Unlock instant, AI-driven research and patent intelligence for your innovation.

Detachable protective helmet shield and helmet

a shield and helmet technology, applied in the field of helmets, can solve the problems of no adjustment or customizing the thickness, durability, strength of helmets, and only superficial helmets, and achieve the effect of facilitating quick repair of scratches and/or cracks

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-26
RICHWINE CRAIG A
View PDF22 Cites 16 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent discusses the need for a helmet with a detachable protective shield. This would solve problems with previous helmets by allowing for easy customization of color, strength adjustment, and quick repair of scratches and cracks. The protective shield would be transparent and designed to prevent scratches and wear on the helmet. Additionally, the helmet may have a groove around its perimeter to accommodate the protective shield.

Problems solved by technology

When a helmet becomes scratched or damaged, it must usually be replaced in its entirety at significant cost to the user or an organization sponsoring the user, despite the fact most often the damage to the helmet is only superficial.
These logos are usually heat-pressed onto the surface of the helmet, and are particularly prone to being scratched or damaged.
Additionally, users have no means of adjusting or customizing the thickness, durability, or strength of a helmet to suit a particular purpose or situation.
There exists no efficient means in the art of replacing only the damaged components of a helmet, of changing the color scheme of a helmet, or of adjusting its strength.
Current methods and apparati do not readily meet these needs.

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Detachable protective helmet shield and helmet
  • Detachable protective helmet shield and helmet
  • Detachable protective helmet shield and helmet

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0029]Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,”“an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,”“in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0030]Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, ...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

PUM

No PUM Login to View More

Abstract

A helmet is disclosed with a detachable shield that completely envelopes or partially envelopes the helmet. This protective shield is replaceable and removable. When a helmet is scratched or worn, the protective shield may be replaced by a user. The protective shield may also be used to change the color or appearance of a helmet, as well as to alter the strength of the helmet.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to helmets, and more particularly relates to detachable implements for helmets.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART[0002]Helmets are well-known in the art. They are used to protect athletes, such as football players, from impacts to the head and neck. They are used to protect constructions workers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, skiers, riot police, and the like. Typically, in most variations, these helmets comprise a bulbous polymeric shell of static color and design with interior padding which is latched around the head of a user.[0003]When a helmet becomes scratched or damaged, it must usually be replaced in its entirety at significant cost to the user or an organization sponsoring the user, despite the fact most often the damage to the helmet is only superficial.[0004]Helmets often bear markings associating a user with a particular organization, such as a logo of a professional football team or university. These logos are usually heat-pre...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to View More

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to View More
IPC IPC(8): A42B3/20
CPCA42B3/20A42B3/003
Inventor RICHWINE, CRAIG A.
Owner RICHWINE CRAIG A