Patent ID: 6138283
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A42B

Abstract:
A multiple-piece helmet for protecting a head region of its wearer and providing emergency removal, said helmet comprising:a) a rigid first helmet portion, said first portion having first protruding means extending from an inwardly extending section thereof and a first outer surface;b) a separate rigid second helmet portion, said second portion having second protruding means extending from an inwardly extending section thereof and a second outer surface, said second protruding means extending from said inwardly extending section of said second helmet portion engaging said first protruding means extending from said inwardly extending section of said first helmet half;c) securing means extending between said first helmet portion and said second helmet portion holding said two halves together in a releasable manner said securing means lying entirely below said first and second outer surfaces;whereby, should a wearer of said helmet incur a head, neck or spinal injury, said securing means can be disengaged to permit said first and second helmet portions to be disassembled and removed without need for significant movement of the wearer's head by pulling said first helmet portion directly laterally away from said second portion to completely disengage said first portion from said second portion without any pivotal movement.