Helmet with ear protection and a hearing enhancement feature

Details Helmet with ear protection and a hearing enhancement feature Helmet with ear protection and a hearing enhancement feature

1998-01-07

2000-06-13

Neas, Michael A.

Apparel

Guard or protector

For wearer's head

A42B 316

Patent

active

060732725

ABSTRACT:
A helmet designed for use in winter sports, particularly the sport of snowboarding, having a flexible ear protection member including a hearing enhancement feature disposed therein is disclosed. The hearing enhancement feature may preferably be formed as an aperture disposed through at least a portion of the ear protection member, and preferably includes a deflection element to deflect objects away from the aperture, thereby preventing objects from passing through the aperture and penetrating the ear protection member in order to protect portions of the user's ear underlying the aperture from injury. The ear protection member may be configured as a ear flap including an abrasion-resistant outer layer to provide protection against branches and the like. In one embodiment, the ear flap may be formed as part of a comfort ring supported by the helmet. The helmet may also include a puncture resistant outer shell, an abrasion resistant inner liner and climate control features, such as vents, to regulate the temperature and air flow within the helmet.

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