US Patent 10278444 Protective helmet

The invention provides a unique construction for a sports helmet, as well as a novel approach to protecting the head of a sports player from head injury. The helmet of this invention is comprised of an outer layer comprised of a flexible material, an inner layer comprised of a flexible material, wherein the outer layer and inner layer define a space layer, wherein the space layer contains a gas, gel or liquid, and wherein the inner layer of the helmet is configured to fit around a human head.