Apparel – Guard or protector – For wearer's head
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Lindsey, Rodney M. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Guard or protector
For wearer's head
C002S009000, C403S220000, C403S223000, C403S228000, C403S291000, C403S384000, C403S408100, C024S458000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07146652
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a face guard connector assembly for a sports helmet, such as a football, hockey or lacrosse helmet. The face guard includes a plurality of elongated bar members that intersect to define a grid. The connector assembly removably connects the face guard to the helmet shell. The connector assembly includes a bracket having at least one channel configured to receive a portion of the face guard. The connector assembly further includes a shock absorber assembly that distributes an impact force at the face guard to the shell in an omni-directional manner. The shock absorber assembly includes an elastomeric grommet, a bushing, and a nut, each have an opening. When aligned, the openings collectively define a passageway configured to receive a fastener that secures the connector assembly to the sports helmet. The helmet shell has opposed side portions with each side portion having a mounting aperture that receives an extent of the shock absorber assembly.
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Ide Thad M.
Infusino Ralph J.
Kraemer Nelson
Riddell, Inc.
Wallenstein & Wagner Ltd.
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