Helmet fastening element
US7975319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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