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Head protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individualsRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, For Wearer's Head, Including Energy-absorbing Means, By Interior PadsHead protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individuals description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070220663, Head protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individuals. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
I. CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT/US02/25256, filed Nov. 7, 2002, which claims priority from U.S. application Ser. No. 09/924,425 filed Aug. 7, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,493,881. This application is also co-pending with U.S. Ser. Appl. No. ______ Entitled "Protective Padding," filed Jul. 1, 2003. Each of the above-mentioned related applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Infants, small children, physically disabled adults and seniors are especially susceptible to banging their heads on hard surfaces due to falls or slips while conducting daily, routine activities. The typical infant or small child will sustain multiple falls on hard surfaces before it can learn to sit, crawl or walk. For example, infants often crawl beneath chairs and tables. While underneath these items, the child will bang her head when attempting to stand up or lift her head. While the resulting injuries are not life threatening, they cause swelling and bruising about the head. Moreover, the bang or bump to the head is quite traumatic, causing the child to cry or become agitated. [0003] Small children capable of walking or running are particularly vulnerable to falls against table corners, walls and other hard, pointed surfaces. In some instances, serious head injuries can result when a child bangs his or her head against any of these items. Indeed, head trauma is a common accident in childhood. It has been reported that such accidents account for 600,000 emergency room visits per year in the U.S. Most cases of pediatric head trauma do not require intervention or result in negative sequelae. However, in developed countries, brain injury remains one of the most common causes of death and disability in childhood. Further, children or adults who are disabled, developmentally delayed or who suffer from neuro motor or muscular/skeletal impairments often have difficulty standing and/or walking independently, or accomplishing everyday activities. Such individuals are also susceptible to head injuries due to falls or slips. [0004] Much of the protective headgear currently available for infants, children and adults is neither fashionable, comfortable nor effective. Many are usually bulky and restrictive. Also, most of the current protective headgear is not enjoyable to wear, nor is it designed for use in the house during daily activities such as walking, playing, crawling, or learning to walk, nor are they designed for daily, non-sport activities such as playing in a playground. Much of the protective headgear is designed for outdoor athletic or sport activities, such as soccer, baseball and other contact sports, and is not suitable for everyday wear. [0005] The present invention overcomes the problems of currently available protective headgear by providing a head protector that is attractive, comfortable and effectively provides an infant, child or adult head protection for extended periods of time in a fun, enjoyable manner. The present invention may be worn daily by an individual during ordinary indoor or outdoor activities, including but not limited to, crawling, walking, playing (e.g., playing in a playground), non sport activities, and other activities. The present invention is particularly suitable in any non-sport environment. [0006] The present invention may also be suitable for senior citizens. Many seniors fear falling while conducting daily, routine activities. The protective hat of the present invention may be utilized by seniors to reduce the risk of head injury during a fall and to alleviate the fear of falling while they conduct daily activities. [0007] The present invention may also be adapted to protect an individual from self mutilation injuries to the head. For example, it is known that some autistic children are prone to self mutilation activities such as head banging. Some children with Attention Deficit Disorder are more prone to accidents and injuries due to impulsivity and thus require more protection from falls and bangs against hard objects. III. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a head protector for infants and small children and adults. [0009] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a head protector which is lightweight and comfortable to wear and will not interfere with the wearer's activities. [0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a head protector that is suitable to wear while performing everyday activities in home or work environment. [0011] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a head protector that is enjoyable to wear by an infant or small child or adult during their daily activities, including but not limited to daily indoor or outdoor activities. [0012] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a head protector that is suitable to wear during non sport, everyday activities. [0013] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a head protector that is configured to provide protection to at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head. [0014] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a head protector that is configured to provide protection in work environments where there is a risk of minor head injury due to bangs against objects such as, for example, low hanging pipes or machinery or fall due to slippery or obstructed walkways. [0015] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon reference to the following drawings. IV. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed non-limiting description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0017] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the head protector of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of another alternative embodiment of the head protector of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 3a and FIG. 3b represent a side perspective view of the embodiments of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, respectively, illustrating a possible assembly of the fluid-containing pads utilized in the construction of the present invention, and an alternative head strap. [0020] FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of a non-limiting embodiment of fluid-containing pad utilized in the construction of the present invention. Continue reading about Head protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individuals... Full patent description for Head protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individuals Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Head protector for infants, small children, senior citizens, adults or physically disabled individuals patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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