Patents by Inventor Lawrence Broers

Lawrence Broers 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).

  • Pivot mechanism for a shield for a helmet
    Patent number: 11864614
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pivot mechanism for a shield for a helmet, the pivot mechanism comprising a curved track having a first end and a second end; and a clamp slidingly engaged to the curved track, wherein the clamp is configured to attach to an end of the shield and slide along the track between a first position proximate to the first end of the curved track and a second position proximate to the second end of the curved track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott S. Whitesell, Lawrence Broers
  • HINGEPLATE MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20230329385
    Abstract: A closed face motorcycle helmet includes a shell with an eyeport and a shield attached for hinged or pivoted motion between a closed or lowered position covering and sealing the eyeport and an open position or raised position displaced above the eyeport. A hinge plate is attached to the shell on each side and includes a moving pivot socket into which a hub of the shield is rotatably disposed for hinged movement and rearward movement of the shield between the raised and lowered positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Scott R. Whitesell, Lawrence Broers
  • Hingeplate mechanism
    Patent number: 11678710
    Abstract: A closed face motorcycle helmet includes a shell with an eyeport and a shield attached for hinged or pivoted motion between a closed or lowered position covering and sealing the eyeport and an open position or raised position displaced above the eyeport. A hinge plate is attached to the shell on each side and includes a moving pivot socket into which a hub of the shield is rotatably disposed for hinged movement and rearward movement of the shield between the raised and lowered positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott S. Whitesell, Lawrence Broers
  • HINGEPLATE MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20220346488
    Abstract: A closed face motorcycle helmet includes a shell with an eyeport and a shield attached for hinged or pivoted motion between a closed or lowered position covering and sealing the eyeport and an open position or raised position displaced above the eyeport. A hinge plate is attached to the shell on each side and includes a moving pivot socket into which a hub of the shield is rotatably disposed for hinged movement and rearward movement of the shield between the raised and lowered positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: BELL SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott S. Whitesell, Lawrence Broers
  • PIVOT MECHANISM FOR A SHIELD FOR A HELMET
    Publication number: 20220346487
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pivot mechanism for a shield for a helmet, the pivot mechanism comprising a curved track having a first end and a second end; and a clamp slidingly engaged to the curved track, wherein the clamp is configured to attach to an end of the shield and slide along the track between a first position proximate to the first end of the curved track and a second position proximate to the second end of the curved track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: BELL SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott S. Whitesell, Lawrence Broers
  • PROCESS FOR VOID CREATION IN A HELMET
    Publication number: 20220330646
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a method for making a helmet comprising a cavity between the outer shell and energy management layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: BELL SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott S. Whitesell, Lawrence Broers, Julio Valencia, Franco Boffi
  • Helmet with an internal sunshield
    Patent number: D1013963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott S. Whitesell, Lawrence Broers, Chad B. Hodge