Patents by Inventor Duco W. Noordzij

Duco W. Noordzij 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).

  • Publication number: 20200000167
    Abstract: A modular shroud system comprises a shroud configured to be coupled to a helmet. The modular shroud system further comprises a plate configured to be detachably coupled to the shroud, the plate configured to be detached from the shroud while the shroud is coupled to the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Duco W. NOORDZIJ, Jason W. O'CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20190380421
    Abstract: A helmet mounted visor includes a lens that may be configured to extend across substantially all of a user's face. The helmet mounted visor may include a pair of mount arms coupled to the lens and each configured to releasably mount to a mount attached to a helmet. The pair of mount arms may each including first, second and third portions. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the second portion about a first axis. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the third portion about a second axis. The second axis may be generally perpendicular to the first axis. A locking mechanism may be provided and configured to selectively retain the first portion relative to the second portion in and between a use position where the lens is positioned in front of the user's face and a stowage position where the lens is positioned proximate the top of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Nathan E. Winters, Matthew Anthony Hanudel
  • Publication number: 20190357620
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Duco W. Noordzij
  • Patent number: 10448693
    Abstract: A helmet mounted visor includes a lens that may be configured to extend across substantially all of a user's face. The helmet mounted visor may include a pair of mount arms coupled to the lens and each configured to releaseably mount to a mount attached to a helmet. The pair of mount arms may each including first, second and third portions. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the second portion about a first axis. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the third portion about a second axis. The second axis may be generally perpendicular to the first axis. A locking mechanism may be provided and configured to selectively retain the first portion relative to the second portion in and between a use position where the lens is positioned in front of the user's face and a stowage position where the lens is positioned proximate the top of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Nathan E. Winters, Matthew Anthony Hanudel
  • Patent number: 10281241
    Abstract: A mandible shield comprises at least one panel having a peripheral edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The at least one panel is comprised of a ballistics material. A frame is coupled to the at least one panel and covers the peripheral edge of the at least one panel. The frame has at least one window exposing at least a portion of the outer surface of the at least one panel. The frame is configured to at least partially extend over a mandible of a user when the frame is coupled to opposing lateral sides of a helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, David C. Rogers, Christopher K. Barmore
  • Publication number: 20170325534
    Abstract: A helmet mounted visor includes a lens that may be configured to extend across substantially all of a user's face. The helmet mounted visor may include a pair of mount arms coupled to the lens and each configured to releaseably mount to a mount attached to a helmet. The pair of mount arms may each including first, second and third portions. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the second portion about a first axis. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the third portion about a second axis. The second axis may be generally perpendicular to the first axis. A locking mechanism may be provided and configured to selectively retain the first portion relative to the second portion in and between a use position where the lens is positioned in front of the user's face and a stowage position where the lens is positioned proximate the top of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Artisent, LLC
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Nathan E. Winters, Matthew Anthony Hanudel
  • Publication number: 20170295882
    Abstract: An impact-attenuating liner for a helmet includes a liner body made from an impact-absorbing material and a plurality of pads removably attached to an interior surface of the liner body, each of the pads being repositionable at different locations on the interior surface of the liner body. A retention system may be attached to the liner body and configured to secure the liner to the wearer's head during use. The liner may be configured to provide substantially uniform impact protection throughout the interior region of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Artisent, LLC
    Inventors: Desmond Walsh, Matthew Anthony Hanudel, Duco W. Noordzij
  • Publication number: 20170280807
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Duco W. Noordzij
  • Patent number: 9717294
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Duco W. Noordzij
  • Publication number: 20160327373
    Abstract: A mandible shield comprises at least one panel having a peripheral edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The at least one panel is comprised of a ballistics material. A frame is coupled to the at least one panel and covers the peripheral edge of the at least one panel. The frame has at least one window exposing at least a portion of the outer surface of the at least one panel. The frame is configured to at least partially extend over a mandible of a user when the frame is coupled to opposing lateral sides of a helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: Artisent, LLC
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, David C. Rogers, Christopher K. Barmore
  • Patent number: D750846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: ARTISENT, LLC
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, David C. Rogers
  • Patent number: D750847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: ARTISENT, LLC
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, David C. Rogers
  • Patent number: D757155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ARTISENT, LLC
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, David C. Rogers, Kyle L. Lamson
  • Patent number: D757159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: ARTISENT, LLC
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Kyle Larry Lamson, David C. Rogers
  • Patent number: D767213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: ARTISENT, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Hanudel, Duco W. Noordzij, Desmond Walsh
  • Patent number: D806957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Jason O'Connell
  • Patent number: D831280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason W. O'Connell, Duco W. Noordzij
  • Patent number: D832527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason W. O'Connell, Duco W. Noordzij
  • Patent number: D840111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duco W. Noordzij, Jason O'Connell
  • Patent number: D859751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason W. O'Connell, Duco W. Noordzij