Gentex Corporation

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Joseph A Slivinski

John A Hovan

Jillian Haldaman

Brad L Sutter

Stephen J Clock

R Bruce Watson

Deborah Panna

Kennis L Sigmon

Louis V Ott

Helmet retention system

A flameproof, heat resistant, lightweight, one-piece escape suit which includes attached integral mitts or gloves, covered footing, and a hood. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit is designed to be worn over a commercial smoke hood, is formed from a metalized fabric, and meets the requirements of ASTM standard D6413. The suit is designed to be easily slipped onto a wearer's body over typical street clothing, and allows a wearer to wear his or her accustomed footwear for improved safety and comfort. The durable fabric provides protection to a wearer when crawling low to the ground on his or her knees and elbows as is often recommended as a preferred escape posture. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit may be provided in multiple sizes to fit adults and children. The fire and heat resistant one piece suit, as well as a smoke hood, may be packaged into compact, lightweight emergency escape kit bag with unique 'glow in the dark' lettering; FIRE ESCAPE KIT suitable for carrying between home and work, etc.

Flameproof, heat resistant, one-piece escape suit

There is provided a protective helmet assembly that includes a shell, a suspension band, and an adjustable headband and a crown pad. The shell is constructed from at least PARA-ARAMID to provide ballistic protection. The suspension band is attached to the shell. The adjustable headband and the crown pad collectively adjust to a shape of a head of a user while maintaining the head of the user in a non-direct-contact relationship with the shell. The adjustable headband and the crown pad each have a plurality of screw less connectors for directly securing the adjustable headband and the crown pad to the suspension band without screws.

Protective helmet assembly having lightweight suspension system

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Peckville, PA, United States of America

Joseph A Slivinski