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  Helmet head cushionUSPTO Application #: 20060010579Title: Helmet head cushion Abstract: A cushion for use in protective helmets, such as military helmets is described. The cushion comprises a hydrophilic foam core covered with a moisture wicking fabric. (end of abstract) Agent: Donald J. Lenkszus - Carefree, AZ, US Inventor: William A. Wiles USPTO Applicaton #: 20060010579 - Class: 002410000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, For Wearer's Head The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060010579. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention pertains to headwear, in general, and to a cushion for a helmet, in particular. The cushion is particularly well adapted for combat helmets and the like. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Combat helmets currently in use have Kevlar or projectile resistant helmet that have a web type suspension. One problem with such helmets is that the web suspension rests on the top of the wearer's head. Many wearers, have shaved heads, or such short hair that the web suspension chaffs or rubs. [0003] It is highly desirable to provide a cushion that will be usable with combat helmets and the like that is comfortable and has anti-microbial, ant-bacteria, and/or anti fungal properties. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] In accordance with the principles of the invention, a cushion is provided for use in helmets. The cushion includes one or more hydrophilic foam bands or cores. Each foam band or core is contained within a fabric covering the foam band. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the fabric is a moisture wicking fabric. The cushion is removably attached to the suspension webbing of a helmet. [0005] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the foam band is treated to be resistant to at least one of microbes, bacteria, and fungi. [0006] In the illustrative embodiment of the invention, the cushion is attached to the webbing of the helmet by means of hook and loop fasteners. [0007] In the sweat band of the illustrative embodiment the cushion comprises a plurality of strips carrying hook and loop type fasteners. Each of the plurality of strips is utilized for securing the sweat band to the web portion of a helmet such that the cushion is carried in the top of the helmet to cushion the head of a wearer from the suspension webbing. [0008] Still further in accordance with the principles of the invention, a helmet is provided comprising a protective helmet body. A suspension is carried within the helmet body. A cushion is removably carried in the helmet body proximate the suspension to cushion the top of the head of a wearer. The cushion comprises a cushion portion and an attachment portion. The cushion portion comprises one or more hydrophilic foam portions and covered with fabric. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the fabric is a moisture wicking fabric. The attachment portion comprises webbing affixed to the cushion portion and carrying a plurality of hook an loop fastener strips carried by the webbing for releasable affixing the cushion to the suspension. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING [0009] The invention will be better understood from a reading of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the drawing figures in which the sizes of and distances between various elements is not representative of actual physical sizes or distances between various elements, and in which: [0010] FIG. 1 is a bottom view of a helmet to which the cushion of the invention is particularly well adapted; [0011] FIG. 2 is bottom planar view of a cushion in accordance with the principles of the invention; [0012] FIG. 3 is a top view of the cushion of FIG. 2; [0013] FIG. 4 is a planar view of a subassembly of the cushion of FIG. 2; [0014] FIG. 5 is a planar view of another subassembly of the cushion of FIG. 2; [0015] FIG. 6 which appears on the same sheet as FIG. 1 is a cross-section taken along lines 6-6 of FIG. 5; [0016] FIG. 7 which appears on the same sheet as FIG. 1 is a cross-section taken along lines 7-7 of FIG. 5; [0017] FIG. 8 illustrates the cushion of FIG. 2 installed in the helmet of FIG. 1; and [0018] FIG. 9 is a cross-section taken along lines 10-10 of FIG. 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0019] Turning to FIG. 1, a representative helmet 700 to which the present invention is advantageously applied is shown in bottom view. Helmet 700 includes a protective helmet body 701. A suspension 703 is carried within helmet body 701 and includes a headband 705. Suspension 703 includes web portions 707 that are connected together by tie 709 that is used to adjust the fit of helmet 700 to a wearer. Continue reading... Full patent description for Helmet head cushion Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Helmet head cushion 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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