Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to a headgear safety apparatus in the form of a single contiguous and homogeneous pad, having an inner surface, wherein said inner surface is substantially concave; an outer surface, wherein said outer surface is substantially convex; and a one or more safety features. The single contiguous and homogeneous pad is manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad that protects the wearer but does not cover the ears.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 2017
Date of Patent:
January 22, 2019
Assignee:
LDR Headgear, LLC
Inventors:
Richard Andrews, Dale Evans, Larry Marchionda
Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to a headgear safety apparatus in the form of a single contiguous and homogeneous pad, having an inner surface, wherein said inner surface is substantially concave; an outer surface, wherein said outer surface is substantially convex; and a one or more safety features. The single contiguous and homogeneous pad is manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad that protects the wearer but does not cover the ears.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 27, 2017
Publication date:
November 9, 2017
Applicant:
LDR Headgear, LLC
Inventors:
Richard Andrews, Dale Evans, Larry Marchionda
Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to an apparatus for protecting the wearer from head injuries during sporting activities. The apparatus comprises at least a left side pad, a right side pad, a strap system, and optional front and rear cranial pads and chin pad. The pads are all manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 4, 2014
Date of Patent:
April 12, 2016
Assignee:
LDR Headgear, LLC
Inventors:
Richard Andrews, Dale Evans, Larry Marchionda