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Head guard and method for making same

  • US 4,910,804 A
  • Filed: 08/11/1988
  • Issued: 03/27/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A head guard in the form of an annular brow-band comprising:

  • (a) a longitudinal annular unit including an inner side and an outer side;

    (b) a plurality of adjustment portions longitudinally spaced along the annular unit;

    (c) each adjustment portion being at least substantially entirely formed of cellular plastic and including a plurality of first depressions protruding inwardly from the outer side and a plurality of second depressions protruding outwardly from the inner side, the first and second depressions alternating with each other to define a plurality of pads therebetween;

    (d) the pads extending substantially transversely of the annular unit and including connection portions connecting adjacent pads together to permit a limited stretching of each adjustment portion in the longitudinal direction for conforming the annular unit to the size and shape of a head; and

    (e) each pad including a substantially planar stopping portion on the outer side and a corresponding substantially planar support portion on the inner side, with at least a part of the stopping portion being positioned directly opposite a part of the support portion to impart a protective shock absorbing capability to the pad.

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