Abstract: A decorative visor assembly to be worn in shading relation on a user's forehead, the visor assembly including a first and a second, generally planar material panels, and a seal assembly structured to selectively and precisely couple the first material panel to the second material panel. The seal assembly itself includes a perimeter seal structured to define a primary chamber between the first and the second material panels, and which is substantially fluid impervious so as to contain a quantity of a fluid within the primary chamber for selective introduction and removal so as to define an inflated orientation and a deflated orientation of the primary chamber.

Abstract: A decorative mask assembly having a first and a second flexible material panel, and at least one perimeter securement segment defined generally about a perimeter of the first and second flexible material panels so as to define an interior chamber structured to receive and contain a quantity of a gas therein. The assembly further including a plurality of interior securement segments defined between the first and second flexible material panels and which at least partially defining a plurality of interior compartments in the interior chamber.

Abstract: An inflatable hat provides a concave pocket constructed of flexible material that opens to freely receive the user's head in the manner of a conventional hat by virtue of supports resisting the outward extension of the pocket when the hat is inflated. In one embodiment, the pocket is a cylindrical tube extending between parallel walls of the hat structure. A bowing in of the tube provides varying sizes of hat openings depending on the amount of inflation to provide a comfortable fit to different users.

Abstract: A low stretch fabric for use in inflatable devices that place pressure on body parts, such as anti-G garments. The novel design of the present invention allows it to inflate to a lesser volume, than conventional fabrics, while maintaining the same pressure. This results in faster response times and less bulk of the garment constructed of the present invention.

Abstract: A helmet has attached to its lower rim an inflatable bag which normally is folded so as not to restrict normal head and neck movements of the wearer but on inflation will fill the gap between the helmet rim and shoulders of a wearer. Carried by the helmet and preferably packed with the bag is a package including a conventional gas generator, igniter and battery. A switch to operate the igniter is located on the crown area of the exterior surface of the helmet and is closable on an impact with a predetermined force on the crown of the helmet. When closed the bag is almost instantaneously inflated and fills the gap to transfer most if not all of the impact force to the shoulders and relieve the cervical spine of a damaging axial compressive force. In another version, shoulder pads are provided in which there is an attachment in the form of an inflatable bag on the inner rim encircling the neck of the wearer.

Abstract: A cap having a head band and a brim. An expandable tube is mounted inside the head band and an air pump is mounted on the brim and connected to the tube. An air release valve is connected to the tube and is mounted on the outside front of the cap. Whereby the cap may be adjusted to different sizes by pumping air into the tube. The pump being an air cushion mounted on the brim of the cap having an entry valve to provide for entry of air to the tube, so that the pump and release valve maybe operated to fit the cap while the cap is on the user's head.

Abstract: A disposable rain shield consisting of a bag having a looped shape and a perpheral inflatable bag. A chin strap is attached to central part of the bag and a valve is provided on the bag for injecting air into the bag.

Abstract: This invention relates to a leak-proof swimming cap with sealing structure for affecting a water-tight seal around the margin of the cap. More particularly, this invention relates to a swimming cap with sealing structure positioned generally below the wearer's ears, adjacent the mandible, extending upwardly and behind the ears, and over the mastoid process. The sealing structure comprises a cushion structure and an inflatable bladder structure disposed between the cap and the cushion structure.

Abstract: An adjustably cushioned sock wherein a plurality of flexible bladders are provided internally of the sock to receive and retain variable amounts of air therein; pumps to variably supply air to the internal flexible bladders; and a release value to permit such air contained within the flexible internal bladders to be variably exhausted therefrom.

Abstract: A headwear piece having a crown defining a first opening for reception of the head of a wearer, an inflatable bladder mounted to the crown so that the bladder resides between the crown and a wearer's head in the crown opening, structure for selectively introducing a fluid into the bladder, and structure mounted to the crown for covering the fluid introducing structure and allowing operation thereof from a location externally of the crown.

Abstract: A headwear piece having a crown with a surface defining an opening for receiving the head of a wearer, a bladder having first and second layers defining a space therebetween for containing a displaceable fluid, structure for connecting the first and second layers to each other to divide the bladder space into first and second chambers with their being a communication path through the bladder space between the first and second chambers, and structure for connecting the bladder to the crown so that the bladder defines a deformable cushion layer to conform to the head of a wearer.

Abstract: A helmet has attached to its lower rim an inflatable bag which normally is folded so as not to restrict normal head and neck movements of the wearer but on inflation will fill the gap between the helmet rim and shoulders of a wearer. Carried by the helmet and preferably packed with the bag is a package including a conventional gas generator, igniter and battery. A switch to operate the igniter is located in the crown area of the helmet and is closable on an impact with a predetermined force on the crown of the helmet. When closed the bag is almost instantaneously inflated and fills the gap to transfer most if not all of the impact force to the shoulders and relieve the cervical spine of a damaging axial compressive force. In another version, the attachment is a rigid padded ring conforming to the contour of the lower rim or base of the helmet and the lower part of the face guard, if any.

Abstract: A helmet kit includes a pneumatically inflatable flexible helmet having a visor mounted thereto in a pivotal relationship. The kit is arranged to include a torso, pants, and arm protective padding in use to afford protection to motorcycle riders. The helmet structure is arranged to include an inflation canister selectively operative to direct compressed gas into a pneumatic chamber within the helmet and is coextensive with the helmet to afford protection to a user of the helmet structure.

Abstract: An inflatable hat, preferably constructed of a metallized gas-impermeable polymeric sheet, may be provided in any of a number of novelty shapes, forms, colors, designs, and the like. Inexpensive construction affords adaptability to toys, advertising, sports promotions, and various theme objectives.

Abstract: A head of a wearer is covered by a hood to protect the head from rain or snow. The hood comprises a hood body formed of an outer sheet and an inner sheet bonded together to form a space therebetween. When air is inflated into the space, the hood body enlarges to form a solid shape over the entire hood body. An edge portion is formed around a front opening of the hood body. The edge portion, in use, expands outwardly to allow water on the hood body to flow along the edge portion without crossing the front opening. At least one air passage device is attached to the hood body to allow air blown into the hood to pass or escape therethrough. When the air passage devices are formed near ears of the wearer, the air passage devices help audibility.

Abstract: A collapsible headpiece is worn to provide protection from impacts to the head during an emergency situation. Multiple inflatable flaps, mounted on a skullcap, are connected with a gas supply apparatus mounted on the headpiece.