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Protective assembly for the protection of the human head

US5571217A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1993
Grant dateNov 5, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F9/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A protective assembly for the head which has a circular support structure adapted to be connected to the head of the person wearing the protective assembly. A protective visor is pivotally connected to the support structure to be swiveling from a lower operating position to an upper resting position. Mechanisms, having actuating members, are provided for adjusting and fixing the position of the visor in the viewing direction and in the lower operating position. All of the actuating members are located at the outer side of the protective assembly and the visor respectively, such that they can be activated while the protective assembly is being worn.

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