Energy absorbing safety helmet
US4304009A · kind A · utility
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7Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 1980 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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