Patents Assigned to Artisent, Inc.
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Publication number: 20110314594Abstract: A hinge mechanism for attaching ear accessories to a helmet allows an accessory to be attached at a point outside the helmet shell utilizing, for example, a slidable mounting rail, and to reach under the edge of the helmet shell so that the accessory is supported in contact with the wearer's head. The hinge mechanism is well suited for use in connection with military helmets that have a “bulge” or protrusion over the ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas
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Patent number: 8028344Abstract: A hinge mechanism for attaching ear accessories to a helmet allows an accessory to be attached at a point outside the helmet shell utilizing, for example, a slidable mounting rail, and to reach under the edge of the helmet shell so that the accessory is supported in contact with the wearer's head. The hinge mechanism is well suited for use in connection with military helmets that have a “bulge” or protrusion over the ear.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas
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Publication number: 20110094018Abstract: Strap buckles for headgear can be independently adjusted by single-handed operation while the headgear is worn. To tighten the straps, the wearer pulls a strap buckle toward the chin. The adjustment preferably involves a 1:1 length-adjustment ratio, such that the strap is shortened substantially by the amount the wearer pulls on the buckle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Edward R. Hall
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Patent number: 7908667Abstract: Embodiments of a fixture secured, securable to, or integral with the outer shell of a helmet of the type that has a bulge or protrusion on a side thereof to facilitate convenient positional adjustment, attachment and removal of multiple accessories include a fixture for securely receiving an accessory, wherein the fixture comprises a rail for slidably and adjustably receiving a plurality of accessories thereon.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas
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Patent number: 7849517Abstract: Embodiments of a fixture secured, securable to, or integral with the outer shell of a helmet to facilitate convenient positional adjustment, attachment and removal of multiple accessories include a fixture, attachable to the helmet, for securely receiving an accessory, wherein the fixture comprises a rail for slidably and adjustably receiving a plural of accessories thereon.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Mathew M. Correa
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Publication number: 20090307826Abstract: Embodiments of a fixture secured, securable to, or integral with the outer shell of a helmet of the type that has a bulge or protrusion on a side thereof to facilitate convenient positional adjustment, attachment and removal of multiple accessories include a fixture for securely receiving an accessory, wherein the fixture comprises a rail for slidably and adjustable receiving a plurality of accessories thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas
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Patent number: 7600268Abstract: A mounting buckle for a safety helmet includes at least one mating member configured for attachment to a V-shaped strap having an apex, the apex of the strap being substantially flush with the abutment surface. This configuration channels the tension in the straps along continuous lines, rather than allowing the tension to dissipate in an intervening length of strap.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Edward R. Hall
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Publication number: 20070192945Abstract: A mounting buckle for a safety helmet includes at least one mating member configured for attachment to a V-shaped strap having an apex, the apex of the strap being substantially flush with the abutment surface. This configuration channels the tension in the straps along continuous lines, rather than allowing the tension to dissipate in an intervening length of strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Edward R. Hall
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Patent number: 7178175Abstract: An improved retention system for a protective helmet comprises slide/coupling mechanisms on opposite sides of the helmet shell, and a movable element at the rear of the helmet. Fastening of the chinstrap secures the helmet in the downward direction and tightens the movable element against the nape of the neck, thereby securing the helmet in the area of the occipital lobe.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Charles H. Rogers
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Publication number: 20060282939Abstract: A fixture secured, securable to or integral with the outer shell of helmet facilitates convenient positional adjustment, attachment and removal of multiple accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David Rogers, Duco Noordzij, Mathew Correa
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Publication number: 20060236438Abstract: Hinged receivers are provided in the space above the wearer's ears on either side of a helmet, and protective eyewear received within the receivers is accommodated for stowage in a space toward or at the front of the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David Rogers, Edward Hall, Joseph Patterson
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Publication number: 20060206994Abstract: An improved headband provides adjustment to fit the shape and size of the wearer's head as well as stand-off from the inner surface of the helmet shell. When the wearer's head is fitted properly in the headband, the headband desirably resists displacement toward the helmet shell in all directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David Rogers, Duco Noordzij, Edward Hall, Charles Rogers
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Publication number: 20050210567Abstract: An improved retention system for a protective helmet comprises slide/coupling mechanisms on opposite sides of the helmet shell, and a movable element at the rear of the helmet. Fastening of the chinstrap secures the helmet in the downward direction and tightens the movable element against the nape of the neck, thereby securing the helmet in the area of the occipital lobe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: Artisent, Inc.Inventors: David Rogers, Duco Noordzij, Charles Rogers