Adjustable chin strap assembly for athletic helmets
US4646368A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 1986 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This invention relates to an adjustable chin strap assembly for use with athletic helmets. The chin strap assembly consists of a flexible piece of material which forms the chin cup, two support straps slideably attached to this chin cup, two adjustment pieces through which the support straps slideably intersect, and a set of four slideable snaps which releasibly fasten the support straps to an athletic helmet. The attitude of the flexible chin cup can be adjusted by sliding the adjustment piece along the lengths of the support straps to each side of the chin cup thereby allowing for maximum user comfort.
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