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Neck and head protection system

US5946719A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 20, 1998
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41H1/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A protective system for shielding the head and neck regions of an operative from the blast effects of exploding munitions comprises a helmet with a visor which is inwardly curved rearwardly at its lower end and interacts with a double collar arrangement of a protective suit to provide enhanced protection to the neck region of the operative.

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