Patents Assigned to Artisent, LLC
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Patent number: 9072328Abstract: 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: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: ARTISENT, LLCInventors: David Charles Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas
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Patent number: 8819870Abstract: A headgear adjustment mechanism is provided that includes a worm having a central axis of rotation, a first headband element, a second headband element, a spur gear, and a housing. The first headband element includes (i) a worm rack disposed in operative engagement with the worm, and (ii) a first pinion rack. The second headband element includes a second pinion rack. The spur gear is disposed in simultaneous operative engagement with the first pinion rack and the second pinion rack, and the housing at least partially encloses the first and second headband elements. During operation of the adjustment mechanism, rotation of the worm about the axis of rotation causes the first headband element and the second headband element to translate in opposite directions with respect to the worm, thereby adjusting a fit of the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: David Charles Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Peter L. Stokes, Leonard Manfred Koenig
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Publication number: 20140223645Abstract: 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: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Artisent, LLCInventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas
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Publication number: 20140101811Abstract: An improved edge band for a protective helmet includes a flexible woven-fiber elongate band applied to the edge of a helmet shell. The elongate band is positioned such that side edges of the elongate band extend in intimately conforming contact along a surface contour of the helmet shell. The edge band includes a matrix material in contact with fibers of the elongate band.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: ARTISENT, LLCInventor: David Charles Rogers
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Patent number: 8661572Abstract: An improved edge band for a protective helmet includes a flexible woven-fiber elongate band applied to the edge of a helmet shell. The elongate band is positioned such that side edges of the elongate band extend in intimately conforming contact along a surface contour of the helmet shell. The edge band includes a matrix material in contact with fibers of the elongate band.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventor: David Charles Rogers
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Publication number: 20140033405Abstract: A headgear adjustment mechanism is provided that includes a worm having a central axis of rotation, a first headband element, a second headband element, a spur gear, and a housing. The first headband element includes (i) a worm rack disposed in operative engagement with the worm, and (ii) a first pinion rack. The second headband element includes a second pinion rack. The spur gear is disposed in simultaneous operative engagement with the first pinion rack and the second pinion rack, and the housing at least partially encloses the first and second headband elements. During operation of the adjustment mechanism, rotation of the worm about the axis of rotation causes the first headband element and the second headband element to translate in opposite directions with respect to the worm, thereby adjusting a fit of the headgear.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ARTISENT, LLCInventors: David Charles Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Peter L. Stokes, Leonard Manfred Koenig
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Patent number: 8578521Abstract: A headgear adjustment mechanism is provided that includes a worm having a central axis of rotation, a first headband element, a second headband element, a spur gear, and a housing. The first headband element includes (i) a worm rack disposed in operative engagement with the worm, and (ii) a first pinion rack. The second headband element includes a second pinion rack. The spur gear is disposed in simultaneous operative engagement with the first pinion rack and the second pinion rack, and the housing at least partially encloses the first and second headband elements. During operation of the adjustment mechanism, rotation of the worm about the axis of rotation causes the first headband element and the second headband element to translate in opposite directions with respect to the worm, thereby adjusting a fit of the headgear.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: David C. Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Peter L. Stokes, Leonard M. Koenig
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Publication number: 20130117913Abstract: 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: December 17, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: ARTISENT, LLCInventor: Artisent, LLC
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Patent number: 8353066Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: David C. Rogers, Edward R. Hall
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Patent number: D681707Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: David C. Rogers, Duco W. Noordzij, Peter L. Stokes, Leonard M. Koenig
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Patent number: D711051Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Kyle L. Lamson, David C. Rogers
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Patent number: D722105Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Kyle Larry Lamson, David C. Rogers
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Patent number: D729307Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Artisent, LLCInventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Kyle Larry Lamson, David C. Rogers