Apparel – Guard or protector – For wearer's head
Patent
1987-07-09
1989-12-12
Reynolds, Wm. Carter
Apparel
Guard or protector
For wearer's head
2425, A42B 302
Patent
active
048858072
ABSTRACT:
A face mask release apparatus for a contact sports helmet includes a face mask having a three point attachment to the left and right respective side portions of the helmet and to the forward forehead area of the helmet. The attachment includes a plurality of posts, positioned in pairs on each respective side of the helmet in the temple areas and a ball and socket connection in the forehead area. Each post includes a grooved area formed around the post defining a narrowed diameter section and a bracket carried at the ends of each side of the face mask forms a releasable connection with the posts in virtually all directions away from the helmet and along the helmet so that the user is protected from head and neck injury when force is applied to the mask in any of one of a plurality of directions.
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