Abstract: A helmet attachment includes a structure representing at least one of an animal feature, an insect feature, a historical helmet feature, mythical creature part, and a vehicle feature. The helmet attachment further includes an attachment mechanism for securing the structure to a surface of a helmet.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for head protection is provided. The system includes a helmet body defining at least one hole. The system also includes at least one reinforcement member coupled to the helmet body. The reinforcement member defines an aperture that at least partially aligns with the hole of the helmet body.

Abstract: A multi-piece helmet for protecting the head region of a wearer and providing emergency removal wherein the helmet shell is provided in separate front and rear portions along a seam. A securing mechanism extends between the helmet portions and holds them together in a releaseable manner. The securing mechanism is positioned on the interior surfaces of the helmet shell and finger access ports are provided in the helmet for providing finger access to the securing mechanism from exterior surfaces of the helmet whereby the securing mechanism may be finger manipulated for thereby releasing the securing mechanism and completely separating the front helmet shell portion from the rear helmet shell portion without requirement of a tool.

Abstract: The present apparatus is directed, in one embodiment, towards a liquid-absorbing component for attachment to eyeglasses, that impedes the flow of perspiration and other materials into the wearer's eyes. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a liquid-absorbing component that is attachable to eyeglass arms and may be used independently of eyeglasses.

Abstract: A helmet assembly includes dedicated features that are configured to matingly engage with a mating structure attached to a distinct accessory unit. The corresponding mating configurations enable the operable securement of one or more of such distinct accessory units to the helmet body.

Abstract: An impact absorbing, modular helmet that prevents or reduces injury to the user and other parties in a collision is described. The helmet has layers on the outer side of the hard casing that increase the time of impact and thereby reduces the intensity of the impact forces to reduce their injury potential. The layers may be made up of uniformly consistent impact absorbing polymer material, a polymer layer filled with air or a polymer honeycombed structure. These impact-absorbing layers may also be made and used as an independent, detachable, external protective cover that may be attached universally over hard casing helmets.

Abstract: A nestable hanger including: a support means for supportably hanging the hanger on a display; a body supported by the support means and having two pinch grips disposed thereon for retaining a garment therein; where the hanger nests in a stack of similar hangers such that the hanger interlocks with the stack of similar hangers. The hanger can be in a plane substantially parallel with a plane of the stack of similar hangers, or alternatively, in substantially a same plane as the stack of similar hangers.

Abstract: A motorcycle windshield control system is disclosed. The system includes a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for receiving and filtering electromagnetic signals generated by an electrical device of a motorcycle. Alternatively, the receiver and filter circuit can receive signals emitted by an emitter installed on the motorcycle. The system also includes a control circuit coupled to the receiver and filter circuit, for performing a Boolean operation to activate a raiser motor for adjusting a position of the windshield when the Boolean operation generates a high logic level. The system can also include a manual override switch.

Abstract: A hat made from a camouflage-imprinted material and having a crown and a brim. The hat has a compartment in the crown for holding a bundle of camouflage strips attached to the crown and which are deployable about and over the hat brim upon opening the compartment. The hat also has a net storing feature for storing a lightweight camouflage netting about the crown on top of the brim. The net is deployable over the brim about the wearer's face, neck and shoulders.

Abstract: A helmet construction for protecting a user's head, and the brain within the cranium from impact forces, includes a shell contoured to the shape of the user's head, with cushioning along at least part of the shell interior and a chinstrap. The shell consists of three (or more) discrete panels that are physically and firmly coupled together providing rigid protection under most circumstances, but upon impact the panels move relative to one another, but not relative to the user's head, thereby permitting impact forces to be dissipated and/or redirected away from the cranium and brain within. Upon impact to the helmet, there are sequential stages of movement of the panels relative to each other, these movements initially being recoverable, but with sufficient vector forces the helmet undergoes structural changes in a pre-determined fashion, so that the recoverable and permanent movements cumulatively provide a protective ‘crumple zone’ or ‘shear zone’.

Abstract: The helmet shield is provided with a buckling annulus at the inner side of each end portion, spaced catching blocks are provided around each buckling annulus, each catching block is provided with a slant surface, and a protruding rod is provided below each buckling annulus. A pair of fixing pieces are respectively provided to secure to both end portions of the helmet shield. Each fixing piece is provided with an annular catching groove, each annular catching groove is provided with a plurality of hollows and an opening, each hollow is provided with a stopping wall at one side, and the hollows and the opening of each annular catching groove are provided for a buckling member to be assembled. An arc notched portion and an arc sliding groove are provided below each annular catching groove.

Abstract: A strong, lightweight, impact resistant helmet system protects the wearer from impact injury and minimizes bodily injury to other players brought into contact therewith during blocking and tackling events. Weight reduction is achieved by reinforcing inner and outer surfaces of the helmet shell with long length, high strength fibers. Orientation of the fibers is such that the fiber lengths are aligned generally in the direction of tension and compression forces imposed on the helmet surface during impact. This reinforcement geometry permits use of a thin helmet shell. Efficient impact absorption by the helmet shell is accomplished by limiting the bend curvature produced at the impact location. The bend curvature reduction increases the contact area between the helmet shell and a pliable padded inner helmet made from energy absorbing polymeric foam disposed within the helmet shell in contact with its inner surface.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism for the headband of a protective helmet or other headgear minimizes the number of components while ensuring precise, reliable operation of the rack and pinion arrangement of the ratchet mechanism. A headband of a protective helmet or similar headgear generally has overlapping rear end portions which are enclosed in a housing. The ratchet mechanism includes a rotational element, which in this case is a unitary body that includes an adjustment knob portion which is positioned on an exterior side of the outer housing section and a pinion portion which is positioned on an interior side of the outer housing section is adapted to mate with and engage the respective rack gears of the overlapping rear end portions of the headband.

Abstract: The present invention provides a face guard for a sports helmet having at least two ear holes. The face guard includes a main body having an arrangement of elongated members. The face guard also includes a pair of quadrilateral projections for securing the face guard to the helmet, wherein the projections are integral with and extend from the main body. The projections are positioned below the ear holes in the helmet when the face guard is secured to the helmet. Also, the projections are positioned adjacent a lower edge of the helmet when the face guard is secured to the helmet. The projections are positioned below a rear lower edge of the helmet when the face guard is secured to the helmet. Each projection has first and second vertical members that are configured to engage a connector that secures the face guard to the helmet.

Abstract: A head protection system includes an open-ended tubular cap band of flexible material for partially encircling the head of a wearer generally at the level of the wearer's forehead. A belt member is slidably received through the tubular cap band and adjusts to accommodate the size of the head of the wearer. A crown member of a partial hemispherical shape has an equator region attached to the tubular cap band. In one embodiment, the opposed ends of the belt member include mutually engageable closure devices for joinder to accommodate the wearer's head. In another instance, the belt member is continuous and composed of flexibly expansible material. In still another instance, an elongated air bladder of resilient rubber-like material is received through the cap band with an air pump connected to the interior of the air bladder to selectively fill the air bladder with air.

Abstract: Anti-fog visors assembly comprising at least an external visor (5) and at least an internal visor (6) at least partially kept in abutment on the internal surface of said external visor by way of mechanical retaining means. Said mechanical retaining means comprise at least two retainers (1, 1?) coupled to the external visor, wherein the internal visor is lodged, and is retained. Advantageously, at least one of the two retainers is a pin (1) rotatable with respect to the internal visor, and which comprises a portion (4) for the engagement with the same internal visor, which has at least a region for the loose engagement and at least a region for the tight engagement (15), depending on the rotation angle reached by the rotatable pin. Moreover, the aforesaid rotatable pin is jointed to means (3) for imposing its rotation which extend to the outside of the external visor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an article associated with headgear that keeps the wearer's head both cool and cushioned from the interior harness of the headgear. The article is a system, liner or pad that is inserted into the headgear or coupled to the headgear harness for cooling and comfort, and includes a water absorbent polymer or other material contained within non-impervious pocket partitions attached to a concave disk of mesh fabric. The mesh fabric provides ventilation portions, which allow for the free flow of air and breathing of the wearer's scalp to facilitate the natural evaporation of perspiration. The article provides a cushion to the wearer's scalp from the abrasive effect of the webbing of the headgear harness. As the pocket partitions swell due to absorption of water by the polymer material, the pockets function as gel-like cushions or pads that protect the wearer's scalp. The article is held in place with small straps, Velcro® tabs, or other retention devices.

Abstract: A releasing device for enabling rotation of a chin guard hinged to the sides of the cap of a crash helmet, in particular a helmet for motor-cyclists, which comprises at least one mechanism for engagement/release of the chin guard with respect to the cap, first means for actuation of the engagement/release mechanism and second means for inhibition of release, in which said first and second means can be actuated by the user. The aforesaid second means for inhibition of release prevent, when not actuated by the user, operation of the first actuation means and/or of the engagement/release mechanism.

Abstract: This invention relates to active protective garments which are inconspicuously worn by an individual and which activate upon certain conditions being met. Activation causes inflation of regions of the active protective garment to provide padding and impact cushioning for the wearer. The invention is an active protective garment such as pair of shorts or pants, a jacket, a vest, underwear, and the like. The garments comprise multiple layers of material that constrain pockets or regions that are inflatable by a source of compressed gas or foam. The garments also comprise sensors to detect ballistic parameters such as acceleration, distance, relative acceleration, and rotation. The sensor information is used to determine whether activation is required. Detection and activation are accomplished in a very short time period in order to offer maximal protection for the individual wearing the garment.

Abstract: A restraint system for restraining a person in a vehicle of transportation, includes a safety harness having length adjustable shoulder belts and a buckle for connecting the shoulder belt on a chest-side of a person and a stiff U-shaped shoulder yoke having legs, which are contoured to a torso of the person, and a high collar interconnecting the legs, whereby the shoulder belts are secured by a fastening mechanism behind the collar. The legs of the shoulder yoke and the shoulder belts have confronting sides which are formed, at least partially, with an interacting engagement structure which is configured to increase friction as the shoulder belts move in relation to the legs in longitudinal direction, while inhibiting a displacement of the shoulder belts in relation to the legs in transverse direction.