Ballistic helmet with nape protector
US8505113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H1/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ballistic armored component attaches to the existing retention straps of common combat helmets and provides protection to the otherwise exposed lower skull and upper neck region. A fabric covering contains a soft armor or hard armor insert, and is mounted by straps or other fasteners to existing straps found in conventional helmets. The armored component adds additional protection from ground-level or subterranean munitions, by placing a ballistic shape on the lower skull region (occipital region), providing significant additional ballistic coverage with minimal weight and bulk. The fabric shell may also be connected directly to the helmet shell, to allow the component to withdraw within the helmet when the wearer's neck is flexed rearwardly.
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