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  Helmet sweat bandUSPTO Application #: 20060010568Title: Helmet sweat band Abstract: A sweat band for use in protective helmets, such as military helmets is described. The sweat band 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 #: 20060010568 - Class: 002181000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, With Sweats Or Other Supplementary Head Engaging Member The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060010568. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention pertains to headwear, in general, and to a sweatband for a helmet, in particular. The sweatband 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. A removable sweat band of leather is provided for use with the helmets. [0003] With extended wear, particularly in hot and/or humid climates, the leather sweatbands become moldy or smelly and the bacteria and microbes have a destructive. effect on the leather. In addition, many wearers find that the leather sweatband becomes uncomfortable. [0004] It is highly desirable to provide a sweat band that will be usable with combat helmets and the like that is comfortable and has anti-microbial and ant-bacteria properties. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] In accordance with the principles of the invention, an improved sweat band is provided including a hydrophilic foam core and a moisture wicking fabric covering the foam band. The hydrophilic foam core of the illustrative embodiment comprises water absorbent polymer crystals. [0006] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the foam core is treated to be resistant to at least one of microbes, bacteria, and fungi. [0007] The illustrative embodiment of the invention the sweat band includes an adjustment portion to adjust the size of said sweat band to a wearer. [0008] In accordance with the principles of the invention, a sweat band for use in a helmet of a type comprising a suspension web disposed therein, comprises a sweat band portion including a hydrophilic foam core and a moisture wicking fabric covering the foam core. The sweat band further includes an attachment portion coupled to the sweat band portion for releasable affixing the sweat band portion to the suspension web of the helmet. The sweat band includes an adjustment member used to adjust the sweat band to fit the head of a wearer of said helmet. [0009] In the illustrative embodiment of the invention, the adjustment member comprises a hook and loop type fastener, with the hook portion being carried on one end of the adjustment member and a loop portion carried on the adjustment member to engage the hook portion. The adjustment member and the attachment portion are each affixed to the sweat band portion proximate one peripheral edge portion of the sweat band portion. [0010] In the sweat band of the illustrative embodiment the attachment portion comprises a plurality of strips carrying hook portions of 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 sweat band portion is carried in the helmet. [0011] 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. The suspension comprises a headband portion. A sweat band is carried in the helmet body proximate the headband portion. The sweat band comprises a sweat band, portion and an attachment portion. The sweat band portion comprises a hydrophilic foam band and a moisture wicking fabric covering the foam band. The attachment portion is coupled to the sweat band portion for releasable affixing said sweat band portion within the helmet body. The sweat band comprises an adjustment member attached to the sweat band portion. The adjustment member is used to adjust the sweat band to fit the head of a wearer of the helmet. [0012] In the illustrative embodiment of the invention, the adjustment member comprises a hook and loop type fastener, with the hook portion of said fastener being carried on one end of the adjustment member and a loop portion being carried on the adjustment member to engage the hook portion. The adjustment member and the attachment portion are each affixed to the sweat band portion proximate one peripheral edge portion of said sweat band portion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING [0013] 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: [0014] FIG. 1 is a planar view of the components of a sweat band in accordance with the principles of the invention; [0015] FIG. 2 is planar view of a portion or subassembly of a sweat band in accordance with the principles of the invention; [0016] FIG. 3 is a planar view of a second portion or subassembly of a sweat band in accordance with the principles of the invention; [0017] FIG. 4 is a planar view of a sweat band in accordance with the invention; [0018] FIG. 5 is a planar view of the opposite side of the sweat band of FIG. 4; [0019] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view take line 6-6 of FIG. 1; [0020] FIG. 7 is a cross-section taken along lines 7-7 of FIG. 1; Continue reading... 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