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In-molded helmet chinbar

US11026467B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateMay 5, 2016
Grant dateJun 8, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42C2/002
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A helmet includes a shell having an interior surface, a padding disposed along the interior surface of the shell, and a chinbar. The padding defines a first engagement surface positioned at a first lateral side of the padding and a second engagement surface positioned at an opposing second lateral side of the padding. The chinbar includes a cage, a first flange, and a second flange. The cage includes a first end defining a third engagement surface and a second end defining a fourth engagement surface. The third engagement surface interfaces with the first engagement surface and the fourth engagement surface interfaces with the second engagement surface. The first flange extends from the first end of the cage. The second flange extends from the second end of the cage. The first flange and the second flange of the chinbar are embedded within the padding.

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