Abstract: A protective headgear for equestrian use provides a traditional style cowboy hat with protective features to allow it to comply with prevailing equestrian helmet standards. The hat includes interior protective padding in the top of the dome, exterior protective padding below the crown of the dome, and exterior protective padding on the rear of the hat below the brim. The protective padding may be secured to the hat by adhesive, stitching, or mechanical fasteners. A chin strap securement system comprising mutually connectable strap-and-buckle assemblies is optionally provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2019
Assignee:
TWO GUYS AND A HAT INC.
Inventors:
Steve A. Copeland, Len Clement, Mitch Thompson
Abstract: A protective headgear for equestrian use provides a traditional style cowboy hat with protective features to allow it to comply with prevailing equestrian helmet standards. The hat includes interior protective padding in the top of the dome, exterior protective padding below the crown of the dome, and exterior protective padding on the rear of the hat below the brim. The protective padding may be secured to the hat by adhesive, stitching, or mechanical fasteners. A chin strap securement system comprising mutually connectable strap-and-buckle assemblies is optionally provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 21, 2015
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2018
Assignee:
TWO GUYS AND A HAT INC.
Inventors:
Steve Arthur Copeland, Len Clement, Mitch Thompson