Patents by Inventor Dan Zimet

Dan Zimet 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).

  • Communications device for a protective helmet
    Patent number: 7110743
    Abstract: A communications device for use with a protective helmet having a headband is provided. Generally, the communications device provides support member for a bone conduction microphone that is easily added to and removed from the protective helmet, allowing the communications device to be readily used with both new and existing protective helmets. While in use, support member positions the bone conduction microphone between the headband and a user's head, preferably between the napestrap and the center of the back of the user's head. The communications device can be used with any type of protective helmet, such as a fireman's helmet, a military helmet, a hard-hat, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances Company
    Inventors: Larry Depew, Joseph Birli, Lou Monaco, Greg Skillicom, Dan Zimet, Dave Potts, Michael T. Rupert, John L. Hierbaum, Layton A. Wise, F. Joseph Hersick
  • Assembly for mounting a device to a mask
    Publication number: 20060180153
    Abstract: An adapter assembly for attaching a device, such as a communication device, to a portion of a mask, such as a filter port. The assembly includes an adapter ring that attaches to the mask to effect a seal of the filter port. A mounting assembly attaches to the device and is releasably engageable with the adapter ring to support the device on the mask for rotation relative to the mask without breaking the seal of the filter port. Preferably the adapter ring attaches to the mask with a threaded connection, and the device rotates on the adapter ring with less force in a loosening direction of the threaded connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Bernie Schaub, Dan Zimet, Mike Krnc
  • Telephone interface for mask
    Publication number: 20050201548
    Abstract: A telephone interface unit enables a user of a personal protection device, such as a mask, to speak and hear over a standard telephone, without removing the personal protection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph Birli, Frank Torrieri, Dan Zimet, Mike Krnc
  • Communications device for a protective helmet
    Publication number: 20040261158
    Abstract: A communications device for use with a protective helmet having a headband is provided. Generally, the communications device provides support member for a bone conduction microphone that is easily added to and removed from the protective helmet, allowing the communications device to be readily used with both new and existing protective helmets. While in use, support member positions the bone conduction microphone between the headband and a user's head, preferably between the napestrap and the center of the back of the user's head. The communications device can be used with any type of protective helmet, such as a fireman's helmet, a military helmet, a hard-hat, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Larry Depew, Joseph Birli, Lou Monaco, Greg Skillicom, Dan Zimet, Dave Potts, Michael T. Rupert, John L. Hierbaum, Layton A. Wise, F. Joseph Hersick