Patents by Inventor Bruce E. Buckland

Bruce E. Buckland 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).

  • Adjustable earcup retention harness
    Patent number: 4516274
    Abstract: A flexible harness for holding earcups in position about the ears of the rer which extends from one side of the wearer's head around the neck to the other side of the head. The harness, which is secured within a rigid protective helmet, has two U-shaped end portions and a nape portion. Drawstrings are sewn onto each side of each U-shaped end portion and are connected to the opposing length of drawstring by an adjustable fastener. The drawstrings engage a channel on the periphery of each earcup and allow for the vertical and rotational adjustment in the position of the earcup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Bruce E. Buckland