Head Supported Patents (Class 224/181)
  • Patent number: 6763983
    Abstract: An infant carrier configured to be worn by a wearer is disclosed. The infant carrier includes a seat support configured to support an infant's bottom, a back support, which is integral with the seat support, a head support which is integral with the back support and a strap support system which is worn around the wearer's torso to support the infant in the infant carrier. The seat support is diaper-like in shape with a front notch to prevent chafing the infant. Preferably, the strap support system is made up of a single pair of straps. Preferably, there is a separation (e.g., a seam) between the back support and the head support which allows the head support to be folded down when not being used to support the infant's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC.
    Inventor: Lisa C Norman
  • Patent number: 6732381
    Abstract: A sports helmet for providing a user with a protective sports helmet that would include features such as an mp3 player, a radio, and a cellular telephone. The sports helmet includes a body member that is adapted for receiving a portion of the head of the user. The body member is adapted for protecting the head of the user from impacts. A strap assembly is coupled to the body member. The strap assembly is adapted for extending around a chin of the user for securing the body member to the head of the user. A communication assembly is coupled within the body member. The communication assembly is adapted for providing audio signals to the user when the body member is positioned on the head of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Sanjiv K. Lal
  • Patent number: 6691325
    Abstract: A helmet, particularly a racing driver helmet for motorcycle drivers or automobile drivers, has a helmet shell which is lined on its interior side with a shock-absorbing material and which has a recess which forms a field of view for the wearer of the helmet, and has a chin bow extending below the field of view. On the interior side of the chin bow at least one pot-shaped recess is provided for receiving an indicating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Richard Pelletier, Soren Petersen, Juergen Bruegl, Oliver Schimpf
  • Patent number: 6616294
    Abstract: A flashlight holder for use with a conventional hart hat to releasably receive a flashlight of the type defining a faceted barrel and a head which is rotatable relative to the barrel for operation of the flashlight. The flashlight holder is designed such that a flashlight is operable with one hand when retained in the flashlight holder. The flashlight holder defines a barrel support secured to a base. The barrel support defines an interior surface and a slot configured to cooperate to closely receive and retain the flashlight barrel in a non-rotatable manner. The base of the flashlight holder defines a tab configured to be releasably engaged within a slotted receptacle defined by the hard hat. A locking projection extends from the tab for engaging a lower edge of the hard hat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: David Vincent Henry
  • Patent number: 6598771
    Abstract: An infant carrier configured to be worn by a wearer is disclosed. The infant carrier includes a seat support configured to support an infant's bottom, a back support, which is integral with the seat support, a head support which is integral with the back support and a strap support system which is worn around the wearer's torso to support the infant in the infant carrier. The seat support is diaper-like in shape with a front notch to prevent chafing the infant. Preferably, the strap support system is made up of a single pair of straps. Preferably, there is a separation (e.g., a seam) between the back support and the head support which allows the head support to be folded down when not being used to support the infant's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Infantino
    Inventor: Lisa C. Norman
  • Publication number: 20030115662
    Abstract: A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad, and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where the pad is configured to contact the subject's head. The headmount apparatus also contains at least one strap attached to the mounting shell for securing the mounting shell to the subject's head, and contains an occipital assembly which is positioned at the occiput of the subject's head, where the occipital assembly is attached by the strap to the mounting shell and is used to adjust the tension in the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Blair R. Dobbie, Charles D. Willey, Steven A. Brillhart
  • Publication number: 20030115661
    Abstract: A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured to contact the user's head. The headmount apparatus is also comprised of at least one elastic strap which is attached to the mounting shell for securing the mounting shell to the user's head. The headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon could alternatively be comprised of at least one mounting frame for attaching vision enhancement equipment, at least one hardware mounting surface for accepting the mounting frame, and a hood configured to fit over a user's head where the hood is made at least in part from an elastic material and which contains the hardware mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Blair R. Dobbie, Charles D. Willey, Steven A. Brillhart
  • Patent number: 6564690
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an interface pallet assembly for use between the cabin deck of a helicopter and a large, heavy weapon system. The assembly incorporates a self-contained truss assembly designed to support a cantilevered platform, external to the helicopter's cabin, to which the weapon system's turret is attached. Existing deck connection points are utilized to secure the interface pallet assembly to the cabin deck. The interface pallet assembly adds 20E to the downward angle of fire of the weapon system and provides for azimuth rotation of 180E. The present assembly possesses the rotational stiffness required by the turret stabilization system in order to maintain firing accuracy during burst mode sequences. The interface pallet assembly is fabricated of a variety of strong, lightweight materials so as to not unduly add to the overall weight of the helicopter and its payload, and provides storage or mounting locations for accessories associated with the turret and weapon system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: David R. Long
  • Patent number: 6461125
    Abstract: An air chamber device has an air pump having a first air discharge valve, an air chamber connected to the air pump for receiving air discharged by the first air discharge valve, and a second air discharge valve for discharging air from the air chamber. The air pump has an elastic body having an upper elastic part and a lower elastic part connected together to define an interior space. At least one through-hole is formed in the upper elastic part for introducing ambient air into the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Dai Terasawa, Hiroki Hanawa
  • Patent number: 6292213
    Abstract: Micro video cameras are sufficiently portable, miniature and weather-resistant for ands-free use by an athlete or vacationer who wishes to wear it (or attach it to a base support structure about him or herself) and self-record his or her own amusement, whether indoors or outdoors, underwater or otherwise. Disclosed usages include an instance of a skier recording hands-free his or her own skiing activity from his or her own perspective. An alternative disclosed usage includes one or more ski instructors video recording a student while actually giving the lesson. Another disclosed usage includes a theme park configuration. In this last configuration, visitors are given a personal storage medium like a cassette. At most rides or attractions, a micro video camera is available just there for loan to the visitor to get a video record just at that ride or attraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Michael J. Jones
  • Patent number: 6283344
    Abstract: A hands-free personal hydration delivery system has a tubing assembly that has one end that detachably connects to a feed tube for a container of fluid worn on the back or torso of a user. The other end of the tubing assembly is coupled to a bite valve which is opened when manipulated by the user's mouth to allow fluid to be drawn by suction applied by the user, and is closed when not being manipulated so as to cut off fluid flow in an air-tight condition. An intermediate portion of the tubing assembly is mounted on the user's head or to the user's headgear at a position of higher elevation than the user's mouth. This allows fluid to be drawn to the elevated position and flow downward from there to the user's mouth by gravity feed. The fluid flow can then continue with little suction effort due to the gravity feed and siphoning effect of fluid from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Todd H. Bradley
  • Patent number: 6185748
    Abstract: A billed cap with integrated sunglass holder has a band of elasticized fabric which lies on the superior surface of the bill. The band is about 1⅞ inches in width, and has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the anterior edge of the bill by folding the first end over the anterior edge and sewing it to the inferior surface of the bill close to the anterior end. The second end of the band is sewn into the seam which attaches the posterior edge of the bill to the cap body. The band is slightly stretched when sewn onto the bill in this manner, so that the band is unobtrusive when not containing the sunglasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: David DeChambeau
  • Patent number: 6105837
    Abstract: A wearable carrier including a band that can be worn on the body of a user, and a pouch member detachably connected to the band. The pouch member includes at least one storage compartment for storing personal items of the user. The wearable carrier can be made in different sizes so that it can be attached to different parts of a user's body. This allows the wearable carrier to double, for example, as a hair-holding device or sweat band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Emily Teed
  • Patent number: 6098856
    Abstract: A carrier for babies includes a horizontal head strap and an overhead strap which are placed on the user's head and a pair of underarm straps which are placed under the user's arms. The head strap is connected to a pair of baby shoulder straps, a baby seat strap and a baby waist strap. The baby seat strap and the baby shoulder straps are connected to a baby seat back which supports the baby's back while the baby is seated on the baby seat strap. The carrier provides the baby with an unobstructed view of the surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: Peter C. Reilly
  • Patent number: 5984145
    Abstract: A new body mounted water dispensing system for providing a convenient method of drinking liquids while exercising. The inventive device includes a water container having a clip disposed thereon. The clip is adapted for coupling the water container to a belt. The water container has a cap removably coupled with an opening extending into a hollow interior. Opposed side walls of the water container each have sealable openings therein with end caps removably coupled therewith. A pump is provided and is disposed within a housing. The housing has a clip disposed on a rear surface thereof. The clip is adapted for coupling the pump to a belt. The pump has a short inlet hose and a long outlet hose each extending outwardly of opposed sides of the housing. The inlet hose extends inwardly of one of the sealable openings of the water container in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the water container. A pliable drinking tube is coupled with a free end of the long outlet hose of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: Rosie J. McAllister
  • Patent number: 5893496
    Abstract: A headband for retaining and positioning an object is adapted to have an active configuration and an alternative passive configuration. In the active configuration, the headband can be made to encircle a user's head such that the object is retained on an exterior surface ready for use. In the passive configuration, the headband can be made to close around the object such that the object is retained on an interior surface, protected against damage, with the headband retained in a compact form. In this passive configuration, the headband can releasably engage a belt so as to form a holster for the object, thereby rendering both the object and the headband ready for rapid deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventors: Rodney Katz, Nancy Katz, David Lockyer
  • Patent number: 5857599
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for mounting a night vision device to a headmount apparatus, made up of an attachment member, a mounting bracket and a hinge. The attachment member attaches the mounting bracket assembly to the headmount. The mounting bracket is generally U-shaped for holding a night vision device. The mounting bracket includes a coupling pad disposed at an end of the mounting bracket for receiving a coupling member attached to the night vision device, and a spring clip attached to the coupling pad for locking the coupling member of the night vision device to the coupling pad. The hinge couples the mounting bracket to the attachment member, and includes a pivot mechanism for allowing articulated movement of the mounting bracket relative to the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Icnc.
    Inventor: Gary L. Palmer
  • Patent number: 5828749
    Abstract: A phone holder kit comprising a box-like cradle (10, 100, 200) for accommodating a telephone set (11) and a pair of flexible headbands (12 and 14) for supporting the cradle on the user's head. Addition support is ensured by a ear mount (16) attached to the ends of headbands (12 and 14) on the side opposite to the position of the cradle. The cradle has a rubber band (30) or a padded platform (108) which supports the telephone set (11) and which can be adjusted within the cradle for adjusting the depth of location of the telephone in the cradle, depending on the dimensions of the telephone set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventor: Arkadiy Brodskiy
  • Patent number: 5658065
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a flashlight holder for protective helmets, hardhats or the like comprising a carrier element adapted to accommodate within its inner walls a standard flashlight, an adjustment means connected to the carrier element and provided to adjust the carrier holding the flashlight in the position required by the protective helmet wearer. A mounting adaptor means is connected to the carrier element by the adjustment means and provided to releasably attach the holder to the protective helmet. The holder is attached to the side of the helmet and adjustment means are located at the lower extremity of the carrier element. Those adjustment mean comprises a swivel ball-socket arrangement. Another embodiment comprises a carrier integrally connected to an outer wall or casing of the flashlight element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Inventor: Jim Jamieson
  • Patent number: 5636383
    Abstract: A rotatable, head mounted support apparatus for supporting drywall and other ceiling panels during the construction of a ceiling. The rotatable, head mounted support apparatus is preferably secured to the top of a hard hat, and includes rotatable, turntable-type bearing which allows a construction worker to freely swivel his or her head during the installation of a drywall panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventor: Thomas W. Cwiakala
  • Patent number: 5495968
    Abstract: During the portaging of a canoe by a single canoeist, discomfort may be caused to the shoulders and neck of the canoeist. The discomfort is due both to the pressure exerted by the portaging thwart on the shoulders and neck of the canoeist and to the rotation of the canoe and hence the portaging thwart relative to the shoulders and neck during the ascent or descent of inclines. Much of the discomfort is alleviated by the present invention which provides a portaging thwart capable of axial rotation relative to a canoe. In this way, relative to the canoeist, the portaging thwart remains stationary while the canoe rotates, thereby permitting the canoeist to place the portaging thwart at the optimal angle to his or her shoulders and neck, independently of the angle of the canoe. In one embodiment of the invention, the portaging thwart is mounted in bearings attached to the gunwales of the canoe at approximately the mid point thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventor: Ross Miller
  • Patent number: 5431317
    Abstract: According to the invention a multimode traveling bag is provided which can be carried as a hand carrying bag, a back pack, shoulder bag or over the head bag. The invention provides these multimode operations while limiting the number of handles and straps. Preferably a handle and strap are provided which are neatly positioned along the body of the bag when not in use. The traveling bag desirably has a single strap affixed at each end of the strap to the left and right side of the traveling bag. The strap should be of sufficient length so that the attached strap can be placed over the head of the user when the user desires to carry the bag over his head and support the bag by the opposite shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Inventor: Eugene Kliot
  • Patent number: 5413126
    Abstract: A decorative fashion accessory includes an elastic band surrounded partially along the circumference by bunched fabric of relatively large dimension; and a ring of fabric of appreciably less dimension surrounds the remaining portion of the band. In this way, the accessory can encircle a length of hair with the ring in close proximity to the head of the wearer to secure the device in position. In one form of the present invention, an opening can be provided circumferentially along the bunched fabric of relatively large dimension with a closure thereto to provide a pocket for securing articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Inventor: Rommy H. Revson
  • Patent number: 5412545
    Abstract: This invention is a device which holds a small cylindrical flashlight alongside the head of the wearer, and folds into a sheath for the flashlight when the flashlight is not being used. This device consists of a main strap which is wrapped around the head and secured with complementary hook and loop tape on each overlapping end. The flashlight is held in a holder which is attached to the main strap by a snap set and pieces of complementary hook and loop tape. The holder can be adjusted to any position in the vertical axis. This device has a set of tabs that wrap around the folded main strap in a perpendicular manner, holding the folded main strap and holder into sheath form by attaching complementary hook and loop tape located on the overlapping tab ends. The flashlight mounting unit with 360 degree swiveling capabilities is also designed so that it can be mounted onto a hat or any other chosen surface by a common fastening element compatible to the chosen surface area and the flashlight mounting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Brett R. Rising
    Inventor: Brett R. Rising
  • Patent number: 5407113
    Abstract: An over the head hands-free phone holder comprising of an elongated strap with first and second ends each having a first adhesive fastener connected thereto, and second adhesive fasteners connected to the first and second ends of a telephone and/or phone receiver wherein the first adhesive fasteners respectfully mate with the second adhesive fasteners to secure the telephone about the head of the individual in a hands free relation. The adhesive fasteners are of hook and loop formation. The strap consists of a large oval hole conformed to fit over the rear, top portion of the head of an individual and a small oval hole which facilitates two modes of attatchment to the telephone receiver. The phone holder strap is also fully adjustable to a variety of head sizes, and for use on the left or right ear of an individual, and adaptable for use on a variety of telephones and/or phone receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Clayton R. Golliher
    Inventor: Clayton R. Golliher
  • Patent number: 5340006
    Abstract: A head-supported drink holder apparatus (10) for supporting a beverage receptacle (100) at a desired generally horizontal distance from a user's mouth; wherein, the apparatus comprises a pair of support members (20) strapped to the user's head and having apertured outwardly projecting foot elements (23) adapted to rotatably support an outer ring element (34) which in turn rotatably supports an inner ring element (31) which is dimensioned to releasably support the beverage receptacle (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Inventor: Tianhou Li
  • Patent number: 5339464
    Abstract: An adapter is provided for enabling the use of night vision goggle having a plug-type mounting connector and a spring biased latch, with a head mounting assembly having a plate-type receiving carriage. The adapter comprises a housing having a plug-type receptacle which is configured to receive the plug-type mounting connector and a bar capable of engaging the latch. The adapter also comprises a mounting plate which is integrally formed to the hosing and configured to engage the plate-type receiving carriage. The plug-type mounting connector is secured within the plug-type receptacle by an engagement between the latch and the bar. The plug-type mounting connector is capable of selective disengagement from the plug-type receptacle by manual manipulation of the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Litton Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Amotz Dor
  • Patent number: 5323941
    Abstract: A device for carrying an umbrella includes a tape support of a ring form which is fixed on the upper part of a user's torso so as to embrace the shoulder of one arm and the armpit of the other arm. An elastic pocket receives the umbrella handle and is able to rotate with respect to the tape support when the umbrella is lowered along the user's body. An auxiliary tape support, also of a ring form, is fixed on the occipitofrontal part of the user's head and has a loose loop fastener with a button for fixing the upper part of the umbrella stick when the umbrella is in an unfolded position. Both of the tape supports are made of elastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Inventor: Evgeny I. Sobolev
  • Patent number: 5255394
    Abstract: A device for supporting an overhead load such as a drywall panel in an overhead location, consisting of a helmet including a hard hat and a rotatable flat turntable supported from the hard hat. In one form, a base for the rotatable turntable is demountable supported on the hard hat, and in the alternate form, the bearing for supporting the turntable is formed integrally of the hard hat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: R. Eugene Goick
    Inventor: James L. Long
  • Patent number: 5200827
    Abstract: A video system is disclosed having a weapon-mounted video camera (12) transmitting video signals to a remotely located video display (14). The video display is mounted to the helmet (40) of a soldier (36), and includes a sight reticle (50) superimposed on the image of the target (46) so that the soldier (36) can aim the weapon (38) by moving it until the target object (46) as displayed by the video display (14) is aligned with the sight reticle (50). A low probability of transmission interception of the video signals is accomplished by using a nonvisible light carrier wavelength in free space, which wavelength is characterized by a high degree of absorption due to atmospheric water vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Varo, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Hanson, Vaughn J. Koester, Robert D. Fallstrom
  • Patent number: 5183326
    Abstract: Apparatus for holding a flashlight or other small object adjacent to the side of the head of an underwater diver, thereby freeing the hands of the diver for other purposes, while still providing underwater lighting or other equipment. It is designed for releasable connection to head gear worn by underwater divers, and includes an element for providing support to a flashlight. The support preferably has a specific gravity of less than about one, thereby providing floatation to the apparatus and to any article which is carried by the apparatus, as well as support and orientation to a flashlight or other equipment which is carried by the apparatus. The support is connected to the head gear of a diver and to a flashlight by one or more strap which releasably engages and secures the flashlight to the support, and which strap also releasably engages and secures the support and the flashlight which it carries to the diver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: RCP Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: 5151778
    Abstract: A case for holding eyeglasses defines the head band of an eyeglass retainer. The bow retaining straps of the retainer are secured to the outer edges of the case/head band. A separate, flexible sheet conforms to the shape of and is secured to the head band case for defining a pocket between the base and the sheet. A through slot in the sheet provides access to the pocket, permitting the folded eyeglasses to be inserted through the slot and encased between the base and the sheet while attached to the retaining straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Inventor: Paul Conley
  • Patent number: 5148950
    Abstract: A helmet structure includes a separably movable fluid pouch mounted within the helmet below the forward helmet shell opening, including an "L" shaped conduit directed upwardly and mounted medially to a respective right and left fluid cavity of the reservoir structure. The organization utilizes hook and loop fastener tabs mounted to a forward surface of the right and left reservoirs for mounting to an interior fibrous surface of the helmet shell. A modification of the invention includes a storage tank mounted to the handle bar structure of an associated motorcycle or bicycle construction utilizing a storage tank conduit hose in communication with a valve mounted to the storage tank to direct fluid to the right and left reservoir pouches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Inventor: Dave K. Hosaka
  • Patent number: 5102024
    Abstract: An elastic fabric belt to be releasably worn on the head for retaining flashlights in one or more lateral fabric pockets which may be slidingly and transversely adjusted with respect to each other and to the belt comprises the headband of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventors: Timothy A. Boersma, David A. Sheets
  • Patent number: 5070546
    Abstract: A container or other device or ornament with a centrally positioned opening in the bottom adapted to snap on to a button at the apogee of a cap and the combination of the container and cap. The container has a lid with a latch. The opening in the bottom is formed by two or more intersecting cuts, with a center portion at the intersection of the cuts removed to form a hole. This allows the tines formed by the intersecting cuts to deform to allow a button to be pushed through, thereby seating the box on the cap and when desired the container may be removed by the reverse procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Inventors: Jack Stazo, Joseph W. Whitmer
  • Patent number: 5050245
    Abstract: A combination protective head gear and cephalic tool for construction workers is made of a thick cylindrical member having therein a soft cushioning material attached to a thin, relatively hard disk, the cylindrical member being enclosed in a fabric and adapted with straps to fit snugly on top of a wearer's head to provide the construction worker with a tool for carrying large sheets of building material and which tool allows manipulating and orienting the building material sheet while on top of the head into place for construction of a ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Inventor: David L. Nearhood
  • Patent number: 5027992
    Abstract: Connector headgear which includes a headband, at least one stem or upright for supporting a light-weight display item, and attachment mechanism for attaching the stem to the headband. The stem can be removed and replaced, as desired, to display different types of objects which are light in weight. Preferably, more than one stem can be attached to the headband, e.g., to display multiple light-weight items simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Inventor: Edward F. Murray, III
  • Patent number: 4970589
    Abstract: A video system is disclosed having a weapon-mounted video camera (12) transmitting video signals to a remotely located video display (14). The video display is mounted to the helmet (40) of a soldier (36), and includes a sight reticle (50) superimposed on the image of the target (46) so that the soldier (36) can aim the weapon (38) by moving it until the target object (46) as displayed by the video display (14) is aligned with the sight reticle (50). A low probability of transmission interception of the video signals is accomplished by using a nonvisible light carrier wavelength in free space, which wavelength is characterized by a high degree of absorption due to atmospheric water vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: Varo, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Hanson, Vaughn J. Koester, Robert D. Fallstrom
  • Patent number: 4953766
    Abstract: A headgear device is provided for the mounting of a camera at substantially eye level alongside the photographer's head. The device is comprised of a frame having an arcuate portion that fits on top of the photographer's head, a side panel that rests against his ear, and shelf panel extending horizontally outward from the side panel. Straps which fit behind the head, below the chin, and upon the forehead secure the device upon the photographer's head. A positionable mounting screw holds the camera upon the shelf panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventor: Thomas R. Cruickshank
  • Patent number: 4905882
    Abstract: A neck engaging support for a medical device or appliance that engages and is thus supported from the neck of a medical practitioner. More specifically, the present invention is a rod-like support device having a downwardly opening, generally U-shaped hook member dimensioned to fit around the neck of a user with the open area positioned in front of the chest region with one leg of the U-shaped member having a smaller hook for engagement with an IV bag in order to support the IV bag in elevated position without using the hands such as is frequently necessary during emergency situations when a patient is being conveyed on a stretcher from the site of the emergency to an ambulance, hospital or the like. The support of this invention enables the user of the device to actually carry one end of the stretcher while at the same time supporting an IV bag in an elevated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventor: Judy L. Ross
  • Patent number: 4887194
    Abstract: A headband of elastic material has one or two pockets, each for receiving the barrel of a flashlight, particularly the type which permits focusing of the light beam. In accordance with the preferred construction, each flashlight pocket is formed by an overlap of two ends of headband straps, which are joined together by stitching. The stitching is at the edges, leaving an open ended pocket oriented in the forward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Inventor: Tom R. Fields
  • Patent number: 4884137
    Abstract: A video system is disclosed having a weapon-mounted video camera (12) transmitting video signals to a remotely located video display (14). The video display is mounted to the helmet (40) of a soldier (36), and includes a sight reticle (50) superimposed on the image of the target (46) so that the soldier (36) can aim the weapon (38) by moving it until the target object (46) as displayed by the video display (14) is aligned with the sight reticle (50). A low probability of transmission interception of the video signals is accomplished by using a nonvisible light carrier wavelength in free space, which wavelength is characterized by a high degree of absorption due to atmospheric water vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: Varo, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Hanson, Vaughn J. Koester, Robert D. Fallstrom
  • Patent number: 4881654
    Abstract: A container with a centrally positioned opening in the bottom adapted to snap on to a button at the apogee of a cap and the combination of the container and cap. The container has a lid with a latch. The opening in the bottom is formed by two or more intersecting cuts, with a center portion at the intersection of the cuts removed to form a hole. This allows the tines formed by the intersecting cuts to deform to allow a button to be pushed through, thereby seating the box on the cap and when desired the container may be removed by the reverse procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Inventors: Jack Stazo, Joseph W. Whitmer
  • Patent number: 4874120
    Abstract: An improved cargo carrying arrangement particularly adapted to carry a sailboard and related equipment. A horizontal cargo bed is vertically supported above the user's head. The vertical supports are attached to curved shoulder supports. Padding is provided on the top of the cargo bed and under the shoulder supports. Handles are mounted on the front vertical supports within reach of the user to be used to steady the load. A strap is provided to tie the cargo to the bed. The vertical supports may be hinged to the bed to allow the arrangement to be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Inventors: Eric R. Paton, William U. Cooley
  • Patent number: 4797793
    Abstract: A headband of elastic material has a pocket for receiving the barrel of a flashlight, particularly the type which permits focusing of the light beam. In accordance with the preferred construction, the flashlight pocket is formed by an overlap of the two ends of the headband strap, where it is joined together by stitching. The stitching is at the edges, leaving an open ended pocket oriented in the forward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Inventor: Tom R. Fields
  • Patent number: 4786966
    Abstract: A video system is disclosed having a weapon-mounted video camera (12) transmitting video signals to a remotely located video display (14). The video display is mounted to the helmet (40) of a soldier (36), and includes a sight reticle (50) superimposed on the image of the target (46) so that the soldier (36) can aim the weapon (38) by moving it until the target object (46) as displayed by the video display (14) is aligned with the sight reticle (50). A low probability of transmission interception of the video signals is accomplished by using a nonvisible light carrier wavelength in free space, which wavelength is characterized by a high degree of absorption due to atmospheric water vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1988
    Assignee: Varo, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles M. Hanson, Vaughn J. Koester, Robert D. Fallstrom
  • Patent number: 4753378
    Abstract: A headgear (10) for supporting a night vision goggle (12) to the head of a wearer. A flexible temporal strip (18) is joined to a flexible crown strip (20) in the forehead region, at which juncture a pair of integral rails (74, 76) suspend the goggle (12) therefrom. The temporal strip (18) and crown strip (20) include free ends which are directed toward the posterior of the cranium (22) and are connected by straps (36, 46, 48) to a webbed pad (38) which engages the occipital protuberance to prevent forward rotation of the headgear (10) due to the weight of the goggle (12). Lower girth straps (68, 69) maintain attachment of the headgear (10) to the cranium (22) and further aid in antirotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Varo, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Kastendieck, Richard T. Hart
  • Patent number: 4739905
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing device combined with a hat or helmet is disclosed. The beverage dispensing device consists of a rigid or semi-rigid hat or helmet with holders for holding a container on each side of the hat or helmet. A flexible tube placed inside of each container is joined to form a single tube that terminates in a person's mouth. A person placing the mouthpiece in his mouth and commencing the flow of beverage can enjoy the beverage while leaving his hands free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Inventor: Steve R. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4729499
    Abstract: A perforated elastic headband for mounting one or more flashlights on a person's head. Insertion of a flashlight thru two sets of holes in the overlapped ends of the headband secures the flashlight to the headband, provides a method of adjusting the vertical angle of the flashlight, and provides a method of adjusting the circumference of the headband. Utilizing other holes in the headband, another flashlight can be mounted on the opposite side of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Inventor: Stanley T. Martin
  • Patent number: 4703879
    Abstract: A headgear (10) for supporting a night vision goggle (12) to the head of a wearer. A flexible temporal strip (18) is joined to a flexible crown strip (20) in the forehead region, at which juncture a pair of integral rails (74, 76) suspend the goggle (12) therefrom. The temporal strip (18) and crown strip (20) include free ends which are directed toward the posterior of the cranium (22) and are connected by straps (36, 46, 48) to a webbed pad (38) which engages the occipital protuberance to prevent forward rotation of the headgear (10) due to the weight of the goggle (12). Lower girth straps (68, 69) maintain attachment of the headgear (10) to the cranium (22) and further aid in antirotational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Varo, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Kastendieck, Richard T. Hart