Custom Fitted Lightweight Air Conditioned Protective Helmet.

Abstract

The patent application concerns a lightweight helmet which can be custom fitted to a pilot's head and can be formed in the field by an in situ foaming process. The helmet liner contains air ducts integrated with the foamed structure through which cooling air can be passed to keep the pilot's head at a comfortable temperature. Such a lightweight, air cooled, form fitting helmet will keep a proper attitude on the pilot's head during all aircraft maneuvers.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 1974
Accession Number
ADD001202

Entities

People

  • Gloria T. Chisum

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Cooled
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Cooling
  • Lightweight
  • Maneuvers
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Military Engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.