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- the present invention relates to improved helmet padding.
- Applicant incorporates by reference Applicant's prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,079 issued on Sep. 23, 1997.
- the invention disclosed consists of a layer of high density foam in which low density foam plugs were embedded.
- the plugs consist of cylindrical plugs, whereas in a second embodiment, the plugs consist of generally conical plugs having generally rectangular bases.
- the taper of the plugs extends from a wider portion at the outer periphery to a narrower pointed end in the direction of the inner periphery, but spaced therefrom.
- the plugs consist of individual plugs unconnected together by any structure.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Applicant's prior patent as contemplating an inner layer of low density foam having integrally formed therewith a plurality of conical portions that taper from a wider portion remote from an outer higher density layer to a pointed termination closer to an outer periphery of the outer high density foam layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,529,306 to Thorne teaches an equalizer device consisting of a plurality of plungers that may be wedge shaped with their wider portions toward the outer shell and their narrower portions toward the head of the user.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Thorne as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,877,076 to Summers et al. teaches a safety hat energy absorbing liner in which shock absorbing members may be made in a conical shape tapering to a narrower portion adjacent an outer shell.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Summers et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,064,565 to Griffiths discloses a helmet structure including a layer filled with spheres, with the spheres being fillable with a liquid. This layer may be located between an incompressible inner layer and a foam outer layer.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Griffiths as contemplating the stiffer layer being more remote from the head of the user.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,239,106 to Aileo teaches a helmet made up of an inner layer of padding including a plurality of foam plugs with cushions near the head of the user.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Aileo as contemplating embedding of lower density conical plugs within a relatively higher density outer foam layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,099 to Grick et al. teaches a multi-layered helmet liner including a fabric inner lining followed, radially outwardly, by a plurality of hollow spherical protuberances and an outer energy absorbing foam liner.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Grick et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,534,068 to Mitchell et al. discloses a shock attenuation system including an inner layer and a plurality of plugs separating the inner layer from a hard helmet.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Mitchell et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,586,200 to Poon discloses a protective crash helmet including an inner layer followed by a layer of air bubbles and an outer cushioning layer.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Poon as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,766,614 to Cantwell et al. teaches a ventilated protective head gear including an outer shell and a plurality of elastomeric members that are frustoconical and taper to smaller dimensions in the direction toward the user's head.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Cantwell et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,972,527 to Wallace discloses a safety helmet including padding in the nature of a plurality of fins.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Wallace as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,309,576 to Broersma discloses a multiple density helmet body composition including the use of wedge shaped padded portions embedded within a molded matrix material.
- the present invention differs from the teachings of Broersma as contemplating an inner relatively low density padded layer having integrally formed therewith a plurality of conical members that taper to smaller dimensions in the direction of the outer periphery of an outer layer.
- Applicant has found that embedding an inner layer of low density foam within an outer layer of higher density foam is an advantageous configuration. Applicant has also found that it is advantageous to employ a plurality of protuberances extending radially outwardly from the inner layer and interconnected together via the inner layer.
- the present invention relates to an improved helmet padding.
- the present invention includes the following interrelated objects, aspects and features:
- the present invention contemplates an improved helmet padding in the form of a multi-layered liner.
- the innermost layer consists of a comfort liner designed to engage the head of the user on an inner surface thereof, and having an outer surface covered by an inner surface of a relatively low density foam layer.
- the relatively low density foam layer consists of a first region of relatively uniform thickness with an outer area from which a multiplicity of protuberances extend radially outwardly.
- these protuberances consist of conical elements integrally formed with the relatively low density layer.
- Each conical element includes a relatively thicker portion tapering to a pointed end remote from the comfort liner.
- the relatively lower density layer has a density in the range of 25-50 kg/m 3 . Given the conversion rate of 2.2 pounds per kilogram and 35.314 cubic feet per cubic meter, this translates to 1.56 to 3.12 pounds per cubic foot.
- the radially outward layer of the inventive padding consists of a layer of relatively high density foam.
- the outer layer includes an inner surface having a plurality of conical recesses corresponding to the conical protuberances of the inner layer and sized to snugly receive the conical protuberances therewithin.
- the higher density foam layer preferably, has a density in the range of 60 to 90 kg/m 3 . Using the conversion factors set forth above, this translates to 3.74 to 5.62 pounds per cubic foot.
- each of the conical protuberances has a generally circular base.
- the base may, if desired, be square or assume any other polygonal shape.
- the conical protuberances are adjacent to one another and, for example, can have a width of about 20 millimeters and a height of approximately 20 to 25 millimeters.
- the pointed outer terminations of the protuberances are spaced 1 to 5 millimeters from the outer surface of the outer foam layer.
- the pointed terminations of the protuberances may extend contiguous with the outer surface of the outer layer.
- the peripheries of the bases of adjacent protuberances may be spaced apart by about 0.5 to 2 millimeters.
- the outer surface of the outer foam layer is shaped and configured to engage the outer shell of a helmet in which it is installed.
- the inventive padding may be fastened within the shell using any suitable means including adhesive or mechanical fasteners made of any desired materials such as rubber, plastic or metal. As such, it is a first object of the present invention to provide an improved helmet padding.
- FIG. 1 shows a cross-section of a helmet having the inventive padding installed therein.
- FIG. 2 shows an alternative construction of the foam layers of the inventive padding.
- FIG. 3 shows a front view partially in cross-section of a helmet with the inventive padding mounted therein.
- FIG. 4 shows a side view of the inventive padding.
- FIG. 5 shows a further side view rotated from the view of FIG. 4 and with the inventive padding exploded to show detail.
- FIGS. 1 and 3 show a helmet 1 worn by a person 2 , with the helmet 1 including a hard outer shell 3 .
- the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 10 , and is seen to include a comfort liner 11 , an inner relatively low density foam layer 13 , and an outer relatively high density foam layer 15 .
- the inner layer has a first region 17 of relatively uniform thickness and having an inner surface 19 that engages the comfort liner 11 .
- Extending radially outwardly from the region 17 is an outer surface with a multiplicity of conical protuberances 21 integrally formed with the inner layer.
- the protuberances 21 have pointed ends 23 as well as bases 25 having outer peripheries 27 closely spaced from adjacent protuberances. For example, the spacing between adjacent bases 25 can be as little as % millimeter or as much as 5 millimeters.
- the protuberances 21 cover virtually the entirety of the radially outward portion of the inner layer 13 .
- the outer layer 15 includes a multiplicity of conical recesses 29 sized and configured to receive the protuberances 25 with surface contact in the manner shown in FIG. 1 as well as in FIG. 4 .
- the outer layer 15 includes an outer surface 31 ( FIGS. 1 and 5 ). As particularly shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 , in the preferred embodiment, the pointed ends 23 of the protuberances 21 are spaced from the outer surface 31 of the outer layer 15 . The spacing may be in the range of 1 to 5 millimeters. However, if desired, in an alternative embodiment with reference to FIG. 2 , the pointed ends 23 ′ of the protuberances 21 of the inner layer 13 ′ may extend to be contiguous with the outer surface 31 ′ of the outer layer 15 ′ as seen in FIG. 2 .
- the protuberances 21 have a height of approximately 20 to 25 millimeters and a width of approximately 18 to 22 millimeters.
- the inner layer 13 has a density of in the range of 25 to 50 kg/m 3 , or 1.56 to 3.12 pounds per cubic foot.
- the outer layer 15 has a density of in the range of 60 to 90 kg/m 3 or 3.74 to 5.62 pounds per cubic foot.
- the foam employed may be of any suitable type that permits densities in the disclosed ranges to be achieved.
- One example of such a foam consists of polystyrene foam.
- the protuberances 21 can consist of cones having circular bases. If desired, however, the cones can have bases that are polygonal in configuration, for example, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, etc. Also, if desired, the protuberances 21 may be made frustoconical rather than conical with pointed terminations.
- the inventive padding may be employed with any desired helmet, including motorcycle helmets as well as helmets used by construction personnel and riders of bicycles.
Abstract
An improved helmet padding includes a multi-layered liner including an innermost layer consisting of a comfort liner designed to engage the head of the user, and having an outer surface covered by an inner surface of a relatively low density foam layer. The relatively low density foam layer consists of a first region of relatively uniform thickness with an outer area from which a multiplicity of protuberances extend radially outwardly. The radially outward layer of the inventive padding consists of a layer of relatively high density foam. The outer layer includes a plurality of recesses corresponding to the protuberances of the inner layer and sized to snugly receive the conical protuberances therewithin. The outer surface of the outer foam layer is shaped and configured to engage the outer shell of a helmet in which it is installed.
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- The present invention relates to improved helmet padding. Applicant incorporates by reference Applicant's prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,079 issued on Sep. 23, 1997. In Applicant's prior U.S. patent, the invention disclosed consists of a layer of high density foam in which low density foam plugs were embedded. In one embodiment, the plugs consist of cylindrical plugs, whereas in a second embodiment, the plugs consist of generally conical plugs having generally rectangular bases. In the latter case, the taper of the plugs extends from a wider portion at the outer periphery to a narrower pointed end in the direction of the inner periphery, but spaced therefrom. In each case, the plugs consist of individual plugs unconnected together by any structure. The present invention differs from the teachings of Applicant's prior patent as contemplating an inner layer of low density foam having integrally formed therewith a plurality of conical portions that taper from a wider portion remote from an outer higher density layer to a pointed termination closer to an outer periphery of the outer high density foam layer.
- Subsequent to issuance of Applicant's prior patent, Applicant was co-author of a study titled “Improved Shock Absorbing Liner for Helmets.” This publication was published in July, 2001. In the publication, the combination of low density foam embedded into high density foam was disclosed as one subject of the study. However, the study did not contemplate or discuss the combination of structural elements disclosed herein, namely, the combination of a relatively high density outer layer and a relatively low density inner layer, in which the inner layer includes a plurality of generally conical protuberances embedded within the outer layer and with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer higher density foam layer.
- The following prior art is known to Applicant:
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,529,306 to Thorne teaches an equalizer device consisting of a plurality of plungers that may be wedge shaped with their wider portions toward the outer shell and their narrower portions toward the head of the user. The present invention differs from the teachings of Thorne as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,877,076 to Summers et al. teaches a safety hat energy absorbing liner in which shock absorbing members may be made in a conical shape tapering to a narrower portion adjacent an outer shell. The present invention differs from the teachings of Summers et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,064,565 to Griffiths discloses a helmet structure including a layer filled with spheres, with the spheres being fillable with a liquid. This layer may be located between an incompressible inner layer and a foam outer layer. The present invention differs from the teachings of Griffiths as contemplating the stiffer layer being more remote from the head of the user.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,239,106 to Aileo teaches a helmet made up of an inner layer of padding including a plurality of foam plugs with cushions near the head of the user. The present invention differs from the teachings of Aileo as contemplating embedding of lower density conical plugs within a relatively higher density outer foam layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,099 to Grick et al. teaches a multi-layered helmet liner including a fabric inner lining followed, radially outwardly, by a plurality of hollow spherical protuberances and an outer energy absorbing foam liner. The present invention differs from the teachings of Grick et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,534,068 to Mitchell et al. discloses a shock attenuation system including an inner layer and a plurality of plugs separating the inner layer from a hard helmet. The present invention differs from the teachings of Mitchell et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,586,200 to Poon discloses a protective crash helmet including an inner layer followed by a layer of air bubbles and an outer cushioning layer. The present invention differs from the teachings of Poon as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,766,614 to Cantwell et al. teaches a ventilated protective head gear including an outer shell and a plurality of elastomeric members that are frustoconical and taper to smaller dimensions in the direction toward the user's head. The present invention differs from the teachings of Cantwell et al. as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,972,527 to Wallace discloses a safety helmet including padding in the nature of a plurality of fins. The present invention differs from the teachings of Wallace as contemplating an outer relatively denser foam layer and an inner relatively less dense foam layer with the inner layer having a plurality of generally conical portions embedded within the outer layer with their pointed ends extending toward an outer periphery of the outer layer.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,309,576 to Broersma discloses a multiple density helmet body composition including the use of wedge shaped padded portions embedded within a molded matrix material. The present invention differs from the teachings of Broersma as contemplating an inner relatively low density padded layer having integrally formed therewith a plurality of conical members that taper to smaller dimensions in the direction of the outer periphery of an outer layer.
- In studying prior art configurations of padding for helmets of varying areas of utility, Applicant has found that embedding an inner layer of low density foam within an outer layer of higher density foam is an advantageous configuration. Applicant has also found that it is advantageous to employ a plurality of protuberances extending radially outwardly from the inner layer and interconnected together via the inner layer.
- The present invention relates to an improved helmet padding. The present invention includes the following interrelated objects, aspects and features:
- (1) In a first aspect, the present invention contemplates an improved helmet padding in the form of a multi-layered liner. Considering the multi-layered liner from its innermost surface to its outermost surface, the innermost layer consists of a comfort liner designed to engage the head of the user on an inner surface thereof, and having an outer surface covered by an inner surface of a relatively low density foam layer.
- (2) The relatively low density foam layer consists of a first region of relatively uniform thickness with an outer area from which a multiplicity of protuberances extend radially outwardly. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, these protuberances consist of conical elements integrally formed with the relatively low density layer.
- (3) Each conical element includes a relatively thicker portion tapering to a pointed end remote from the comfort liner. In the preferred embodiment, the relatively lower density layer has a density in the range of 25-50 kg/m3. Given the conversion rate of 2.2 pounds per kilogram and 35.314 cubic feet per cubic meter, this translates to 1.56 to 3.12 pounds per cubic foot.
- (4) The radially outward layer of the inventive padding consists of a layer of relatively high density foam. The outer layer includes an inner surface having a plurality of conical recesses corresponding to the conical protuberances of the inner layer and sized to snugly receive the conical protuberances therewithin. The higher density foam layer, preferably, has a density in the range of 60 to 90 kg/m3. Using the conversion factors set forth above, this translates to 3.74 to 5.62 pounds per cubic foot.
- (5) In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the conical protuberances has a generally circular base. However, the base may, if desired, be square or assume any other polygonal shape. The conical protuberances are adjacent to one another and, for example, can have a width of about 20 millimeters and a height of approximately 20 to 25 millimeters. In the preferred embodiment, the pointed outer terminations of the protuberances are spaced 1 to 5 millimeters from the outer surface of the outer foam layer. However, if desired, the pointed terminations of the protuberances may extend contiguous with the outer surface of the outer layer. The peripheries of the bases of adjacent protuberances may be spaced apart by about 0.5 to 2 millimeters.
- (6) The outer surface of the outer foam layer is shaped and configured to engage the outer shell of a helmet in which it is installed. The inventive padding may be fastened within the shell using any suitable means including adhesive or mechanical fasteners made of any desired materials such as rubber, plastic or metal. As such, it is a first object of the present invention to provide an improved helmet padding.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide such a padding including an inner relatively lower density layer and an outer relatively higher density layer.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide such a padding in which the inner layer includes, integrally formed therewith, a plurality of protuberances extending radially outwardly and embedded in the outer layer.
- It is a still further object of the present invention to provide such a padding in which the protuberances are generally conically shaped.
- It is a still further object of the present invention to provide such a padding in which the pointed ends of the protuberances are spaced from an outer surface of the outer padded layer.
- It is a still further object of the present invention to provide such a padding in which in a further embodiment thereof, the pointed ends of the protuberances extend contiguous to the location of the outer surface of the outer foam layer.
- These and other objects, aspects and features of the present invention will be better understood from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments when read in conjunction with the appended drawing figures.
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FIG. 1 shows a cross-section of a helmet having the inventive padding installed therein. -
FIG. 2 shows an alternative construction of the foam layers of the inventive padding. -
FIG. 3 shows a front view partially in cross-section of a helmet with the inventive padding mounted therein. -
FIG. 4 shows a side view of the inventive padding. -
FIG. 5 shows a further side view rotated from the view ofFIG. 4 and with the inventive padding exploded to show detail. - Reference is first made to
FIGS. 1 and 3 which show a helmet 1 worn by a person 2, with the helmet 1 including a hard outer shell 3. The present invention is generally designated by thereference numeral 10, and is seen to include acomfort liner 11, an inner relatively lowdensity foam layer 13, and an outer relatively highdensity foam layer 15. - As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 3 , the inner layer has afirst region 17 of relatively uniform thickness and having aninner surface 19 that engages thecomfort liner 11. Extending radially outwardly from theregion 17 is an outer surface with a multiplicity ofconical protuberances 21 integrally formed with the inner layer. Theprotuberances 21 have pointed ends 23 as well asbases 25 havingouter peripheries 27 closely spaced from adjacent protuberances. For example, the spacing betweenadjacent bases 25 can be as little as % millimeter or as much as 5 millimeters. Theprotuberances 21 cover virtually the entirety of the radially outward portion of theinner layer 13. - With particular reference to
FIG. 5 , it is seen that theouter layer 15 includes a multiplicity of conical recesses 29 sized and configured to receive theprotuberances 25 with surface contact in the manner shown inFIG. 1 as well as inFIG. 4 . - In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
outer layer 15 includes an outer surface 31 (FIGS. 1 and 5 ). As particularly shown inFIGS. 1 and 4 , in the preferred embodiment, the pointed ends 23 of theprotuberances 21 are spaced from theouter surface 31 of theouter layer 15. The spacing may be in the range of 1 to 5 millimeters. However, if desired, in an alternative embodiment with reference toFIG. 2 , the pointed ends 23′ of theprotuberances 21 of theinner layer 13′ may extend to be contiguous with theouter surface 31′ of theouter layer 15′ as seen inFIG. 2 . - With reference back to
FIGS. 1 , 4 and 5, in the preferred embodiment, theprotuberances 21 have a height of approximately 20 to 25 millimeters and a width of approximately 18 to 22 millimeters. In the preferred embodiment, theinner layer 13 has a density of in the range of 25 to 50 kg/m3, or 1.56 to 3.12 pounds per cubic foot. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, theouter layer 15 has a density of in the range of 60 to 90 kg/m3 or 3.74 to 5.62 pounds per cubic foot. In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, the foam employed may be of any suitable type that permits densities in the disclosed ranges to be achieved. One example of such a foam consists of polystyrene foam. - If desired, the
protuberances 21 can consist of cones having circular bases. If desired, however, the cones can have bases that are polygonal in configuration, for example, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, etc. Also, if desired, theprotuberances 21 may be made frustoconical rather than conical with pointed terminations. - The inventive padding may be employed with any desired helmet, including motorcycle helmets as well as helmets used by construction personnel and riders of bicycles.
- As such, an invention has been disclosed in terms of preferred embodiments thereof, which fulfill each and every one of the objects of the invention as set forth hereinabove, and provide a new and useful improved helmet padding of great novelty and utility.
- Of course, various changes, modifications and alterations in the teaching of the present invention may be contemplated by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the intended spirit and scope thereof.
- As such, it is intended that the present invention only be limited by the terms of the appended claims.
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21. Head protection apparatus comprising:
a first layer of foam padding and a second layer of foam padding, said first layer of foam padding having a density different than density of said second layer of foam padding;
wherein said first layer of foam padding defines a plurality of integrally formed protuberances, and said second layer of foam padding defines a plurality of integrally formed recesses sized to receive, with surface contact, corresponding ones of said protuberances; and
wherein said first and second layers of foam padding are assembled together with said protuberances received within corresponding ones of said recesses.
22. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , further comprising:
a comfort liner for engaging the head of the user, the comfort liner secured to an inner surface of the assembly of the first and second layers of foam padding.
23. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
said second layer of foam padding covers said first layer of foam padding.
24. Head protection apparatus according to claim 23 , wherein:
said first layer of foam padding is disposed inside said second layer of foam padding and nearer to the user's head.
25. Head protection apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein:
density of said first layer of foam padding is less than density of said second layer of foam padding.
26. Head protection apparatus according to claim 25 , wherein:
density of said first layer of foam padding is in the range between 25 kg/m3 and 50 kg/m3.
27. Head protection apparatus according to claim 25 , wherein:
density of said second layer of foam padding is in the range between 60 kg/m3 and 90 kg/m3.
28. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , further comprising:
a hard shell secured to an outer surface of the assembly of the first and second layers of foam padding.
29. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
said protuberances are conical in shape.
30. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
said protuberances are frusto-conical in shape.
31. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
said protuberances have a circular base.
32. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
said protuberances have a polygonal base.
33. Head protection apparatus according to claim 32 , wherein:
the polygonal base has a configuration selected from the group including a square configuration, pentagonal configuration, hexagonal configuration, and octagonal configuration.
34. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
said protuberances have a pointed end.
35. Head protection apparatus according to claim 34 , wherein:
each of said pointed ends terminates at a location spaced from a peripheral surface of said second layer of foam padding.
36. Head protection apparatus according to claim 35 , wherein:
said location is offset in range between 1 mm and 5 mm from said peripheral surface of said second layer of foam padding.
37. Head protection apparatus according to claim 34 , wherein:
each of said pointed ends is contiguous with a peripheral surface of said second layer of foam padding.
38. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
each of said protuberances has a width in the range between 18 mm and 22 mm.
39. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
each of said protuberances has a height in the range between 20 mm and 25 mm.
40. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
adjacent protuberances are spaced apart from one another by a distance in the range between 0.5 mm and 5.0 mm.
41. Head protection apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein:
said first layer of foam padding and said second layer of foam padding both comprise polystyrene foam.
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