U.S. patent application number 15/415855 was filed with the patent office on 2017-07-27 for external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a display function.
The applicant listed for this patent is Abbas M. HUSAIN. Invention is credited to Abbas M. HUSAIN.
Application Number | 20170208889 15/415855 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59360966 |
Filed Date | 2017-07-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170208889 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HUSAIN; Abbas M. |
July 27, 2017 |
EXTERNAL SHOCK ABSORBING PAD FOR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR WITH A DISPLAY
FUNCTION
Abstract
An external shock absorbing pad for helmets with a display
function has a transparent shock absorbing pad that externally
covers a protective helmet to provide additional impact protection
by absorbing kinetic energy during impact. The shock absorbing pad
is transparent so that any team logos or graphics are still visible
after application. An adhesive is applied to an inner surface of
the pad allows a user to apply the pad to the exterior portion of
the helmet. The user peels back a protective backing and then
applies the pad to the helmet so that it follows the contours and
shape of the helmet. The pad is made from a polyurethane
plastic.
Inventors: |
HUSAIN; Abbas M.; (Voorhees,
NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
HUSAIN; Abbas M. |
Voorhees |
NJ |
US |
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Family ID: |
59360966 |
Appl. No.: |
15/415855 |
Filed: |
January 25, 2017 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62286844 |
Jan 25, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 3/069 20130101;
A42B 3/003 20130101; A63B 71/081 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A42B 3/06 20060101
A42B003/06; A42B 3/04 20060101 A42B003/04; A63B 71/08 20060101
A63B071/08 |
Claims
1. A an external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function comprising: a shock absorbing pad adapted to cover
at least a portion of an exterior portion of a protective head
gear; said shock absorbing pad having an adhesive disposed on an
interior portion thereon; and said shock absorbing pad being
transparent wherein said exterior portion of said protective head
gear is visible.
2. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 wherein said protective
headgear is a helmet.
3. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 further comprising a neck
flap portion that is adapted to support at least a portion of a
neck.
4. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 further comprising a neck and
collar support portion adapted to support at least a portion of a
neck and collar. S. The external shock absorbing pad for protective
headgear with a display function according to claim 1 further
comprising: a supplemental shock absorbing layer adapted to attach
to an outer portion of said shock absorbing pad wherein additional
protection is provided; and said supplemental shock absorbing layer
having an adhesive applied to an interior portion thereon.
6. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 wherein said protective
headgear is a helmet.
7. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 wherein said shock absorbing
pad is a shock absorbent gel.
8. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 wherein said shock absorbing
pad is a shock absorbent gas filled bladder.
9. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 wherein said shock absorbing
pad is a shock absorbent rubber.
10. The external shock absorbing pad for protective headgear with a
display function according to claim 1 wherein said shock absorbing
pad is a polyurethane plastic.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority and herein incorporates by
reference U.S. provisional patent application 62286844, filed Jan.
25, 2016.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Head injuries are very serious and most sports teams are
spending a lot of time and money researching how to detect, prevent
and treat concussions. In the past, preventative measures have
mostly been concerned with helmets and other protective headgear
that included interior padding and shock absorbing systems that are
built in to the helmet.
[0003] Additionally, most helmets, especially among collegiate and
professional organizations include logos that are displayed on the
helmets. There is a need for an additional layer of protection for
head injuries that allows the user to use the original helmet that
does not conceal and logos or printing on the helmet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] An external shock absorbing pad for helmets with a display
function has a transparent shock absorbing pad that externally
covers a protective helmet to provide additional impact protection
by absorbing kinetic energy during impact. The shock absorbing pad
is transparent so that any team logos or graphics are still visible
after application. An adhesive is applied to an inner surface of
the pad allows a user to apply the pad to the exterior portion of
the helmet. The user peels back a protective backing and then
applies the pad to the helmet so that it follows the contours and
shape of the helmet. The pad is made from a polyurethane
plastic.
[0005] Other features and advantages of the instant invention will
become apparent from the following description of the invention
which refers to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 side view of an external shock absorbing pad for
protective headgear with a display function adapted for use with a
sports helmet according to an embodiment of the invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a side view of the external shock absorbing pad
for protective headgear with a display function adapted for use
with a bicycle helmet.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a side view of the external shock absorbing pad
for protective headgear with a display function adapted for use
with a driving helmet.
[0009] FIG. 4 is a side view of the external shock absorbing pad
for protective headgear with a display function adapted for use
with a football helmet.
[0010] FIG. 5 is a side view of the external shock absorbing pad
for protective headgear with a display function shown in FIG. 3,
with a thicker layer of padding.
[0011] FIG. 6 side view of an external shock absorbing pad for
protective headgear with a display function adapted to cover only a
portion of the protective headgear according to an embodiment of
the invention.
[0012] FIG. 7 side view of the external shock absorbing pad for
protective headgear with a display function shown in FIG. 6 with a
supplemental shock absorbing layer with a neck protective flap.
[0013] FIG. 8 side view of the external shock absorbing pad for
protective headgear with a display function shown in FIG. 6 with a
supplemental shock absorbing layer with a neck and collar support
portion.
[0014] FIG. 9 side view of an external shock absorbing pad for
protective headgear with a display function and having an
integrated neck and collar support portion.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] In the following detailed description of the invention,
reference is made to the drawings in which reference numerals refer
to like elements, and which are intended to show by way of
illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be
practiced. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized
and that structural changes may be made without departing from the
scope and spirit of the invention.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 1, a side view of a football helmet 120
equipped with an external shock absorbing pad for helmets with a
display function is shown having a transparent shock absorbing pad
110 that is applied over football helmet 120. Shock absorbing pad
110 is made of a shock absorbing transparent plastic such as
polyurethane. Shock absorbing pad 110 fits over helmet 120 whatever
the shape of helmet 120. An adhesive layer is applied to the
interior side of shock absorbing pad 110 that allows the user to
apply shock absorbing pad 110 to any helmet to enhance the
protection. The instant invention is designed to work with any
protection already provided by helmet 120 and enhances the
protection offered by helmet 120 without replacing it.
[0017] Now referring to FIGS. 2 and 9, a side view of a bicycle
helmet 125 with an external shock absorbing pad 110 applied to
bicycle helmet 125. Again an adhesive layer is applied to the
interior surface of pad 110 that allows a user to peel off a
protective backing and then apply to helmet 125 to form and shape
it to smoothly fit thereon. In situations where additional support
is desirable, a shock absorbing pad with additional neck and collar
support 250 is shown having a neck and collar support portion 260
integrated therein.
[0018] Referring now to FIG. 3, a driving helmet used in racing,
motorcycles and other similar helmets is shown with driving helmet
130 with transparent shock absorbing pad 110 covering helmet 130.
Transparent shock absorbing pad 110 helps absorb kinetic energy
during an impact which lessens the amount of energy transferred to
the user. Although illustrated showing helmets, any protective
headgear may me used with the instant invention such as a baseball
cap or other head covering item. The thickness of transparent shock
absorbing pad 110 may vary to match and balance the protective
needs with user comfort and esthetics.
[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates a display function of the instant
invention which allows a logo 150 to show through transparent shock
absorbing pad 110. This allows sports teams to use current helmets
and apply the extra protection afforded by the instant invention
without covering over their logo 150.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 5, a shock absorbing pad 115 is thicker
than the one shown in FIGS. 1-3 to provide additional protection by
providing extra shock absorbing effect by increasing the thickness
of the layer. Of course other materials could be used such as, but
not limited to shock absorbing gels, gas filled bladders, rubbers,
etc. as long as they are transparent and are able to absorb and
disperse kinetic energy during an impact.
[0021] Referring now to FIG. 6, a shock absorbing external shock
absorbing pad for protective headgear with a display function 200
is shown having a shock absorbing pad 210 that covers only a
portion of bicycle helmet 125. As discussed above, shock absorbing
pad is transparent and includes a transparent adhesive to attach to
bicycle helmet 125. This embodiment is useful for specific
applications where the risk of injury is known to occur more often
in a specific area with the protective layer being applied at the
area of concern.
[0022] Referring to FIG. 7, a supplemental shock absorbing layer
220 is provided to provide additional protection in areas where the
possibility of injury is more significant. In the embodiment shown,
a neck flap 230 is shown to provide support and stabilization to
the neck of the user.
[0023] Referring now to FIG. 8, supplemental shock absorbing layer
220 is provided as discussed above as well as a neck and collar
support portion 240 to further provide additional protection in
activities where additional support is desirable.
[0024] Although the instant invention has been described in
relation to particular embodiments thereof, many other variations
and modifications and other uses will become apparent to those
skilled in the art.
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