Protective headgear for sports participants, especially baseball fielders
US11027186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2102/182
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective headgear for a baseball or softball fielder includes a rigid outer protective shell that has a first side portion, an opposing second side portion and a brim that extends outwardly from a front portion. The outer protective shell has a top opening and a rear opening that is defined between the first and second side portions. As a result, the protective headgear does not completely circumscribe the fielder's head. The protective headgear also includes an impact absorption material disposed along an inner surface of the outer protective shell and also an inner cap to be worn beneath the outer protective shell. The inner cap is formed of a breathable material and can be in the form of a skull cap.
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