Sports helmet transparent guard assembly
US5539936A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/20
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sports helmet transparent guard assembly adapted for use in association with a sports helmet having opposing side regions with C-shaped recesses positioned therein, the apparatus comprising: a transparent guard device fabricated of transparent materials, the guard device including a support bar formed in a generally semicircular configuration with two ends, coupling devices being positioned along the support bar, a side flap being formed in an arcuate generally circular configuration, each side flap having a linear upper end coupled to an end of the support bar, each side flap adapted to be positioned in the C-shaped recesses of the helmet in an operative orientation, the support bar being coupled to the upper cross bar of the face mask to secure the guard device in place, the transparent face guard providing users with increased peripheral visibility to avoid injuries while participating in contact sports.
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