Patents Examined by Fred R. Guest
  • Headgear suspension system
    Patent number: 4024586
    Abstract: A selectable plurality of removable pads are placed one on top of another re and aft between a rigid helmet and an inner flexible helmet for fitting and suspending a single size of the rigid helmet to varying head contours. The pads are comprised of ventilated spacer material having attached on opposing surfaces thereof mating fastening elements for securing the pads both to each other and between the rigid and flexible helmets. The pads provide for ventilation and cooling and stabilize the rigid helmet on the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Matthew J. Lamb