Patents by Inventor Ron Abbott

Ron Abbott 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).

  • Audio component assembly for aviation helmets and the like
    Patent number: 10051360
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an adapter for an audio component assembly of a helmet employing an apertured retention assembly. The adapter permits integration of audio components from an aftermarket headset, in place of one or more manufacturer-supplied audio components integrated into the helmet. The adapter includes a generally annular member adapted to retain an earpiece therein, and at least one flange disposed on an outer surface of the generally annular member. The at least one flange is adapted to retain the generally annular member by interference fit in an aperture formed in a retention assembly of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Inventor: Ron Abbott
  • AUDIO COMPONENT ASSEMBLY FOR AVIATION HELMETS AND THE LIKE
    Publication number: 20170245043
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an adapter for an audio component assembly of a helmet employing an apertured retention assembly. The adapter permits integration of audio components from an aftermarket headset, in place of one or more manufacturer-supplied audio components integrated into the helmet. The adapter includes a generally annular member adapted to retain an earpiece therein, and at least one flange disposed on an outer surface of the generally annular member. The at least one flange is adapted to retain the generally annular member by interference fit in an aperture formed in a retention assembly of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Ron Abbott