Patents Assigned to Societe a Responsabilite Limitee Dite Overforing
  • Helmet including a device for fixing the helmet to the occipital portion of a user's head
    Patent number: 5638551
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to helmet, and, more particularly, a device for adjusting the occipital fixing of a cyclist helmet. A shell fits the skull of the cyclist. Straps integral with side walls of the shell are linked on each side at a single point with a clip. A housing in the shell receives an plate of an occipital support block, articulated with respect to the helmet, which connect through a spindle. At least one occipital strap in the support block assists in lateral adjustment of the support block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Societe a Responsabilite Limitee Dite Overforing
    Inventor: Jean-Luc Lallemand