US 12550958

US patent 12550958, titled "Headband with protective insert," was issued to individual inventor Shane Michael Johnston. The application for this patent was filed on June 6, 2024, and the patent was granted and published on February 17, 2026.

Abstract:
The patent describes a headband equipped with one or more protective inserts. These inserts are strategically placed to shield specific, vulnerable areas of a person's head from impact, with their positioning dependent on the sport or activity. The inserts can be directly attached to the headband or housed within pouches that are attached to the headband. The headband can be worn independently or beneath other protective headgear, and it can be designed to interact with additional headgear in terms of its form, fit, and functionality.

Independent Claims Overview:

• Claim 1: This claim describes a protective headgear assembly. It comprises a headband designed to fit around a person's head, which has multiple pouches affixed to its outer surface. Within each of these pouches is a protective insert, with all inserts being held in a fixed position within their respective pouches.

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