Patent ID: 6804829
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: A42B,F41H

Abstract:
A helmet system for protection of a wearer's head, comprising:a ballistic shell having an interior; a liner having a forward cap segment, and a rear segment resiliently connected to the cap segment and integrally formed with the cap segment, and portions of the rear segment below the cap segment define a neck segment, wherein the liner is fastened to the interior of the ballistic shell; a resilient pad connected to the interior of the liner, the pad having portions attached to the interior of the neck segment, positioned to bear against a neck of the user; a left side strap extending between the liner cap segment and the liner rear segment; a right side strap extending between the liner cap segment and the liner rear segment and spaced opposite the left side strap; and a chin strap extending between and connecting the left side strap and the right side strap.