Mollo, Richard (Bridgewater, NJ, US)

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Easy Rhino Designs, Inc. (Bound Brook, NJ, US)

2/209.13

2/425

A42B1/24

2/410, 2/171, 40/586, D29/103, 2/422, D2/891, D2/878, 40/329, 446/27, D29/106, 2/209.13, D2/866, D2/895, 2/424, D2/870, D29/102, 2/411, 2/425

D005560		February, 1872	Watters
D011176		May, 1879	Cairns	D29/104
0470131		March, 1892	Hoppe
0488188		December, 1892	Drake
0515133		February, 1894	Simpson
0521213		June, 1894	Hayes
0524528		August, 1894	Hobson
0551818		December, 1895	Good
0557864		April, 1896	McNamara et al.
0575221		January, 1897	Eisenbeis et al.
0674321		May, 1901	Stow
0688483		December, 1901	Pell
0736685		August, 1903	Camins
1007984		November, 1911	Skelding
D045522		March, 1914	Collins
1169188		January, 1916	Peck
1286476		December, 1918	Woloszczuk
1290162		January, 1919	Frieband
1409808	Diving helmet	March, 1922	Wood
1456524	Helmet	May, 1923	Waldron
1483626	Miner's cap	February, 1924	Gayeski
1502108	Marine hat	July, 1924	McWilliam
1545034	Toy gun	July, 1925	Burns
1586701	Miner's cap	June, 1926	Reppa
1616187	Helmet	February, 1927	Hart
1776249	Safety hat	September, 1930	Bullard
1810549	Aviator's helmet	June, 1931	Allen
2014324	Miner's cap	September, 1935	Goldstein et al.
2088183	Safety headgear	July, 1937	Watkins
2131617	Miner's headgear	September, 1938	Cowden
2329457	Football helmet	September, 1943	Ceriello
2340872	Helmet	February, 1944	Flynn et al.
2428746	Boom mounting for microphones	October, 1947	Veneklasen
2478936	Facepiece canister attachment	August, 1949	Motsinger
2501006	Cap for children	March, 1950	Rothchild	362/106
D167789		September, 1952	Adams	D29/106
D167790		September, 1952	Adams	D29/106
D167791		September, 1952	Adams	D29/106
D171492		February, 1954	Erickson et al.
2688204	Combined helmet and fish landing net	September, 1954	Laubhan
2739311	Safety cap	March, 1956	Bullard
D179967		April, 1957	Erickson	D29/104
D180052		April, 1957	Young	D2/869
2805419	Protective pad and earphone support for safety helmets	September, 1957	Finken
2809374	Aviators' helmets	October, 1957	Reed
2818511	Radiation detector	December, 1957	Ullery, Jr. et al.
2867812	Retaining means for helmets and face masks	January, 1959	Roth et al.
2871484	Close-fitting helmet	February, 1959	Finken et al.
2872840	Presentation devices for visual information	February, 1959	Stanton
2895137	Miner's lamp bracket	July, 1959	Simpson et al.
2904645	Helmet radios including a transistor amplifier	September, 1959	Sarles
3030627	Multi-duty helmet	April, 1962	Rehman et al.
3078845	Portable dust eliminator	February, 1963	Kohlmeyer
3088002	Ear pad and ear phone support for helmets	April, 1963	Heisig
3103015	Head-protecting head gear	September, 1963	Plastino
3106184	Water ski safety cap	October, 1963	Shea	116/209
3108282	Ear defender positioning and mounting apparatus	October, 1963	Rehman et al.
3128095	Metallic weight exercising helmet	April, 1964	Sharkey
3146462	Cold weather attachment for hard head gear	September, 1964	Militello
3148376	Support for head engaging device	September, 1964	Aileo
3155981	Football helmet cover	November, 1964	McKissick et al.
3172126	Protective suit neck enclosure	March, 1965	Spano et al.
3174155	Protective helmet having a padded outer surface	March, 1965	Pitman
3183443	Transmission system with antenna means for coupling to an insulated conductror	May, 1965	Lefevre
3203003	Head protecting head gear	August, 1965	Plastino
3205508	Safety helmet liner and assembly	September, 1965	Cox
3223086	Air-conditioned helmet	December, 1965	Denton
3229872	Tote cap	January, 1966	Williams
3239842	Safety helmet	March, 1966	Marchello
3242500	Protective head covering	March, 1966	Derr
3245087	Safety helmet cover in combination with a helmet	April, 1966	Marchello
3249873	Miniaturized helmet exponential horn speaker for a portable radio receiver	May, 1966	Whittemore, Jr. et al.
3258534	Safety headpiece loudspeaker	June, 1966	Goldsworthy
3273162	Hard hat with reinforcing ribs	September, 1966	Andrews, III
3273163	Accessory attachment to a hard hat	September, 1966	Andrews, III
3283349	Safety signal ski cap	November, 1966	White	441/124
3295511	Headgears for protection against cold and unclement weather	January, 1967	Crouzet
3345642	Headgear with retractable vertically movable eye shield	October, 1967	Uminski
3353534	Diving helmet	November, 1967	Savoie, Jr.
3359568	Helmet feedport	December, 1967	Kothe
3381308	Decorative headgear	May, 1968	Fineberg	2/182.6
3435460	SPONGE RUBBER SCRIMMAGE CAPS	April, 1969	Grant
3436760	MILITARY HELMET ADAPTER	April, 1969	Molitoris
3436936	COMBINATION HELMET AND LOCKING ATTACHMENT	April, 1969	Locker
3437631	BODY PROTECTIVE DEVICE COMPOSED OF POLYCARBONATE RESINS ADMIXED WITH POLYOLEFINS AND PIGMENTS	April, 1969	Cleveland
3440660	STORABLE PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR	April, 1969	Krinke
3444288	METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF A PROTECTIVE HELMET	May, 1969	Mead
3445860	DETACHABLE COVER FOR HELMETS AND THE LIKE	May, 1969	Rodell
3467964	SAFETY HELMET EDGE BEAD	September, 1969	Hannan
3473165	VENTING DEVICE FOR PRESSURIZED SPACE SUIT HELMET	October, 1969	Gran et al.
3491371	VISOR ASSEMBLY FOR PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR	January, 1970	De Angelis
3496854	VENTILATED HELMET	February, 1970	Feldmann et al.
3502074	HELMET ASSEMBLY AND LATCH MEANS THEREFOR	March, 1970	Jones et al.
3504984	GARMENT	April, 1970	Bush
3505677	DIVING CASQUE	April, 1970	Masson et al.
3514785	EMERGENCY SPACE-SUIT HELMET	June, 1970	Smith
3514787	COLLAPSIBLE PROTECTIVE HAT	June, 1970	Kennedy, Jr.
3529451	HELMET LOCK	September, 1970	McOsker et al.
3531955	LOCKING DEVICE FOR SAFETY HELMET	October, 1970	Taylor et al.
3562813		February, 1971	Origer
3568211		March, 1971	Petruzzella, Jr.
3577561	HELMET FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION	May, 1971	Oshima et al.
3585638		June, 1971	Aileo
3586977	COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR HELMETED MOTORCYCLE RIDERS	June, 1971	Lustig
3594814	SAFETY HAT LINER AND ASSEMBLY	July, 1971	Schuessler
3596289	COMBINATION HELMET AND HANGER MEANS FOR CARRYING TOY VEHICLES	August, 1971	Adickes
3601813	SAFETY HELMET WITH TWO EYE SHIELDS	August, 1971	Aileo
3631540	VISOR-LATCHING DEVICE	January, 1972	Penny
3636565	UNIVERSAL DUAL VISOR ASSEMBLY FOR HELMETS	January, 1972	Luisada et al.
3665514	LOW PROFILE SIZE ADJUSTABLE PROTECTIVE HELMET	May, 1972	Durand
3703891	MULTI-PURPOSE HELMET ASSEMBLY ESPECIALLY FOR USE WITH A CATHETER	November, 1972	Talley
3721994	DUAL VISOR HEADGEAR	March, 1973	DeSimone et al.
3726620	FORM-FITTED PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR LINER MOLD	April, 1973	Morton
3748657	SAFETY HELMET WITH RETRACTABLE EYE SHIELD	July, 1973	Aileo
3750192	HAT-MOUNTED CONTAINER FOR ACCESSORIES	August, 1973	Beresic
3765031	HAT EMBODYING MEANS FOR CONTAINING SMALL ACCESSORIES	October, 1973	Beresic
3770483	NOCTILUCENT REFLECTIVE HELMET	November, 1973	Komine
3778056	HAT GAME	December, 1973	Witkowski
3787109	INSIDE HELMET SIGHT APPARATUS	January, 1974	Vizenor
3804495	REAR VISION REFLECTION DEVICE FOR A HELMET	April, 1974	Rayow et al.
3818508	PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR	June, 1974	Lammers et al.
3825952	SKIRTED HELMET	July, 1974	Pershing et al.
3831407	HELMET GUARD	August, 1974	Coleman
3844840	SOLAR ENERGY HELMET	October, 1974	Bender
3845387	NON-REACTIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC SENSOR	October, 1974	Humphrey
3866909	PROTECTIVE GARMENT FOR KARATE WITH FORCE INDICATING MEMBERS THEREON	February, 1975	DeSantis
3871026	Ceramic reinforced helmet	March, 1975	Dorre
3885246	Retroreflective protective helmet	May, 1975	Tung
3889190	Communications transceiver adapted for mounting on a helmet	June, 1975	Palmer
3895625	Head protection enclosure	July, 1975	Delest
3906547	Headset retainer for helmet	September, 1975	Aileo
3916312	Portable audio communication transceiver device	October, 1975	Campbell
3917153	Unitary foldable laminar blank for the manufacture of containers useful as toy football helmets	November, 1975	Holschneider
3922722	Device for protective operator's respiratory organs against aerosols	December, 1975	Pokhodnya et al.
3929143	Coiffure hood	December, 1975	Coleman
D240310		June, 1976	Sinclair
3972075	Hair stylist's haircutting helmet	August, 1976	Alevras
3978526	Periscope rear view helmet and helmet adapter	September, 1976	Mitchell et al.
D241888		October, 1976	Lipper
3987495	Motorcycle helmet	October, 1976	Holley
3990112	Protective garment	November, 1976	Ciffolillo
3991422	Defensive covering for the head	November, 1976	Saotome
4017906	Protective garment for the face	April, 1977	Bochynsky et al.
4058854	Protective helmet	November, 1977	Rhee
4062067	Protective headgear	December, 1977	Franzen
4075717	Helmate	February, 1978	Lemelson
4099271	Lightweight costume head	July, 1978	Allen et al.
4100625	Helmets and other articles reflectorized with retroreflective platelet particles	July, 1978	Tung
4101983	Enveloping helmet of composite structure	July, 1978	Dera et al.
RE29742	Retroreflective protective helmet	August, 1978	Tung
4104741	Novelty hat device	August, 1978	Shaw et al.
4106124	Snagproof helmut camouflage cover	August, 1978	Green
4109105	Earphone mounting in safety helmet for motorcycle riders	August, 1978	Von Statten, Jr.
4109323	Protective helmet	August, 1978	Matthias
4156292	Display carrying and protective helmet	May, 1979	Helm et al.
4156942	Lamp assembly for helmets, hard hats and the like	June, 1979	Isfeld
4179753	Headgear with eyeglass support	December, 1979	Aronberg et al.
4203457	Attachable portable umbrella	May, 1980	Friedman et al.
4215436	Headwear mounted transparent film distributing means	August, 1980	Ketterer
4224694	Accessory support member for a helmet	September, 1980	Palmaer
4231117	Helmet assembly for accurately positioning visual display system	November, 1980	Aileo
4259747	Protective communications helmet	April, 1981	Taesler et al.
4269476	Helmet-mounted display system	May, 1981	Gauthier et al.
4270279	Method for drying and sterilizing sewage sludge	June, 1981	Roediger
4276657	Accessory to hard hat attaching means	July, 1981	Montesi
D260791	Toy helmet	September, 1981	Suda
4288268	Method of producing a protective helmet	September, 1981	Hartung
4299836	Novel ergol-8-ene and ergolin compounds and process for preparing same	November, 1981	Mago nee Karacsony et al.
4316289	Sun shield for a hard hat	February, 1982	Hild
4319362	Protective neck apparatus	March, 1982	Ettinger
4321433	Waterproof helmet encasing electronic components	March, 1982	King
4343047	Protective helmets	August, 1982	Lazowski et al.
D266710	Diver's helmet	November, 1982	Richardson
4357711	Two way radio safety helmet	November, 1982	Drefko et al.
4370758	Sound attenuator for use in conjunction with the motorcycle helmet or the like	February, 1983	Mattheis
4404690	Hockey helmet	September, 1983	Farquharson
4424880	Acoustic device for a head protector	January, 1984	Murayama et al.
4428081	Goggle with a renewable protective surface	January, 1984	Smith
4439871	Head protecting headwear	April, 1984	Plastino
4443891	Bicycle helmet	April, 1984	Blomgren et al.
4451933	Costume mask armature	June, 1984	Seng et al.
4457461	Head mounting apparatus	July, 1984	Docking et al.
4466138	Safety helmet with a shell injected from thermoplastics and method for the manufacture of said helmet	August, 1984	Gessalin
4471174	Support for helmets in general provided with microtelephone	September, 1984	Nava
4472472	Protective device	September, 1984	Schultz
D277331	Hockey helmet	January, 1985	Clement
4495663	Strap for use with diving goggles	January, 1985	Shieh
4519099	Helmet	May, 1985	Kamiya et al.
4521831	Protective helmet with dual adjustment illumination means	June, 1985	Thayer
4530112	Self-adjusting cap lamp bracket	July, 1985	Cecala et al.
4542538	Disposable protective film accessory for the lens of a respirator hood	September, 1985	Moretti et al.
4556121	Holder	December, 1985	Palmaer et al.
4575875	Detachable visor for a motorcycle helmet	March, 1986	Dawson et al.
4577347	Direct view helmet mounted telescope	March, 1986	Connon
4581776	Motorcycle helmet	April, 1986	Kie
4586197	Aerodynamically stabilized motorcyclist helmet	May, 1986	Hubbard
4586200	Protective crash helmet	May, 1986	Poon
4586280	Novelty advertising cap	May, 1986	Dane
D284328	Novelty headwear	June, 1986	Bieber	D2/872
4594737	Football helmet face mask	June, 1986	Butash
D284612	Helmet	July, 1986	Gorman
4598430	Integral helmet, in particular for sports use	July, 1986	Nava
4599752	Combination interlocking cap for sports' helmet	July, 1986	Mitchell
4601070	Novelty ski hat	July, 1986	Sargentini	2/195.8
4639950	Method of and means for holding a securing member in an existing attachment slit	February, 1987	Palmaer
4641382	Helmet fastening device	February, 1987	Gessalin
4651357	Helmet mirror	March, 1987	Gershoni
4656674	Composite helmet	April, 1987	Medwell
4658523	Collectible	April, 1987	Adell
4660230	Baseball batting helmet	April, 1987	Mayling
4665569	Protective helmet for sport or work	May, 1987	Santini
4667348	Cyclist's helmet and face mask	May, 1987	Sundahl
4670912	Adjustable night vision goggle mounting bracket	June, 1987	Hart
4689834	Night vision goggle arrangement with automatic release	September, 1987	McCarthy et al.
4697289	Protective device applicable to helmets, especially for sports use	October, 1987	Luigi
4697783	Quick release night vision goggle mounting bracket	October, 1987	Kastendieck et al.
4703879	Night vision goggle headgear	November, 1987	Kastendieck et al.
4704746	Integral helmet	November, 1987	Nava
4721517	Sampling device for collecting fume	January, 1988	Cloutier
4722101	Optical system for protective headgear	February, 1988	Blower
4729132	Sports helmet	March, 1988	Fierro
4734939	Aircrew headgear	April, 1988	Copp
4734940	Device for affixing a respiratory mask onto a protection helmet	April, 1988	Galet et al.
4739905	Beverage dispensing device	April, 1988	Nelson
D295800	Crocheted football helmet cap	May, 1988	Shelton, Jr.
4741054	Chin cup for use with military headgear	May, 1988	Mattes
4744106	Engineering cap with structure of fan device	May, 1988	Wang
4744107	Safety helmet and detachable accessory	May, 1988	Fohl
4764989	Safety goggles retainer for hard hat	August, 1988	Bourgeois
4766610	Replaceable cushion liner for military headgear	August, 1988	Mattes
4766616	Locking safety helmet	August, 1988	Donahue
D298367	Helmet	November, 1988	Ball
4788724	Motorcycle helmet microphone mount and plug mount	December, 1988	Lazzeroni et al.
4793007	Safety helmet and adjustable light	December, 1988	Barnett
4802243	Acoustic headgear-sun visor assembly	February, 1989	Griffiths
4803980	Automatic breathing mask release mechanism	February, 1989	Nowakowski et al.
4809690	Protective skull cap for the skull	March, 1989	Bouyssi et al.
4813083	Helmet visor with water storage	March, 1989	Davidson
4817633	Lightweight device to stimulate and monitor human vestibulo-ocular reflex	April, 1989	McStravick et al.
4845786	Lightweight molded protective helmet	July, 1989	Chiarella
4852562	Helmet	August, 1989	Howie
4869245	Automatic release mechanism for a breathing mask	September, 1989	Nowakowski et al.
4897715	Helmet display	January, 1990	Beamon, III
4901210	Detachable rear-mounted light for a motorcycle helmet	February, 1990	Hanabusa
4901813	Motorcycle	February, 1990	Kimura et al.
4907296	Apache helmet mounting structure for aviators night vision imaging system (ANVIS) and method	March, 1990	Biecha
4907582	Swivel clip attachment for diver breathing tube	March, 1990	Meyerrose
4926854	Protective helmet with a strapless breathing protection mask	May, 1990	Bode
D309509	Helmet	July, 1990	Mast
4937888	Helmet cover	July, 1990	Straus
4953766	Headgear camera mount	September, 1990	Cruickshank
4958264	Helmet lamp	September, 1990	Evendon
D311266	Novelty cap	October, 1990	Parker
D312915	Football helmet hat	December, 1990	Gilfert et al.
4982451	Head covering device	January, 1991	Graham
4987608	Mounting means for use of ground system type goggles as aviators goggle	January, 1991	Cobb
4991235	Novelty hat	February, 1991	Warner
4993082	Method for making helmet with indelibly ornamented cover	February, 1991	Gentes et al.
5001786	Helmet information display	March, 1991	Copeland
5003632	Device for connecting a breathing mask to a helmet	April, 1991	Claude
5003973	Rescue helmet apparatus	April, 1991	Ford et al.
5012528	Visor attachment for safety helmet	May, 1991	Pernicka et al.
5012533	Helmet	May, 1991	Raffler
5014366	Enhanced visibility helmet	May, 1991	Discipio, Sr.
5022100	Apparatus and method for underwater acoustic receiving system installation in diving helmet	June, 1991	Belanger
5034747	Detachable radar unit for a helmet	July, 1991	Donahue
5038047	Radiation shield hood for the head and neck	August, 1991	Still
D320476	Helmet	October, 1991	Mele	D29/103
5052054	Cap structure with implement adapter	October, 1991	Birum
5056156	Helmet of a laminate construction of polycarbonate and polysulfone polymeric material	October, 1991	Kosmo et al.
5062163	Head protector for use with hard head gear	November, 1991	Avey
5088127	Powered rotating display in a hat	February, 1992	Thornock	2/209.13
5088129	Helmet	February, 1992	Kamata
H001023	Removable lens cover for protective coveralls	March, 1992	Wiseman, Sr.
5093937	Helmet for riding vehicle	March, 1992	Kamata
5093939	Motorcycle helmet	March, 1992	Noyerie et al.
5095550	Helmet closure	March, 1992	Perlinger
5097538	Helmet	March, 1992	Feuling
5117506	Protective helmet	June, 1992	Byrnes et al.
5124848	Motorcycle driver's helmet	June, 1992	Capilupi, Jr.
5136726	Stretchable articles of apparel with detachable decorative elements	August, 1992	Kellin et al.
5138666	Voice transmission system	August, 1992	Bauer et al.
5142700	Protective helmet containing an integral transceiver	August, 1992	Reed
5142706	Dressing gown hood	September, 1992	Layhon
5148950	Helmet and fluid reservoir apparatus	September, 1992	Hosaka
5157794	Helmet	October, 1992	Kamata
D330950	Infant safety helmet	November, 1992	Voepel
5163185	Helmet with interchangeable lenses	November, 1992	Hodnett
5165116	Anti buffeting safety-racing helmet	November, 1992	Simpson
5173970	Combined visored cap type protective helmet and pouch for bicyclists or the like	December, 1992	Shifrin
5176342	Goggles emergency release apparatus	January, 1993	Schmidt et al.
5179735	Optical equipment mounting device	January, 1993	Thomanek
5193226	Face mask and earplug case	March, 1993	Mortenson
5216758	Sports face mask attachment	June, 1993	Rabquer
5226181	Mounting device for night vision mount and goggle assembly	July, 1993	Polednak et al.
D338514	Helmet for providing virtual reality environments	August, 1993	Holmes
5271102	Helmet with fluid flow termination surface	December, 1993	Feuling
5272773	Helmet	December, 1993	Kamata
RE34525	Motorcycle helmet microphone mount and plug mount	February, 1994	Lazzaroni et al.
5287560	Hair and garment protector apparatus	February, 1994	Garcia
5289591	Hard ball golf hat	March, 1994	Andersen
5291880	Protective helmet with protective facepiece connection and adjustment provision	March, 1994	Almovist et al.
5308671	Decoration system	May, 1994	Wells
5309576	Multiple density helmet body compositions to strengthen helmet	May, 1994	Broersma
5323493	Bicyclist air deflector apparatus	June, 1994	Ogiba
5327587	Illuminated safety helmet	July, 1994	Hurwitz
5327588	Safety helmet for cyclists	July, 1994	Garneau
5329592	Headband for removably securing stereo earphones	July, 1994	Altman
5329641	Helmet with neck-shield	July, 1994	Kalhous
5331684	Helmet mounting for night vision assembly	July, 1994	Baril et al.
5333328	Adjustable visor apparatus for bicycle helmet	August, 1994	Roberts
5337420	Method and apparatus for mounting and locating a helmet comfortably on the head of a person, and combination resulting therefrom	August, 1994	Haysom et al.
5339464	Universal adapter for night vision system	August, 1994	Dor
5341512	Vision limiting device	August, 1994	Noble
D350710	Collector's helmet	September, 1994	Keiffer
5353008	Headgear with safety light	October, 1994	Eikenberry et al.
5353071	Pilot/safety glasses	October, 1994	Bradshaw
5359734	Hat with interchangeable display panels	November, 1994	Rathburn
5365615	Headgear faceshield w/non-invasive universal-mounting	November, 1994	Piszkin
5373583	Torsionally biased positionable mount	December, 1994	Birum
5388277	Air intake device in helmet	February, 1995	Tanuichi
5388278	Air intake device in helmet	February, 1995	Tanuichi
5394566	Cold weather ventilation system for faceshield defogging	March, 1995	Hong
5399602	Oil-resistant silicone rubber composition	March, 1995	Matsushita et al.
5409287	Aerodynamic device	April, 1995	Suzuki
5411695	Thermoplastic resin film and a method for producing the same	May, 1995	Yamada et al.
5412810	Helmet for riding vehicle	May, 1995	Taniuchi
5416922	Helmet head tracking mounting device	May, 1995	Horvat et al.
5421035	Protective helmet	June, 1995	Klose et al.
5421799	Scalp massager	June, 1995	Rabin et al.
5425620	Hat-mounted fan	June, 1995	Stroud
5426792	Electroluminescent and light reflective helmet	June, 1995	Murasko
5428097	Silicone rubber composition	June, 1995	Kobayashi
5428845	Helmet removal device and method	July, 1995	Deagan
5432960	Helmet mirror attachment	July, 1995	Kraut
5438702	Bicycle helmet communication device	August, 1995	Jackson
5444870	Football helmet and shoulder pad combination	August, 1995	Pinsen
5448780	Safety helmet	September, 1995	Gath
5450631	Bicycle helmet	September, 1995	Egger
D363571	Sports helmet	October, 1995	Klose et al.
D364264	Toy hockey helmet	November, 1995	Sheer
5465421	Protective sports helmet with speakers, helmet retrofit kit and method	November, 1995	McCormick et al.
5467479	Night vision goggle mount	November, 1995	Mattes
5469584	Crash-helmet for motorcylists, cyclists and the like, provided with a sunshade front-piece of rigid material	November, 1995	Casartelli
5471678	Flip-up mount for night vision system	December, 1995	Dor
5477564	Wind noise reducing, eddy current ventilated earfoil	December, 1995	Tichy
5477566	Helmet visor mechanism with laterally moveable visors	December, 1995	Massman
5479325	Headgear with an EL light strip	December, 1995	Chien
5481762	Helmet having a planar-molded infrastructure	January, 1996	Gentes et al.
5483956	Combination fire emergency night light and smoke inhalation prevention escape mask	January, 1996	Shapiro
5488948	Fast donning respiratory protection equipment	February, 1996	Dubruille et al.
5493736	Sports helmet protective device	February, 1996	Allison
5506730	Flip-up helmet mount for night vision goggle	April, 1996	Morley et al.
5508334	Thermoplastic elastomer gelatinous compositions and articles	April, 1996	Chen
5508900	Illuminated bicycle helmet	April, 1996	Norman	362/106
5509144	Baseball cap with interchangeable logos	April, 1996	Soergel et al.
5516832	Curable silicone rubber composition	May, 1996	Kennan et al.
5519892	Advertising cap nameplate	May, 1996	Pizzacar
5519895	Cap for sports helmet	May, 1996	Barnes, Jr.
5525290	Method of manufacturing a decorated helmet	June, 1996	Carpenter
D371638	Sports helmet	July, 1996	Hoshizaki et al.
5530970	Coil spring display device	July, 1996	Knutson
5539934	Protective helmet cooling apparatus	July, 1996	Ponder
5539935	Sports helmet	July, 1996	Rush, III
5544027	LED display for protective helmet and helmet containing same	August, 1996	Orsano
5544367	Flexible helmet	August, 1996	March, II
5546609	Helmet	August, 1996	Rush, III
5546610	Fastening system for fastening a face-protection sheild and/or hearing protection caps to a work helmet	August, 1996	Herzig et al.
5553328	Automatically deployable and retractable combiner mechanism	September, 1996	Hall et al.
5555570	Bicycle helmet face shield apparatus and method	September, 1996	Bay, Jr.
5561862	Rigid helmet having air blowing system	October, 1996	Flores, Sr.
5564128	Safety helmet with electroluminescent lamp	October, 1996	Richardson
5564129	Safety helmet with attached cable and lock	October, 1996	Ball et al.
5566398	Helmet removal device	October, 1996	Deagan
5572749	Helmet mounting device and system	November, 1996	Ogden
5581806	Device for the mechanical hooking of a display system to a helmet	December, 1996	Capdepuy et al.
5581816	Head and neck protective apparatus	December, 1996	Davis
5581818	Protective head covering	December, 1996	Lorenzi et al.
5581821	Reelable ear plugs for construction helmets	December, 1996	Nakano
D378624	Sports helmet	March, 1997	Chartrand
5608918	Helmet strap stabilizer clip	March, 1997	Salvaggio
5608919	Helmet flashlight retainer	March, 1997	Case
5609802	Helmet making process	March, 1997	Jeng
5619755	Integral crash-helmet for motorcyclists and the like transformable into an open, jet-like helmet	April, 1997	Casartelli
5621922	Sports helmet capable of sensing linear and rotational forces	April, 1997	Rush, III
5621923	Interface apparatus for adapting a visor and a chin protector to standard bicycle helments and the like	April, 1997	Tapocik
5628071	Collapsible helmet	May, 1997	Nezer
5636383	Head mounted apparatus for supporting and raising ceiling materials	June, 1997	Cwiakala
5638544	Military helmet with camouflage band retaining system and method for retaining a camouflage band on a military helmet	June, 1997	Sump
5642221	Head mounted display system	June, 1997	Fischer et al.
5651145	Bicycle helmet	July, 1997	Egger
D382370	Protective helmet	August, 1997	Comstock et al.
5657492	Protective head device	August, 1997	Esposito, Jr.
5658065	Flashlight holder for protective helmets, hardhats or the like	August, 1997	Jamieson
5661854	Flexible helmet	September, 1997	March, II
5669079	Safety enhanced motorcycle helmet	September, 1997	Morgan
D385063	Helmet	October, 1997	Anderson
5675843	Helmet visor attachment apparatus	October, 1997	Grim et al.
5675844	Cushioned protective apparel	October, 1997	Guyton et al.
5680656	Safety helmet	October, 1997	Gath
5682615	Decorative hat having a miniature sporting display	November, 1997	Wahl et al.
5687426	Bicycle helmet	November, 1997	Sperber
D387502	Protective helmet	December, 1997	Comstock et al.
5697099	Helmet with an alarm	December, 1997	Siska, Jr. et al.
5701609	Protective drape for hard hats and the like	December, 1997	Bridges
5713082	Sports helmet	February, 1998	Bassette et al.
D392071	Industrial helmet with an extended vision optical element	March, 1998	Berke
5724681	Shock-absorbing helmet cover	March, 1998	Sykes
5729830	Protection headgear	March, 1998	Luhtala
5729833	Cap having a tactile and visual emblem	March, 1998	Judge
5732414	Helmet having a readily removable and replaceable protective layer	March, 1998	Monica
5740557	Magnetic image-display system for apparel	April, 1998	Reid et al.
5745924	Bicycle helmet	May, 1998	Egger
5749096	Helmet with high performance head and face protection utilizing complementary materials	May, 1998	Fergason et al.
5752276	Protective helmet equipped with optronic systems and adjustment method	May, 1998	Baudou et al.
5758639	Combination of a helmet and a respiratror and a method for using it	June, 1998	Ikonen
5768714	Toy and helmet combination	June, 1998	Bowhey
5771493	Head wear accessorization system	June, 1998	Proctor
5771497	Article of headwear	June, 1998	Steele
5774901	Sport helmet retention apparatus	July, 1998	Minami
5781934	Simulative sports cap kit	July, 1998	Pauley, Jr.
5784724	Rescuing helmet assembly	July, 1998	Liang
5794270	Protective headwear	August, 1998	Howat
5794271	Helmet shell structure	August, 1998	Hastings
5803266	Accessories kit having interchangeable ornaments	September, 1998	Blackwelder
5813055	Bicycle helmet	September, 1998	Egger
5813990	Projected display sport goggle	September, 1998	Ryll
5815841	Novelty hat including miniature basketball goal	October, 1998	Spangrud
D401018	Sports helmet	November, 1998	Chartrand
5832541	Football helmet incorporating a turf guard	November, 1998	Rock
5833796	Method and apparatus for forming structural articles	November, 1998	Matich
5857599	Mounting bracket assembly for a night vision device	January, 1999	Palmer
5860167	Headwear with receptacles	January, 1999	Lizio
5873132	Protective garment with attachable hood	February, 1999	Grilliot et al.
D406399	Motorcycle helmet	March, 1999	Hohdorf
5896587	Sun shield helmet assembly for bicyclist	April, 1999	Gentry
5901369	Headgear having an articulated mounting mechanism for a visor	May, 1999	Pilney
5903925	Ornamental horns and the like with mechanism for selective attachment to headgear	May, 1999	Engebretson
5903926	Fan novelty device	May, 1999	Fleming
D410571	Sports helmet	June, 1999	Lu
5915537	Helmet	June, 1999	Dallas et al.
5915539	Condition indicating hard hat	June, 1999	Lack
5926848	Sports enthusiast headband	July, 1999	Bartholomae
5926854	Protective helmet and eye protector assembly having fabric panel forming fabric cover for eye protector	July, 1999	Grilliot et al.
D413185	Helmet	August, 1999	Egger
5940880	Apparatus and method for providing coolant water to the head during exercise	August, 1999	Phillips
5943706	Helmet	August, 1999	Miyajima et al.
5946728	Convertible headband	September, 1999	Tane
5953762	Sports helmet with protective fincap	September, 1999	Corbett	2/425
5956777	Helmet	September, 1999	Popovich
D415593	Sports helmet	October, 1999	Tang
D415860	Helmet	October, 1999	Egger
5978972	Helmet system including at least three accelerometers and mass memory and method for recording in real-time orthogonal acceleration data of a head	November, 1999	Stewart et al.
5978973	Fastener for use on a protective helmet	November, 1999	Chartrand
5983400	Headwear piece with improved ornamentation	November, 1999	Kronenberger
5993428	Head cover with eye spraying capability	November, 1999	Hardge
5996125	Hard hat with opaque crown and transparent bill	December, 1999	Garzone
5996127	Wearable device for feeding and observing birds and other flying animals	December, 1999	Leslie
5996128	Air flow adjusting rear member of the helmet	December, 1999	Yanagihara
6000063	Novelty sports hat with three-dimensional team insignia	December, 1999	Sullivan	2/209.13
6000066	Exercise helmet	December, 1999	Williams
6009561	Helmet with rotatable accessory mount and method of making the same	January, 2000	Bullock et al.
6009562	Helmet with accessory mounting apparatus and method of making the same	January, 2000	Bullock et al.
6009563	Sports safety helmet	January, 2000	Swanson et al.
6016805	Face seal for respirator	January, 2000	Burns et al.
D420670	Football helmet antenna ornament	February, 2000	Hernandez et al.
6029282	Cyclist's wind noise limiting device	February, 2000	Buschman
6029283	Helmet having improved safety features	February, 2000	Comstock et al.	2/422
6035450	Head gear for work in radioactive environments	March, 2000	Monsen, III et al.
6038704	Helmet with opaque inner layer, translucent outer layer, and patterning therebetween	March, 2000	Crescentini
6047412	Remotely controlled film advance system for goggles	April, 2000	Wilson, II et al.
6048486	Process for forming contours in aramide flat structures	April, 2000	Fels et al.
6052832	Helmet mounted mirrors for off road use	April, 2000	Crompton
6052833	Helmet air stream deflector	April, 2000	Norman
RE36691	Football helmet and shoulder pad combination	May, 2000	Pinsen
6058515	Helmet	May, 2000	Kitahara
6070271	Protective helmet	June, 2000	Williams
D428535	Hockey helmet	July, 2000	Ball et al.
6081933	Helmet bill safety cover	July, 2000	Partsch, IV
6091832	Wearable personal audio loop apparatus	July, 2000	Shurman et al.
6098197	Leather firefighter helmet and method for making a leather firefighting helmet	August, 2000	Hetzel, Jr. et al.
6101636	Sculptured helmet ornamentation	August, 2000	Williams	2/410
6105172	Helmet	August, 2000	Shida
6105176	Bicycle helmet	August, 2000	Egger
6105827	Beverage dispensing helmet apparatus	August, 2000	Rowan
6122773	Ventilated hardhat	September, 2000	Katz
6125477	Crash-helmet with device for locking and releasing movable parts	October, 2000	Crippa et al.
D433541	Hockey helmet	November, 2000	Ball et al.
6151719	Football helmet incorporating a rain guard	November, 2000	Poole
6154889	Protective helmet	December, 2000	Moore, III et al.
6159324	Process for manufacturing protective helmets	December, 2000	Watters et al.
6163891	Protector for hockey player	December, 2000	Viitalahti
6167574	Motorcycle helmet with fragrance device	January, 2001	Hayashida
6170084	Clip-on visor	January, 2001	Gordon et al.
6175963	Attire having magnetically affixed emblems	January, 2001	Loeffelholz
6182298	Latching device for attaching a breathing mask to a helmet	February, 2001	Dampney
6219849	Distinctive protective headgear	April, 2001	Crescentini
6226803	Helmet	May, 2001	Tanaka
6237162	Helmet cover with positive attachment	May, 2001	Gill
D444269	Helmet	June, 2001	Jeffreys
6243876	Kool cap	June, 2001	Provenzano et al.
6243881	Helmet cover system	June, 2001	Brinkman
6247824	Mirror system	June, 2001	Berke et al.
D445218	Helmet	July, 2001	Watters et al.
D445962	Helmet	July, 2001	Brignone et al.
6256796	Novelty cap having fan-like structure	July, 2001	Fleming
6256797	Helmet and method of removing the same	July, 2001	Nemoto et al.
6256799	Helmet covers	July, 2001	McGlasson et al.
6263513	Helmet with a ventilating function and ventilating shutter device	July, 2001	Murakami
6266824	Head shield	July, 2001	Giansanti
6279172	Custom fitting assembly for helmet	August, 2001	Epperson et al.
D447604	Helmet	September, 2001	Watters et al.
D448526	Helmet	September, 2001	Brignone et al.
6289903	Accessory display system and method	September, 2001	Haufler
6292952	Insert-molded helmet	September, 2001	Watters et al.
6292953	Interchangeable latch system	September, 2001	Beautz
D448890	Helmet	October, 2001	Brignone et al.
D449411	Helmet	October, 2001	Largeot
D449901	Helmet	October, 2001	Morin
6295652	Helmet sock	October, 2001	Mazur
6301718	Protective helmet	October, 2001	Rigal
6301719	Helmet face protector attachment system	October, 2001	Goodhand et al.
6301720	Modular helmet	October, 2001	Bataille et al.
6305029	Protective headwear with decorative and utilitarian attachments	October, 2001	Reynolds
6308343	Full-face type helmet	October, 2001	Arai
6314586	Supplemental protective pad for a sports helmet	November, 2001	Duguid
6332228	Helmet cover and helmet	December, 2001	Takahara
6339849	Soccer helmet	January, 2002	Nelson et al.
D453590	Safety helmet	February, 2002	Ho
D453860	Sport helmet	February, 2002	Lu
D453975	Safety helmet	February, 2002	Ho
6343385	Impact absorbing protective apparatus for the frontal, temporal and occipital basilar skull	February, 2002	Katz
6349416	Headguard-protective sports headband	February, 2002	Lampe et al.
D454987	Motorcycle helmet attachment	March, 2002	Hahm
6352383	Mounting adapter for mounting a protector to a helmet or like	March, 2002	Ristola
6357052	Fan novelty head gear	March, 2002	Fleming
6360376	Protective hat	March, 2002	Carrington
D455869	Safety helmet	April, 2002	Ho
D456567	Safety helmet	April, 2002	Ho
6363539	Composite helmet	April, 2002	Tachi et al.
6371710	Attachment system	April, 2002	Ide et al.
6374419	Novelty hat	April, 2002	Pietsch
6374423	Sports helmet with full flexible brim	April, 2002	Anderson et al.
6378390	Mounting mechanism and head mounted apparatus	April, 2002	Saito
D457274	Helmet	May, 2002	Taniuchi et al.
D457691	Helmet	May, 2002	Taniuchi et al.
6381759	Impact absorbing protective apparatus for the frontal, temporal and occipital basilar skull	May, 2002	Katz
6389606	Protective helmet with an anchoring device for a respiratory mask	May, 2002	Galet et al.
6389607	Soft foam sport helmet	May, 2002	Wood
D458415	Helmet	June, 2002	Taniuchi et al.
D459032	Sport helmet	June, 2002	Gatellet
D459554	Sport helmet	June, 2002	Gatellet
D459555	Sport helmet	June, 2002	Gatellet
6397399	Protective headguard	June, 2002	Lampe et al.
6401258	Headgear for sports fans	June, 2002	Wilson
6401260	Wobbling headpiece	June, 2002	Porth
6401262	Protection implement, particularly for use in sports practice	June, 2002	Bacchiega
6401711	Supersnorkel	June, 2002	Tibbs et al.
6405382	Helmet	June, 2002	Shida
D460219	Helmet	July, 2002	Taniuchi et al.
D460441	Antenna ornament	July, 2002	Neil
6418929	Infant oxygen mask	July, 2002	Norfleet
6421837	Headband	July, 2002	Pearcy
6421840	Soft shell protective head gear and fabrication method	July, 2002	Chen et al.
6434755	Helmet	August, 2002	Halstead et al.
6505351	Hair ring or hair strip with doll mask	January, 2003	Yeh	2/206

DE4421110

December, 1995

Worrell, Danny

Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik, LLP

The invention claimed is:

1. Headgear comprising: a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface; and a decorative secondary element extending from said exterior surface at an intersection area between said crown and said secondary element; wherein a portion of said exterior surface of said crown is raised above the intersection area to evince an association between the secondary element and the manner in which it extends from the crown; wherein said secondary element and said crown are integrally molded to one another.

2. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is indicia suggesting or identifying one of a particular sporting club, a business name and a corporate logo.

3. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is indicia identifying one of a mascot and a team name.

4. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is only partially formed.

5. Headgear comprising: a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface; and a decorative secondary element extending from said exterior surface at an intersection area between said crown and said secondary element; wherein a portion of said exterior surface of said crown is raised above the intersection area to evince an association between the secondary element and the manner in which it extends from the crown; further comprising a facemask connected to said crown.

6. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said raised portion of said exterior surface of said crown gives the appearance of said secondary element tearing through said crown.

7. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said raised portion of said exterior surface of said crown gives the appearance of said secondary element morphing out of said crown.

8. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said raised portion of said exterior surface of said crown gives the appearance of said secondary element splashing through said crown in a liquefied state.

9. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said raised portion of said exterior surface of said crown gives the appearance of said secondary element cracking said crown.

10. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said raised portion of said exterior surface of said crown gives the appearance of said secondary element altering the phase of said crown.

11. The headgear of claim 10, wherein said phase altering is melting.

12. Headgear comprising: a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface; and a decorative secondary element extending from said exterior surface at an intersection area between said crown and said secondary element; wherein a portion of said exterior surface of said crown is raised above the intersection area to evince an association between the secondary element and the manner in which it extends from the crown; wherein said intersection area is non-geometric.

13. Headgear comprising: a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface; and a decorative secondary element extending from said exterior surface at an intersection area between said crown and said secondary element; wherein a portion of said exterior surface of said crown is raised above the intersection area to evince an association between the secondary element and the manner in which it extends from the crown; wherein said raised portion of said exterior surface of said crown is jagged.

14. Headgear comprising: a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface; and a decorative secondary element extending from said exterior surface at an intersection area between said crown and said secondary element; wherein a portion of said exterior surface of said crown is raised above the intersection area to evince an association between the secondary element and the manner in which it extends from the crown; further comprising crown particles in said raised portion, said crown particles having the appearance of having been separated from said crown.

15. The headgear of claim 14, wherein the appearance of separation is by cracking.

16. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said raised portion of said exterior surface of said crown completely circumscribes said intersection area.

17. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is non-elastomeric.

18. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said crown further includes an interior surface, said headgear further comprising padding attached to said interior surface.

19. Headgear comprising: a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface; and a decorative secondary element extending from said exterior surface at an intersection area between said crown and said secondary element; wherein a portion of said exterior surface of said crown is raised above the intersection area to evince an association between the secondary element and the manner in which it extends from the crown; wherein said crown and said secondary element are monolithic.

20. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is horns to identify or suggest the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League.

21. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is a block of cheese to identify or suggest the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

22. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is a dolphin fin to identify or suggest the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.

23. The headgear of claim 1, wherein said secondary element is a rivet to identify or suggest the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.

24. The headgear of claim 1, further comprising artwork adorning said crown, wherein said secondary element is associated with said artwork.

25. A helmet comprising: a crown having a generally domed-shaped first portion and a second portion raised from said first portion; and a secondary element attached to said first portion at an attachment area wherein said second portion extends above said attachment area.

26. The helmet of claim 25, wherein said crown and said secondary element are integrally molded to one another.

27. The helmet of claim 25, wherein said secondary element is indicative of a sporting club.

28. The helmet of claim 25, wherein said secondary element is non-elastomeric.

29. The helmet of claim 25, wherein said crown and said secondary element are monolithic.

30. A helmet comprising: a crown having a generally domed-shaped first portion and a second portion raised from said first portion; and a secondary element attached to said second portion at an attachment area wherein said second portion extends above said attachment area.

31. The helmet of claim 30, wherein said crown and said secondary element are integrally molded to one another.

32. The helmet of claim 30, wherein said secondary element is indicative of a sporting club.

33. The helmet of claim 30, wherein said secondary element is non-elastomeric.

34. The helmet of claim 30, wherein said crown and said secondary element are monolithic.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

My invention relates broadly to articles, novelties, paraphernalia and the like having three-dimensional secondary elements connected thereto or integrally molded therewith, and configured in a manner so as to be indicative of a sporting team. It is well known that professional and amateur sporting clubs have specific insignias, logos or mascots to distinctly identify each club. In order to show their loyalty to the sporting club, fans of the clubs often wear articles of apparel or display objects adorned with images emblematic of such insignias, logos or mascots. For sporting events requiring use of a helmet, such as football, one of the most popular apparel or display items is a football helmet that may be associated with a specific team. Such helmets are frequently worn or displayed by fans.

The prior art abounds with helmets incorporating a particular team's insignia, emblem or mascot. Often, fans simply wear a helmet identical to those worn by the players on the field. Unlike the present invention, these helmets only have two-dimensional images, rather than three-dimensional sculptures.

Helmets or baseball style hats having a three-dimensional team insignias are known. Such helmets and hats are often adorned with soft, spongy sculptures indicative of a particular team. Heretofore, the sculptures have been attached to the hats or helmets via non-permanent means, such as hook and loop type fasteners, buttons, sewn seams, adhesives, and the like. Generally, the transition between the hat or helmet and the sculptured portion is very distinct. No apparent effort has been made to incorporate a smooth transition from the sculpted image to the hat or helmet.

Helmets with three-dimensional sculptures adorned thereon are also known, such as those used as motorcycle helmets. In use for motorcycle helmets, the sculpted images are generally made from rubbery or other soft or elastic material such as latex and simply adhered to an existing helmet. Helmets of this type specifically utilize rubbery or flexible material, as this material absorbs impacts for increased safety and is less likely to be broken off upon use. Again, no apparent attempt has been made to incorporate a smooth transition from the sculpted image to the helmet. In addition, there has been no apparent attempt to form the helmet and sculpted object in such a manner as to give an impression that the sculpted object is anything but simply adhered to the helmet.

It would therefore be desirable to have a novel article or item of paraphernalia, preferably a helmet, which may be worn or displayed and which incorporates a secondary element appearing to effect the overall integrity of the helmet. For example, it would be desirable to incorporate a secondary element with a helmet where the secondary element is either extending from the torn article, morphing from within the article, splashing through a “liquefied” article, extending from a cracked article, or extending through an article having undergone a phase change, such as by melting. Preferably, these secondary elements would be associated with a particular sporting team.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one preferred embodiment, the present invention provides for headgear comprising a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface and a decorative secondary element extending from the exterior surface at an intersection area between the crown and the secondary element. A portion of the exterior surface of the crown may be raised above the intersection area to evince an association between the secondary element and the manner in which it extends from the crown.

The secondary element and the crown may be integrally molded to one another.

The secondary element may be indicia suggesting or identifying one of a particular sporting club, a business name and a corporate logo.

The secondary element may be indicia identifying one of a mascot and a team name.

The secondary element may be only partially formed.

The headgear may further comprise a facemask connected to the crown.

The raised portion of the exterior surface of the crown may give the appearance of the secondary element tearing through the crown.

The raised portion of the exterior surface of the crown may give the appearance of the secondary element morphing out of the crown.

The raised portion of the exterior surface of the crown may give the appearance of the secondary element splashing through the crown in a liquefied state.

The raised portion of the exterior surface of the crown may give the appearance of the secondary element cracking the crown.

The raised portion of the exterior surface of the crown may give the appearance of the secondary element altering the phase of the crown. The phase altering may be melting.

The intersection area may be non-linear. The intersection area may be non-geometric.

The raised portion of the exterior surface of the crown may be jagged.

The headgear may further comprise crown particles in the raised portion, the crown particles having the appearance of having been separated from the crown. The appearance of separation may be by cracking.

The raised portion of the exterior surface of the crown may completely circumscribe the intersection area.

The secondary element may be non-elastomeric.

The crown may further include an interior surface with the headgear further comprising padding attached to the interior surface.

The crown and the secondary element may be monolithic.

The secondary element may be horns to identify or suggest the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League.

The secondary element may be a block of cheese to identify or suggest the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

The secondary element may be a dolphin fin to identify or suggest the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.

The secondary element may be a rivet to identify or suggest the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.

The headgear may further comprise artwork adorning the crown, wherein the secondary element may be associated with the artwork.

In another embodiment, a helmet comprises a crown having a generally domed-shaped first portion and a second portion raised from the first portion. A secondary element may be attached to the first portion at an attachment area and the second portion may extend above the attachment area.

The crown and the secondary element may be integrally molded to one another.

The secondary element may be indicative of a sporting club.

The secondary element may be non-elastomeric.

The crown and the secondary element may be monolithic.

In yet another embodiment, a helmet may comprise a crown having a generally domed-shaped first portion and a second portion raised from the first portion. A secondary element may be attached to the second portion at an attachment area and the second portion may extend above the attachment area.

The crown and the secondary element are integrally molded to one another.

The secondary element may be indicative of a sporting club.

The secondary element may be non-elastomeric.

The crown and the secondary element may be monolithic.

In a further embodiment, a helmet may comprise a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface, a facemask attached to the crown, and a secondary element extending from the exterior surface of the crown. The secondary element and the crown may be integrally molded to one another.

The crown and the secondary element may be monolithic.

The secondary element may be non-elastomeric.

The secondary element and the crown may be molded to give the appearance of the crown tearing from pressure applied by the secondary element.

The secondary element and the crown may be molded to give the appearance of the secondary element morphing from the crown.

The secondary element and the crown may be molded to give the appearance of the secondary element splashing through the crown in a liquefied state.

The secondary element and the crown may be molded to give the appearance of the secondary element cracking the crown.

The secondary element and the crown may be molded to give the appearance of the crown having undergone a phase alteration.

In another embodiment, a helmet may comprise a generally domed-shaped crown having an exterior surface, a facemask attached to the crown, and a secondary element extending from the exterior surface of the crown. The secondary element and the crown may be integrally molded to one another and the secondary element may appear to have morphed from the crown.

In still a further embodiment, an article for promoting a sporting club may comprise a base having a concave underside surface and a skirt at least partially circumscribing the underside surface. The article may be adapted to be attached to the convex crown of a helmet such that the skirt extends above the attachment point of the concave underside surface with the convex crown.

The skirt may be adapted to give the appearance of the article tearing through the helmet when attached thereto.

The skirt may be adapted to give the appearance of the article morphing from the helmet when attached thereto.

The skirt may be adapted to give the appearance of the article splashing through the helmet when attached thereto.

The skirt may be adapted to give the appearance of the helmet being cracked when attached thereto.

The skirt may be adapted to give the appearance of the helmet having undergone a phase alteration when attached thereto.

The skirt may be non-geometric.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with features, objects, and advantages thereof will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanying drawings. It is intended that any additional organizations, methods of operation, features, objects or advantages ascertained by one skilled in the art be included within this description, be within the scope of the present invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.

In regard to the drawings,

FIG. 1 is a frontal view of a helmet in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the helmet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the helmet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the helmet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the helmet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a frontal view of a helmet in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a side view of the helmet of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the helmet of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a frontal view of a helmet in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a side view of the helmet of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a frontal view of a helmet in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a side view of the helmet of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a frontal view of a helmet in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention; and,

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the helmet of FIG. 13.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following is described the preferred embodiments of my article with three-dimensional secondary element. In describing the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be used for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.

My invention is generally directed to articles having three-dimensional secondary elements. Preferred articles include helmets and hats. For ease of description, the concluding portions of this specification will generally discuss my invention in regard to the most preferred embodiment, that of a football helmet. It will be appreciated, however, that various other types of helmets, including sporting helmets such as hockey, baseball batting helmets, skiing, skateboarding, in-line skating, roller skating, motor sport helmets, climbing helmets, and the like may be utilized. Various non-sport related helmets may also be included. These include fireman's helmets, diving helmets, helmets for individuals with certain medical conditions, and the like. Other embodiments of the present invention may be directed to articles which are neither helmets or hats. Such embodiments include furniture such a headboards or chairs, office supplies such a staplers or tape dispensers, or other articles of manufacture.

Although sharing ties with each other, my invention can be broken down into general categories, which I refer to as tearing, morphing, splashing, cracking, and phase altering. The categories include similar characteristics that may not always be discussed with regard to each embodiment. Rather, the differences between embodiments will generally be detailed below.

Generally, the tearing category refers to helmets in which a secondary element is extending either from within the helmet or into the helmet and where the helmet appears to be torn by the secondary element. A torn helmet is typically one that is molded to included jagged edges which may also be bent slightly either into the helmet in the instance where the secondary element extends into the helmet, or out of the helmet in the instance where the object extends from within the helmet. Examples of a helmet having undergone a tearing effect are shown in FIGS. 1-5.

A morphed helmet is one in which a secondary element appears to be formed or otherwise molded from the helmet itself. The transition from the helmet itself into the secondary element is typically smooth and continuous. Colorings, such as images or emblems, may also morph such that they smoothly transition from the helmet to the extending object. Although the helmet crown itself may morph to some degree, it is preferred that the general appearance and functionality of the helmet be retained. Examples of a helmet having undergone a morphing effect are shown in FIGS. 6-8.

The splashed helmet gives the impression of a secondary element splashing through a helmet, such as would occur if the helmet were liquified. The splashing may either be into the helmet, so as to form a splash or ripple of the type formed when a diver dives into a pool, or from the helmet so as to form a wave or a wake of the type a boat forms as it sails across water. Examples of a helmet having undergone the splashing effect are shown in FIGS. 9-10.

A helmet which gives the impression of being cracked is similar to that previously described as being torn. However, in a cracked helmet, the helmet itself generally does not bend or otherwise distort a great enough degree to give the impression of having been torn. Rather, a cracked helmet retains the general shape of an undisturbed helmet, but includes cracked edges, which may bend slightly, as the secondary object penetrates through. Particles broken from the cracked helmet may also appear, such as in the examples shown in FIGS. 11 and 12.

A helmet which gives the impression of having undergone a phase altering effect is one that has had the material comprising the helmet altered from its conventional phase, such as from a solid to a liquid by melting. Portions of the helmet may appear as a free flowing liquid, such as shown in the examples presented in FIGS. 14 and 15, where a secondary object which has been heated is shown to be piercing a helmet with localized melted areas.

I have found it most advantageous to create my novel helmet through the use of a retrofitting process incorporating manufactured helmets readily available in the marketplace. Of course, it may also be possible to form the helmet of my invention directly, without retrofitting a conventional helmet. Such direct formation is likely preferred for a mass produced set of helmets meeting the specifications herein detailed.

The method I utilize for constructing the inventive helmet is described below. In no means is this method intended to be the only method possible. In addition, each of the steps I performed was performed in the order indicated. Nevertheless, the steps may be performed in different orders, with equally successful results. The present listing is in no means intended to be exclusive of other orders of operation, or additional or fewer steps.

I first obtain a sport helmet of the type readily available in the marketplace. I then remove all of the hardware and padding, including the facemask, padding and chinstrap assemblies. I also remove all adhesive logos, such as the vinyl logos typically applied to helmets of this type. I then mount the helmet on a temporary base.

In order to mount the helmet on a temporary base I drill a ¼″ diameter hole in the uppermost portion of the crown of the helmet. I also drill ⅛″ diameter holes on the front left and front right sides of the helmet approximately ¾″ down from the middle and 2″ back from the front edge, in the vicinity of the conventional ear hole. Utilizing a 4″×4″×6″ wooden block securing a ¼″ diameter threaded rod approximately 1½′ in length extending outwardly from the block, I create a mount for the helmet. I secure the helmet onto the threaded rod by first installing a nut on the rod, then placing the helmet over the rod through the ¼″ diameter hole drilled in the top of the helmet crown, and then securing the helmet with a second nut placed over the top of the crown. Washers may also be used between the helmet and the nuts.

While the initial steps may be utilized for any helmet, the following steps will be described with relation to a helmet formed with three-dimensional ram horns tearing through the crown, such as might be produced for fans of the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League or the Colorado State Rams of National Collegiate Athletic Association. A helmet of the type produced by this procedure is shown in FIGS. 1-5.

Once secured on the wooden base, I then coat the outside of the helmet with a thin layer of petroleum jelly. I then place ⅛″ diameter aluminum armature wire through each of the ⅛″ diameter holes previously drilled on the left and right sides of the helmet. The ends of the armature wire are then anchored on the inside of the helmet by bending the wire into the helmet, against the inner surface. The remainder of the wire exterior to the crown of the helmet is formed into the configuration of ram horns. Each of the armature wires is then built up with layers of a two-part epoxy putty shaped to form ram horns. At the point of intersection between the helmet and the newly formed horns, the epoxy putty is molded and feathered into a skirt to create the illusion that the horns are tearing through the helmet. Additional epoxy is then added to the skirt at the intersection of the helmet and the horn to represent the torn portion of the helmet now folded over to give the appearance of having been torn away by the sudden growth of the ram horn. Once all of the epoxy dries, fine details are added using files and rotary tools.

At this point in the process the horned helmet is then ready to be molded. In order to form the mold, I clean off the horned sculpture with brushes and air supplied from an air gun. I also use a clean, dry cloth with rubbing alcohol to clean off any remaining dust or debris. I then drill holes to accommodate a size 4×1″ long sheet metal screw on the bottom outside curve of each horn. On each screw I place a 5/16″ outside diameter by 3/16″ inside diameter rubber vent to approximately 3″ in length. I then apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly over the horn sculptures, the helmet, and the vent tubes.

The left side horn and the left side helmet are then covered with a rubber molding compound. I follow this by covering the right side horn and the right side of the helmet with a rubber molding compound, being careful not to permit the two sides to touch. By successively layering the rubber molding material, I build the material up to a thickness of approximately ¼″ around each horn, the helmet, and the vent tubes. Once the molding compound is dry, I straighten out each armature from inside the helmet and remove the rubber mold and horns together as a single piece per side.

On the base of each horn (the portion previously touching the helmet), I apply a second tube using the same process previously described. This tube is intended to be used as a fill tube, and is slipped over the armature wire. Approximately ¾″ from the fill tube I drill another hole to accommodate a size 4×1″ long sheet metal screw. I then place a third tube, identical to the others, over this screw. I apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly around the base of the horn, the vent tubes, and the edge of the rubber mold around the base of the horn. Finally, I apply a rubber molding compound to the base of the horn, the outer edge of the rubber mold, and around the tubes while keeping the openings clear. The horn mold is now ready to be cast.

In order to make the reinforcing cast, I first cut and soak approximately one hundred 1″×3″ strips of burlap fabric in cold water for 15 minutes each. I then wring out each strip until they are slightly damp. I also apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly around the entire outside of the ram horn mold and tubes.

The burlap strips are then soaked in plaster of paris for a short time. I take the strips and apply them to the outside of the rubber molds in three separate casting sections—one on the left side of the horn mold, one on the right side of the horn mold, and one on the base. Between the application of sections I wait for the previous section to dry. I also apply petroleum jelly to ensure that the three sections do not stick to each other. At this point it is helpful to note that while building the casts around the tubes, I make sure that each of the holes remain open. I build this cast thickness to about 1½″, and then repeat for the other molds.

In order to remove the sculpture from the mold, I use a screwdriver with a slotted head to pry away the casts, being careful not to apply enough pressure to break the mold. I then remove the rubber mold base by pulling it off of the casts. I utilize a razor knife to cut through the molding on the edge of the horn and then remove the sculptured horn. Each of these steps is then repeated for the other horn.

I then clean the inside of each rubber mold with soapy water and a sponge or cloth. The rubber molds are then rinsed off with clean water and air dried.

In order to cast the final plastic horn, I spray the inside of the rubber mold and the base of the mold, including the vent and fill tubes, with two thin coats of universal mold release. I assemble the rubber molds together with the plaster casts. Using a crank strap, I fasten the plaster cast together. I then prepare a 60 cc syringe for filling the molds.

I prepare the syringe by fastening a new fill tube to the syringe with electrical tape. I then remove the plunger from the syringe and spray a thin coat of universal mold release into the interior of the syringe and the plunger. I cover the outside of the fill tube with a thin coat of petroleum jelly. The syringe is then filled with an uncured rigid urethane casting compound. After inserting the fill tube of the syringe into the fill hole of the mold, I fill the mold until the urethane casting compound reaches the uppermost portion of the top vent tube. I then permit the casting compound to dry and remove the plaster cast and the rubber mold from the final plastic horn. I then repeat these steps for the second horn.

In order to mount the horns to the helmet, I obtain a second new helmet and remove all the hardware and padding. I do not remove the vinyl ram horn logo yet. Rather, I take a razor knife and cut along the outline of the vinyl horn logo to score, or otherwise cut a groove into, the helmet. Once the helmet is scored, I remove the vinyl ram logo.

The entire helmet may then be sanded on both its inside and outside surfaces using 400-600 grit wet sandpaper. While sanding, I am careful not to entirely sand away the scored outline of the logo. The helmet may then be cleaned with tap water, dried, and then cleaned with rubbing alcohol. Once completely cleaned and dried, the scored ram logo may be outlined with blue automotive tape which is typically 1/16″ to ⅛″ thick. This outlining is typically repeated five times in order to build up the thickness of the tape. It will be appreciated that the outlining is conducted on the outside of the logo such that the tape creates a wall surrounding the logo.

Metalset A-4 epoxy may then be used to fill the inside of the walled-in logo. A Popsicle stick may be utilized to level the epoxy to the height of the outlined tape. Once the initial layer is dried, the epoxy may be sanded, cleaned and recoated with additional epoxy until the logo is the correct thickness and smoothness. The tape outline may then be removed and the logo wet sanded. The helmet is now prepared for application of the ram horns.

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