Abstract: The invention provides device for affixing a lens of a safety helmet. A helmet housing has a base located on each of both sides. The base has a C-like protruding ring. The protruding ring has an upward opening gap, wherein an inner side surface has a C-like groove. A protruding body is located under the protruding ring, wherein a bottom of the protruding body has a concave clicking opening. A side front portion of the protruding ring has clicking protruding body having a top with a slant surface. A windshield lens of safety helmet has a base plate at each of both sides, which base plate can be affixed onto the base of the helmet housing. An inner side of the base has two L-like clicking protruding bodies, which can be inserted to the C-like groove. A clicking gear is formed on the base plate at a bottom rim corresponding to the protruding body of the base.

Abstract: In a headwear member with a mobile phone securing device, a securing device is provided on an inner wall of the headwear member at a portion corresponding to at least one ear portion. The securing device is adapted to wrap around a mobile phone so as to secure the latter on the inner wall of the headwear member.

Abstract: Provided herein are articles of headwear which comprise a top portion, a bottom portion, a right side portion, a left side portion, a front portion, and a rear portion, which collectively define a casing having an inner volume. The bottom portion is equipped with a removable closure means which has a flat surface to enable the headwear articles of the invention to rest in an upright position when placed on a flat surface. The headwear articles according to the invention have the dual function in that they are useful as feeders or shelters for small birds and other animals, and thus include at least one hole in either of the top portion, a right side portion, a left side portion, a front portion, and a rear portion to enable birds and/or small animals to enter the article when it is placed in a location where such small animals inhabit.

Abstract: An apparel adapted for use in a confined space as a protective headwear generally comprises a crown adapted for close conformation about a wearer's scalp and a protective element for safekeeping of the wearer's scalp from blunt trauma. The crown consists essentially of a soft fabric such as, for example, cotton and is preferably machine washable. The protective element, which is preferably substantially centrally positioned on an interior face of the crown, comprises a resiliently flexible material such as, for example, plastic. The protective element is shaped to disseminate the force of a potentially traumatic impact over a region of the wearer's scalp, thereby protecting the wearer from injury. A short bill is also affixed to a portion of the edge of the crown. According to the invention, this bill should extend no more than about two inches outward from the crown to prevent deflection of the apparel from the wearer's head.

Abstract: Headgear having a plurality of projections extending outwardly therefrom is disclosed. The projections have compliant portions located between each end and are manually manipulatable by bending, twisting and curving into various configurations. The projections are thermoplastic tubes having sidewalls formed of frusto-conically shaped annuli joined in an accordion pleated fashion. The annuli have two stable positions relative to each other, either adjacent in contact or angularly displaced. The two stable positions permit the projections to maintain a particular shape until manually rearranged. Complementary couplings on the free end of the projections allow the tube to be joined to form continuous loops.

Abstract: Disclosed is a helmet or a safety cap for protecting the rider's head and a method of manufacturing the same, in which the main body of the helmet has a dual-structure so as to reduce work process when an outer surface of the helmet is painted, and weight thereof. The main body of the helmet has a dual-structure in that an outer surface thereof is formed of a thermoplastic for an aesthetic enhancement and an inner surface thereof is formed of FRP or a mixture of aramide fiber, polyethylene fiber, vinylon, carbon fiber. Thus-formed dual structure of the helmet body contributes to enhancement in impact resistance and convenience in painting, decreasing an overall weight of the helmet.

Abstract: The invention provides a head gear apparatus for use in combination with a conventional nasal mask. The head gear apparatus includes a first frame member and a second frame member. Each frame member includes a substantially rigid shaft between 2 to 3 inches in length with a frictionally resistive surface. A flange with a receiving member eyelet is secured to the lower ends of the shafts to secure the frame members to the lower attachment members of the mask. An extension with a receiving member eyelet is secured to the upper ends of the shafts at an obtuse angle to secure the frame members to the upper attachment member on the mask. A strap is received by the shaft of each frame member for retaining the nasal mask on a person's face.

Abstract: In a helmet including a chin-covering portion provided on a cap body to define a space for breathing of a user, the chin-covering portion includes a lower end edge which is formed to be directed upwards in a backward direction on wearing position of the cap body, and bulges formed at left and right outer surfaces thereof to be continuous to the lower end edge. Therefore, travel wind is passed on outer surfaces of the bulges to traverse the lower end edge, thereby generating a negative pressure or vacuum at a lower portion of the chin-covering portion to draw out the user's breath in the breathing space to below the chin-covering portion. Thus, the fogging of an inner surface of a shield plate is prevented without deteriorating the strength of the chin-covering portion.

Abstract: A protective helmet apparatus of modular construction to be worn by anesthetized patients for facial support during surgery. The helmet apparatus is assembled using one of a plurality of interchangeable, substantially transparent helmet casings, which are removably attachable to a plurality of dismountable facial cushions providing even support to the facial surface of a patient. The removable facial cushions are dimensioned on and interior surface to accommodate different sized facial structures of different patients to yield maximum pressure diffusion on the face and chin of the patient and are replaceable when worn. The exterior surface of the facial cushions are dimensioned for cooperative engagement with the interior surface of the helmet casing. A plurality of different facial cushions and helmet casings are modular in design and dimension to be interchangeable with each other thus providing accommodate the broad differences in facial structure and size of patients using them for surgery.

Abstract: A safety helmet includes a shell body adapted to be worn on the head of the user. The shell body has an outer shell surface and an inner shell surface opposite to the outer shell surface. The shell body is formed with a plurality of ventilation holes that extend from the inner shell surface through the outer shell surface. Each ventilation hole has a hole axis that is inclined relative to a horizontal plane. Each ventilation hole is further confined by an upper hole-confining wall portion and a lower hole-confining wall portion that is disposed below the upper hole-confining wall portion relative to the hole axis. Each ventilation hole has an inner hole end proximate to the inner shell surface, and an outer hole end proximate to the outer shell surface. The upper hole-confining wall portion is disposed below the lower hole-confining wall portion relative to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A chemical protective hood designed to be worn over a respirator in a manner such that it is located between a helmet and the respirator. The hood has a skirt portion of filter barrier material containing an opening with edges configured to surround and fit against a respirator's facepiece. A top portion of the hood is formed of a thin single layer that fits under the helmet and is configured to match the curved inner surface of the helmet. The thin single layer allows the helmet to be comfortably donned without requiring any modification to be made to the helmet.

Abstract: An inexpensive multi-modality utility hat of non/gender-specific design, having advantageous features providing its user with the novel convenience of readily transforming into several different types of hats in one. For example, the brim portion can be quickly and easily detatched from its central cap portion via a zipper, enabling user to wear only either the cap or the brim separately if desired; -and, if the cap portion only is selected to be worn for a time, the brim twist/tripple-folds into a compact member which concealably stows within an integral-pocket portion of the cap. The cap portion includes an adjustable-cord compliance feature enabling one size to fit all, and may be optionally fitted with a broad or a narrow brim of circular, triangular, or squared motif: -and brim-width may be altered at front or sides via a simple gathering provision. Alternately, my light-weight compact hat can be carried fiat within a backpack.

Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lightweight protective helmet having an improved ventilation system therein. The protective helmet comprises an outer shell and an inner liner that are joined together to form a shell/liner composite. The ventilation system interacts with one or more ventilation ports in the protective helmet to control the flow of ambient air in and out of the interior of the protective helmet. The ventilation system may be integrated or encased within the shell/liner composite, or it may be adapted to be used on the exterior of the helmet. In addition, the ventilation system may include one of several types of interchangeable insert members to allow active or passive control of ambient air into the interior of the helmet.

Abstract: A folding safety helmet intended primarily for use by a cyclist has a top panel (10) and a pair of similar side panels (11, 12), each panel (10, 11, 12) being made of a plastics material. Each side panel (11, 12) is separately pivoted at its two ends to the end regions (16, 17) of the top panel (10) and a pair of straps (13, 14) is arranged to limit the relative separation of the side panels with respect to the top panel. The side panels (11, 12) may be moved between an opened-out configuration where the helmet is ready for wear, and a folded position where the majority of the side panels lies within the confines of the top panel (10), so greatly reducing the volume of the helmet and facilitating its storage when not in use.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to an improved headguard to be worn by soccer players that protects the forehead during the act of heading the soccer ball without compromising the integrity of the game. In its preferred embodiment, the protection device cushions the forehead through a combination of soft padding and a custom molded plastic insert. Preferably, the custom molded rigid polymeric insert is sandwiched between two layers of padded, elastic fabric in the form of a headband surrounding the forehead. Since the custom molded insert is housed between two fabric layers, it poses no hazard to the wearer or other players.

Abstract: A head restraint device is provided for vehicle drivers and the like. The device allows the head to turn from side to side but restricts the forward and rearward movement as may occur during an abrupt stop while traveling at a high velocity. Cables are slidably affixed to the passenger compartment frame and resilient members dampen sudden forward or rearward head movement during vehicle impact.

Abstract: This innovative “soft shell protective head gear fabrication” is characterized in hot-compression forming of shock-absorption inertia foam rubber, foam rubber and hard plastic platelet, which are then cut and sewn to complete a soft shell protective headgear with an appearance of hawksbill turtle shell but without a hard casing.

Abstract: An cover for protecting a helmet, such as a motorcycle or sports helmet, including a substantially circular material portion having an outer periphery, a first open tube end positioned on the outer periphery, a second open tube end positioned on the outer periphery substantially adjacent the first open tube end and a hollow tube portion extending along the outer periphery from the first open tube end to the second open tube end. A first drawstring end extends from the first open tube end and a second drawstring end extending from the second open tube end with a drawstring extending through the hollow tube portion between the first drawstring end and the second drawstring end. The cover is adapted to wick moisture therethrough to minimize the risk of mildewing of an enclosed helmet. The drawstring and hollow tube portion defining an opening for insertion of the helmet into the cover, wherein the size of the opening is inversely related to the extension of the drawstring from the open ends.

Abstract: A full-face helmet having a fundamental structure of the full-face helmet as well as a function of protection and showing an identification of face, convenience in use of it and a high visibility in field of view as formed in a half type, three-quarters type, or an open face type helmet. There is provided a full-face helmet for a motorcycle in which a chin guard integrally formed with the helmet is provided and the helmet has a shield that can be opened or closed, wherein a window hole opened at a front surface of a shell made of fiber reinforced resin material or thermoplastic resin material or the like is opened in a range in which a substantial entire face ranging from brows to the chin of the wearing person can be confirmed when the window hole is seen from an outside part of the front surface of the helmet under a state in which the head part of a wearing person is kept upright.

Abstract: A two piece helmet with optional airbag is split along a vertical axis between the sides of the helmet to ease removal in the event of an injury. A series of aligned orifices in the helmet portions are joined by a removable cable. The cable ends are attached to each other to secure the helmet portions or to each of the helmet portions. The cable is accessed through removable panels that may also be used to tension the cable. Alternate means for joining the helmet portions include a series of lateral exterior latches opened by the cable. The helmet liner has two overlapping portions to minimize noise and improve weather sealing. An optional inflatable air bag is fitted to a lower perimeter of the helmet. A proximity sensing system will inflate the airbag when the vehicle is in motion and the helmet is displaced a certain distance from the vehicle.

Abstract: A protective hood molded to the contours of the interior of an aircrew helmet. The brow pad and a support panel are located within the protective hood. The custom fitting system, that adjusts the position of the support panel relative to the helmet, is located outside the hood. The custom fitting system is pivotally connected to the support panel, with the protective hood sealed around the pivotal connection. The brow pad and support panel lift the hood off the wearer's head, providing a gap to circulate ventilating air.

Abstract: A helmet with an air supply/exhaust hole serving as a hole to be shared by an air supply hole portion for an air supply path for introducing air outside an outer shell into a head protecting body, and an exhaust hole portion for an exhaust path for exhausting air in the head protecting body to an outside of the outer shell. According to this helmet, a predetermined region in the head protecting body can be ventilated well. The air supply hole portion for the air supply path and the exhaust hole portion for the exhaust path can be formed in the outer shell easily. An outer shell with a high strength can be obtained easily. Design limitations on the outer shell can be reduced.

Abstract: A protective hood molded to the contours of the interior of an aircrew helmet. The brow pad and a support panel are located within the protective hood. The custom fitting system, that adjusts the position of the support panel relative to the helmet, is located outside the hood. The custom fitting system is pivotally connected to the support panel, with the protective hood sealed around the pivotal connection. The brow pad and support panel lift the hood off the wearer's head, providing a gap to circulate ventilating air.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention pertains to a wobbling headpiece that includes a display member having an inner concave portion that substantially surrounds and is substantially disassociated from a head strap. An action mechanism is operably disposed between the display member and the head strap.

Abstract: A novel headgear is formed of a resilient elastomeric foam core having adhered thereover an exterior fabric shell, forming a composite material substantially in the shape of a football helmet. The interior foam may be cured in place within said fabric whereby said foam is self adhered to the interior of said fabric, or, alternatively, the fabric may be adhered to the exterior of said foam by means of an adhesive. The invention also provides process for forming headgear which includes providing a two-part mold including a first part containing a mold cavity, placing a fabric layer in the cavity, inserting the second mold part in said cavity, which second part has an opening for injection into the mold of a plastic foam forming material. The foam-former is injected through the opening and cured in situ in contact with the fabric thereby forming a composite.

Abstract: A protective helmet of the type that includes a device for attaching a respiratory mask. This arrangement includes an arrangement for adjusting the position of the attachment device, enabling the positioning thereof in at least two positions and the attachment device is in one piece with an attachment part adjustably affixed to the shell of the helmet to enable modifying the position thereof.

Abstract: A helmet for protection against non-motorized injuries comprises a number of arched segments with ventilation spaces between them, the arched segments being shaped to extend about and engage the skull. The helmet is constructed to cover the apical as well as the frontal, temporal and occipital basilar skull. The arched segments are convex on their outer surfaces, have flat, curved inner surfaces, and are made of a cushioning, impact absorbing material such as plastic foam. Reinforcing elements extend in longitudinal passages in the arched segments to provide resistance against forces which are only partly absorbed by the cushioning material. In an alternate embodiment, support straps extend over the apical skull, and an impact resistant helmet is worn over the apical skull.

Abstract: Substantially transparent compositions that block electric-arc energy. A process of making the compositions comprise blending an IR/optical dye with a substrate material and subjecting the blend to curing conditions. Products manufactured from the composition ablate upon impact of electric-arc energy.

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 comfortable, self-adjusting, protective helmet made from a process of insert molding. The helmet comprises an armature or insert made of a porous material that is embedded in the layers of the helmet to connect the structural parts of the helmet to one another. The armature as used in the helmet also serves several other functions which include hinging and sizing. A retention system is strategically located on the helmet to provide increased stabilization of the helmet on the wearer's head. One embodiment of this invention is an insert-molded helmet that can be converted into a pouch. A further embodiment of this invention includes a protrusion at the back of a helmet suitable for a compartment.

Abstract: A helmet for protection against non-motorized injuries comprises a number of arched segments with ventilation spaces between them, the arched segments being shaped to extend about and engage the skull. The helmet is constructed to cover the apical as well as the frontal, temporal and occipital basilar skull. The arched segments are convex on their outer surfaces, have flat, curved inner surfaces, and are made of a cushioning, impact absorbing material such as plastic foam. Reinforcing elements extend in longitudinal passages in the arched segments to provide resistance against forces which are only partly absorbed by the cushioning material. In an alternate embodiment, support straps extend over the apical skull, and an impact resistant helmet is worn over the apical skull.

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: 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: Protective helmet (1) of the type constituted by an outer shell (100) adapted to protect a user's head and having at least two protective shields that are rotationally mobile with respect to the shell (100), characterized in that a first shield (11) is rotationally journalled on the shell (100), whereas a second shield is rotationally journalled on an intermediary connecting element attached to the shell (100).

Abstract: A shock absorbing pad comprising a molded rubbery elastomeric material having a generally smooth surface on the side adapted to abut a soccer player's head and the opposed face having an open grid structure defined by outwardly projecting patterns of short ribs or patterns of short and midsized ribs with at least some of the intersections of the ribs being defined by outwardly projecting cylinders which are taller than ribs or, if both types of ribs are present, the cylinders are taller than both the shortest and the midsized ribs, top-to-bottom to provide airways or passages for the flow of cooling air and to enhance player comfort.

Abstract: Novel gels and gel composites for direct contact with the body and capable of substantially preventing the generation moisture from said body in extreme cold weather use.

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: 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: A fitting assembly for a helmet having an interiorly located forehead dome and side sections. A crown pad provided with adjusting straps engages retention clips on the side sections to set the vertical position of the helmet. A nape panel provided with adjusting straps engages additional retention clips on the side sections to set the fore and aft position of the helmet. A pouch is fitted into the gap created between the dome and the forehead. A liquid foam is introduced into the pouch which expands and solidifies thereby creating a mold of the wearer's forehead. The pouch, nape panel and chip strap or breathing mask serve to lock the helmet in position on the wearer's head.

Abstract: In this invention, on 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.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding apparatus for covering and protecting the head of a user from EMF radiation which may be worn by itself or discretely beneath other head gear. A head covering is fabricated from a conductive, non-magnetizable material such as copper, bronze, brass or the like which may be drawn and shaped into a web or mesh material. The resulting shield is lightweight, air permeable and supple enough to be worn beneath other head gear.

Abstract: A safety cap has a bump-resisting rigid casing, a plurality of trigonal pyramid reflection devices disposed on an outer surface of the bump-resisting rigid casing, a transparent layer enclosing the outer surface of the bump-resisting rigid casing and the trigonal pyramid reflection devices, and a foamed layer disposed in the bump-resisting rigid casing. A plurality of air inlets are formed on a top front portion of the bump-resisting rigid casing. A plurality of channels are formed on a top portion of the bump-resisting rigid casing. A plurality of vent holes are formed on the top portion of the bump-resisting rigid casing. A plurality of hollow frames are inserted in the air inlets. A plurality of door plates covers the air inlets. Each door plate engages with the respective hollow frame.

Abstract: A breathable garment to be worn to improve the comfort of the human body, comprising a protective outer covering with an internal layer which extends over at least part of the extension of the outer covering and internally forms an interspace. The internal layer has, at least at the regions of the human body covered by the breathable garment where sweat forms more abundantly, holes for access to the interspace for the perspiration vapor. The internal layer and the outer covering have, in the top regions of the garment, holes for venting the vapor channeled by a stack effect inside the interspace, combined with a membrane for keeping out water, impurities or other matter.

Abstract: A protective headwear for a child for preventing head injuries to babies and toddlers. The protective headwear for a child includes a frame including an adjustable and padded band, a visor extending from a front of the band, and four arcuate cover support members each having a pair of ends which are detachably attachable to the band intermediate portion of each of the arcuate cover support members are coupled together; and also includes a cover having a tail-like portion extending downwardly from a back thereof and being padded to protect the back of a child's neck and being securely fitted over and about the frame; and further includes a plurality of hook and loop fasteners being securely attached to the ends of the arcuate cover support members and to the band. As an option, a chin strap having ends with hook and loop fasteners securely attached thereof is detachably attached to the band.

Abstract: A head-protective helmet comprising a geodesic dome. A further feature is the geodesic dome in combination with other elements providing a head-protective helmet.

Abstract: A helmet with ventilation arrangement comprises a housing, an inner honey-comb like impact resistant layer shaped to the head of rider, a protective covering spaced above and formed integrally with the housing, and a chamber enclosed by housing and protective covering being open to outside in the front side for introducing air therein. Chamber has a net strap in the front side for preventing foreign objects from entering and one or more inner channels being in communication with the inner space of helmet through a passageway. In riding a motorcycle, air may enter into chamber. Moreover, such fresh air flows through channel passageway, and honeycomb-like impact resistant layer so as to be in contact with every part of the head of rider.

Abstract: A protective hat is designed to protect the head of an infant and is formed of a shell and a jacket fitted over the shell. The shell has a projecting front brim, two projecting side brims corresponding in location to the ears of an infant, and a number of ventilation holes. The jacket is formed of an inner layer, an outer layer, and a space located between the inner layer and the outer layer for receiving the shell. The jacket is provided with a chin strap and a zipper to facilitate the fitting of the jacket over the shell and the removing of the jacket from the shell.

Abstract: An environmental protection system for rendering biological/chemical agents harmless has a source of radiation such as an ultraviolet light source, which is configured to irradiate a reactive surface, such as one formed of titanium dioxide. The reactive surface has an oxidation potential sufficient to cooperate with the source of radiation so as to render harmless biological/chemical agents in contact with the reactive surface.

Abstract: Protective composite headgear bearing distinctive embedded marking, such as alphanumeric data, color patterns, or stylized designs. A patterned sheet is formed into headgear shape, and the patterned side is covered with solidifiable plastic composition. The outer layer of the resulting composite headgear is translucent, and the inner layer preferably opaque, so that the pattern between layers is protected from abrasion damage while readily visible to an onlooker. Distortion of the pattern by the shaping of the original flat sheet is counteracted by pre-distorting the sheet oppositely to offset it.