Head protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individuals

US20070000025A1Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-04PICOTTE BROOKE

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[0025] In one alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a head protector suitable to be worn by an infant or small child or adult during indoor and outdoor activities, including for example, crawling, walking, or playing, and other activities. With reference to the accompanying figures, head protector (1) may comprise a cap member (2). The cap member (2) may be shaped so that it encircles at least the entire upper portion of a wearer's head, or a substantial portion thereof, when worn. The cap member (2), when worn, may overlie and protect at least the sides, the top or the rear portion of the wearer's head. The cap member may further comprise one or more pads to protect one or more portion's of the wearer's head. It should be understood that the pads may be used alone or in conjunction with a cap member.

[0026] A. Padded Materials

[0027] In the present invention, the one or more pads may comprise a variety of materials, as discussed herein. In one alternative emb...

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The present invention is directed to a protective hat suitable for every day wear by infants, children, senior citizens or physically disabled individuals. Such hat protects at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head from injuries due to falls or bumps against hard objects while conducting routine, daily activities. Generally, the head protector of the present invention may comprise: (1) a cap member: and (2) one or more flexible, resilient shock absorbent pads. The cap member may be constructed so as to fully enclose and / or encapsulate the one or more pads.

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I. CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT / US02 / 25256, filed Nov. 7, 2002, which claims priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 924,425 filed Aug. 7, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,493,881. This application is also co-pending with U.S. application Ser. No. ______, Entitled “Protective Padding,” filed Jul. 1, 2003. Each of the above-mentioned related applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Infants, small children, physically disabled adults and seniors are especially susceptible to banging their heads on hard surfaces due to falls or slips while conducting daily, routine activities. The typical infant or small child will sustain multiple falls on hard surfaces before it can learn to sit, crawl or walk. For example, infants often crawl beneath chairs and tables. While underneath these items, the child will bang her head when attempting to stand up or lift her head. ...

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04 Jan 2007

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US20070000025A1

IPC: A42B1/04

CPC: A42B1/08; A42B3/00; A42B3/127; A42B3/121; A42B3/12

Inventors: PICOTTE, BROOKE