Patent ID: 6792951
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: A42B,A61F

Abstract:
A helmet system for the protection of a wearer comprising:a) a protective head covering, comprising i) an outer shell adapted to cover a substantial portion of said wearer's head; ii) a transparent face shield connected to said outer shell; and iii) a cushioning element inside of said outer shell; and defining a protective head covering cavity; b) at least one compressed breathable supply gas canister fluidicly coupled to said protective head covering; c) at least one safety risk factor sensor; d) a gas release element fluidicly coupled to said at least one compressed breathable supply gas canister and responsive to said safety risk factor sensor so as to release breathable supply gas into said protective head covering cavity upon the sensed presence of a safety risk factor; and e) at least one pressurized gas exfiltration element substantially fixed relative to said protective head covering.