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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2013
Mine Safety Appliances Company, Cranberry, PA (US);
Kevin R. Ketterer, Portersville, PA (US);
John F. Rihn, Glenshaw, PA (US);
MSA Technology, LLC, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Abstract
A suspension connection arrangement for a suspension system for a safety helmet, the suspension system including at least one strap connected to at least one tab, which is attachable between a headband arrangement and at least one headband slot positioned on an internal surface of the safety helmet. The suspension connection arrangement includes: at least one projection member extending from the at least one tab; and at least one keyhole connected to at least one slot, both extending at least partially through a headband member, wherein the at least one keyhole is configured to at least partially receive the at least one projection member therethrough, such that the at least one projection member is configured to slide along the at least one slot, thereby removably attaching the at least one tab to the headband member. A suspension system and a safety helmet are also disclosed.