LOW-PROFILE BATTING HELMET

摘要

The present invention is directed to a low-profile batting helmet (10). The low-profile helmet (10) includes a gradually-sloped front portion (16) for covering and protecting the front portion (16) of a user's head. The gradual slope of the front portion ( 16) permits the helmet (10) to conform closely to the user's head, providing more contact between the helmet (10) and the wearer's head than occurs with a conventional helmet (10). The close conformity of the helmet (10) to the user's head provide a snug fit to secure the helmet (10) to the head and increased comfort to the wearer. In addition, the gradual slope of the front portion (16) presents a decreased vertical surface component (compared to conventional helmets) such that a strike from a stray ball is more easily deflected compared to a strike to a conventional helmet (10).