Patent ID: 6481024
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A42B

Abstract:
A chin strap for use with a helmet comprising:a hard outer shell conformed to fit a wearer's chin comprising an outer surface, a substantially concave inner surface and first and second ends; straps for securing the chin strap to the helmet, each strap having a first end attached to a respective one of the shell ends and a second end away from the shell; and a self-supporting inner cushion member conformed to fit the wearer's chin and made of a material having a predetermined thickness sufficient to absorb impact forces thereon, the inner member having an outer surface and a substantially concave inner surface including a chin-receiving pocket, the inner member being secured independent of the straps in a fixed-position relationship within at least a portion of the outer shell inner surface to form at least one cavity between the outer shell and inner member substantially adjacent the chin-receiving pocket.