Helmet

a helmet and helmet technology, applied in the field of helmets, can solve the problems of inconvenient carrying of helmets, other medical problems, and general non-use of helmets by bicycle riders

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-03-08
COTE PAUL L
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The present invention provides improvements in helmet designs that can be adapted for many different purposes and activities. One activity that requires special design considerations is rental bicycles, where riders often do not use helmets for safety. To address this problem, the invention provides a compact and portable helmet structure that can be easily carried around by the user. The helmet has a hard outer shell, soft outer shell, and various elements that absorb, dissipate, and divert forces directed to the head, reducing impact on the brain. The liner used to encase the beads can be made of different materials, controlling the compaction of the beads and providing a controlled compaction or harder cushion. The horizontal and vertical walls forming the liner can deform more easily and expand to absorb shock, depending on the material used. Overall, the invention provides a versatile and effective solution for rental bicychelems and other activities that require head protection.

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One problem with this arrangement is that the bicycle riders generally are not using any helmets for protection.
As it is highly inconvenient to continually carry a helmet, most people opt to not utilize any head protection.
Recent evidence has raised the possibility that concussions can lead to other medical problems later in life and particularly some forms of dementia.

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[0062]Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated in FIG. 1 a first embodiment of the helmet according to the present invention. The helmet is generally designated by reference numeral 10 and has a rigid outer shell 12. Mounted interiorly of rigid outer shell 12 is an air bladder 14 with a valve 20 for inflation / deflation. Surrounding air bladder 14 is a soft liner 18 containing a plurality of beads or pellets 16.

[0063]In the embodiment of FIG. 2, helmet 24 has a soft outer shell 26. An inner liner 28 contains beads or pellets 30.

[0064]Turning to FIG. 3, a helmet 34 has a hard outer shell 36. Mounted interiorly of hard outer shell 36 is an air bladder 38 which is equipped with an inflation / deflation valve 40. An inner liner 42 extends about air bladder 38 and contains a plurality of beads 44.

[0065]The embodiment of FIG. 4 illustrates a helmet 48 having a hard outer shell 50. Interiorly of hard outer shell 50 is an inner liner...

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Abstract

A helmet (10) formed of a plurality of layers wherein at least one of the layers comprises a plurality of beads (16) encased within a liner (28), and a second liner selected from the group consisting of a hard layer (36) and a soft layer (26).

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[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 13 / 261,925 filed Jun. 27, 2014, the teachings of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to helmets and more particularly, relates to helmets to protect the head of the user when undertaking an activity posing a danger to the user's head.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The use of helmets when participating in an activity has grown enormously over the years. Originally used only in relatively violent sports such as football, their use in other activities has increased as medical science has established the dangers for head injuries in many activities. Helmets are now worn in a wide range of sporting activities such as playing hockey, skiing, skating, and the like. They are also widely used in other recreational activities such as bicycling, inline skating, skateboarding, etc.[0004]The design of helmets has also evolved substantially and many he...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A42B3/12A42B3/06A42B3/32
CPCA42B3/122A42B3/066A42B3/322
InventorCOTE, PAUL L.
OwnerCOTE PAUL L