US2014259309A1PendingUtilityA1

Exterior sport helmet pad

Assignee: PETTERSEN ALFREDPriority: Mar 13, 2013Filed: Mar 13, 2014Published: Sep 18, 2014
Est. expiryMar 13, 2033(~6.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A42B 3/069
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Abstract

An exterior sport helmet pad includes a formed base pad, the formed base pad accommodating a sports helmet with an outer shell, the formed base pad being fitted to the sports helmet by internal contact pressure, and a first plurality of holes disposed on the formed base pad, the first holes include a first pair of ear holes and the first holes provide ventilation to the formed base pad and the sports helmet.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exterior sport helmet pad, comprising:
 a formed base pad, the formed base pad accommodates a sports helmet with an outer shell; and   a first plurality of holes disposed on the formed base pad, the first holes including a first pair of ear holes and a plurality of venting holes providing ventilation to the formed base pad and the sports helmet;   wherein the first plurality of holes overlie holes on the sports helmet thus avoiding degradation of hearing and venting.   
     
     
         2 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the formed base pad is made of NEOPRENE® polychloroprene or a non-cross linked polyethylene closed cell foam. 
     
     
         3 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the sports helmet is a football helmet. 
     
     
         4 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the formed base pad is coupled to the sports helmet by internal contact pressure. 
     
     
         5 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the first holes are the same size and shape as holes on the sports helmet. 
     
     
         6 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the first holes are aligned with the helmet holes to provide ventilation to the user's head while the user is wearing the exterior sport helmet pad and sports helmet. 
     
     
         7 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the exterior sport helmet pad is placed over the outer shell of the sports helmet. 
     
     
         8 . An exterior sport helmet pad, comprising:
 a formed base pad, the formed base pad accommodating a sports helmet with an outer shell, the formed base pad being sized to couple to the sports helmet by internal contact pressure; and   a first plurality of holes disposed on the formed base pad, the first holes including a first pair of ear holes and the first holes providing ventilation to the formed base pad and the sports helmet;   wherein: the first plurality of holes overlays the ear holes and ventilation holes on the sports helmet and are the same size and shape.   
     
     
         9 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 8 , wherein the formed base pad is made of NEOPRENE® polychloroprene or non-cross linked polyethylene closed cell foam. 
     
     
         10 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 9 , wherein the NEOPRENE® polychloroprene and non-cross linked polyethylene closed cell foam comprise light, tough and durable versions. 
     
     
         11 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 8 , wherein the sports helmet is a football helmet. 
     
     
         12 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 8 , wherein the first holes are aligned with hearing and ventilation holes to provide ventilation to the user's head while the user is wearing the sports helmet and the exterior sport helmet pad. 
     
     
         13 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 8 , wherein the exterior sport helmet pad is placed over the outer shell of the sports helmet. 
     
     
         14 . An exterior football helmet pad, comprising:
 a formed base pad, the formed base pad sized to accommodate a football helmet with an outer shell, the formed base pad being sized to fit the football helmet by internal contact pressure; and   a first plurality of holes disposed on the formed base pad, the first holes include a first pair of ear holes and the first holes provide ventilation to the formed base pad and the football helmet;   wherein: a second plurality of holes are disposed on the football helmet, the second holes include a second pair of ear holes and the second holes provide ventilation to a user's head wearing the football helmet and the first holes and the second holes are the same size and shape.   
     
     
         15 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 14 , wherein the formed base pad is made of NEOPRENE® polychloroprene or non-cross linked polyethylene closed cell foam. 
     
     
         16 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 15 , wherein the NEOPRENE® polychloroprene and non-cross linked polyethylene closed cell foam is light, tough and durable material. 
     
     
         17 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 14 , wherein the first holes are aligned with the helmet holes to provide ventilation to the user's head while the user is wearing the football helmet. 
     
     
         18 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 14 , wherein the exterior sport helmet pad is placed over the outer shell of the football helmet. 
     
     
         19 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 14 , wherein the outer shell of the football helmet is made of hard plastic. 
     
     
         20 . The exterior sport helmet pad according to  claim 14 , wherein the second pair of ear holes are aligned with the first pair of ear holes to allow the user to hear any nearby sounds or voices while wearing the exterior football helmet pad and the football helmet.

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