Patent ID: 6199219
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: A42B,Y10T

Abstract:
A helmet with a quick release face mask comprising:a helmet having an outside surface and an opposite inside surface, said helmet being structured to be removably seated over a person's head so that said inside surface is in substantially direct contact with said person's head in generally overlying relation thereto;a face mask extending across a facial opening of said helmet, said face mask having at least one generally rigid bar extending across said facial opening;at least two generally U-shaped clips having an outer leg and an opposite inner leg, each of said clips being structured to removably secure one of said at least one bar of said face mask between said outer and inner legs; anda coupling mechanism structured to releasably secure said clips to said helmet, said coupling mechanism having a female member structured to be secured to said helmet and a male member structured for removable insertion into a first mounting hole extending through said outer and inner legs of said clips and mating engagement with said female member, whereby disengaging said male member from said female member releases said clip from said helmet, said female member including a lower portion structured for insertion through a second mounting hole in said helmet and mating engagement with a locking member disposed on said inside surface of said helmet, an opposite upper portion structured for mating engagement with said male member and an outwardly extending flange disposed between said lower and upper portions and structured to be removably seated between said inner leg of said clip and said outside surface of said helmet.