Modular sports helmet

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-12-20
VYATEK SPORTS
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[0011]For example, in accordance with the present disclosure, one or more panels, or the mechanism attaching the panels to the helmet, may provide additional stages of impact energy absorption and may be adapted to optimize performance for a specific sport or function by varying characteristics such as size, location, weight, material, method

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[0019]The following description is of an exemplary embodiment of the invention only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure in any way. Rather, the following description is intended to provide a convenient illustration for implementing various embodiments of the disclosure. As will become apparent, various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of the elements described in these embodiments without departing from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the claims.

[0020]For example, in the context of the present disclosure, the apparatus hereof finds particular use in connection with sports helmets such as football helmets, baseball helmets, hockey helmets, and the like. Additionally, the specific characteristics of each embodiment of the present disclosure are adapted to be optimized for performance in a particular sport. However, generally speaking, numerous applications of the present disclosure may be realized.

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The present disclosure provides a modular helmet comprising a shell, an energy-absorbing layer, and at least one energy-absorbing panel or other modular element, which is removably attached to the helmet. For example, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an improved football helmet comprises an outer shell with six apertures, an inner, energy-absorbing layer, a face mask, and six modular panels, each of which sits inside an aperture and is releasably attached to the outer shell.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a non-provisional of U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 520,702 entitled “Modular Sports Helmet,” filed on Jun. 15, 2011, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to a high-performance helmet incorporating a modular design to potentially achieve improvements in energy absorption and cost efficiencies. The characteristics of the disclosure may be particularly useful in high-impact sports such as football, lacrosse, hockey, baseball, softball, cycling, skating, skiing, polo, and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Many current helmet designs are essentially plastic, formed shells with some variation of energy-absorbing material, such as foams, air pads, or a combination of both, placed inside.[0004]To optimize performance, many helmet designs attempt to balance competing functional features against an overall challenge of cost containment. In th...

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IPC IPC(8): A42B3/06
CPCA42B3/062A42B3/20
Inventor LINDSAY, HOWARD ALWIN
Owner VYATEK SPORTS
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