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Helmet fastening element

US7975319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42B3/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fastening element for securing a facemask to an outer shell of a protective helmet is disclosed. The fastening element comprises an end portion defining an aperture and a first tab and a second tab each flexibly connected to the end portion. The first tab defines a first tab aperture and the second tab defines a second tab aperture. The first tab and second tab also define a slot therebetween. A combination comprising a facemask and a fastening element is also disclosed. The facemask can comprise at least one substantially horizontal member and at least one substantially vertical member intersecting the substantially horizontal member. The fastening element is connectable to the facemask. Also disclosed is a helmet comprising an outer shell, a facemask and a fastening element for securing the outer shell to the facemask.

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