IP Library Granted Patent US 9,955,745
Granted Patent B2
US 9,955,745 · App. 15/209,653 · Granted May 1, 2018

Helmet with sliding facilitator arranged at energy absorbing layer

Inventor: Peter Halldin (Enskede, SE)
Assignee: MIPS AB
A42B3/064A42B3/12A42B3/125A42B3/145A42B3/14
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Patent No.
US 9,955,745
App. No.
15/209,653
Granted
May 1, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

A helmet having an energy absorbing layer and a sliding facilitator is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing layer. A method of manufacturing a helmet having a sliding facilitator is further provided. The method includes providing an energy absorbing layer in the mold, and providing a sliding facilitator that contacts the energy absorbing layer.

Claims (15)

1. A helmet comprising:

an energy absorbing layer;

an attachment device provided for attachment of the helmet to a wearer's head; and

a sliding facilitator provided on an inner side of the energy absorbing layer;

wherein the sliding facilitator is configured to allow sliding between the attachment device and the energy absorbing layer during an impact; and

the sliding facilitator is formed from a low friction material and is integrated in the inside surface of the energy absorbing layer facing the attachment device.

2. The helmet according to claim 1 , wherein the low friction material is at least one of PTFE, ABS, PVC, PC, Nylon, a fabric material, or a combination thereof.

3. The helmet according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is adapted to entirely cover the upper portion of the wearer's head.

4. The helmet according to claim 3 , wherein the attachment device comprises a cap.

5. A helmet according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment device comprises tightening means for adjustment of the attachment to the wearer's head.

6. A helmet according to claim 1 , having one energy absorbing layer formed from a polymer foam material or a honeycomb structure.

7. A method of manufacturing a helmet according to claim 1 , comprising:

providing an energy absorbing layer that has been formed in a mold; and

providing a sliding facilitator on an inner side of the energy absorbing layer;

wherein the sliding facilitator is formed from a low friction material and integrated in the inside surface of the energy absorbing layer facing the attachment device.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2017
From: HALLDIN, PETER
To: MIPS AB
Reel/Frame 044298/0136 →
Priority Claims (1)
SE 1050458 · May 7, 2010 · national
Continuity (5)
Continuation 14839538 · Aug 28, 2015
Continuation 14047763 · Oct 7, 2013
Continuation 13263981
Provisional Application 61333817 · May 12, 2010
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