Patent · US Expired

Energy absorbing safety helmet

US4304009A · kind A · utility

4Cited by
9References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 1980
Grant dateDec 8, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42B3/14
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A safety helmet (10) including an impact absorbing shell (12) and a number of energy absorbing strap retainers (34) is disclosed. A plurality of sockets (20) receive the retainers (34). The retainers (34) include a pair of flexible shock absorbing wings (46) which are designed to nest against lands (30). Upon the application of a blow to the helmet (10), the wings (46) flex and absorb a portion of the impact.

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