Versatile protective helmet applique assembly
US9557144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/003
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The helmet appliqué assembly of the present invention permits a helmet wearer to upgrade the ballistic prevention capabilities of a traditional helmet quickly and efficiently. The helmet appliqué can be provided as part of a helmet appliqué system and/or assembly that includes internal-side connection means for attaching to a helmet and external-side connection means for receiving any of various external items such as identification tags, mounts and external equipment or attachments. The appliqué element can comprise various types of material, including, for example, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). In one embodiment of the present invention, multiple helmet appliqué elements are employed on the same helmet and include surfaces and portions that are cooperatively engageable for covering multiple areas of the helmet at the same time.
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