Reginald E Wilson

US Patent:

20030188375, Oct 9, 2003

Filed:

Apr 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/118412

Inventors:

Reginald Wilson - Detroit MI, US
Deidre Wilson - Detroit MI, US

International Classification:

A42B001/08

US Classification:

002/424000, 002/425000

Abstract:

A helmet device incorporating both increased peripheral vision characteristics as well as retaining sufficient rigidity and durability. A three dimensionally shaped and interiorly hollowed helmet shell is adapted to being placed upon a head of a wearer and includes an extending forward surface defining a forward facial opening. First and second spaced apart pairs of side surfaces define first and second peripheral openings. The pairs of side surfaces communicate with specified locations of the forward surface and each extends along the sides of the helmet shell in a direction substantially towards a rear of the shell. A face guard includes elongate extending structural members securing along both the forward surface as well as the pairs of spaced apart side surfaces. The guard extends in a forward direction from the forward facial opening and protects a face of the wearer as well as providing reinforcing support to the shell.