Pad assemblies for a protective sports helmet
US9770060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B71/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pad assembly is provided for use with a protective sports helmet in a contact sport, the helmet having an opening. The pad assembly includes a pad member within a pad housing, and a retainer having a projection that fits within the helmet opening. The pad assembly also includes a cap detachably coupled to the retainer, the cap including a base portion that fits within the helmet opening and a flange portion that fits within a countersunk recess disposed around the helmet opening, the cap detachably receiving the projection of the retainer. A protective sports helmet having a pad assembly is also provided.
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