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Multiple density helmet body compositions to strengthen helmet
Assignee: Societe Generale SA
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Filing: 1991-06-19
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Granted: 1994-05-10
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Expires: 2011-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent structure in the body comprising a body consisting of molded, synthetic resin sections, a first the section having relatively higher density and a second the section having relatively lower density; the first section extending in strengthening adjacency to the second section, laterally of the vent structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester V. Broersma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:08
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/12; A42B3/125; A42B3/128; A42B3/06; A42B3/062; A42B3/28; A42B3/281; A42B3/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, said flange of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, said flange of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first section extends in bounding relation to said vent means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said vent means includes multiple air vents through said body, and said first section bounds each of said multiple vents.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said body has a user's head receiving interior, said second section of lower density facing said interior
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said second section extends in face-to-face relation with said first section, the one section molded in place after the other section is molded in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the second section forms a recess into which the first section is received.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the first section has flange means penetrating into the second section, to strengthen the second section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said flange means projects away from the vent means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the first section defines a layer facing outwardly away from the helmet interior.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first section comprises at least one insert defining walls of said vent means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 10 wherein said first means includes a flange extending in a loop about said vent means and also away from said vent means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said sections consist of foamed synthetic resin, the first section having density between about 85 and 120 grams per liter, and the second section having density between 50 and 75 grams per liter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 including a helmet shell of relatively hard material into which said body is received as a liner.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
157 words
The method of forming a helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, said body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, the flange having a top surface, said method including first molding said first section, and thereafter molding, said second section molded against said first section wherein said step of molding said second section against said first section comprises molding the outer surface of said second section into substantially flush relation with said flange top surface.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
157 words
The method of forming a helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, said body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, the flange having a top surface, said method including first molding said first section, and thereafter molding, said second section molded against said first section wherein said step of molding said second section against said first section comprises molding the outer surface of said second section into substantially flush relation with said flange top surface.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
175 words
The method of forming a helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, said body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacent to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, said flange having a top surface, said first section comprising at least one insert defining walls of said vent means, said method including molding said second section in position to contact said insert, said insert consisting of foamed synthetic resin, wherein said step of molding said second section in a position to contact said insert comprises molding the outer surface of said second section into substantially flush relation with said flange top surface.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
175 words
The method of forming a helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, said body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacent to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, said flange having a top surface, said first section comprising at least one insert defining walls of said vent means, said method including molding said second section in position to contact said insert, said insert consisting of foamed synthetic resin, wherein said step of molding said second section in a position to contact said insert comprises molding the outer surface of said second section into substantially flush relation with said flange top surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a dome-shaped cyclist helmet having a thick layer of crushable foam pierced with ventilation holes, foam inserts surrounding the holes and effectively penetrating from the outer surface of said layer to the inner surface of said layer, said foam inserts having a higher stiffness than the surrounding foam layer, each foam insert having a flange penetrating into said layer, the flange having a top surface extending in substantially flush relation with said outer surface of said layer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a dome-shaped cyclist helmet having a thick layer of crushable foam pierced with ventilation holes, foam inserts surrounding the holes and effectively penetrating from the outer surface of said layer to the inner surface of said layer, said foam inserts having a higher stiffness than the surrounding foam layer, each foam insert having a flange penetrating into said layer, the flange having a top surface extending in substantially flush relation with said outer surface of said layer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the first section is cosmetically shaped and made in a first color contrasting to the color of the second section.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, synthetic resin, a first body section having a flange and having a first color simulative of relatively higher density and a second body section having a second color simulative of relatively lower density, said first section extending in adjacency to said vent means, said flange portion of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, synthetic resin, a first body section having a flange and having a first color simulative of relatively higher density and a second body section having a second color simulative of relatively lower density, said first section extending in adjacency to said vent means, said flange portion of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, cellular, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, the second section having an outer surface, said flange of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, cellular, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, the second section having an outer surface, said flange of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, communicating with the hollow interior of the helmet, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said sections having the same foamed, synthetic resin composition, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange portion penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, the periphery of said first section converging in a direction between the exterior of the helmet and said helmet interior to transfer impact loading laterally from the first section to said second section, said flange portion of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a protective helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, communicating with the hollow interior of the helmet, the helmet comprising, a body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said sections having the same foamed, synthetic resin composition, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange portion penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, the periphery of said first section converging in a direction between the exterior of the helmet and said helmet interior to transfer impact loading laterally from the first section to said second section, said flange portion of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
246 words
The method of forming a helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, communicating with the hollow interior of the helmet, said body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said sections having the same foamed, synthetic resin composition, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange portion penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, said method including first molding said first section to have an inner peripheral side adjacent said vent means and an outer peripheral side, and thereafter molding said second section against said first section outer peripheral side, wherein said outer peripheral side of the first section converges in a direction between said helmet exterior and the helmet interior to transfer impact loading laterally from the first section to the second section, said flange portion of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section wherein said step of molding said second section against said first section outer peripheral side comprises molding the outer surface of said second section into substantially flush relation with said flange top surface.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
246 words
The method of forming a helmet having a dome-shaped body and air vent means in said body, communicating with the hollow interior of the helmet, said body consisting of molded, foamed, synthetic resin sections, a first said section having relatively higher density and a second said section having relatively lower density, said sections having the same foamed, synthetic resin composition, said first section extending in strengthening adjacency to said second section, laterally of said vent means, and said first section having a flange portion penetrating into the second section, in bounding relation to the vent means, to strengthen the second section proximate the vent means, the second section forming a recess into which the first section is received during molding, said method including first molding said first section to have an inner peripheral side adjacent said vent means and an outer peripheral side, and thereafter molding said second section against said first section outer peripheral side, wherein said outer peripheral side of the first section converges in a direction between said helmet exterior and the helmet interior to transfer impact loading laterally from the first section to the second section, said flange portion of said first section having a top surface which is substantially flush with the outer surface of said second section wherein said step of molding said second section against said first section outer peripheral side comprises molding the outer surface of said second section into substantially flush relation with said flange top surface.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet of claim 1 wherein the helmet includes a shell into which the body is received.
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