PROTECTIVE SPORTS HELMET WITH ENERGY-ABSORBING PADDING AND A FACEMASK WITH FORCE-DISTRIBUTING SHOCK ABSORBERS

摘要

A protective helmet having a layer of foam covering the hard shell of the helmet configured such that the foam absorbs shock from an impact thereby decreasing the amount of force translated to the head, neck, or spine of the wearer. A force-distributing shock absorber coupled to a helmet and facemask to protect the jaw from shock impacts.