Patents by Inventor Greg Skillicom

Greg Skillicom 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
  • 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