Protective headgear

Abstract

Described is a protective headgear for sports and recreational activities. The protective headgear is designed to provide a user protection against impact or collision due to a fall or contact with a static or moving object, while at the same time providing the user the maximum amount of comfort and style. The headgear may comprise an inner, intermediate, and outer section. The inner section is formed of a material providing ventilation and/or shock absorption, the intermediate section is formed of a hardened material, and the outer section is formed of a fabric material intended to give the headgear an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

1 . A headgear, comprising: 
 an inner section fabricated of a material operable to provide ventilation;    an intermediate section comprising at least two members, wherein the two members are operable to accommodate varied head sizes; and    an outer section fabricated of a fabric material.    
   
   
       2 . The headgear of  claim 1 , wherein the material of the inner section is a polymeric foam.  
   
   
       3 . The headgear of  claim 1 , wherein the inner section is further fabricated of a material operable to provide shock absorption.  
   
   
       4 . The headgear of  claim 3 , wherein the material of the inner section is a polymeric foam.  
   
   
       5 . The headgear of  claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the inner section is about 5 mm.  
   
   
       6 . The headgear of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two members of the intermediate section are fabricated of a polymeric material, a plastic material, or a polycarbonate material.  
   
   
       7 . The headgear of  claim 1 , wherein the outer section further includes a polymeric coating.  
   
   
       8 . The headgear of  claim 1 , further comprising a chin guard or a face guard.  
   
   
       9 . The headgear of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more straps operable to secure the headgear to a user's head.  
   
   
       10 . The headgear of  claim 1 , further comprising reinforced ridges integrated on said intermediate section.  
   
   
       11 . The headgear of  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate section is operable to provide ventilation.  
   
   
       12 . The headgear of  claim 1 , further comprising means for removably attaching said outer section to said inner or intermediate section.  
   
   
       13 . A headgear, comprising: 
 an inner section fabricated of a polymeric foam material operable to provide ventilation; and    an outer section comprising at least two members, wherein the two members are operable to accommodate varied head sizes.    
   
   
       14 . The headgear of  claim 13 , wherein the polymeric foam material is further operable to provide shock absorption.  
   
   
       15 . The headgear of  claim 13 , wherein the thickness of the inner section is about 5 mm.  
   
   
       16 . The headgear of  claim 13 , wherein the at least two members of the outer section are fabricated of a polymeric material, a plastic material, or a polycarbonate material.  
   
   
       17 . The headgear of  claim 13 , further comprising a fabric material placed over the outer section.  
   
   
       18 . The headgear of  claim 17 , wherein the fabric material further includes a polymeric coating.  
   
   
       19 . The headgear of  claim 13 , further comprising a chin guard or a face guard.  
   
   
       20 . The headgear of  claim 13 , further comprising one or more straps operable to secure the headgear to a user's head.  
   
   
       21 . The headgear of  claim 13 , further comprising reinforced ridges integrated on said outer section.  
   
   
       22 . A headgear, comprising: 
 an inner section fabricated of a polymeric foam material operable to provide ventilation and shock absorption;    an intermediate section comprising at least two members, wherein the two members are fabricated of a polymeric material and operable to accommodate a portion of a user's head; and    an outer section fabricated of a fabric material.    
   
   
       23 . The headgear of  claim 22 , wherein the thickness of the inner section is about 5 mm.  
   
   
       24 . The headgear of  claim 22 , wherein the polymeric material of the intermediate section comprises a plastic material or a polycarbonate material.  
   
   
       25 . The headgear of  claim 22 , wherein the outer section further comprises a polymeric coating.  
   
   
       26 . The headgear of  claim 22 , wherein the intermediate section includes one or more reinforced ridges.  
   
   
       27 . The headgear of  claim 22 , further comprising a chin guard or a face guard.  
   
   
       28 . A headgear, comprising: 
 an inner section fabricated of a polymeric foam material operable to provide ventilation; and    an outer section comprising a mobile member and a protective member, wherein the mobile member engages the protective member such that the outer section is operable to accommodate varied head sizes.    
   
   
       29 . The headgear of  claim 28 , further comprising a fabric-based material placed over the outer section.  
   
   
       30 . The headgear of  claim 28 , wherein the polymeric foam material is operable to further provide shock absorption.