Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Ketterer
Kevin R. Ketterer 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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Publication number: 20240065362Abstract: Systems and methods are provided a helmet that includes shell comprising a plurality of connection receptacles, a first connection receptacle having a shape that is different from a shape of a second connection receptacle. A flexible suspension web includes a plurality of straps for supporting the shell on a head of a wearer, each of the straps including a connection tab, where a first connection tab, which is associated with a first strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first connection receptacle, and where a second connection tab, which is associated with a second strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the second connection receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Kevin R. Ketterer, David J. Losos, John F. Rihn, Maxwell R. Naar
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Publication number: 20230320452Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a helmet shell mounting assembly. A system includes a mounting component and a locking slider configured to interface with the mounting component when in an engaged position to secure an outer helmet shell to an inner helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Kevin R. Ketterer, David J. Losos
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Publication number: 20210212406Abstract: A safety helmet includes an outer shell configured for surrounding a head of a user, and an infrared reflective layer disposed in an interior of the outer shell. The infrared reflective layer is configured for reflecting at a least a portion of incident infrared radiation transmitted through the outer shell. The infrared reflective layer has infrared reflectivity of at least 40%. The safety helmet further may have an evaporative cooling pad positioned within a cavity defined by the inner surface of the outer shell. A method of manufacturing a safety helmet is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Celeste L. Hort, Michael Goodspeed, Kevin R. Ketterer, Jefferson S. Mendenhall, Matthew C. Miller, James R. Tomlinson
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Publication number: 20200383416Abstract: An adjustment mechanism and headband arrangement are disclosed herein, the adjustment mechanism including an elongated cord configured for extending around a perimeter of the headband arrangement; and a locking member receiving a portion of the elongated cord and configured to interact with the elongated cord between a locked state, preventing movement of the elongated cord relative to the locking member, and an unlocked state, permitting movement of the elongated cord relative to the locking member, wherein the locking member comprises at least one tooth configured to engage the portion of the elongated cord received in the locking member in the locked state, and wherein the portion of the elongated cord is configured to disengage from the at least one tooth in the unlocked state in response to at least one of the first end and the second end being pulled in the direction of the major longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Matt C. Miller, Kevin R. Ketterer
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Patent number: 10165819Abstract: A system for use in connection with a protective helmet having at least one accessory connection mechanism includes a visor accessory which includes a frame including at least one rearward extending member. The system further includes an adapter including a helmet connector adapted to form a releasable connection with the accessory connection mechanism of the protective helmet and an accessory connector adapted to form a releasable connection with the at least one rearward extending member of the visor accessory. The accessory connector is adapted to be stowed on the at least one rearward extending member when the adapter is not in use to connect to the accessory connection mechanism of the protective helmet.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: MSA Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Klotz, Rebecca Kreke, Kevin R. Ketterer
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Patent number: 9949522Abstract: A suspension connection arrangement for a suspension system for a safety helmet, the suspension system including at least one strap connected to at least one tab, which is attachable between a headband arrangement and at least one headband slot positioned on an internal surface of the safety helmet. The suspension connection arrangement includes: at least one projection member extending from the at least one tab; and at least one keyhole connected to at least one slot, both extending at least partially through a headband member, wherein the at least one keyhole is configured to at least partially receive the at least one projection member therethrough, such that the at least one projection member is configured to slide along the at least one slot, thereby removably attaching the at least one tab to the headband member. A suspension system and a safety helmet are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: MSA Technology, LLCInventors: Kevin R. Ketterer, John F. Rihn
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Patent number: 9642412Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a headband arrangement including a rotatable knob having a first contact member; a rotatable hub member to engage a notched track of a headband member; and a rotatable notched track member, wherein during contact between the first contact member and the hub member the rotatable notched track member does not rotate, and wherein during contact between a second contact member and the hub member the rotatable notched track member rotates in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: MSA Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Klotz, Kevin R. Ketterer
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Patent number: 9572392Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a headband arrangement having a headband member with a notched track positioned on an end thereof, the adjustment mechanism including: a rotatable knob having a first contact member and a second contact member; and a rotatable hub member having a gear portion with teeth to engage the notched track of the headband member, such that rotation of the hub member in a first direction causes the headband member to tighten and rotation of the hub member in a second direction causes the headband member to loosen; wherein, upon rotation of the knob in the first direction, contact between the first contact member and the hub member causes the hub member to rotate in the first direction, and upon rotation of the knob in the second direction, contact between the second contact member and the hub member causes the hub member to rotate in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: MSA Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Klotz, Kevin R. Ketterer
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Publication number: 20150059064Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a headband arrangement including a rotatable knob having a first contact member; a rotatable hub member to engage a notched track of a headband member; and a rotatable notched track member, wherein during contact between the first contact member and the hub member the rotatable notched track member does not rotate, and wherein during contact between a second contact member and the hub member the rotatable notched track member rotates in a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: MSA Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Klotz, Kevin R. Ketterer
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Publication number: 20150059065Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for a headband arrangement having a headband member with a notched track positioned on an end thereof, the adjustment mechanism including: a rotatable knob having a first contact member and a second contact member; and a rotatable hub member having a gear portion with teeth to engage the notched track of the headband member, such that rotation of the hub member in a first direction causes the headband member to tighten and rotation of the hub member in a second direction causes the headband member to loosen; wherein, upon rotation of the knob in the first direction, contact between the first contact member and the hub member causes the hub member to rotate in the first direction, and upon rotation of the knob in the second direction, contact between the second contact member and the hub member causes the hub member to rotate in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Robert Klotz, Kevin R. Ketterer
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Publication number: 20150059066Abstract: A suspension connection arrangement for a suspension system for a safety helmet, the suspension system including at least one strap connected to at least one tab, which is attachable between a headband arrangement and at least one headband slot positioned on an internal surface of the safety helmet. The suspension connection arrangement includes: at least one projection member extending from the at least one tab; and at least one keyhole connected to at least one slot, both extending at least partially through a headband member, wherein the at least one keyhole is configured to at least partially receive the at least one projection member therethrough, such that the at least one projection member is configured to slide along the at least one slot, thereby removably attaching the at least one tab to the headband member. A suspension system and a safety helmet are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Kevin R. Ketterer, John F. Rihn
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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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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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Publication number: 20120246807Abstract: A system for use in connection with a protective helmet having at least one accessory connection mechanism includes a visor accessory which includes a frame including at least one rearward extending member. The system further includes an adapter including a helmet connector adapted to form a releasable connection with the accessory connection mechanism of the protective helmet and an accessory connector adapted to form a releasable connection with the at least one rearward extending member of the visor accessory. The accessory connector is adapted to be stowed on the at least one rearward extending member when the adapter is not in use to connect to the accessory connection mechanism of the protective helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: ROBERT KLOTZ, REBECCA KREKE, KEVIN R. KETTERER
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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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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: 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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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