Apparel – Guard or protector – For wearer's head
Reexamination Certificate
2001-01-09
2001-12-18
Lindsey, Rodney M. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Guard or protector
For wearer's head
C002S421000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06330722
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the field of personal safety and protection devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to the field of protective harness systems used in land vehicles, boats, airplanes or other motion apparatus.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Helmets are widely used in vehicles and other motion apparatus for protection of the head of the driver or other occupants thereof. However, while a helmet may provide certain protection to a wearer's head from injuries cause by hitting on other objects, it is often inadequate to prevent the violent motion of the head and the bending of the neck of the wearer resulting from the momentum of a sudden impact.
For example, when a high speed race car has a collision, the helmet worn by the driver may protect the driver's head injuries caused by hitting the windshield. Unfortunately, a helmet will not prevent the driver's head from violently moving forward upon the momentum which may result in internal injury of the brain and also result in severe neck injuries.
Therefore, it is desirable to provide a protective helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system that restrains the movement of the helmet upon a sudden impact and therefore stabilizes the posture of the head and neck of the wearer of the helmet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system for use with a helmet worn by an operator or occupant of a land vehicle, boat, airplane or other motion apparatus.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a helmet restraint harness system for use by an operator or occupant of a vehicle or other motion apparatus wearing a helmet.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide a helmet restraint harness system that can be quickly and easily installed and attached to the existing helmet worn by an operator or occupant oaf vehicle or other motion apparatus.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a helmet restraint harness system as a supplement to the existing shoulder belt system used by an operator or occupant of a vehicle or other motion apparatus.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a helmet restraint harness system that can help stabilizing the user's head and neck upon a sudden impact.
Described generally, the present invention is a helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system for use with a helmet worn by an operator or occupant of a land vehicle, boat, airplane or other motion apparatus, in conjunction with a shoulder belt system or a suit worn by the operator or occupant. The helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system preferably includes two end connecters, two releasable buckles, two flexible end belts, and a flexible middle belt.
The two end connecters are separately attachable to the shoulder belt system or the suit worn by the operator or occupant on opposite sides of the helmet worn by the operator or occupant. The two end belts each have one end affixed to one end connecter and an opposite end connected to one buckle, respectively. The middle belt has one end connected to one buckle and an opposite end connected to the other buckle. The length of the first or second end belt or the middle belt is adjustable.
The helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system also includes fastener members for removably attaching the middle belt to the helmet.
The present invention helmet restraint and head and neck stabilizing system has many unique features and important advantages. It can be used by an operator or occupant of any land vehicles, boats, airplanes or other motion apparatus who wears a helmet. It can be quickly and easily affixed to an existing helmet worn by the user. It also acts as a supplement to the existing shoulder belt system used by the user. When used properly, it helps to prevent the user's head and neck from violent movement upon a sudden impact to avoid serious injuries.
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Chen Tony D.
Fong Jerry
Lindsey Rodney M.
MCY III Trust
Rozsa Thomas I.
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