Protective Headgear Device

Abstract

A protective headgear device is provided. The device is preferably comprised of two ventilated ear cups secured to a user's head via at least one strap having a padded cover which provides comfort to a user's head and also protects the user's head from impacts. In addition, the ear cups may be comprised of cushions with recessed areas that may receive glasses arms, hearing aids, etc. The strap is preferably adjustable such that the device can be tightened/loosened on a user's head.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protective headgear device comprising:
 an ear cup comprised of an attachment point and a cushion;   a strap comprised of a fastener; and   a strap cover comprised of an opening.   
     
     
         2 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap cover is positioned around the strap. 
     
     
         3 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap cover is comprised of a padding, a gel, or a foam. 
     
     
         4 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is comprised of a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         5 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the ear cup is comprised of a ventilation hole. 
     
     
         6 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the cushion is comprised of a recessed area. 
     
     
         7 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the cushion is comprised of a padding, a foam, or a gel material. 
     
     
         8 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment point is comprised of a fabric loop or a metal ring. 
     
     
         9 . A protective headgear device of  claim 1 , wherein the ear cup is comprised of a rigid material. 
     
     
         10 . A protective headgear device comprising:
 an ear cup comprised of an attachment point and a cushion;   a strap comprised of a fastener;   a strap cover comprised of a first opening; and   a central strap cover comprised of a second opening.   
     
     
         11 . A protective headgear device of  claim 10 , wherein the strap cover is comprised of a padding, a gel, or a foam. 
     
     
         12 . A protective headgear device of  claim 10 , wherein the central strap cover is comprised of a padding, a gel, or a foam. 
     
     
         13 . A protective headgear device of  claim 10 , wherein the second opening receives the strap cover. 
     
     
         14 . A protective headgear device of  claim 10 , wherein the ear cup is comprised of a rigid material. 
     
     
         15 . A protective headgear device of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is comprised of a fabric material. 
     
     
         16 . A protective headgear device of  claim 10 , wherein the strap is comprised of an elastic material. 
     
     
         17 . A protective headgear device of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener is comprised of a hook and loop fastener, a magnet fastener, or a snap button fastener. 
     
     
         18 . A method of using a protective headgear device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a protective headgear device comprised of a first ear cup with a first attachment point, a second ear cup with a second attachment point, and a strap with a cover that attaches to the first attachment point and the second attachment point;   placing the first ear and the second ear cup over a set of ears of a user; and   placing the strap across a user's head and tightening the strap.   
     
     
         19 . A method of using a protective headgear device of  claim 18 , wherein the strap is fixedly attached to the first attachment point. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using a protective headgear device of  claim 18 , wherein the strap is removably attached to the second attachment point.