Abstract: The present invention provides an improved assembly for rotatably connecting temple members of protective visitor spectacles to a lens body. First and second means for rotatably connecting each temple member to the lens body of the rotation between open and closed positions are provided. The first means connects the top portion of the side rim of the lens body with the upper portion of the first edge of a wrap-around side-shield of the temple member via a pair of flanges provided with a pin and hole. The second means connects the bottom portion of the side rim of the lens body with the lower portion of the front edge of the side shield. The second means includes an upwardly projecting hook member connected to the side rim of the lens body engaging a recess found along the bottom edge of the side shield. The hook member rotates in the recess and exerts an upward pressure against the temple member keeping the temple member engaged at the first connecting means.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a protective helmet including an improved interior head-support suspension assembly which separates the helmet shell from the head of the user during occurrences of normal and abnormal vertical and lateral forces.