US20080109946A1 - Goalie helmet with novel strap configuration - Google Patents
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- US20080109946A1 US20080109946A1 US11/586,678 US58667806A US2008109946A1 US 20080109946 A1 US20080109946 A1 US 20080109946A1 US 58667806 A US58667806 A US 58667806A US 2008109946 A1 US2008109946 A1 US 2008109946A1
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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
- A42B3/18—Face protection devices
- A42B3/20—Face guards, e.g. for ice hockey
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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
- A42B3/08—Chin straps or similar retention devices
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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
- A42B3/14—Suspension devices
- A42B3/145—Size adjustment devices
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- 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
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- the present invention relates to helmets, particularly to goalie helmets used in contact sports such as hockey.
- Typical goalie helmets are usually formed of a mask and a back plate which cooperate to substantially surround the head of the wearer.
- the back plate and mask are generally interconnected by a plurality of straps which extend along an outer surface of the back plate and are received in slots defined through the mask along a rear edge thereof. A substantial portion of the straps is left exposed and can be subject to damage or become entangled during use.
- adjustment mechanisms provided on prior art helmets are generally cumbersome, so that the goalie can necessitate the help of another person to adequately adjust his or her helmet.
- a goalie helmet comprising a mask adapted to cover a front portion of a head and a face of a wearer, the mask including a window defined therein for minimizing an interference of the mask with a vision of the wearer, a back plate adapted to cover a rear portion of the head of the wearer, the back plate and the mask cooperating to substantially enclose the head of the wearer, and a plurality of straps interconnecting the back plate and the mask, at least one of the straps being connected to the mask along an inner surface thereof.
- a sports helmet comprising a front shell adapted to cover a front portion of a head of a wearer, a rear shell adapted to cover a rear portion of the head of the wearer, the rear shell cooperating with the front shell to surround the head, and a plurality of straps interconnecting the front and rear shells, the straps being connected to the front shell along an inner surface thereof.
- a method of assembling a goalie helmet comprising attaching one end of each of a plurality of straps to an inner surface of a mask of the helmet, attaching a respective adjustment member for each of the straps to a back plate of the helmet, and engaging an opposed end of each of the straps with the respective adjustment member.
- FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of a goalie helmet in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, with an inner padding layer thereof removed for improved clarity;
- FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the goalie helmet of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the goalie helmet of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the goalie helmet of FIG. 1 shown with the inner padding layer.
- a hockey goalie helmet is generally shown at 10 .
- the invention is shown and described as being applied to a hockey goalie helmet, it is understood that the invention can be applied to other types of helmets, such as for example lacrosse helmets, baseball helmets and football helmets.
- the helmet 10 comprises a front shell or mask 12 , and a rear shell or back plate 14 , which cooperate to surround the head of the wearer.
- the mask 12 is adapted to substantially protect the face as well as a front portion of the head of the wearer.
- the mask 12 thus includes a top mask portion 16 ( FIGS. 2-3 ) covering part of the top of the head, a front mask portion 18 ( FIGS. 1-3 ) extending from the top mask portion 16 over a major part of the face, a bottom mask portion 20 protruding from the front mask portion 18 below the head to protect the jaw and neck, and side mask portions 22 extending between the top and bottom mask portions 16 , 20 on each side of the front mask portion 18 to cover the ears and rear part of the jaw.
- the front mask portion 18 includes a window 24 defined therethrough, such as to minimize the interference of the mask 12 with the wearer's vision.
- a plurality of protection members 26 extend across the window 24 in criss-crossing fashion to prevent entry of foreign objects such as pucks therethrough.
- the back plate 14 is adapted to substantially cover a rear part of the head of the wearer, and in use extends partly inwardly of the mask 12 such as to ensure covering of the head at the junction between the mask 12 and back plate 14 .
- the mask 12 and back plate 14 can be made of any type of adequate material, including but not limited to fiber reinforced materials, thermoplastics, and a combination thereof.
- the back plate 14 includes an adjustment mechanism comprising left and right lower adjustment members 28 , 30 , left and right upper adjustment members 32 , 34 and a top adjustment member 36 .
- the lower adjustment members 28 , 30 are connected, preferably in an integral fashion, to a lower plate 38 which is attached on an outer surface 40 of the back plate 14 in proximity of a center of a lower edge 42 thereof.
- the upper adjustment members 32 , 34 and top adjustment member 36 are connected, also preferably in an integral fashion, with an upper plate 44 which is attached to the outer surface 40 of the back plate 14 upwardly offset from the lower plate 38 .
- the lower and upper plates 38 , 44 are attached to the back plate 14 by any type of adequate means, such as for example a respective screw 46 .
- the mask 12 and back plate 14 are interconnected by left and right lower side straps 48 , 50 respectively received in the left and right lower adjustment members 28 , 30 , left and right upper side straps 52 , 54 respectively received in the left and right upper adjustment members 32 , 34 , and a top strap 56 received in the top adjustment member 36 .
- the upper left adjustment member 32 includes a first fixed member 58 attached to the upper plate 44 , two parallel arms 60 extending from opposed sides of the first fixed member 58 , and a pivot 62 and second fixed member 66 extending between the two arms 60 .
- the pivot 62 is located between the fixed members 62 , 66 in spaced apart relationship therewith.
- a pinching member 64 includes a cam 65 pivotally received on the pivot 62 and a finger 67 extending from the cam 65 .
- the pinching member 64 is pivotable between a closed position where the finger 67 lies against the second fixed member 66 , and an open position where the finger 67 is away from the second fixed member 66 .
- a free space 68 is defined between the first fixed member 58 and the cam 65 , through which the strap 52 extends.
- the strap 52 then passes between the cam 65 and the back plate 14 , between the cam 65 and the second fixed member 66 , and between the finger 67 and the second fixed member 66 .
- the shape of the cam 65 and its position relative to the second fixed member 66 is such that the pinching member 64 is frictionally retained in the closed position, thus pinching the strap 52 between the finger 67 and the second fixed member 66 .
- the pinching member 64 is manually disengaged from the closed position when the length of the strap 52 extending between the mask 12 and the back plate 14 needs to be adjusted. With the pinching member 64 pivoted away from the closed position, the strap 52 is free to move between the finger 67 and the second fixed member 66 , thus allowing the strap 52 to be pulled in either direction to adjust a length thereof. The pinching member 64 is then returned to its closed position against the second fixed member 66 when the desired length for the strap 52 is reached.
- the helmet 10 can be adjusted while on the head of the wearer, simply by reaching the adjustment members 28 , 30 , 32 , 34 , 36 , disengaging the respective pinching member 64 from its closed position, adjusting the length of the respective strap 28 , 30 , 32 , 34 , 36 , and re-engaging the respective pinching member 64 in its closed position.
- each adjustment member 28 , 30 , 32 , 34 , 36 is able to retain the respective strap 48 , 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 at a desired length and to allow that desired length to be changed.
- the straps 48 , 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 are made of an elastic material and the adjustment members 28 , 30 , 32 , 34 , 36 can be omitted.
- the left and right lower side straps 48 , 50 respectively extend from the left and right lower adjustment members 28 , 30 through left and right lower holes 70 , 72 defined through the back plate 14 .
- the left and right lower side straps 48 , 50 are then connected, preferably in a detachable fashion, respectively to left and right attachment points 74 , 76 defined in an outer surface 77 of the bottom mask portion 20 .
- the detachable connection between the mask 12 and the lower side straps 48 , 50 can be made for example through a respective snap type fastener.
- the left and right upper side straps 52 , 54 respectively extend from the left and right upper adjustment members 32 , 34 through left and right upper holes 78 , 80 defined through the back plate 14 .
- the left and right upper side straps 52 , 54 then respectively pass through left and right guiding members 82 , 84 (see FIGS. 1 and 4 ) which extend from an inner surface 86 of the mask 12 along a respective one of the side mask portions 22 . Referring particularly to FIG.
- the upper side straps 52 , 54 are then attached to a same connection member 88 , which is in turn connected to the inner surface 86 of the mask 12 in a part of the top mask portion 16 which is adapted to extend substantially over the forehead of the wearer, i.e. which is adjacent the window 24 .
- the top strap 56 extends from the top adjustment member 36 through a top hole 90 (see FIG. 2 ) defined through the back plate 14 and is connected to the connection member 88 (see FIG. 3 ) together with the upper side straps 52 , 54 .
- the helmet 10 further includes an inner padding layer 92 , which comprises a mask padding layer 94 secured to the inner surface 86 of the mask 12 , and a back plate padding layer 96 secured to an inner surface 98 of the back plate 14 .
- the mask padding layer 94 is secured to the inner surface 86 of the mask 12 along a portion thereof only, for example along a portion receiving the connecting member 88 .
- free portions 95 of the mask padding layer 94 extending over the top mask portion 16 and the side mask portions 22 are free to move relative thereto.
- the back plate padding layer 96 is secured to the inner surface 98 of the back plate 14 along a portion thereof only, for example along a portion receiving the lower and upper plates 38 , 44 .
- free portions 97 of the back plate padding layer 96 are free to move relative to the back plate 14 .
- the inner padding layer 92 can be made of any type of appropriate material, including but not limited to foam, fabric, an adequate polymer, a Styrofoam-type material, or any other material that may serve to absorb and/or limit the effects of a force applied on the helmet and/or provide comfort to the wearer.
- the upper and top straps 52 , 54 , 56 extend along the inner surface 98 of the back plate 14 between the back plate 14 and the free portions 95 of the back plate padding layer 96 , and along the inner surface 86 of the mask 12 between the mask 12 and the free portions 97 of the mask padding layer 94 . As such, tensioning of the straps 52 , 54 , 56 presses the free portions 95 , 97 of the inner padding layer 92 against the head of the wearer, thus providing a tighter fit of the helmet 10 around the head.
- the helmet 10 thus presents several advantages.
- the straps 48 , 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 principally extend within the helmet 10 , and as such have a minimal risk of becoming entangled with other equipment or damaged during play.
- the adjustment members 28 , 30 , 32 , 34 , 36 provide for an easy adjustment between the mask 12 and back plate 14 , such that the wearer can put the helmet 10 on and adjust it without outside help.
- the upper and top straps 52 , 54 , 56 extending between the inner padding layer 92 and the helmet 10 provide for an improved fit of the helmet 10 by adjusting the inner padding layer 92 around the wearer's head, which increases safety and comfort.
- the mask 12 and back plate 14 can be interconnected by more or less than five straps.
- the lower side straps 48 , 50 can also be connected to the inner surface 86 of the mask 12 .
- the adjustment members 28 , 30 , 32 , 34 , 36 can be provided on other locations, for example along the length of the respective strap 48 , 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 extending between the mask 12 and back plate 14 . Still other modifications which fall within the scope of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, in light of a review of this disclosure, and such modifications are intended to fall within the appended claims.
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US11/586,678 US20080109946A1 (en) | 2006-10-26 | 2006-10-26 | Goalie helmet with novel strap configuration |
FI20075754A FI124706B (sv) | 2006-10-26 | 2007-10-25 | Målvaktshjälm med nytt remarrangemang |
RU2007139630/12A RU2007139630A (ru) | 2006-10-26 | 2007-10-25 | Шлем вратаря с новой конфигурацией ремешка |
CZ20070747A CZ2007747A3 (cs) | 2006-10-26 | 2007-10-25 | Brankárská helma s originálním usporádáním pásku |
SE0702380A SE532479C2 (sv) | 2006-10-26 | 2007-10-26 | Målvaktshjälm med ny remkonfiguration |
US12/318,822 US8856973B2 (en) | 2006-10-26 | 2009-01-09 | Goalie helmet with novel strap configuration |
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US11/586,678 US20080109946A1 (en) | 2006-10-26 | 2006-10-26 | Goalie helmet with novel strap configuration |
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US20120167268A1 (en) * | 2006-11-03 | 2012-07-05 | Lineweight Llc | Vented Ballistic Combat Helmet |
US9345282B2 (en) | 2011-07-27 | 2016-05-24 | Bauer Hockey, Inc. | Adjustable helmet for a hockey or lacrosse player |
US20170311669A1 (en) * | 2016-04-29 | 2017-11-02 | Sport Maska Inc. | Helmet with facemask adjustment mechanism |
USRE47747E1 (en) | 2007-08-17 | 2019-12-03 | Bauer Hockey, Llc | Adjustable hockey helmet |
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US3087166A (en) * | 1960-12-06 | 1963-04-30 | Stall & Dean Mfg Company | Hockey helmet |
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US3732574A (en) * | 1971-04-21 | 1973-05-15 | Little League Baseball Inc | Protective head gear |
US4279037A (en) * | 1968-08-02 | 1981-07-21 | Morgan Frank S | Adjustable headgear suspension |
US4477929A (en) * | 1982-11-01 | 1984-10-23 | Frosta Fritid Ab | Protective helmet |
US5469583A (en) * | 1993-09-16 | 1995-11-28 | Bell Sports, Inc. | Strap lock buckle |
US5659900A (en) * | 1993-07-08 | 1997-08-26 | Bell Sports, Inc. | Sizing and stabilizing apparatus for bicycle helmets |
US5953761A (en) * | 1998-01-26 | 1999-09-21 | Ampac Enterprises, Inc. | Protective headgear |
US6189156B1 (en) * | 1999-07-21 | 2001-02-20 | Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. | Catcher's helmet with eye shield |
US6279172B1 (en) * | 2000-02-02 | 2001-08-28 | Gentex Corporation | Custom fitting assembly for helmet |
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- 2007-10-25 CZ CZ20070747A patent/CZ2007747A3/cs unknown
- 2007-10-25 FI FI20075754A patent/FI124706B/sv not_active IP Right Cessation
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US2768380A (en) * | 1954-02-08 | 1956-10-30 | David L Golomb | Adjustable head guard |
US2758306A (en) * | 1954-09-24 | 1956-08-14 | Stephen V Grancsay | Helmet suspensions |
US3087166A (en) * | 1960-12-06 | 1963-04-30 | Stall & Dean Mfg Company | Hockey helmet |
US3373443A (en) * | 1966-02-24 | 1968-03-19 | Michael T. Marietta | Combination helmet and face mask |
US4279037A (en) * | 1968-08-02 | 1981-07-21 | Morgan Frank S | Adjustable headgear suspension |
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US5469583A (en) * | 1993-09-16 | 1995-11-28 | Bell Sports, Inc. | Strap lock buckle |
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US6189156B1 (en) * | 1999-07-21 | 2001-02-20 | Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. | Catcher's helmet with eye shield |
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US20120167268A1 (en) * | 2006-11-03 | 2012-07-05 | Lineweight Llc | Vented Ballistic Combat Helmet |
US9494388B2 (en) * | 2006-11-03 | 2016-11-15 | Lineweight Llc | Vented ballistic combat helmet |
US20170030683A1 (en) * | 2006-11-03 | 2017-02-02 | Lineweight Llc | Ballistic Combat Helmet with Two Side Wing Face Guards |
USRE47747E1 (en) | 2007-08-17 | 2019-12-03 | Bauer Hockey, Llc | Adjustable hockey helmet |
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US9345282B2 (en) | 2011-07-27 | 2016-05-24 | Bauer Hockey, Inc. | Adjustable helmet for a hockey or lacrosse player |
US10292449B2 (en) | 2011-07-27 | 2019-05-21 | Bauer Hockey, Llc | Adjustable helmet for a hockey or lacrosse player |
US11375766B2 (en) | 2011-07-27 | 2022-07-05 | Bauer Hockey, Llc | Adjustable helmet for a hockey or lacrosse player |
US20170311669A1 (en) * | 2016-04-29 | 2017-11-02 | Sport Maska Inc. | Helmet with facemask adjustment mechanism |
US10426215B2 (en) * | 2016-04-29 | 2019-10-01 | Sport Maska Inc. | Helmet with facemask adjustment mechanism |
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FI20075754A (sv) | 2008-04-27 |
FI124706B (sv) | 2014-12-15 |
RU2007139630A (ru) | 2009-04-27 |
CZ2007747A3 (cs) | 2008-05-07 |
SE0702380L (sv) | 2008-04-27 |
FI20075754A0 (sv) | 2007-10-25 |
SE532479C2 (sv) | 2010-02-02 |
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Owner name: SPORT MASKA INC., CANADA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:JOURDE, BASTIEN;LABERGE, MARTIN;MORIN, SEBASTIEN;REEL/FRAME:018921/0486;SIGNING DATES FROM 20070118 TO 20070129 |
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