EP2605674B1 - Coiffe de protection à complémentarité de forme - Google Patents

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EP2605674B1
EP2605674B1 EP12718556.9A EP12718556A EP2605674B1 EP 2605674 B1 EP2605674 B1 EP 2605674B1 EP 12718556 A EP12718556 A EP 12718556A EP 2605674 B1 EP2605674 B1 EP 2605674B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/04—Soft caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/08—Soft caps; Hoods with protection against blows

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  • the body has an opening and a crown.
  • the body is configured to fit a head of a person.
  • a method of manufacturing protective headwear is disclosed.
  • a body having an opening and a crown is provided.
  • the body is configured to fit a head of a person.
  • a protective insert to be received into a pocket of a protective headwear includes a hard outer layer, at least one pliable middle layer and a pliable inner layer.
  • the protective headwear 102 can be made from manmade/synthetic materials, natural materials, and/or blended combinations thereof. For example, wool, cotton, acrylic, nylon, other natural or synthetic materials, and combinations thereof can be used.
  • the protective headwear 102 is shown to include a body 104 and a cuff 106.
  • the cuff 106 can be (but does not have to be) formed by cuffing or rolling an end portion of the body 102 over itself.
  • the protective headwear 102 can be worn un-cuffed to cover the person's ears, or cuffed to partially cover the ears or completely above the ears.
  • the protective headwear 102 can also be cuff-less (e.g., the cuff 106 can be omitted) and/or a visor can be stitched or secured to the body 104.
  • the body 104 is configured to fit precisely and aesthetically over a person's head and to provide a protective function against head injury resulting from activities in which the person 100 engages.
  • the activities for which the protective headwear 102 will find implementation can include, for example, rollerblading, biking, hiking, skateboarding, touch football, soccer, field hockey, girls lacrosse, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating, as well as other sports and activities.
  • other activities for which the protective headwear 102 will find implementation can include, for example, police, security, military and industrial applications.
  • the foregoing list of activities is not exhaustive, and people engaged in other activities that are not enumerated can benefit from the protective function in an aesthetic form-factor provided by the protective headwear 102.
  • the pocket band 201 is disposed about at least a portion of the interior of the protective headwear 102 and is configured to receive and retain the protective inserts 204 in a predetermined configuration that provides a protective function to the person's head when the person 100 wears the protective headwear 102.
  • the pocket band 201 extends from the base stitching ( FIG. 3 , element 310) of the protective headwear 102 towards the apex or crown 206 of the protective headwear 102 such that the protective function can be provided to the head of the person 100.
  • the protective headwear 102, and more particularly the pocket band 201 coupled with protective inserts 204, is configured to at least partially or fully cover the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital part of the person's head.
  • the protective inserts 204 can be similarly or differently sized and/or dimensioned (e.g., same or different triangular slices) such that the combination of the protective inserts 204 conform to the contours of the person's head, approximating or joining at the crown of the person's head to provide an almost continuous protective function at the apex or crown 206 of the protective headwear 102.
  • the protective inserts 204 in the front and/or the back of the protective headwear 102 can be wider triangular slices than the remaining slices therebetween. Other arrangements are possible of course.
  • the pockets 202 can be adjusted based on the dimensions of the respective protective inserts 204.
  • the at least one opening 302, 304 is configured to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 202.
  • two (2) openings are provided in which a first opening 302 is disposed at a first distance above the base stitching 310 and a second opening 304 is disposed at a second distance above the base stitching 310.
  • the first and second distances can be varied.
  • the second opening 304 can be disposed at the top-most extent 312 of the pocket band 201 (e.g., crease of the pocket band 201).
  • one or more of the openings 302, 304 are disposed in the back of the pocket band 201 between the pocket band 201 and the inside of the body 104. Such construction can allow both easy insertion of the protective insert 204, while hiding the potentially unsightly openings 302, 304 to the interior of the protective headwear 102.
  • the openings 302, 304 are approximately centered in relation to the side stitchings 306, 308.
  • the openings 302, 304 are stretchable in order to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 202.
  • the openings 302, 304 can be formed to be more stretchable than the body 104 and the cuff 106 to facilitate insertion of the protective insert 204 into the pocket 202.
  • the first opening 302 and second opening 304 can have approximately the same dimension.
  • the second opening 304 can be smaller than the first opening 302, such that the protective insert 204 is initially received through the larger opening 302 and extends toward the apex or crown of the protective headwear 102 through the smaller opening 304 at the top-extent 312 of the pocket band 201.
  • only one (1) opening is provided in the pocket 202 to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 202. More specifically, only the second opening 304 can be provided at the top-most extent 312 of the pocket band 201 (e.g., crease of the pocket band 201) or offset from the top-most extent 312 in the various alternatives as already described above.
  • the side stitchings 306, 308 of each pocket 202 extend approximately from the base stitching 310 and partially along the height of the pocket band 201 towards the apex or crown 206 of the protective headwear 102. In some embodiments, the side stitchings 306, 308 can extend to approximately the first opening 302 in the pocket 202. In other embodiments, the side stitchings 306, 308 can extend to the second opening 304, and further can extend partially or fully to the top-most extent 312 of the pocket band 201.
  • the side stitchings 306, 308 are further approximately angled towards one another and towards the apex or crown 206 of the protective headwear 102. More specifically, the stitchings 306, 308 can be angled to approximate and accommodate the angulation of each protective insert 204, such that the plural protective inserts 204 can be retained in a predetermined configuration with respect to one another in the respective pockets 202 and can provide an almost continuous protective function to the person's head when the person 100 wears the protective headwear 102.
  • the side stitchings 306, 308 can be z-stitch patterns to provide stretchability about a person's head.
  • Straight stitching patterns e.g., using elastic thread
  • Other stitch patterns can be used for various advantages.
  • the base stitching 310 extends along the circumference of the pocket band 201 and is configured to provide a base or seat for each of the protective inserts 204, which approximates and accommodates the base of each protective insert 204, such that the plural protective inserts 204 can be retained in a predetermined configuration with respect to one another in the respective pockets 202 and can provide an almost continuous protective function to the person's head when the person 100 wears the protective headwear 102.
  • the outermost layer 402 is a polycarbonate having a thickness of approximately 0.09 inches to provide impact-resistance from general accidents, such as during industrial, sports or leisure activities. In other embodiments, the outermost layer 402 is a polycarbonate having a thickness of approximately 0.27 inches to provide impact-resistance (e.g., bulletproof resistance), such as during military, security and/or industrial activates.
  • the outermost layer 402 can have a thickness and be made of material(s) similar to bullet-proof glass. Other thicknesses can be provided based on the activity for which impact-resistance is desired.
  • the openings 408, 414 can also be air pockets that are internal or embedded in the middle layers 406, 412 (e.g., not extending through surfaces of the middle layers 406, 412). In some other embodiments, the openings 408, 414 can be omitted.
  • the middle layer 406 can have a thickness 0.25 inches, while the middle layer 412 can have a thickness of 0.125 inches.
  • a portion of the protective insert 204 covered by air pockets from the openings 408 in the alternating arrangement 409 can be larger than a portion of the protective insert 204 covered by air pockets from the openings 414 in the alternating arrangement 415.
  • Alternative thicknesses, arrangements and/or coverage distribution amongst the middle layers 406, 412 are of course possible. For example, the order of the middle layers 406, 412 can be reversed in relation to the outermost layer 402 and the innermost layer 418.
  • the outermost layer 502 can be a durable and rigid plastic configured to provide impact-resistance from impacts which can cause serious trauma to the head of the person 100.
  • the outermost layer 502 can be a thermoplastic, such as a polycarbonate or another plastic that is sufficiently rigid yet can deform without cracking or breaking from an impact associated with an accident and/or intentional act of another person.
  • Other durable and rigid plastics or combinations of materials can be used to provide impact-resistance from impacts which can cause serious trauma to the head of the person 100.
  • the outermost layer 502 is a polycarbonate having a thickness of approximately 0.09 inches to provide impact-resistance from general accidents, such as during sports, industrial or leisure activities. In other embodiments, the outermost layer 502 is a polycarbonate having a thickness of approximately 0.27 inches to provide impact-resistance (e.g., bulletproof resistance), such as during military, security and/or industrial activates.
  • the outermost layer 402 can have a thickness and be made of material(s) similar to bullet-proof glass. Other thicknesses can be provided based on the activity for which impact-resistance is desired.
  • the innermost layer 516 is configured to provide additional cushioning and to enclose or seal the middle layer 508 between the outermost layer 502 and the innermost layer 516.
  • the innermost layer 516 can be a pliable rubber (e.g., neoprene) and can have a thickness of 0.0625 inch. Other pliable rubbers or other materials can be used.
  • the innermost layer 516 can be an elastomer. In some embodiments, the innermost layer 516 can be omitted.
  • the innermost layer 516 can cover the middle layer 508 partially or fully.
  • the innermost layer 516 can cover a certain portion of the middle layer 508, such as a bottom, middle, top or other portion.
  • the innermost layer 516 can cover a bottom portion (e.g., 25% to 50%, or a greater or smaller range) of the middle layer 508.
  • innermost layer 516 can cover a portion of the middle layer 508 that includes one or more of the openings 510 (e.g., partial or full arrangement 511 of openings 510), such as disposed about the bottom, middle, top or other portion of the middle layer 508.
  • the outermost layer 602 can be a durable and rigid plastic configured to provide impact-resistance from impacts which can cause serious trauma to the head of the person 100.
  • the outermost layer 602 can be a thermoplastic, such as a polycarbonate or another plastic that is sufficiently rigid yet can deform without cracking or breaking from an impact associated with an accident and/or intentional act of another person.
  • Other durable and rigid plastics or combinations of materials can be used to provide impact-resistance from impacts which can cause serious trauma to the head of the person 100.
  • the outermost layer 602 is a polycarbonate having a thickness of approximately 0.09 inches to provide impact-resistance from general accidents, such as during sports, industrial or leisure activities. In other embodiments, the outermost layer 602 is a polycarbonate having a thickness of approximately 0.27 inches to provide impact-resistance (e.g., bulletproof resistance), such as during military, security and/or industrial activates.
  • the outermost layer 402 can have a thickness and be made of material(s) similar to bullet-proof glass. Other thicknesses can be provided based on the activity for which impact-resistance is desired.
  • the outermost layer 602 can include openings or slits 604, 606.
  • the other layers 608, 616 also can include corresponding openings or slits 612, 614, 618, 620, respectively.
  • the openings 604, 606, 612, 614, 618, 620 can provide ventilation slits through the protective insert 204. The number, positioning and size of the ventilation slits can be changed.
  • the middle layer 608 can be a pliable rubber (e.g., neoprene) configured to provide cushioning, as well as to mitigate and disperse the impact from the outermost layer 602 about the protective insert 204.
  • Other pliable rubbers or other materials can be used.
  • the middle layers 608 can be an elastomer.
  • the middle layer 608 can provide an arrangement 611 of openings 610.
  • the openings 610 can extend partially or fully through the middle layer 608.
  • the openings 610 can also be air pockets that are internal or embedded in the middle layer 608 (e.g., not extending through surfaces of the middle layer 608).
  • the openings 610 can be omitted
  • the middle layer 608 can have adhesive surfaces such that the middle layer 608 is assembled into the protective insert 204, the openings 610 can be easily sealed to provide air pockets, which can absorb and disperse the impact from the outermost layer 602 about the protective insert 204.
  • the outermost layer 602 and the middle layer 608 can be sealed using a process known as overmolding.
  • the other layer 616 can have an adhesive surface for sealing.
  • the arrangement 611 can be changed.
  • the pockets in the third embodiment have a more circular shape or oblong shape (without sharp corners), which can provide for a more uniform distribution or dispersal of the impact from the outermost layer 602 about the protective insert 204.
  • the innermost layer 616 is configured to provide additional cushioning and to enclose or seal the middle layer 608 between the outermost layer 602 and the innermost layer 616.
  • the innermost layer 616 can be a pliable rubber (e.g., neoprene) and can have a thickness of 0.0625 inch. Other pliable rubbers or other materials can be used.
  • the middle layers 616 can be an elastomer. In some embodiments, the innermost layer 616 can be omitted.
  • the innermost layer 616 can cover the middle layer 608 partially or fully.
  • the innermost layer 616 can cover a certain portion of the middle layer 608, such as a bottom, middle, top or other portion.
  • the innermost layer 616 can cover a bottom portion (e.g., 25% to 50%, or a greater or smaller range) of the middle layer 608.
  • innermost layer 616 can cover a portion of the middle layer 608 that includes one or more of the openings 610 (e.g., partial or full arrangement 611 of openings 610), such as disposed about the bottom, middle, top or other portion of the middle layer 608.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-section of the example protective headwear 102 in accordance with the first embodiment of FIG. 1 .
  • the protective headwear 102 including the body 104, cuff 106 and pocket band 201 -- can be weaved in a continuous weaving process on a loom or another automated weaving machine.
  • the body 104 and cuff 106 of the headwear 102 can be weaved from a thread and/or weave of a first thickness 702.
  • the thread and/or weave of the first thickness 702 can be automatically continued with a thread and/or a weave of a second thickness 704 at approximately location 708 to form the pocket band 201, such that the protective headwear 102 is of a continuous and/or monolithic construction.
  • the first thickness 702 can be approximately 0.25 inches
  • the second thickness 702 can be approximately 0.03 inches.
  • Other first and second thicknesses 702, 704 can of course be used. It is noted, however, that the aim is to provide a pocket band 201 having minimized thickness in relation to the thickness of the body 104, while also providing stretchability to receive protective inserts 204 into the pocket band 201 and durability/strength to retain the protective inserts 204 in the pocket band 201.
  • the pocket band 201 is free floating with respect to the body 104 of the protective headwear 102, such that the pocket band 201 can provide application-specific or precise fit and positioning of plural protective inserts 204 for various head sizes to effectively reduce and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • one or both openings 302, 304 can be provided to allow insertion of the protective insert 204 into the pocket 202.
  • the second thickness 704 can be reduced from the first thickness 702 (e.g., approximately by half or smaller from the first thickness 702) such that sufficient space can be provided in the pocket 202 of the pocket band 201 to receive a protective insert 204, providing an aesthetic, comfortable and inexpensive form-factor that can result in increased desirability and usability of protective headwear 102 to mitigate and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • the openings 302, 304 are stretchable to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 202 (e.g., based on the stretchable material from which the protective headwear 102 is made). Accordingly, once the protective insert 204 is received into the pocket 202, opening 304 can contour about the triangular shape of the protective insert 204 to retain or secure the protective insert in the pocket 202.
  • the pocket band 201 with the inserted protective insert 204 is free floating with respect to the body 104 of the protective headwear 102, such that the pocket band 201 can provide application-specific or precise fit and positioning of the plural protective inserts 204 for various head sizes (e.g., such as the head 802 of the person 100) to effectively reduce and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • various head sizes e.g., such as the head 802 of the person 100
  • the second thickness 704 compared to thickness 702 provides space in the pocket 202 of the pocket band 201 for the protective insert 204, facilitating an aesthetic, comfortable and inexpensive form-factor that can result in increased desirability and usability of protective headwear 102 to mitigate and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • Plural protective inserts 204 are secured by the pocket band 201 -- and more particularly, by the respective pockets 202 of the pocket band 201 -- around the head of the person 100 and conform or contour to the head of the person 100, providing a protective function to the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital parts of the person's head.
  • the protective inserts 204 provide an almost continuous protective function amongst and between the protective inserts 204, about the circumference of the protective band 201 and through to the apex or crown 206 of the protective headwear 102.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-section of the protective insert 204 in accordance with the first embodiment of FIG. 4 to show the example protective function.
  • an example impact 1002 is delivered to the protective insert 204 illustrated in the cutaway of FIG. 9 . More specifically, the impact 1002 can be delivered by accident or willfully by another person to the outermost layer 402, which can deform but is configured not to crack or break. The force of the impact 1002 is absorbed and distributed or dispersed through the layers 402, 406, 412, 418 as follows.
  • the sealed air pockets 408, 414 in the respective middle layers 406, 412 distribute or disperse the impact 1002 about the protective insert 204 as illustrated by arrows 1004, 1006, 1008. More specifically, the force of the impact 1002 cannot fully continue through the air pockets 404, 414.
  • the air pockets 408, 414 deflect or distribute a portion of the force of the impact 1002 to the surrounding layers 402, 406, 412, 418 that are contiguous to the air pockets 408, 414.
  • the trapped air deforms the pliable middle and innermost layers 406, 412, 418.
  • These layers 406, 412 absorb portions of the force of the impact 1002 to provide cushioning to the head of the person 100, while some portions of the force of the impact 1002 are also dispersed and spread over the outermost layer 402.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a person 100 wearing an example protective headwear 1102 in accordance with a second embodiment.
  • the protective headwear 1102 is configured to provide a combination of a significant protective function in an aesthetic form-factor, which improves desirability for wearing the protective headwear 1102. More superficially, the protective headwear 1102 provides the appearance of an aesthetic stretchable hat, while at the same time providing a significant protective function, which encourages the use of the protective headwear 1102 and reduces the potential for head injuries.
  • the protective headwear 1102 can be made from manmade/synthetic materials, natural materials, and/or blended combinations thereof. For example, wool, cotton, acrylic, nylon, other natural/synthetic materials, and combinations thereof can be used.
  • the protective headwear 1102 is shown to include a body 1104 and a cuff 1106.
  • the cuff 1106 can be (but does not have to be) formed by cuffing or rolling an end portion of the body 1102 over itself.
  • the protective headwear 1102 can also be cuff-less (e.g., the cuff 1106 can be omitted) and/or a visor can be stitched or secured to the body 1104.
  • the protective headwear 1102 can be worn un-cuffed to cover the person's ears, or cuffed to partially cover the ears or completely above the ears.
  • the body 1104 is configured to fit precisely and aesthetically over a person's head and to provide a protective function against head injury resulting from activities in which the person 100 engages.
  • the activities for which the protective headwear will find implementation can include, for example, rollerblading, biking, hiking, skateboarding, touch football, soccer, field hockey, girls lacrosse, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating, as well as other sports and activities as described herein.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates the construction of the example protective headwear 1102 of FIG. 11 .
  • the protective headwear 1102 includes a pocket band 1201 and a plurality of protective inserts 204.
  • the pocket band 1201 can be provided (e.g., weaved) separately from the headwear 1102 and then attached (e.g., stitched) to the protective headwear 1102.
  • the pocket band 1201 can be manufactured or provided as a liner, for example, which can remain separate from the protective headwear 1102, such that the protective headwear 1102 can be completed when the protective headwear 1102 (or another cap, hat or the like) is worn over the combination of the liner (e.g., pocket band 1201) and the protective inserts 204.
  • the liner e.g., pocket band 1201
  • the pocket band 1201 is disposed about at least a portion of the interior of the protective headwear 1102 and is configured to receive and retain the protective inserts 204 in a predetermined configuration that provides a protective function to the person's head when the person 100 wears the protective headwear 1102.
  • the pocket band 1201 extends from the base stitching 1210 of the protective headwear 1102 towards the apex or crown 1216 of the protective headwear 1102 such that the protective function can be provided to the head of the person 100.
  • the protective headwear 1102, and more particularly the pocket band 1201 coupled with protective inserts 204, is configured to at least partially or fully cover the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital part of the person's head.
  • the pocket band 1201 includes a plurality of pockets 1202, each of which is defined by the side stitchings 1206, 1208 and the base stitching 1210.
  • Each of the pockets 1202 is configured (e.g., sized and dimensioned) to receive and retain a respective protective insert 204, such that the plurality of protective inserts 204 can be disposed in the predetermined configuration in the pocket band 1201 of the protective headwear 1102.
  • six (6) pockets 1202 are provided in the pocket band 1201.
  • the plurality of pockets 1202 are disposed adjacently about the pocket band 1201 such that the protective inserts 204 can be adjacently disposed (e.g., one next to the other), providing an almost continuous protective function about the protective headwear 1102.
  • the pockets 1202 can be equidistantly disposed about the pocket band 1201.
  • the pockets 1202 can be disposed at different locations about the pocket band 1201 based on the size and dimension of the respective protective inserts to be received into the pockets 1202.
  • Each pocket 202 includes at least one opening 1212, 1214, which is configured to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 1202.
  • two (2) openings are provided in which a first opening 1212 is disposed at a first distance above the base stitching 1210 and a second opening 1214 is disposed at a second distance above the base stitching 1210.
  • the first and second distances can be varied.
  • the second opening 1214 can be disposed at the top-most extent 1218 of the pocket band 1201 (e.g., crease of the pocket band 1201).
  • the second opening 1214 can be offset from the top-most extent 1218 of the pocket band 1201, to either the front or the back of the pocket band 1201.
  • the second opening 1214 can be disposed in back of the pocket band 1201 between the pocket band 1201 and the inside of the body 1104.
  • the second opening 1214 can also be disposed in front of the pocket band 1201, similarly to the first opening 1212.
  • Other alternatives are possible in which one or more of the openings 1212, 1214 are disposed in the back of the pocket band 1201 between the pocket band 1201 and the inside of the body 1104.
  • Such construction can allow both easy insertion of the protective insert 1204, while hiding the potentially unsightly openings 1212, 1214 to the interior of the protective headwear 1102.
  • the openings 1212, 1214 can be approximately centered in relation to the side stitching 1206, 1208.
  • the openings 1212, 1214 are stretchable in order to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 1202.
  • the openings 1212, 1214 can be formed to be more (or less) stretchable than the body 104.
  • the first opening 1212 and second opening 1214 can have approximately the same dimension.
  • the second opening 1214 can be smaller than the first opening 1214, such that the protective insert 204 is initially received through the larger opening 1212 and extends toward the apex or crown 1216 of the protective headwear 1102 through the smaller opening 1214 at the top-extent 1218 of the pocket band 1201.
  • the first and second openings 1212, 1214 can also have the same or different levels of stretchability with respect to one another and with respect to the body 1104 and the cuff 1106.
  • only one (1) opening is provided in the pocket 1202 to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 1202. More specifically, only the second opening 1214 can be provided at the top-most extent 1218 of the pocket band 1201 (e.g., crease of the pocket band 201) or offset from the top-most extent 1218 in the various alternatives as already described above.
  • the side stitchings 1206, 1208 of each pocket 1202 extend approximately from the base stitching 1210 and partially along the height of the pocket band 1201 towards the apex or crown 1216 of the protective headwear 1102. In some embodiments, the side stitchings 1206, 1208 can extend to approximately the first opening 1212 in the pocket 1202. In other embodiments, the side stitchings 1206, 1208 can extend to the second opening 1214, and further can extend partially or fully to the top-most extent 1218 of the pocket band 1201.
  • the side stitchings 1206, 1208 are further approximately angled towards one another and towards the apex or crown 1216 of the protective headwear 1102. More specifically, the stitchings 1206, 1208 can be angled to approximate and accommodate the angulation of each protective insert 204, such that the plural protective inserts 204 can be retained in a predetermined configuration with respect to one another in the respective pockets 1202 and can provide an almost continuous protective function to the person's head when the person 100 wears the protective headwear 1102.
  • the side stitchings 1206, 1208 can be z-stitch patterns to provide stretchability about a person's head.
  • Straight stitching patterns e.g., using elastic thread
  • Other stitch patterns can be used for various advantages.
  • the base stitching 1210 can be a z-stitch pattern and extends along the circumference of the pocket band 1201.
  • the base stitching 1210 is configured to provide a base or seat for each of the protective inserts 204, approximating and accommodating the base of each protective insert 204, such that the plural protective inserts 204 can be retained in a predetermined configuration with respect to one another in the respective pockets 1202 and can provide an almost continuous protective function to the person's head when the person 100 wears the protective headwear 1102.
  • the base stitching 1210 is further configured to secure the separately weaved or manufactured pocket band 1201 to the interior of the protective headwear 1102 as described in greater detail below.
  • the pocket band 1201 can be manufactured or provided as a liner separate from the protective headwear 1102, such that the protective headwear 1102 can be completed when the protective headwear 1102 (or another cap, hat or the like) is worn over the combination of the liner (e.g., pocket band 1201) and protective inserts 204.
  • the base stitching 1210 can be applied to the pocket band 1201 to enclose and complete the pockets 1202 of the pocket band 1201.
  • the protective inserts 204 are configured to be disposed adjacently to one another in the respective pockets 1202 of the pocket band 1201, providing an almost continuous protective function about the protective headwear 1102.
  • the protective inserts 204 are independently situated or disposed in the respective pockets 1202 of the pocket band 1201 and can conform to the contours of the person's head as the protective headwear 1102 stretches about the person's head.
  • the protective inserts 204 are described in greater detail with reference to FIGS. 4-6 hereinabove. In some embodiments, six (6) protective inserts 204 can be provided. In other embodiments, there can be four (4) to twelve (12) protective inserts 204. Fewer or greater number of protective inserts 204 can be provided in different embodiments based on the number of pockets 1202.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a cross-section of the example protective headwear 1102 in accordance with the second embodiment of FIG. 11 .
  • the pocket band 1201 can be weaved in a first weaving process on a loom or another automated weaving machine, and can be weaved from a thread and/or weave of the first thickness 1302.
  • the body 1104 and cuff 1106 can be weaved in a second weaving process on a loom or another automated weaving machine, and the pocket band 1201 can then be attached to the body 1104 and cuff 1106.
  • the protective headwear 1102 can be cuff-less and the pocket band 1201 can thus be attached to the body 1104.
  • the first and second weaving processes can be contemporaneous, sequential or can be performed at various times.
  • the body 1104 and cuff 1106 of the protective headwear 1102 can be weaved from a thread and/or weave of a second thickness 1304.
  • the second thickness 1304 can be reduced from the first thickness 1302 (e.g., approximately by half or smaller from the first thickness) such that sufficient space can be provided in the pocket 1202 of the pocket band 1201 to receive a protective insert 204, providing an aesthetic, comfortable and inexpensive form-factor that can result in increased desirability and usability of protective headwear 102 to mitigate and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • the first and second thicknesses 1302, 1304 can be same as or different than the first and second thicknesses 702, 704, as described in relation to the first embodiment of the protective headwear 102 in FIG. 7 .
  • the pocket band 1201 is attached or secured by ends 1306 to the protective headwear 1102 to form the pocket band 1201, such that the protective headwear 1102 can receive and retain plural protective inserts 204 in the pockets 1204 of the pocket band 1201.
  • the pocket band 1201 is folded (e.g., providing a crease in the pocket band 1201). More specifically, the ends 1306 of the pocket band 1201 are secured to the protective headwear 1102 by the base stitching 1210, completing the pocket band 1201 and the cuff 1106 (if provided), as well as delineating the pocket band 1201 from the body 1104 and the cuff 1106 (if provided).
  • the pocket band 1201 is free floating with respect to the body 1104 of the protective headwear 1102, such that the pocket band 1201 can provide application-specific or precise fit and positioning of plural protective inserts 204 for various head sizes to effectively reduce and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • one or both openings 1212, 1214 can be provided to allow insertion of the protective insert 204 into the pocket 1202.
  • the second thickness 1304 can be reduced from the first thickness 1302 (e.g., approximately by half or smaller from the first thickness 1302) such that sufficient space can be provided in the pocket 1202 of the pocket band 1201 to receive a protective insert 204, providing an aesthetic, comfortable and inexpensive form-factor that can result in increased desirability and usability of protective headwear 1102 to mitigate and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a cross-section of the example protective headwear 1102 of FIG. 13 with the protective insert 204 disposed in the pocket 1202.
  • the base stitching 1210 further provides a base to retain the protective insert 204 in the pocket 1202.
  • the protective insert 204 is inserted into the pocket 1202 of the pocket band 1201 through either the opening 1212 and followed by the opening 1214, if two (2) openings are provided, or through the opening 1214 if only one (1) opening is provided.
  • the openings 1212, 1214 are stretchable to receive the protective insert 204 into the pocket 1202 (e.g., based on the stretchable material from which the protective headwear 1102 is made). Accordingly, once the protective insert 204 is received into the pocket 1202, the opening 1214 can contour about the approximately triangular shape of the protective insert 204 to retain or secure the protective insert 204 in the pocket 1202.
  • the pocket band 1201 with the inserted protective insert 204 is free floating with respect to the body 1104 of the protective headwear 1102, such that the pocket band 1201 can provide application-specific or precise fit and positioning of the plural protective inserts 204 for various head sizes (e.g., such as the head 1402 of the person 100) to effectively reduce and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • various head sizes e.g., such as the head 1402 of the person 100
  • the second thickness 1304 compared to the first thickness 1302 provides space in the pocket 1202 of the pocket band 1201 for the protective insert 204, facilitating an aesthetic, comfortable and inexpensive form-factor that can result in increased desirability and usability of protective headwear 102 to mitigate and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • FIGS. 15-20 illustrate methods of manufacturing the example protective headwear 102, 1102 of FIGS. 1 , 11 , respectively.
  • FIGS. 15-17 , 19 and 20 illustrate an example method of manufacturing the example protective headwear 102 of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 18 illustrates an example method of manufacturing the example protective headwear 1102 of FIG. 11 . The methods of manufacturing the protective headwear 102, 1102 of FIGS. 1 , 11 will be described in greater detail below.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates construction of an example tube 1500 made of stretchable or elastic woven fabric (thread), which can be formed into the protective headwear 102, 1102, respectively.
  • the tube 1500 is defined by edges 1508, 1510 and includes at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 about the tube 1500. In some embodiments, only a first plurality of openings 1503 is provided. In other embodiments, the first plurality of openings 1503 and second plurality of openings 1504 are provided. At least one or more of the edges 1508, 1510 can be finished or reinforced. For example, the edge 1508 can be finished. In some cases, one or more of the edges 1508, 1510 can be unfinished. For example, the edge 1510 can be unfinished.
  • the tube 1500 is initially woven or formed.
  • the tube 1500 can be weaved in a continuous weaving process (e.g., via a loom or another weaving machine) using a circular weave from the first edge 1508 to the second edge 1510. More specifically, the tube 1500 can be weaved to have a circumference of approximately 22 inches and a length (between edges 1508, 1510) from about 16 inches to about 20 inches. Alternative dimensions for the circumference and the length can be used.
  • the circumference of the tube 1500 can be gradually reduced or tapered along a portion of tube 1500 to provide a gradually reduced or tapered circumference of the pocket band 201, 1201 toward the apex or crown 206, 1216 of the headwear 102, 1102.
  • the at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 can be formed or weaved into the tube 1500.
  • the at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 can be finished or reinforced about the openings.
  • a first portion of the tube 1500 that will form the body 104 and cuff 106 can be woven from a woven fabric (thread) and/or a weave that provides a first order (level) of stretchability or elasticity
  • a second portion of the tube 1500 that will form the pocket band 201 and the at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 openings can be woven from a woven fabric (thread) and/or a weave that provides a second order (level) of stretchability or elasticity.
  • the second level can be more (or less) stretchable or elastic than the first level.
  • a third portion of the tube 1500 in which the at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 will formed can be woven from a woven fabric (thread) and/or a weave that provides a third order (level) of stretchability or elasticity.
  • the third level can be more (or less) stretchable or elastic than the second level (and/or the first level).
  • the tube 1500 can be formed as follows. More specifically, the tube 1500 (including the at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504) initially can be weaved as a flat material in a continuous weaving process (e.g., via a loom or another weaving machine) from the first edge 1508 to the second edge 1510. The edges 1508, 1510 can be similarly finished or unfinished. During the same or continuous weaving process, the at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 can be formed or weaved into the tube 1500 (flat material) from a third edge to a fourth edge. The at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 can be finished or reinforced about the openings.
  • the flat material can be rolled and the third and fourth edges joined in a stitching operating by a stitching 1502 to form the tube 1500, which can have a circumference of approximately 22 inches and a length (between edges 1508, 1510) from about 16 inches to about 20 inches. Alternative dimensions for the circumference and the length can be used.
  • the first portion 1606 of the tube 1500 can be weaved from a woven fabric (thread) and/or a weave that provides a first order (level) of stretchability or elasticity, while the second portion 1608 of the tube 1500 that will form the pocket band 201 and the at least one plurality of openings 1503, 1504 openings can be weaved from a woven fabric (thread) and/or a weave that provides a second order (level) of stretchability or elasticity.
  • the body 2104 is configured to fit precisely and aesthetically over a person's head and to provide a protective function against head injury resulting from activities in which the person 100 engages.
  • the activities for which the protective headwear 2102 will find implementation can include, for example, rollerblading, biking, hiking, skateboarding, touch football, soccer, field hockey, girls lacrosse, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating, as well as other sports and activities as described herein.
  • the pocket band 2201 includes a plurality of pockets 2202, each of which is defined by the side stitchings 2206, 2208 and the base stitching 2210. The construction of the side stitchings 2206, 2208 will be explained in greater detail below.
  • Each of the pockets 2202 is configured (e.g., sized and dimensioned) to receive and retain a respective protective insert 204, such that the plurality of protective inserts 204 can be disposed in the predetermined configuration in the pocket band 2201 of the protective headwear 2102.
  • six (6) pockets 2202 are provided in the pocket band 2201. In other embodiments, there can be four (4) to twelve (12) pockets 2202. Fewer or greater number of pockets 2202 can be provided in alternate embodiments.
  • FIG. 25 illustrates the protective insert 204 retained in the example pocket 2202 of the pocket band 2201 illustrated in FIG. 24 .
  • the pocket band 2201 is free floating with respect to the body 2104 of the protective headwear 2102, such that the pocket band 2201 can provide application-specific or precise fit and positioning of plural protective inserts 204 for various head sizes to effectively reduce and/or eliminate head injuries.
  • the protective inserts 204 provide an almost continuous protective function amongst and between the protective inserts 204, about the circumference of the protective band 2201 and through to the apex or crown 2212 of the protective headwear 2102.
  • the protective headwear 2102 is configured to provide a combination of a significant protective function in an aesthetic form-factor, which improves desirability for wearing the protective headwear 2102. More superficially, the protective headwear 2802 provides the appearance of an aesthetic baseball cap, while at the same time providing a significant protective function, which encourages the use of the protective headwear 2802 and reduces the potential for head injuries.
  • the protective headwear 2802 can be made from manmade/synthetic materials, natural materials, and/or blended combinations thereof. For example, wool, cotton, acrylic, nylon, other natural/synthetic materials, and combinations thereof can be used.
  • the protective headwear 2802 is shown to include a body 2804, band 2806 (shown in FIG. 29 ) and visor 2810.
  • the body can be made panels 2808 secured (e.g., stitched) together.
  • a button can be provided at the apex or crown 2812 of the protective headwear 2802, over the join between the panels 2808.
  • Alternative conventional or to be developed designs of the panels 2808 can be used.
  • the band 2806 (shown in FIG. 29 ) extends along the interior lower portion of the body 2804.
  • the band 2806 can be stretchable or elastic.
  • the first portion 2306 of the pocket band 2201 is inserted or disposed between the band 2806 and the body 2804 to a depth such that the band 2806 is disposed over the pocket band 2201 to approximately the stitchings 2206, 2208.
  • base stitching 2904 (shown in FIG. 29 ) is applied to secure the pocket band 2201 and the band 2806 to the body 2804.
  • the body 2804 is configured to fit precisely and aesthetically over a person's head and to provide a protective function against head injury resulting from activities in which the person 100 engages.
  • the activities for which the protective headwear 2102 will find implementation can include, for example, rollerblading, biking, hiking, skateboarding, touch football, soccer, field hockey, girls lacrosse, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, and baseball, as well as other sports and activities as described herein.
  • FIG. 29 illustrates a cross-section of the example protective headwear 2802 of FIG. 28 with the protective insert 204 disposed in the pocket 2202.
  • the openings 2212 are stretchable to receive the protective inserts 204 into respective pockets 2202 (e.g., based on the stretchable material from which the pocket band 2201 is made). Accordingly, once the protective inserts 204 are received into the pockets 2202, the opening 2212 can contour about the approximately triangular shape of the protective insert 204 to retain or secure the protective insert 204 in the pockets 2202.
  • one or more stitchings 2904 can be used to secure the pocket band 2201 between the body 2804 and the band 2806 of the protective headwear 2802.

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  1. Coiffe de protection (102, 1102, 2102, 2802), cette coiffe de protection comprenant :
    un corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) doté d'une ouverture et d'une couronne (206, 1216, 2212, 2812), ce corps étant configuré pour s'ajuster sur la tête d'une personne (100) ; une pluralité de poches (202, 1202, 2202) ; et une pluralité d'inserts protecteurs (204) configurés pour être reçus dans la pluralité de poches (202, 1202, 2202) pour assurer une fonction protectrice de la tête de la personne, les inserts protecteurs étant disposés adjacents les uns aux autres et s'étendant vers la couronne (206, 1216, 2212, 2812),
    caractérisée en ce qu'une bande de poches (201, 1201, 2201) s'étend autour de l'orifice du corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) vers un intérieur du corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) et partiellement vers la couronne (206, 1216, 2212, 2812), la bande de poches (201, 1201, 2201)
    - étant fixée au corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) par une piqûre de base (310, 1214, 2210, 2904),
    - flottant librement depuis la piqûre de base (310, 1210, 2210, 2904) par rapport à l'intérieur du corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) et
    - incluant la pluralité de poches (202, 1202, 2202) s'étendant depuis la piqûre de base (310, 1210, 2210, 2904).
  2. Coiffe de protection selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la bande de poches (201, 1201, 2201) comprend :
    - une première partie (2306) ayant une première circonférence (2302) ; et
    - une seconde partie (2310) ayant une circonférence se réduisant graduellement et s'étendant de la première circonférence (2302) à une seconde circonférence plus réduite (2304).
  3. Coiffe de protection selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2,
    caractérisée en ce qu'au moins une poche parmi la pluralité de poches comprend :
    une ouverture extensible (302, 304, 1212, 1214, 2212) à une distance de la piqûre de base (310, 1210, 2210, 2904) de la bande de poches, l'ouverture extensible étant configurée pour recevoir un insert protecteur (204) de la pluralité d'inserts protecteurs dans l'au moins une poche (202, 1202, 2202) et pour retenir l'insert protecteur dans l'au moins une poche de manière à ce qu'une partie de l'insert protecteur s'étende de l'au moins une poche vers la couronne (206, 1216, 2212, 2812) du corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804).
  4. Coiffe de protection selon la revendication 3,
    caractérisée en ce que l'au moins une poche (202, 1202, 2202) parmi la pluralité de poches est définie par la piqûre de base (310, 1210, 2210, 2904) et une pluralité de piqûres latérales (306, 208, 1206, 1208, 2206, 2208), la pluralité de piqûres latérales étant configurée pour être compatible avec l'insert protecteur (204).
  5. Coiffe de protection selon une des revendications 1 à 4,
    caractérisée en ce que l'au moins un insert protecteur (204) comprend :
    - une couche extérieure dure (402, 502, 602) configurée pour assurer une résistance au choc ;
    - au moins une couche médiane pliable (406, 412, 508, 608) ayant au moins un agencement (409, 415, 511, 611) d'ouvertures (408, 414, 510, 610) ;
    - une couche intérieure pliable (418, 516, 616) configurée pour assurer un amortissement ;
    la couche extérieure (402), l'au moins une couche médiane (406, 412, 508, 608) et la couche intérieure (418, 516, 616) étant scellées de manière à ce que les ouvertures forment des poches d'air fermées configurées pour absorber et répartir un choc (1002) vers la couche extérieure (402, 502, 602) autour de l'au moins un insert protecteur (204).
  6. Coiffe de protection selon la revendication 5,
    caractérisée en ce que la couche extérieure (402, 502, 602) est en thermoplastique.
  7. Coiffe de protection selon la revendication 5,
    caractérisée en ce que l'au moins une couche médiane (406, 412, 508, 608) est en caoutchouc ou en élastomère.
  8. Coiffe de protection selon la revendication 5,
    caractérisée en ce que l'au moins une couche médiane (406, 412) comprend :
    - une première couche (406) ayant un premier agencement (409) de premières ouvertures (415), et
    - une seconde couche (412) ayant un second agencement (415) de secondes ouvertures (414), le second agencement alternant avec le premier agencement de manière à ce que les premiers orifices (408) et les seconds orifices (414) soient approximativement sans chevauchement et couvrent une partie de l'au moins un insert protecteur.
  9. Procédé de fabrication d'une coiffe de protection, ce procédé comprenant le fait de :
    - prévoir un corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) doté d'une ouverture et d'une couronne (206, 1216, 2212, 2812), ce corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) étant configuré pour s'ajuster sur la tête d'une personne (100) ;
    - faire une piqûre de base sur une bande de poches (201, 1201, 2201) du corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) de manière à ce que la bande de poches s'étende autour de l'orifice vers un intérieur du corps (104, 1104, 2104, 2804) et partiellement vers la couronne, la bande de poches flottant librement depuis une piqûre de base (310, 1210, 2210, 2904) par rapport à l'intérieur du corps et étant configurée pour s'ajuster à la tête de la personne et la bande de poches incluant une pluralité de poches (202, 1202, 2202) disposées autour de la piqûre de base ; et
    - insérer une pluralité d'inserts protecteurs (204) dans la pluralité de poches (202, 1202, 2202) pour assurer une fonction protectrice à la tête de la personne, les inserts protecteurs étant disposés adjacents les uns aux autres autour de la bande de poches (201, 1201, 2201) et s'étendant depuis la piqûre de base (310, 1210, 2210, 2904) de la bande de poches en direction de la couronne (206, 1216, 2212, 2812).
  10. Procédé selon la revendication 9,
    comprenant en outre le formage de la bande de poches (201, 1201, 2201) de manière à inclure une première partie (2306) ayant une première circonférence (2302) et une seconde partie (2310) ayant une circonférence se réduisant graduellement et s'étendant de la première circonférence (2302) à une seconde circonférence plus réduite (2304).
  11. Procédé selon la revendication 10,
    dans lequel le formage de la bande de poches (201, 1201, 2201) comprend le fait de
    - définir un motif en forme de V autour d'une circonférence de la seconde partie (2310) de la bande de poches, la circonférence étant approximativement la même que la première circonférence (2302) ; et
    - fixer les faces respectives du motif en forme de V l'une à l'autre (2206, 2208) pour former la seconde partie (2310) dont la circonférence se réduit graduellement (2304), le motif fixé en forme de V formant une poche (2202) configurée pour recevoir un insert protecteur (204).
  12. Procédé selon la revendication 9,
    comprenant l'insertion d'une pluralité d'inserts protecteurs (204) à travers des ouvertures (2212) dans la pluralité de poches (2202) de manière à ce que les inserts protecteurs s'étendent de la piqûre de base à travers les ouvertures jusqu'à la couronne approximativement, les ouvertures étant disposées à distance de la piqûre de base (2210).
  13. Insert protecteur (204) destiné à être reçu dans une poche (202, 1202, 2202) d'une coiffe protectrice (102, 1102, 2102, 2802), cet insert protecteur comprenant :
    - une couche extérieure dure (402) configurée pour assurer une résistance au choc ;
    - au moins une couche médiane pliable (406, 412) ayant au moins un agencement (409, 415) d'ouvertures (408, 414) ;
    - une couche intérieure pliable (418) configurée pour assurer un amortissement,
    caractérisé en ce que l'au moins une couche médiane pliable (406, 412) comprend :
    - une première couche (406) ayant un premier agencement (409) de premières ouvertures (408) ; et
    - une seconde couche (412) ayant un second agencement (415) de secondes ouvertures (414),
    la couche extérieure (402), la première couche (406), la seconde couche (412) et la couche intérieure (418) étant scellées de manière à ce que les ouvertures forment des poches d'air fermées configurées pour absorber et répartir un choc (1002) vers la couche extérieure (402) autour de l'au moins un insert protecteur (204) et le premier agencement (409) alternant avec le second agencement (415) de manière à ce que les premières ouvertures (408) et les secondes ouvertures (414) soient approximativement sans chevauchement et recouvrent une partie de l'au moins un insert protecteur (204).
  14. Insert protecteur selon la revendication 13,
    caractérisé en ce que la couche extérieure (402) est en thermoplastique.
  15. Insert protecteur selon la revendication 13,
    caractérisé en ce que n couches ou plus de l'au moins une couche médiane (406) et de la couche intérieure est faite de caoutchouc ou d'élastomère.
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