Patents by Inventor Bret F. Hawman

Bret F. Hawman 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).

  • Helmet mount for night vision goggle
    Patent number: 5914816
    Abstract: A flip-up helmet mount for a night vision device is disclosed. The flip-up helmet mount includes a position adjustment assembly for adjusting the position of the night vision device between a use and a stowed position, a tilt adjustment assembly for adjusting the tilt angle of the night vision device relative to a user's eyes, and a focal adjustment assembly for adjusting the focus or location of the night vision device relative to the user's eyes. The assemblies provided for position, tilt, and focus adjustment all permit one-handed adjustment of these features of the flip-up helmet mount. Additionally, the flip-up helmet mount includes an improved automatic shutdown assembly that provides reliable shutdown of the night vision device when not in the use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Norotos, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald R. Soto, Jonathan R. Prendergast, Bret F. Hawman, Brian K. Crawford