Patent ID: 7316036
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: A42B

Abstract:
1. In combination, a pad set and a protective helmet including a crown portion, the pad set comprising: a plurality of internal pads of various thicknesses; a plurality of pad retaining/locating devices, each having a pocket for receiving one or more of the plurality of internal pads so as to form an individual pad of the pad set, wherein each of said plurality of pad retaining/locating devices contains an anti-microbial agent; and at least one fastener for each of the plurality of pad retaining/locating devices for respectively securing the each of the plurality of pad retaining/locating devices to a selected location within the protective helmet; wherein at least two of the individual pads are positioned in the crown portion so as to surround, and not overlap, at least a portion of an audio headset headband extending from ear to ear, while providing cushioning from impact for a crown of a head of a wearer.