Patents by Inventor Gilles Basson

Gilles Basson 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).

  • Patent number: 11470906
    Abstract: A protective helmet (1), including a shell (2), a cap (3) attached in the shell (2), and a movable face shield (4) attached to the shell (2) by at least one assembly arrangement, which includes: a rod (40) connected to the shell (2) in an articulated manner about a first substantially transverse axis (51) and a second substantially transverse axis (52); and a rail (55) positioned on the shield (4) and having at least one guide surface (59) that operates with at least one element (56, 58a, 58b) to guide the movement of the face shield (4) between a lowered and raised position and along, but spaced from, the shell (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: MSA Production France
    Inventors: Gilles Basson, Clément Tuffery
  • Publication number: 20160331059
    Abstract: A protective helmet (1), including a shell (2), a cap (3) attached in the shell (2), and a movable face shield (4) attached to the shell (2) by at least one assembly arrangement, which includes: a rod (40) connected to the shell (2) in an articulated manner about a first substantially transverse axis (51) and a second substantially transverse axis (52); and a rail (55) positioned on the shield (4) and having at least one guide surface (59) that operates with at least one element (56, 58a, 58b) to guide the movement of the face shield (4) between a lowered and raised position and along, but spaced from, the shell (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Gilles Basson, Clément Tuffery
  • Patent number: 9456649
    Abstract: A helmet includes a shell, a support element mounted on the shell, on the outer side thereof and above the facial opening, and at least a first visor mounted pivoting in relation to the shell around a pivot axis, between a lowered use position and a high retracted position. An articulating means is provided between the support element and the shell, to allow said support element to pivot in relation to the shell around a transverse axis situated in the vicinity of the back edge of the support element, between a lowered use position, in which said support element covers a portion of the shell, and a raised position. A locking means is also provided for locking the support element in the lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: MSA Production France
    Inventor: Gilles Basson
  • Patent number: 9357809
    Abstract: A protective helmet including a rigid shell and an electronic connecting device mounted on the shell, the connecting device including an electronic circuit, first means for connecting said circuit to a power supply system, and second means for connecting said circuit to at least one accessory that can be mounted on the helmet, wherein the connecting device is mounted on the shell in an opening formed in said shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: MSA Production France
    Inventor: Gilles Basson
  • Publication number: 20120291185
    Abstract: A helmet includes a shell, a support element mounted on the shell, on the outer side thereof and above the facial opening, and at least a first visor mounted pivoting in relation to the shell around a pivot axis, between a lowered use position and a high retracted position. An articulating means is provided between the support element and the shell, to allow said support element to pivot in relation to the shell around a transverse axis situated in the vicinity of the back edge of the support element, between a lowered use position, in which said support element covers a portion of the shell, and a raised position. A locking means is also provided for locking the support element in the lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: MSA Gallet
    Inventor: Gilles Basson
  • Publication number: 20120291184
    Abstract: A protective helmet including a rigid shell and an electronic connecting device mounted on the shell, the connecting device including an electronic circuit, first means for connecting said circuit to a power supply system, and second means for connecting said circuit to at least one accessory that can be mounted on the helmet, wherein the connecting device is mounted on the shell in an opening formed in said shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: MSA Gallet
    Inventor: Gilles Basson
  • Patent number: 7120940
    Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Éric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
  • Patent number: 6859946
    Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Éric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
  • Patent number: 6795977
    Abstract: Protective helmet includes a main outer shell having a generally vertical plane of symmetry. At least a first accessory is removably connected to the main outer shell. At least a second accessory is removably connected to the main outer shell. A connecting and locking system is included. When the first accessory is removed, the second accessory can be removably connected to the main outer shell via the connecting and locking system, and when the second accessory is removed, the second accessory can be removably connected to the main outer shell via the connecting and locking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventors: Gilles Basson, Didier Schoepflin
  • Patent number: 6795978
    Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
  • Publication number: 20040000006
    Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
  • Publication number: 20030217745
    Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Louis Guay, Gilles Basson
  • Publication number: 20030213051
    Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
  • Publication number: 20030209241
    Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
  • Publication number: 20020148032
    Abstract: Protective helmet (1) including a main outer shell with a generally vertical plane of symmetry (P) on which an accessory, such as a clear or tinted visor or a support structure (8) for optronic equipment such as a night-vision device (9), can be fixed, characterized in that it includes connecting and locking means enabling the user to fix one or the other of the accessories to said helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Gilles Basson, Didier Schoepflin
  • Patent number: 6131207
    Abstract: A protective helmet (1) including a main outer shell (2) consisting of a wall (5) with a front facial opening (3). The lower rear portion (8) of the wall (5) includes resilient bending means (13, 14a, 14b, 14'a, 14'b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Gallet S.A.
    Inventors: Gilles Basson, Jean-Paul Noyerie
  • Patent number: 5915538
    Abstract: A device is provided for attaching a chin strap to a protective helmet that includes a main outer shell, and the device is of the type including a removable and disconnectable fastening device for the chin strap. The fastening device includes a fastening member for affixing to the chin strap and is engageable with a fastening lug affixed to a wall of the helmet. The fastening member is configured to include a fastening portion affixed to a pivotable gripping lever, and the pivotable gripping lever is pivotable mounted on the fastening member. Additionally, the fastening lug affixed to the helmet wall includes a matching recessed portion for receiving the fastening portion. Furthermore, the gripping lever of the fastening member is mounted and journaled about a first axis on a retaining part for a strap of the chin strap, and the recessed portion of the fastening lug is open upwardly and is limited outwardly by an outer projecting portion that provides a retaining and fastening edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Gallet S.A.
    Inventors: Gilles Basson, Jean-Paul Noyerie
  • Patent number: 5093939
    Abstract: A helmet has a rigid head piece adapted to fit over a wearer's head and having a forwardly open cutout aligned with the wearer's face and a chin guard formed by a pair of generally identical right and left arms. Each arm is rigid and has a rear end juxtaposed with the respective side of the head piece and a front end. Mechanisms engaged between each rear end and the respective head-piece side can move the arms between a closed position with their front ends meeting underneath the face cutout and an open position with their front ends spaced apart and flanking the cutout. Latches on the front ends of the arms lock them together in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Gallet S. A.
    Inventors: Jean P. Noyerie, Gilles Basson
  • Patent number: D679866
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Mas Gallet
    Inventor: Gilles Basson