Lightweight combat helmet
US8046845B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H5/023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight combat helmet has a rigid helmet shell with first and second flexible and fluid impermeable receptacles nested within the helmet shell. The first receptacle is filled with structures and substances that alter a trajectory of an incoming projectile. When filled, the second receptacle conforms to a wearer's head.
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