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Sport helmet retention apparatus

US5774901A · kind A · utility

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51References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 15, 1996
Grant dateJul 7, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42B3/147
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sport helmet is disclosed having an inverted, generally Y-shaped, flexible back strap member spanning between a rear portion of the helmet and the helmet's chin straps to fully embrace the occipital region of the wearer's head for better helmet stability and retention. Because the back strap is a single, unitary member, the resulting retention system is simple, comfortable, easy to adjust, and costs less to manufacture.

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