Patents by Inventor Joseph D. TOMASCHESKI

Joseph D. TOMASCHESKI has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20170127746
    Abstract: A helmet can comprise a helmet body comprising an energy absorbing layer and an outer shell. The energy absorbing layer can be formed of at least one of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP). An opening can be formed adjacent the outer shell and extend towards an inner surface of the energy absorbing layer. A sleeve can be disposed at least partially within the opening, the sleeve comprising a flange coupled to the outer shell. The sleeve can comprise a distal end disposed over the energy absorption layer such that no part of the sleeve extends completely through the energy absorbing layer to the inner surface of the energy absorbing layer. A camera can be coupled to the first sleeve and exposed through the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher T. PIETRZAK, Scott R. ALLEN, Joseph D. TOMASCHESKI
  • Patent number: 9549583
    Abstract: A helmet that can include a helmet body comprising an energy absorption layer and an outer shell. A first opening can be formed through the outer shell and extend into the energy absorbing layer, the first opening including a perimeter. A first sleeve can be disposed at least partially within the first opening, the first sleeve including a first end including a first flange coupled to the outer shell and extending beyond the perimeter of the first opening, and a second end opposite the first end including a base disposed over the energy absorption layer. A camera can be coupled to the first sleeve and exposed through the first opening. The helmet can further include the first sleeve including a depth greater than a width or a length. The first flange can be directly coupled to an outer surface or an inner of the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Pietrzak, Scott R. Allen, Joseph D. Tomascheski
  • Publication number: 20140189937
    Abstract: A helmet that can comprise a helmet body comprising an energy absorption layer and an outer shell. A first opening can be formed through the outer shell and extend into the energy absorbing layer, the first opening comprising a perimeter. A first sleeve can be disposed at least partially within the first opening, the first sleeve comprising a first end comprising a first flange coupled to the outer shell and extending beyond the perimeter of the first opening, and a second end opposite the first end comprising a base disposed over the energy absorption layer. A camera can be coupled to the first sleeve and exposed through the first opening. The helmet can further comprise the first sleeve comprising a depth greater than a width or a length. The first flange can be directly coupled to an outer surface or an inner of the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Pietrzak, Scott R. Allen, Joseph D. TOMASCHESKI