Protective headgear
US4768231A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S2/918
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A water sports headgear of high durability and buoyancy being stretchably retained on the wearer's head. A visor of a closed-cell foam type material is provided for protection from the sun. The visor is attached to the lower front of a head-surrounding strap of the same material. Curvatures of reduced foam in the strap above the ear area are provided to allow the headgear to fit snugly and at a lower level on the user's head. A Velcro sandwich-type adjusting system connects the ends of the strap at the rear of the user's head. Velcro tabs adhered to the lower temple area of the circumference strap are provided to secure sunglasses. The foam visor and strap parts are dipped in or sprayed with a liquid vinyl-type material creating a stretchable, water-impervious covering.
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