Headguard to reduce injury severity to the wearer

Abstract

Generally, the present invention relates to a head guard of fabric, with elastic, resilient properties, and or inelastic properties, including hook and loop surfaces for fitting any required head sizes for the upper half or less of the head area, such as one or more straps or hat shape that have one or more various types of a relatively low density stiffener liner material, fastened to or contained within layers of the straps or hat shaped covering that will provide impact protection to the front, top, sides, or back or any combination thereof, for the head. It varies from a helmet in that it is made of soft material and is designed to slip easily from the head to prevent hanging and entrapment of the user. It dampens or cushions the impact and is not limited to a single impact lifetime.

What I claim as my invention is:  
     
         1 : This invention is unique in that the components of the headguard include a fabric affixed to the resilient materials, providing additional tensile strength to absorb stresses which may be incurred.  
     
     
         2 : The invention is specifically designed to provide protection to users who's physical development, size, and/or age prohibit their use of other products now available; i.e., helmets, bicycle helmets, and other special use headgear.  
     
     
         3 : The invention is designed to provide severity reduction for impact related head injuries by cushioning the head or specific areas of the head and dampening the impact.  
     
     
         4 : The invention is designed to break away or slip off the head in the event of entrapment of the head and other occurrences such as hanging.  
     
     
         5 : The invention is form-fitted to provide cushioning to areas of the head as deemed appropriate by the user/care provider of the user.  
     
     
         6  Protection can be provided to the top, side, back, front, temporal area of the head or any combination thereof by placing the impact absorbing resilient materials over those areas deemed vulnerable.