Natural Fiber Helmet

a natural fiber and helmet technology, applied in the field of protective helmets, can solve the problems of inflexibility, inelasticity, and rigid eps helmet liners, and achieve the effect of enhancing the aesthetic value of natural fiber construction materials

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-12-20
COYLE DANIEL
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[0026]It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a natural fiber helmet that may use a natural fiber insert or cushioning system such as a cork.
[0027]It is yet anothe

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By way of example, a person with no head protection may well sustain fatal injuries in an accident while a person simply wearing a helmet would not.
Head injury is a significant cause of accidental death and disability among children and adults in the United States and other countries, frequently resulting from activities such as bicycling, snow sports, motorcycles and ATVs, watersports including whitewater sports, skateboarding, equestrian activities, climbing sports, baseball, roller-skating, kick scooters, and in-line skating.
However, the EPS helmet liners are rigid, inelastic, with very little flexibility.
Because of this, they are “single impact” helmets, and have serious deficiencies in their

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[0041]In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that the various embodiments of the invention, although different, are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Furthermore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described herein in connection with one embodiment may be implemented within other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the location or arrangement of individual elements within each disclosed embodiment may be modified without departing from the scope of the invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended cla...

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Abstract

A natural fiber helmet capable of protecting a user engaged in a professional, recreational or competitive activity is disclosed. The protective fiber helmet may be constructed of wood, bamboo, or similar material. The outer shell of the helmet may have a decorative finish that emphasizes the natural beauty of the material from which it is constructed. The entire helmet may be constructed of biodegradable materials that include a cork impact attenuation or impact cushioning system and a hemp, leather or cotton strap system.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 498,598 filed on Jun. 19, 2011, entitled “Protective Natural Fiber Helmet”, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING[0005]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0006]1. Field of the Invention[0007]The present invention relates to protective helmets and more particularly to protective helmets constructed partly or entirely of natural fiber materials such as wood or bamboo.[0008]2. Description of the Related Art[0009]It is well known that the survivability of accidents, particularly without serious injury, depends strongly on whether the victim is wearing proper head protection. B...

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IPC IPC(8): A42B3/06
CPCA42B3/06
Inventor COYLE, DANIEL
Owner COYLE DANIEL
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