation for a ep patent filed |
Owner name: STUDIO TORTA SOCIETA' SEMPLICE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: PL |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
26N | No opposition filed | ||
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Payment date: 19911011 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SE Payment date: 19911014 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Payment date: 19911022 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
ITTA | It: last paid annual fee | ||
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Payment date: 19911031 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Payment date: 19911219 Year of fee payment: 7 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Effective date: 19921011 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SE Effective date: 19921012 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NL Effective date: 19930501 |
|
GBPC | Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19921011 |
|
NLV4 | Nl: lapsed or anulled due to non-payment of the annual fee | ||
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Effective date: 19930630 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Effective date: 19930701 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: ST |
|
EUG | Se: european patent has lapsed |
Ref document number: 85850322.0 Effective date: 19930510 |