EVA Safety Helmet

Abstract

A pliant EVA helmet that conforms to a patient's head. The helmet is fabricated as a single unit via a molding process. The EVA material provides a stable lightweight structure that allows it to be comfortably worn for extended periods of time. The EVA shell is molded into a protective shell that can optionally be covered by a suitable pliant external layer of material. Optional pockets can be positioned on the inside or outside of the helmet such that thermal packs can be installed in the pockets to provide thermal treatment to the wear.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A impact resistant safety helmet, comprising:
 a helmet shell fabricated substantially from EVA; and   the shell extending over a wearer's head such that the wearer is protected from impact injuries.   
     
     
         2 . A helmet, as in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a releasable chinstrap secured to the EVA safety helmet at its proximal end; and   the distal end of the releasable chinstrap having connection means to secure the distal end of the releasable chinstrap to the EVA safety helmet.   
     
     
         3 . A helmet, as in  claim 2 , wherein:
 the connection means is full and loop material.   
     
     
         4 . A helmet, as in  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a chinstrap aperture in the helmet sized such that a releasable chinstrap fits through the chin strap aperture.   
     
     
         5 . A helmet, as in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the EVA helmet shell is enclosed in an outer cover.   
     
     
         6 . A helmet, as in  claim 5 , wherein:
 the outer cover is removable.   
     
     
         7 . A helmet, as in  claim 5 , wherein:
 the shell has pockets for retaining thermal packs.