Helmets and vests

• US 20060075544A1
• Filed: 10/08/2004
• Published: 04/13/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: ICE Technologies, LLC (Ice Services LLC)
• Original Assignee: Diversified Gel Products, LLC
• Inventors: Wisconsin, Melrose, Kriesel, Matt
• Granted Patent: US 8,302,213 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 2/411
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/0151 Shooting jackets with a recoil pad
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/121 with at least one layer or pad containing a fluid
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/23 Sheet including cover or casing
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/233 Foamed or expanded material encased
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/239 Complete cover or casing
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/249981 Plural void-containing components

Abstract

Disclosed is an assembly which can include a hardened outer shell and an inner surface comprising a polymeric gel. The polymeric gel is enclosed within an envelope having opposed layers and is attached to the outer hardened surface cover. The hardened outer surface cover may be comprised of most any material known within the art. The sporting or shooting vest comprises a garment including gel-filled pockets or envelopes whereby impact can be absorbed and dissipated. Additionally, the outer layer of the shooting vest may be comprised of a Kevlar material wherein the vest would become a ballistic vest.

Claims

1. The resilient helmet as substantially described herein.

2. The shooting vest as substantially described herein.