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Face shield with chin contacting element

US5483699A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1994
Grant dateJan 16, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42B3/225
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The disclosure herein describes a face guard for a sports headgear that comprises a face shield and a chin contacting element hingedly mounted to the lower part of the face shield, inwardly thereof. In one embodiment, the chin contacting element is pivotally mounted within a chin frame which is, itself, hingedly connected to the face shield, wherein the downward movement of the chin frame is limited by its upper edge contacting the lower edge of the face shield.

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