Sports helmet with adjustable chin strap system
US11331558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/328
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective sports helmet that includes a chin strap system that allows for rapid, one-handed adjustment of a chin strap assembly by the player while he/she is wearing the helmet is provided. The chin strap assembly includes a protective chin cup and a pair of straps extending from opposed sides of the chin cup and having a plurality of securing elements. The assembly also includes a pair of adjustable connectors affixed to the helmet and that include a central opening that receives an extent of the strap and a lever that engages a portion of the securing elements. The adjustable connector allows movement of the strap in a first direction, and prevents movement of the strap in a second direction when the lever is engaged with at least one of the securing elements. The adjustable connector allows movement of the strap in both the first and second directions when the lever is not engaged with the securing elements.
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