Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Collapsible Protective Helmet Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11857020_0006_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Collapsible Protective Helmet Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857020_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857020_0006_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 (claim 1) provides a balance between impact resistance and weight, but it has inherent limitations, such as limited cranial curvature accommodation, inadequate stiffening ribs, and restricted ventilation. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing reinforced impact-resistant materials, optimized lattice structures, adjustable coupling means, and integrated air channels, providing improved safety, comfort, and customization options.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features, such as the reinforced impact-resistant base body, optimized lattice structures, adjustable coupling means, and integrated air channels, which provide a significant improvement over the original patent. The inventive step lies in the combination of these features, which provides a safer, more comfortable, and customizable helmet that addresses the limitations of existing helmets.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the materials used, such as advanced polymers or composite materials, or modifications to the lattice structure and stiffening ribs to further optimize energy dissipation. Additionally, the helmet could be designed with modular components, allowing for easier customization and upgradeability.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The advanced collapsible protective helmet has significant commercial potential in various industries, including cycling, construction, equestrian activities, and sports. The improved safety, comfort, and customization options make it an attractive solution for individuals and organizations seeking high-quality protective gear. The market for advanced helmets is growing, driven by increasing awareness of safety and the need for innovative solutions that balance protection and wearability.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A42 A42B3/322
A A42 A42B3/066

Field of Art

Personal protective equipment, specifically impact-resistant helmets for sports and safety applications, with expertise in structural design, materials engineering, and ergonomic fitting mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or product designer with 3-5 years experience in protective equipment design, familiar with impact resistance standards, material science, and helmet manufacturing techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable engineering improvements to the source patent's collapsible helmet design. The disclosed modifications leverage standard design optimization techniques common in protective equipment engineering. The incremental changes in material selection, structural configuration, and ventilation represent routine problem-solving within the helmet design domain.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Universal joint coupling between base body and crown
PTD Variation
Adjustable coupling means with sizing mechanism for different head shapes
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying joint mechanisms for improved fit is a known design approach in protective equipment, representing a predictable variation that would be obvious to optimize user comfort and safety
Source Patent Element
Impact-resistant base body encircling the wearer's head
PTD Variation
Honeycomb structure with integrated shock-absorbing material
Obviousness Reasoning
Enhancing impact absorption through structural modifications is a standard engineering technique for improving protective equipment performance, using well-understood material science principles
Source Patent Element
Single-piece helmet construction
PTD Variation
Advanced polymers and composite materials with optimized lattice structures
Obviousness Reasoning
Material substitution and structural optimization are routine design choices for improving strength-to-weight ratios in protective equipment, representing predictable engineering problem-solving
Source Patent Element
Basic helmet geometry
PTD Variation
Integrated air channels and breathable materials for enhanced ventilation
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving user comfort through ventilation design is a standard approach in helmet engineering, representing an obvious solution to known thermal management challenges
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857020, a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find the variations disclosed in this publication to represent obvious extensions of the prior art, utilizing standard engineering techniques and predictable design modifications that do not rise to the level of non-obvious invention.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,020
TitleCollapsible protective helmet