Patents by Inventor F. Joseph Hersick
F. Joseph Hersick 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).
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Patent number: 8539613Abstract: A protective helmet includes: a rigid shell including a generally domed-shaped section, a force attenuating liner within the dome-shaped section shell and operatively connected to the rigid shell; and a visor mount in operative connection with the force attenuating liner, the visor mount be adapted to have a visor mounted thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventors: F. Joseph Hersick, Kevin R. Ketterer, Robert Klotz
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Patent number: 8522418Abstract: A protective helmet includes an outer shell having a generally dome-shaped section and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section. The dome-shaped section and the brim are formed from a thermoplastic material. The helmet further includes a brim support in operative connection with at least a portion of the brim. The brim support is formed from a material that is more heat resistant than the thermoplastic material. The brim support is sufficiently rigid to limit deformation of the brim upon exposure to high temperature. The brim support material can, for example, have a melting point above 500° F. A method of limiting high-temperature deformation in a helmet includes molding an outer shell of the helmet to consist essentially of thermoplastic material, the outer shell comprising a generally dome-shaped portion and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section by at least 2.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventor: F. Joseph Hersick
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Patent number: 8464362Abstract: A protective helmet includes an outer shell having a generally dome-shaped section and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section. The dome-shaped section and the brim are formed from a thermoplastic material. The helmet further includes a brim support in operative connection with at least a portion of the brim. The brim support is formed from a material that is more heat resistant than the thermoplastic material. The brim support is sufficiently rigid to limit deformation of the brim upon exposure to high temperature. The brim support material can, for example, have a melting point above 500° F.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventor: F. Joseph Hersick
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Publication number: 20120278963Abstract: A protective helmet includes: a rigid shell including a generally domed-shaped section, a force attenuating liner within the dome-shaped section shell and operatively connected to the rigid shell; and a visor mount in operative connection with the force attenuating liner, the visor mount be adapted to have a visor mounted thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: F. Joseph HERSICK, Kevin R. KETTERER, Robert KLOTZ
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Patent number: 8225419Abstract: A protective helmet includes: a rigid shell including a generally domed-shaped section, a force attenuating liner within the dome-shaped section shell and operatively connected to the rigid shell; and a visor mount in operative connection with the force attenuating liner, the visor mount be adapted to have a visor mounted thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventors: F. Joseph Hersick, Kevin R. Ketterer, Robert Klotz
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Publication number: 20110072548Abstract: A protective helmet includes: a rigid shell including a generally domed-shaped section, a force attenuating liner within the dome-shaped section shell and operatively connected to the rigid shell; and a visor mount in operative connection with the force attenuating liner, the visor mount be adapted to have a visor mounted thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2007Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: F. Joseph Hersick, Kevin R. Ketterer, Robert Klotz
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Publication number: 20090314449Abstract: A protective helmet includes an outer shell having a generally dome-shaped section and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section. The dome-shaped section and the brim are formed from a thermoplastic material. The helmet further includes a brim support in operative connection with at least a portion of the brim. The brim support is formed from a material that is more heat resistant than the thermoplastic material. The brim support is sufficiently rigid to limit deformation of the brim upon exposure to high temperature. The brim support material can, for example, have a melting point above 500° F. A method of limiting high-temperature deformation in a helmet includes molding an outer shell of the helmet to consist essentially of thermoplastic material, the outer shell comprising a generally dome-shaped portion and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section by at least 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: F. JOSEPH HERSICK
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Patent number: 7296305Abstract: A headband for use in a headgear support includes a first end section having a plurality of spaced connectors and a second end section including a fastener attached adjacent the end thereof. The fastener includes a connecting member to which at least one cooperating connector is attached. The connecting member biases the cooperating connector in an engagement position with at least one of the plurality of connectors of the first end section to hold the headband in a selected loop configuration. The fastener further includes at least a first flexible release member.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventors: Kevin R. Ketterer, Gregoire B. Aby-Eva, F. Joseph Hersick, Paul A. Zeller, Anthony Scoccimerra, Jr., Robert E. Bechtold
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Patent number: 7110743Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventors: Larry Depew, Joseph Birli, Lou Monaco, Greg Skillicom, Dan Zimet, Dave Potts, Michael T. Rupert, John L. Hierbaum, Layton A. Wise, F. Joseph Hersick
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Patent number: 7089603Abstract: A headband for use in a headgear support includes a first end section having a plurality of connectors extending latitudinally from a lateral surface of the first end section. The headband also includes a second end section having a fastener attached adjacent the end thereof. The fastener includes a flexible lever arm and a cooperating connector biased in an engagement position with at least one of the plurality of connectors of the first end section to hold the headband in a selected loop configuration. The flexible lever arm is movable to a release position upon application of force thereto to cause the cooperating connector to disengage from the at least one the plurality of connectors of the first end section to enable increasing the size of the loop of the headband. The plurality of connectors of the first end section can, for example, be ratchet teeth.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventors: Kevin R. Ketterer, Gregoire B. Aby-Eva, F. Joseph Hersick, Paul A. Zeller
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Publication number: 20060053532Abstract: A headband for use in a headgear support includes a first end section having a plurality of connectors extending latitudinally from a lateral surface of the first end section. The headband also includes a second end section having a fastener attached adjacent the end thereof. The fastener includes a flexible lever arm and a cooperating connector biased in an engagement position with at least one of the plurality of connectors of the first end section to hold the headband in a selected loop configuration. The flexible lever arm is movable to a release position upon application of force thereto to cause the cooperating connector to disengage from the at least one the plurality of connectors of the first end section to enable increasing the size of the loop of the headband. The plurality of connectors of the first end section can, for example, be ratchet teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Kevin Ketterer, Gregoire Aby-Eva, F. Joseph Hersick, Paul Zeller
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Publication number: 20040261158Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Larry Depew, Joseph Birli, Lou Monaco, Greg Skillicom, Dan Zimet, Dave Potts, Michael T. Rupert, John L. Hierbaum, Layton A. Wise, F. Joseph Hersick
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Patent number: RE45459Abstract: A protective helmet includes: a rigid shell including a generally domed-shaped section, a three attenuating liner within the dome-shaped section shell and operatively connected to the rigid shell; and a visor mount in operative connection with the force attenuating liner, the visor mount be adapted to have a visor mounted thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: MSA Technology, LLCInventors: F. Joseph Hersick, Kevin R. Ketterer, Robert E. Klotz