Soccer headguard

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1997-05-22

1999-08-03

Neas, Michael A.

Apparel

Guard or protector

For wearer's head

2421, 2425, 2DIG11, A41D 2000

Patent

active

059308419

ABSTRACT:
Generally, the present invention relates to an improved headguard for athletes and in particular soccer players. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a headguard is provided which includes a headcover and an adjustable head strap disposed on a perimeter of the head for drawing sections of the headcover together. The headcover includes padding having at least a front portion and a top portion and also includes a flexing section. The flexing section of the headcover is positioned such that, when the head strap is adjusted, at least a portion of the headcover flexes at the flexing section to generally conform to at least a portion of the head of a wearer.

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