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Headgear suspension system

US4024586A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 5, 1976
Grant dateMay 24, 1977
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Expiry dateAug 5, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42C2/007
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A selectable plurality of removable pads are placed one on top of another re and aft between a rigid helmet and an inner flexible helmet for fitting and suspending a single size of the rigid helmet to varying head contours. The pads are comprised of ventilated spacer material having attached on opposing surfaces thereof mating fastening elements for securing the pads both to each other and between the rigid and flexible helmets. The pads provide for ventilation and cooling and stabilize the rigid helmet on the head.

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