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Multi-layer helmet and method for making the same

US10362829B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2014
Grant dateJul 30, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42B3/064
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A protective helmet can include an outer shell and a multi-layer liner disposed within the outer shell and sized for receiving a wearer's head. The multi-layer liner can include and inner-layer, a middle-layer, and an outer-layer. The inner-layer can include an inner surface oriented towards an inner area of a helmet for receiving a wearer's head. The inner-layer can comprise a mid-energy management material with a density in a range of 40-70 g/L. The middle-layer can be disposed adjacent an outer surface of the inner-layer, wherein the middle-layer comprises a low-energy management material with a density in a range of 10-20 g/L. The outer-layer can be disposed adjacent an outer surface of the middle-layer, the outer-layer comprising an outer surface oriented towards the outer shell, wherein the outer-layer comprises a high-energy management material with a density in a range of 20-50 grams g/L.

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