Apparel – Guard or protector – For wearer's head
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Welch, Gary L (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Guard or protector
For wearer's head
C002S421000, C002S410000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07900279
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a sports helmet with a clamp that secures an elongated strap of a chin protector assembly against the helmet. The clamp includes a main body having an opening, a finger and a receiver that is positioned between the opening and the finger. The clamp may also include a strengthening insert that extends longitudinally within the clamp. In a secured position, the main body is coupled to the helmet by both a fastener extending through the opening and the finger inserted into an aperture of the helmet. An extent of the chin strap is securedly positioned between the helmet and the receiver. In the secured position, an inner surface of the chin strap member is in contact with an outer surface of the helmet and an outer surface of the chin strap is in contact with the receiver. The receiver includes a plurality of gripping members that engage an outer surface of the chin strap in the secured position. Also, the receiver is recessed from an inner wall of the main body, whereby the receiver has a depth that corresponds to a thickness of the chin strap. Consequently, the receiver accepts the strap and the inner clamp wall makes contact with the helmet shell.
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Ide Thad M.
Infusino Ralph J.
Kraemer Nelson
Anderson Amber R
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Riddell, Inc.
Welch Gary L
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