Inventors:
John C. Deagan - Long Grove IL
International Classification:
A42B 300
Abstract:
Then apparatus for assisting in the removal of a helmet from a wearer thereof, particularly when the wearer is unconscious or injured, comprises: a framework constructed, sized and arranged to fit around a conventional helmet; an engaging mechanism for engaging the inside of a jaw covering portion on each side of the helmet; and an actuating means for causing at least one of the engaging mechanism to be moved laterally outwardly to spread apart the jaw covering portions of the helmet to facilitate removal of the helmet from the head of the wearer. The method for assisting in the removal of a helmet from a wearer thereof, particularly when the wearer is unconscious or injured, comprises the steps of: arranging a framework constructed to fit around a conventional helmet, around a helmet; engaging with an engaging mechanism the inside of a jaw covering portion on each side of the helmet; and moving with a moving mechanism at least one of the engaging mechanisms laterally outwardly to spread apart the jaw covering portions of the helmet to facilitate removal of the helmet from the head of the wearer.