Helmet
US9795179B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/283
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A helmet cover that has an outer skin, an impact absorbing material and at least one vent comprising an aperture through the helmet cover is described. A helmet cover vent may be aligned with a vent in a helmet, thereby providing for improved ventilation and cooling, and may be attached to a helmet. A helmet cover vent may be configured as a tapered or flared vent, and may be an, air capture vent. The impact absorbing material may be configured over substantially the entire helmet cover surface, or may cover only a portion of the surface. In one embodiment, the impact absorbing material is configured as a discrete pad that is located where impact is most common, such as on the front, sides, or back of the helmet cover. A discrete pad may be interchangeable, allowing for customizing the type and location of impact absorption on the helmet cover.
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