Fitting and retention system for headgear
US5381560A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/085
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for fitting headgear, such as a bicycle helmet, to the head of a user without requiring fit or sizing pads. The fit system includes an elongate fitting structure having a middle portion and a pair of opposed ends. The opposed ends are attached to the headgear in a tensioned state so that the middle portion surrounds at least a portion of the occipital protuberance and the tension in the strap maintains the headgear closely adjacent the cranium. In addition, compatible retention systems are disclosed for helping to maintain the helmet on the head of the user.
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