Abstract: An adjustable helmet includes a main shell having a first side portion, and a second side portion. The first side portion and the second side portion are laterally flexible with respect to one another. The adjustable helmet includes a secondary shell coupled to the main shell at a location between the first side portion and the second side portion. At least a portion of the first side portion and at least a portion of the second side portion each extends over at least a portion of a top surface of the secondary shell. The adjustable helmet includes a tensioning device. A first end of the tensioning device is coupled to the first side portion and a second end of the tensioning device is coupled to the second side portion so as to provide a tension force between the first side portion and the second side portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 15, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 18, 2023
Assignee:
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Inventors:
Lucas Ferrari, Chinawut Paesang, Charles P. Larson, William E. Clegg