Abstract: A helmet, comprising: an outer shell; a head mount, configured to conform to the head of a wearer; and a plurality of connectors, each provided between the outer shell and the head mount and each connected to the outer shell and head mount; wherein the connectors are configured to suspend the head mount within the outer shell such that, in use, an air gap is provided between head mount and the outer shell; wherein the connectors each have a first connection point connected to the outer shell and a second connection point connected to the head mount; and at least one connector is configured such that, under tensile loading between the first and the second connection points, the connector extends with a first modulus of elasticity up to a threshold extension and extends with a second modulus of elasticity beyond the threshold extension.

Abstract: Headgear for rugby and/or soccer, comprising: an inner layer (1) configured to accommodate a wearer's head; an outer layer (2) covering at least a part of the inner layer; a padding layer (3) between the inner and outer layers, configured to absorb and/or redirect energy of an impact between the headgear and an object; and a sliding interface (4) between the inner layer and the outer layer at which the inner layer and the outer layer are configured to slide relative to each other in response to an impact between the headgear and an object.

Abstract: A cap for use with protective headgear, comprising: a stiff shell forming a layer that covers the internal surface area defined by the cap and formed from one or more sections; an adjustment mechanism, configured to adjust the form of the stiff shell to conform to an individual wearer's head, in a first operation mode, and configured to fix the form of the shell, in a second operation mode; and wherein the cap is configured such that the stiff shell substantially retains the fixed form during normal use and when subject to forces imparted to the cap during an impact.

Abstract: A cheek pad for a helmet, the cheek pad comprising: an outer layer; an inner layer; and a sliding interface between the outer layer and the inner layer; wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are configured to slide relative to each other at the sliding interface, in response to an impact to the helmet, and the inner layer is configured to contact a side of the wearer's face, when the cheek pads are arranged in the helmet and the helmet is worn.

Abstract: A helmet comprising: an inner shell; an outer shell; a sliding interface between the inner shell and the outer shell; and a switch configured to be selectively switchable between first and second discrete modes, the first mode allowing relative sliding between the inner shell and the outer shell at the sliding interface in response to an impact to the helmet, the second mode preventing relative sliding between the inner shell and the outer shell at the sliding interface.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a combat sports glove comprising: an inner layer configured to accommodate a wearer's hand; an outer layer covering at least a part of the inner layer; a padding layer between the inner and outer layers, configured to absorb energy of an impact between the glove and an object; and a sliding interface between the inner layer and the outer layer at which the inner layer and the outer layer are configured to slide relative to each other in response to an impact between the glove and an object.

Abstract: A helmet having an energy absorbing layer, an outer layer that is harder than the energy absorbing layer and a plurality of outer plates mounted on the outer surface of the outer layer is provided. The outer plates on the outer layer can slide across the outer layer. A low friction interface between the outer surface of the outer layer and at least a part of the outer surface of the outer plates contacts the outer surface of the outer layer under an impact.

Abstract: A helmet, comprising: an outer shell; a head mount, configured to conform to the head of a wearer; and a plurality of connectors, each provided between the outer shell and the head mount and each connected to the outer shell and head mount; wherein the connectors are configured to suspend the head mount within the outer shell such that, in use, an air gap is provided between head mount and the outer shell; wherein the connectors each have a first connection point connected to the outer shell and a second connection point connected to the head mount; and at least one connector is configured such that, under tensile loading between the first and the second connection points, the connector extends with a first modulus of elasticity up to a threshold extension and extends with a second modulus of elasticity beyond the threshold extension.

Abstract: Headgear for rugby and/or soccer, comprising: an inner layer (1) configured to accommodate a wearer's head; an outer layer (2) covering at least a part of the inner layer; a padding layer (3) between the inner and outer layers, configured to absorb and/or redirect energy of an impact between the headgear and an object; and a sliding interface (4) between the inner layer and the outer layer at which the inner layer and the outer layer are configured to slide relative to each other in response to an impact between the headgear and an object.

Abstract: A helmet having an energy absorbing layer (2) and a sliding facilitator (5) is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing (2). A method of manufacturing a helmet having a sliding facilitator is farther provided. The method having the steps of: providing an energy absorbing layer in the mould, and providing a sliding facilitator for contacting the energy absorbing layer.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a combat sports glove comprising: an inner layer configured to accommodate a wearer's hand; an outer layer covering at least a part of the inner layer; a padding layer between the inner and outer layers, configured to absorb energy of an impact between the glove and an object; and a sliding interface between the inner layer and the outer layer at which the inner layer and the outer layer are configured to slide relative to each other in response to an impact between the glove and an object.

Abstract: A cheek pad for a helmet, the cheek pad comprising: an outer layer; an inner layer; and a sliding interface between the outer layer and the inner layer; wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are configured to slide relative to each other at the sliding interface, in response to an impact to the helmet, and the inner layer is configured to contact a side of the wearer's face, when the cheek pads are arranged in the helmet and the helmet is worn.

Abstract: A helmet comprising an energy absorbing layer (2) and a sliding facilitator (5) is provided The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing (2). A method of manufacturing a helmet comprising a sliding facilitator is farther provided The method comprising the steps of providing an energy absorbing layer in the mould, and providing a sliding facilitator for contacting the energy absorbing layer.

Abstract: A helmet comprising: an inner shell; an outer shell; a sliding interface between the inner shell and the outer shell; and a switch configured to be selectively switchable between first and second discrete modes, the first mode allowing relative sliding between the inner shell and the outer shell at the sliding interface in response to an impact to the helmet, the second mode preventing relative sliding between the inner shell and the outer shell at the sliding interface.

Abstract: A helmet having an energy absorbing layer and a sliding facilitator is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing layer. A method of manufacturing a helmet having a sliding facilitator is further provided. The method includes the steps of providing an energy absorbing layer in a mold, and providing a sliding facilitator contacting the energy absorbing layer.

Abstract: A helmet comprising an energy absorbing layer (2) and a sliding facilitator (5) is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing layer (2). A method of manufacturing a helmet comprising a sliding facilitator is further provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing an energy absorbing layer in the mould, and providing a sliding facilitator contacting the energy absorbing layer.

Abstract: A helmet (1) comprising an energy absorbing layer (3), a relatively hard layer (2) that is harder than the energy absorbing layer (3) and is formed outward of the energy absorbing layer (3) and a plurality of outer plates (20) mounted on the outer surface of the relatively hard layer (2); wherein the outer plates (20) are mounted on the relatively hard layer (2) such that, under an impact to an outer plate (20), the outer plate (20) can slide across the relatively hard layer (2) and move relative to other outer plates (20); and a low friction interface is provided between the outer surface of the relatively hard layer (2) and at least a part of the surface of the outer plates (20) that is in contact with the outer surface of the relatively hard layer (2) under an impact to an outer plate (20). FIG.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection arrangement (6) adapted to connect a first (2) and a second part (3) slidably arranged in relation to each other. The connection arrangement (6) is characterized in that said connection arrangement (6) is adapted to allow the sliding movement between the first (2) and the second part (3) in all directions. The arrangement (6) comprises a connection member (7) directly or indirectly connected to at least one of the first part and the second part (2, 3) and a device creating a spring force and/or a damping force (8) during sliding movement between the first and second part (2, 3) adapted to be connected with or to cooperate with said connection member (7).

Abstract: A helmet comprising an energy absorbing layer (2) and a sliding facilitator (5) is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing layer (2). A method of manufacturing a helmet comprising a sliding facilitator is further provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing an energy absorbing layer in the mould, and providing a sliding facilitator contacting the energy absorbing layer.

Abstract: A helmet having an energy absorbing layer and a sliding facilitator is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing layer. A method of manufacturing a helmet having a sliding facilitator is further provided. The method comprising the steps of providing an energy absorbing layer in the mold, and providing a sliding facilitator contacting the energy absorbing layer.