Abstract: A physical protector has a bag member (10) formed of gas-barrier seal members (1,2) different in deformability, and a valve (a) by which an air passage is formed by exerting a pushing force to the seal members (1,2) to elastically deform the seal members and closed by releasing the pushing force to resume the original shape of the seal members. The physical protector is attached to physical parts such as the human trunk or limbs and inflated by operating the valve (a) to introduce air into the bag member (10), thus protecting the physical parts. Since the air can be arbitrarily introduced into or discharged from the bag member by operating the valve (a), the protector can be used repeatedly. The valve (a) is made flat and compact so as not to give the user an unpleasant feeling.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet is disclosed having a flexible, articulated member being resiliently flexible to provide resilient forward pressure against an inwardly curved portion on the posterior of a wearer's head and a flexible connection between the articulated member and opposite sides of the shell assembly including at least one elastically elongatable strap portion for providing additional resilient forward pressure against the wearer's head.

Abstract: A protective mask adapted to be worn by persons engaging in physical games comprises a body consisting of a lens receiving portion, a nose portion, a chin portion, a brow portion, opposite cheek portions and opposite side temple portions; the lens receiving portion displays an opening which is covered by a removable flexible transparent lens having its opposite extremities configured with engagement portions that mount the lens to the body. A pair of anchor clamps are inserted at each opposite end of the lens to further secure the engagement of the lens to the mask body.

Abstract: A head suspension for use with a flexible hood is disclosed. The hood is used with supplied air sources in situations when a full face or half face respirator is inconvenient. The head suspension includes a headband that is preferably adjustable in circumference and a lens mount attached to the headband at the ends of the lens mount and with at least two braces. The braces are positioned to be non-parallel to each other. The lens of the hood is mounted from the lens mount. The brace provides added stability to the lens and hood.

Abstract: A helmet body is mounted or fixed detachably or undetachably a hollow molding or a ceramic-fixed hollow molding to enhance the impact resistance of the helmet body and weight-save the composite helmet, thereby increasing the adaptability. The composite helmet has excellent impact resistance. The outer surface of the helmet body is composed of a plastic or a metal and is mounted or fixed with a hollow molding having an external, truncated pyramid or cone shape so that the external shape of the hollow molding becomes similar to the external shape of the helmet body. It is preferable that the hollow molding has such a shape that at least two kinds of the starting hollow moldings having different, external, truncated pyramid or cone shapes are put one on another and integrally bonded so as to make the integrated boundary surface smooth and make the external shape of the resulting hollow molding more similar to the external shape of the helmet body.

Abstract: A protective mask adapted to be worn by persons engaging in physical games comprises a body formed of rigid plastic material including a nose portion, a chin portion, a brow portion, opposite cheek portions and opposite side temple portions; an opening is provided between the brow portion and the nose portion and cheek portions to be covered by a flexible transparent lens. A throat guard is pivotally mounted to the opposite cheek portions and extends inwardly of the chin and cheek portions; the throat guard is pivotal between two vertical positions relative to the chin and cheek portions and includes a tongue that extends towards the inner face of the mask and is adapted to contact an inner lower edge area of the mask to define the lowermost vertical position; the throat guard further includes a lower outwardly projecting area to contact the lower edge of the mask to define the uppermost vertical position for the throat guard.

Abstract: A protective hat having shock absorptive and insulating properties includes a head-receiving member adapted to overlie and protect least the sides, top and rear of the head of a wearer. The head-receiving member includes a core of resilient shock absorbent polymeric foam material and a shell of textile fabric material wherein the shell is constructed and arranged to fully enclose and encapsulate the core so that the hat has a conventional appearance and surface texture. The core is provided with first and second core layers. The first core layer is formed of a substantially soft closed cell foam material having a thickness of about ⅛ to about ¾ inch. The second core layer is formed of a substantially hard closed foam material having a thickness of about ⅛ to about ⅜ inch. The core has spaced holes therethrough distributed over the surface of the core to facilitate ventilation of the concavity.

Abstract: Facial protective wear including a facial shield member having a substantially transparent portion for allowing visible light to pass to the wearer's eyes and a support coupled to the facial shield for supporting the facial shield on the wearer's head. The facial shield member further has a nose protective portion extending over and protecting substantially the wearer's entire nose from in front of and from above and preferably has side portions protecting the wearer's eyes in a direction from the sides of the wearer's head. The facial shield member transparent portion preferably substantially prevents ultraviolet solar radiation from reaching the wearer's eyes and facial features, such as the nose and cheeks, and also from reaching the eyes in a direction from the sides of the head. The facial protective wear also can be used to protect the wearer from the wind and from injury due to flying objects.

Abstract: A soccer helmet includes a generally dome-shaped padding layer and a generally dome-shaped shell layer fitting over and attached to the padding layer. The padding layer might have a substantially uniform thickness of approximately ⅜ inches. The shell layer is smooth and has some rigidity such that when the soccer helmet is being worn on a human head, the ball rebounds from the shell layer in about the same direction and with about the same speed, or with a greater speed, than the soccer ball would if rebounded off an unprotected human head. Therefore, the soccer helmet does not interfere with heading a soccer ball. The soccer helmet protects the head from repetitive blows due to, for example, heading. Furthermore, the soccer helmet protects the head from single event injuries such as collisions with goal posts, the ground, and other players' head, knee, elbows, and feet.

Abstract: A helmet cover for use with a helmet having through-holes extending thicknesswise through the helmet at predetermined positions, the helmet cover comprising a configuration to be fitted over the helmet, and a portion for closing the through-holes in the fitting region, the helmet cover being formed of a resin material.

Abstract: A deflecting and protective shield guard device, system and method of manufacturing and use is disclosed for utilization on or interaction with the lower or distal and proximately middle areas of a user's limb, when a user is exposed to a work environment where equipment is being used, or where ground or airborne particles, substances or debris are being emitted. The device has a shield body having connecting pairs of positionally opposing, end sections and lateral portions; and outboard and inboard surfaces. One end section is arced in shape, the other is sinusoidal, or in the nature of a periodic function curve having maximum peak and minimum sulcate portions; and each of the lateral portions is provided with configurations which exhibit wave-curve segment, arced, and linear, areas.

Abstract: Radiant heat deflection system for use when a person is subjected to high temperature conditions during athletic activity. The heat deflection system is capable of deflecting radiant away from the wearer's head or body, thereby reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the person. The invention also relates to heat retaining inserts and apparatus for use during athletic activity, to increase heat retention in cold temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to an internal ventilation device for helmets for motorcyclists. The ventilation system is integrated into the helmet body so that it is flush with the surface of the helmet cap. The ventilation system contains a front covering connected to back covering by a canalisation to form a duct with the internal surface of the cap. A sliding plate is transversely mounted between the front covering and the back covering and is capable of sliding within the duct. The front covering further comprises a central opening and two side openings each having a wing to open and close the opening. A system of levers and striker plates are provided on the sliding plate to allow opening and closing of the wings.

Abstract: A safety helmet having a rigid outer shell, a shock absorbing layer inside of the outer shell, and a shield layer fabricated from a strong and lightweight material positioned between the outer shell and the shock absorbing layer. The shield layer is preferably free to move relative to the outer shell in a direction toward the shock absorbing layer.

Abstract: A protective helmet partially formed by a main outer shell having a longitudinal plane of symmetry, and of the type having a holding and positioning arrangement adapted to allow its fastening to the user's head, the arrangement a set of flexible straps, wherein the holding and positioning arrangement has a mechanism for adjusting the length of the straps, at least one element of which is constituted by a pulley.

Abstract: A full-face type helmet which fits comfortably, protects against cold wind and prevents soiling of the inner liner members includes a cover member covering the lower surfaces of the inner liner members to reduce noise caused by wind. The cover member causes wind to flow smoothly without any resistance in a rearward direction, and includes insertion plates at its opposite ends for connection to the shell of the helmet or liner members therein.

Abstract: Protective headwear (e.g., helmet) is provided with patterned reflective surfaces that are highly reflective and resist rough handling. The reflective surface is produced by sealing a reflective sheet between a base and a cover layer that includes a pattern, to protect the reflective sheet from the environment. The protective headwear can reflect light in different colors. A method for cost-effectively producing reflective objects by injection molding is also provided.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to improve an easiness in removing operation of a shield. The operating lever is rotated or slid to push wide the shield pressing cover in an outward direction, a clearance through which the shield can pass is formed between the shield pressing cover and the top point of the supporting shaft, the fixing section of the shield is reached to the top point of the supporting shaft, thereby the shield can be easily removed.

Abstract: A shock absorbing cushion device removable, pressure-adjustable for sports goods, comprising a cover and an air cushion enveloped in the cover, said cushion made as a hollow flat bag whose upper and lower sheets are provided and adhered with round recesses or line recesses or the both combined, said recesses furnishing the air cushion with shock absorbing elasticity and flexibility whether said cushion is inflated or not. An inflation pump or an air nipple is provided in said cushion for inflating or deflating said cushion.

Abstract: Protective headgear comprises a rigid shell with face pads which may be released and removed while the headgear is still on a person's head. A protective chin guard may be attached to the headgear by way of the face pads. The chin guard comprises a substantially rigid shell with a removeable insert made of a flexible bladder filled with a shock absorbing fluid. The headgear may comprise a shell made of an inner and outer material layered over an internal foam core to effect both strength and lightweight.