Protective Headgear Holder

Abstract

A holder for the secure transport and storage of various types of protective headgear that maintains secure support and retention of the headgear while protecting the brim. The device is versatile; it is adjustable, mountable, and portable; of sturdy construction, yet economical to produce. The device includes a self-contained mounting plate for permanent mounting on surfaces such as a wall or trailer rib. It has no moving parts with the exception of an included removable, swivel-able hook, which allows for multiple hanging options such as from a peg, a clothing rod, the pole of a vehicle headrest, the back edge of a chair, and door and cabinet knobs. The device includes an area configured to securely hold other items simultaneously while also holding headgear. The device supports headgear conveniently in positions of easy access, and allows for one-handed operation of both insertion and removal of the headgear when secured to a fixed element.

Description

[0001]The present utility application hereby formally claims the benefit the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent application No. 62 / 761,553 filed Mar. 29, 2018, on “Protective headgear holder” filed by the same inventor listed herein, namely Rebecca Campbell Arrants.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Protective headgear, also commonly referred to as helmets, and hard hats, are used in many applications of the world today in which there may be a risk of some sort of injury, or discomfort, to the head. Activities range from sporting activities, such as horseback riding, cycling, snow and water skiing, and rock climbing, to non-sporting activities including construction, industrial, and utility applications. It should be noted that the term “protective” is not intended to be limited to mean protection from impact. The term protective may also encompass protection from the elements, such as wind, rain, snow, and sun.[0003]Protective headgear used in these and other applications often h...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0021]It is an object of the present invention to provide a protective headgear holding device that has a hook configured to retreat into the empty area of the device's body to save space for packaging and shipping purposes.

[0022]It is an object of the present invention to provide a protective headgear holding device that has a hook configured to be easily removed if desired.

[0023]It is an object of the present invention to provide a protective headgear holding device that has adjustability features to make it adaptable for use with various styles and brands of headgear.

Problems solved by technology

When not in use, protective headgear is most likely to be hung on a peg, or placed on a table, counter top, inside a locker, on a vehicle seat or floorboard and thereby subjecting the protective headgear to dirt and damage.

Due to the typically rounded oval shape of the protective headgear, uncontained protective headgear being transported in a vehicle has a tendency to roll, tumble, and bang against other objects with each turn, and during braking or acceleration of the vehicle.

This uncontrolled movement can subject the protective headgear to structural damage, soiling, or scarring.

Uncontained protective headgear in a moving vehicle can be dangerous during an accident, and can cause injuries to passengers and / or the driver of the vehicle.

The headgear itself can sustain unseen structural damage caused by impact with other objects.

Another common past issue of the storage and transport of headgear is the lack of air circulation in many of the typical places of storage and transport such as an enclosed locker, or floorboard or seat of a vehicle, which is prone to extreme heat at times, and is not conducive to the airing out and drying out of the oftentimes sweat soaked interior surface of headgear.

However, such previous devices do not include structural configurations capable of supporting the protective headgear in the manner of the present invention.

Prior headgear holding devices do not provide support specifically to the curved interior lining of the headgear using an angled feature, which provides more points of contact to the curved interior, and therefore, holds the headgear more securely while protecting it from dirt and damage.

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