Abstract: An ice-hockey helmet includes a front part and a back part which are hinged together and which, to enable the size of the helmet to be altered, are arranged to be swung to and locked in different positions relative to one another. The front part forms the major part of the helmet and is provided with ear guards having chin strap attaching means, while the back part has the form of a basin-shaped neck guard. The neck guard can be swung as a flap, relative to the front part of the helmet, about a substantially horizontal hinge means. To enable the helmet to be altered precisely to selected sizes, the front and back parts of the helmet are provided with mutually co-acting portions which when the back part of the helmet is swung relative to the front part thereof, so as to shorten the helmet, cause the helmet to be drawn together, so as to reduce the width thereof.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the combination of a hat, a hat band and support structure intermediate said hat and hat band.

Abstract: There is disclosed headwear including an outer head covering and a removable protective impact resistant shell. The outer head covering is provided with a crown portion having an integral bottom peripheral edge defining a shell receiving opening, and a brim extending outwardly and peripherally from the crown portion. The protective impact resistant shell includes a protective crown portion and an integral bottom rim configured to define a generally circular head receiving opening. A fastening arrangement including a strap is provided for securing the protective shell within the outer head covering. The strap has exterior sections which extend from the exterior surface of the protective shell through generally aligned openings in the outer head covering to secure the protective shell within the head covering.

Abstract: An improved headband is disclosed which is readily adjustable in size and which is self-setting to automatically accommodate a wearer having a head of a larger size than the size to which the headband is adjusted. The headband is useful in a suspension system for a safety hat or the like.

Abstract: A protective face and head apparel especially suited to the occupational needs of welders, the invention particularly comprises a hard hat with a scalloped lower edge and a head band assembly which includes an elastically deformable band for adjusting the fit of the head band assembly to the head of a user. A welder's hood or face shield is pivotally and resiliently supported from the hard hat with the pivot axis being related to the hard hat and hood so that the hood will be more evenly balanced above the head when pivoted upwardly to a generally horizontal position.

Abstract: Described is an improved headgear support of the internal suspension system type for supporting the head in spaced relation within a rigid headpiece. The improvement comprises an elongated nape strap disposed adjacent the rear portion of the headpiece for contacting the nape of the wearer's neck. Each end of the nape strap is disposed adjacent respective opposite sides of the headpiece. Means are provided for tensioning the nape strap and for locking the nape strap in a tensioned state so that the wearer's head can be locked within the headpiece between the suspension and the nape strap. In one embodiment of the invention, the tensioning and locking means comprises a lever arm-ratchet bar assembly and in another embodiment, the tensioning and locking means comprises a spool assembly.

Abstract: A headband for protective head gear is provided at opposite ends with overlapping members formed of a stiffer material than the band itself. These extension members are made adjustable longitudinally with respect to one another by means of a tensioning arrangement and a lug is provided on each member which allows tension to be applied to the headband by the fingers of one hand of the wearer of the head gear. A lever associated with the tensioning means is actuated with one finger to release the head-clamping pressure of the band.