US Patent 9307800 Headgear safety apparatus

This invention relates generally to the field of headgear, and, more particularly, to an apparatus for protecting the wearer from head injuries during sporting activities. The apparatus comprises at least a left side pad, a right side pad, a strap system, and optional front and rear cranial pads and chin pad. The pads are all manufactured from closed-cell, ethylene vinyl acetate foam using an injection molding process to create integrated safety features in a single, anti-microbial, safety pad.