Helmet with facemask adjustment mechanism
US10426215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/326
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective helmet including a helmet body, a facemask extending from the front portion to cover at least a portion of a face of a wearer, and one or more adjustment mechanisms securing the facemask to the helmet body. The adjustment mechanism(s) is/are connected to the helmet, include(s) an engagement member engaged with the facemask, is/are selectively engageable with the facemask in at least two vertically spaced apart positions of the facemask relative to the helmet body, and allow(s) toolless adjustment between the vertically spaced apart positions. Adjustment mechanisms and methods of positioning a facemask are also discussed.
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