Helmet
US11678709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2437/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A helmet having an energy absorbing layer, an outer layer that is harder than the energy absorbing layer and a plurality of outer plates mounted on the outer surface of the outer layer is provided. The outer plates on the outer layer can slide across the outer layer. A low friction interface between the outer surface of the outer layer and at least a part of the outer surface of the outer plates contacts the outer surface of the outer layer under an impact.
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