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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2007
Kenneth P. Lemke, Algonquin, IL (US);
James A. Piper, St. Charles, IL (US);
Mark Edward Miller, Oswego, IL (US);
Daniel Ryan Somen, Chicago, IL (US);
Kenneth P. Lemke, Algonquin, IL (US);
James A. Piper, St. Charles, IL (US);
Mark Edward Miller, Oswego, IL (US);
Daniel Ryan Somen, Chicago, IL (US);
Sellstrom Manufacturing Company, Palatine, IL (US);
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to protective headgear worn by a user to protect his eyes, head, and face. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a protective headgear assembly used by welders and the like wherein a headgear strap can be tightened or loosened upon the ratcheting of a knob connected to the headgear strap. The headgear strap can also be automatically disengaged for removal of the headgear by pulling the knob away from the user's head.