Welding helmet

Abstract

A welding helmet of thermosetting plastic material having an exterior in the form of a mammalian head.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A welding helmet comprising: 
 a face protection portion molded of thermosetting plastic in the shape of a mammalian head.    
     
     
         2 . The welding helmet of  claim 1  further comprising; 
 a headgear assembly pivotably attached to the face protection portion.  
 
     
     
         3 . The welding helmet of  claim 2  wherein the headgear assembly is adapted to attach to a hard hat.  
     
     
         4 . The welding helmet of  claim 2  wherein the headgear assembly is adapted to be worn on a user's head.  
     
     
         5 . The welding helmet of  claim 1  further comprising a lens retention device permanently attached to the mammalian head in the position, and instead of eye structure of the mammalian head.  
     
     
         6 . The welding helmet of  claim 1  wherein the mammalian head is a human skull.  
     
     
         7 . The welding helmet of  claim 1  wherein the mammalian head is a bulldog head.  
     
     
         8 . The welding helmet of  claim 1  wherein the mammalian head is a gorilla head.