Fielder's mask with flexible retention system
US11864613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/20
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fielder's mask includes a headband configured for positioning along the front and side regions of a wearer's head. A faceguard projects downwardly from a front region of the headband to protect the wearer's face from a batted or thrown ball. A rear region of the headband includes downwardly projecting, flexible arms, that secure the fielder's mask to the wearer, while also facilitating efficient, one-handed donning and removal of the fielder's mask. In some embodiments, the flexible arms engage the back of the wearer's head behind the wearer's ears. Elastic straps may be attached to the headband to further secure the fielder's mask to the wearer's head.
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