Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Adaptive Collapsible Protective Helmet Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857020_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Adaptive Collapsible Protective Helmet Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857020_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857020_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,020.

Background and Problem Solved

The original collapsible protective helmet patent (Original Patent) has limitations in terms of impact resistance, weight, and user convenience. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive coupling means, dynamically adjustable crown, and shock-absorbing materials to provide improved impact protection, reduced weight, and enhanced user experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces adaptive coupling means, dynamically adjustable crown, and shock-absorbing materials, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement in impact resistance, weight, and user convenience, making the invention novel and non-obvious compared to the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include different types of adaptive coupling means, such as self-lubricating or hydraulic systems. The helmet may also be designed for specific industries, such as cycling or construction, with tailored features and materials. Additionally, the invention could be adapted for use in other protective gear, such as knee pads or elbow pads.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced collapsible protective helmet has significant commercial potential in various industries, including cycling, construction, equestrian activities, and sports. The invention's improved impact resistance, reduced weight, and enhanced user convenience make it an attractive solution for companies and individuals seeking high-quality protective gear.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A42 A42B3/322
A A42 A42B3/066

Field of Art

Personal protective equipment, specifically impact-resistant helmets for sports and industrial applications, requiring expertise in materials engineering, mechanical design, and impact protection technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or product designer with 3-5 years experience in protective equipment design, familiar with materials science, mechanical coupling mechanisms, and impact absorption principles

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering modifications to the source patent's collapsible helmet design. The core structural elements remain consistent, with incremental improvements in coupling mechanisms, material selection, and dynamic adjustability that would be within the routine design capabilities of a skilled practitioner in protective equipment engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Universal joint coupling between crown and base body
PTD Variation
Self-lubricating or hydraulic coupling mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying joint materials and lubrication is a standard design optimization technique, representing a predictable variation that would enhance mechanical performance with expected results
Source Patent Element
Impact-resistant base body encircling the wearer's head
PTD Variation
Integrating shock-absorbing materials within base body and crown
Obviousness Reasoning
Material enhancement is a known approach in protective equipment design, with finite and predictable methods of improving impact resistance through material selection
Source Patent Element
Movable crown between protective and stored positions
PTD Variation
Quick-release coupling and dynamically adjustable crown movement
Obviousness Reasoning
Introducing user-friendly adjustment mechanisms represents a standard design evolution addressing ergonomic and convenience considerations within the technical domain
Source Patent Element
Ball and socket connection between crown and base body
PTD Variation
Adaptive coupling means with enhanced range of motion
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding mechanical coupling capabilities through known engineering techniques constitutes an obvious design modification with predictable functional improvements
Source Patent Element
Generic protective helmet configuration
PTD Variation
Industry-specific helmet designs for cycling, construction, and other applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring protective equipment to specific use cases represents a standard design practice involving routine engineering adaptations
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857020 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking non-obvious inventive merit. The incremental modifications represent predictable engineering solutions within the established technological framework of impact-resistant protective helmets, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,020
TitleCollapsible protective helmet