With Article-attaching Means Patents (Class 2/422)
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Publication number: 20150059067Abstract: A face shield, such as a visor, mounts to a protective helmet using a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has a base, a spacer assembly, and a pair of posts. The base is disposed on the interior of the helmet. The posts are connected to the base and extend outwardly through holes that are formed in the side of the helmet. The spacer assembly slides over the posts when the posts are inserted through the corresponding holes in the helmet, and frictionally engages the outer surfaces of the first and second posts such that the helmet is disposed between the base and the spacer assembly. The posts threadingly receive corresponding fasteners that attach the face shield to the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Wally Wayne Tatomir
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Patent number: 8966669Abstract: An outer hard-shell casing for a protection device that has airspace between the outer shell and inner shell or surface. This outer shell is designed to generate a shock wave during an impact to the casing. The generated shock wave then reflects off of the inner surface or shell. The reflected shock wave then dissipates along the air channel and out of the exit vents before it can be absorbed into the inner hard shell of the base or other protection device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventor: James M. Hines
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Publication number: 20150047111Abstract: A protective headwear apparatus having a head receiving portion sized to receive the head of the user when worn by the user and a forward extending brim portion attached to the head receiving portion. Further included is a flexible mesh shield having an upper and lower end portions, and a binding stitched to a bottom side of the brim portion with an outwardly facing opening receiving and holding therein the upper end portion of the shield to attach the shield to the brim portion with the shield extending outward out of the outward facing opening of the binding and then bending downward with the lower end portion located lower than the upper end portion of the shield when the apparatus is worn by the user. The shield is sized to wrap at least partially around the head of the user when the apparatus is worn by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Carmen L. Foster
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Publication number: 20150047112Abstract: A protective headwear apparatus having a head receiving portion sized to receive the head of the user when worn by the user and a forward extending brim portion attached to the head receiving portion. Further included is a flexible mesh shield having an upper and lower end portions, and a binding stitched to a bottom side of the brim portion with an outwardly facing opening receiving and holding therein the upper end portion of the shield to attach the shield to the brim portion with the shield extending outward out of the outward facing opening of the binding and then bending downward with the lower end portion located lower than the upper end portion of the shield when the apparatus is worn by the user. The shield is sized to wrap at least partially around the head of the user when the apparatus is worn by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Carmen L. Foster
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Publication number: 20150040298Abstract: An information carrier, comprising a pouch having an inwardly-facing first exterior surface and an outwardly-facing second exterior surface, the pouch forming interior space and an 240 opening thereto, adhesive means for affixing the first exterior surface to an object, and a flap pivotally attached to the second exterior surface proximate the opening, for pivoting toward the first exterior surface and insertion into the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: MEDICAL DATA CARRIER IM INC.Inventor: Steven Reed
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Publication number: 20150040297Abstract: A generally “S” shaped clip is formed from a band of resilient material having a first end a second end. The clip has a front side and a back side. The front side of the “S” shape corresponds to the back side of the clip. The back side of the “S” shape corresponds to the front side of the clip. The clip has an upper end and a lower end. The band of material is doubled back on itself at the lower end of the clip in the direction of the back side of the clip to form a slot for receipt of a projecting edge of a hat. An upper portion of the clip forms a curved clasping arm for securing objects against a crown portion of a hat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: BRADLEY N. VERMILLION
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Publication number: 20150040299Abstract: A screen for a safety helmet, including a principal part having at least one wing with at least one linkage piece mounted thereto, where the linkage piece includes: a first arrangement for connecting the screen to the shell and configured to facilitate pivoting of the at least one linkage piece relative to the shell, such that the screen is moveable between a low position, in which the screen is substantially covering the face opening, and a high position, in which the face opening is substantially clear; and a second arrangement for connecting to the at least one wing and configured to facilitate the pivoting of the principal part relative to the at least one linkage piece; wherein the principal part is moveable relative to the at least one linkage piece between a position substantially away from and a position substantially close to the face opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Louis Guay, Pascal Michel
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Publication number: 20150026872Abstract: Systems and methods for attaching an accessory to a helmet are disclosed. A helmet accessory mounting interface may be attached to a receptacle. The receptacle may be removably or permanently received by a carrier. The carrier may be attached to a helmet having a particular shape and size. The carrier also may be configured to receive any selected type of a plurality of receptacle types which, in turn, corresponds to a particular mounting interface for a helmet accessory. The receptacle may be receivable, in some embodiments removably, by any one of a number of different types of carriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Dominic Giroux Bernier, Stéphane Lebel, Marie-Pierre Gendron
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Publication number: 20150013051Abstract: A pliant EVA helmet that conforms to a patient's head. The helmet is fabricated as a single unit via a molding process. The EVA material provides a stable lightweight structure that allows it to be comfortably worn for extended periods of time. The EVA shell is molded into a protective shell that can optionally be covered by a suitable pliant external layer of material. Optional pockets can be positioned on the inside or outside of the helmet such that thermal packs can be installed in the pockets to provide thermal treatment to the wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Daniel M. Shapiro
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Patent number: 8930144Abstract: An apparatus as provided for measuring acceleration of a person's head or other object. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing acceleration and a controller for controlling recording of data resulting from the sensed acceleration due to an explosive force. The controller is adapted to determine whether or not to enable recording of the data based on the sensed acceleration. A data receiver is provided to receive the sensed acceleration data from the sensing means, and requires electrical power to enable data to be received thereby. The controller controls electrical power to the receiver so that if the sensed acceleration reaches or exceeds a predetermined value, electrical power to the data receiver is enabled. The recorded acceleration data may be used for injury analysis.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Med-Eng, LLCInventors: Graham Hubler, Jeffrey Byers, Brian Houston, Robert Corsaro, Phil Frank, Jason Kost, Kenny Opachko, Alain Berdoz, Peter Herdic, Lock-Sui Chin, Jeffrey Levine, Jean-Philippe Dionne, Doug Wong, Daniel Crossman
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Publication number: 20140352039Abstract: A device for use with a helmet in contact sports, which includes a curved body connected with the helmet and configured for disposal along a front part of a user's neck. The body includes: (i) planar first and second surfaces, the first surface having a curved portion to generally conform under the user's chin; and (ii) a third surface that is curved along the front part of the user's neck and configured to be spaced from but does not contact the user's neck. The device is configured to absorb an impact force and resist the user's neck from moving forward during a sports collision. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Joshua D. Abbey, Raphael P. Davis, Craig D. Robertson
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Publication number: 20140352040Abstract: A support system includes a headwear system, a frame adapted to have a visor attached thereto, a first member attached to the headwear system, a second member attached to the frame, which is pivotable relative to the first member, an adjustable mechanism adapted to abut and apply force to the second member in a first state to compress the second member into abutting engagement with the first member, an extending pivot member extending axially through a passage in the first member and a passage in the second member. The position of the adjustable mechanism is adjustable to place it in the first state or in at least a second, nonabutting state. The extending pivot member includes a first flange and a second flange, spaced from the first flange to capture a portion of the first member and a portion of the second member therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Robert E. KLOTZ, James R. TOMLINSON, Matthew C. MILLER
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Patent number: 8893313Abstract: A protective brim guard for a hard hat is provided which has an enclosed elastic band with an outer bead section and a skirt extending inward from the bead section. The bead section has a circular configuration forming an internal chamber which communicates with the outside atmosphere via a channel leading to the chamber. The internal chamber and channel allows the bead section to be expanded and contracted for mounting over a hard hat brim. The skirt defines an interior planar surface which is adapted to engage the exterior surface of a hard hat when the brim guard is mounted to the hard hat.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Brimguard LLCInventor: Robert D. Lowther
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Publication number: 20140338107Abstract: A sunshade that attaches and separates easily from a safety helmet or hat is disclosed. The shading shield is very close to the face, almost touching it. Its position is fully adjustable. There is therefore less sun exposure while riding a ski lift chair or waiting in the direct rays of the sun while waiting to perform a sport. The invention is worn while waiting in the sun to perform a sport like snow-skiing, snowboarding, motorcycle riding, etc. It is not meant to be worn on the helmet or hat while actually performing the sport.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Thomas Patrick McGahey
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Patent number: 8845121Abstract: A power supply unit including an accumulator, a back support body with means configured for holding the back support body on a user's head and connect to a lighting device, at least one first module provided with a USB connector, and means for removably securing the at least one first module to the back support body. The back support body also includes a hollow element for receiving the connector, such hollow element being mounted so as to pivot around a transverse axis of the back support body.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: ZedelInventors: Sebastien Jarzac, Boris Bouffay
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Publication number: 20140259317Abstract: Systems for mounting a helmet-mounted device to a helmet are disclosed. One such system comprises a frame configured to be movably coupled to the helmet, and an interconnect mechanism rotatably coupled to the frame. The interconnect mechanism is configured to receive the helmet-mounted device. The interconnect mechanism is rotatable relative to the frame between a use position for the helmet-mounted device and a stow position for the helmet-mounted device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: GREGORY SETH BANDY, WILLIAM ERIC GARRIS, TIMOTHY TRUDEAU, CHRISTOPHER LEITZSCH, TODD M. NEFF
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Patent number: 8834394Abstract: In an embodiment, a device for reducing brain and cervical spine injury includes a headpiece sufficiently designed to secure to a user's head, the headpiece having a first attachment member; a support harness sufficiently designed to secure to the user's torso, the support harness having a second attachment member; and a telescoping member having a main tube and a series of progressively smaller diameter tubes nested within each other, wherein the smaller diameter tubes are adapted to extend and compress in a linear plane by the intake and outflow of fluid, wherein the telescoping member has a first engaging member for engaging the first attachment member, and wherein the telescoping member has a second engaging member for engaging the second attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Jamshid Ghajar
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Patent number: 8826463Abstract: Pivoting helmet mounts for an optical device are provided. In one aspect, a breakaway connector which is selectively configurable between breakaway and nonbreakaway configurations is provided. In a further aspect, a strap mount system for securing the helmet mount to the helmet employs a rotating ratchet assembly to adjust tension in the strap. In another aspect, a helmet mount for an optical device comprises a track assembly attached to a helmet to allow stowing of the optical device in a further retracted position. The track mount system may further include electrical connectors for attaching a power supply and an electronic device. In another aspect, a mounting bracket allows helmet-mounted optics to be shared with a weapon accessory mount. In a further aspect, a optical sighting device for a weapon combines a reflex sight a night vision goggle to allow targeting at night or in other low-light conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire, David G. Kent, Marion H. Van Fosson
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Publication number: 20140245523Abstract: Helmet mounts for mounting an associated viewing device on a helmet, includes a first pivoting segment for attachment to the helmet and a second pivoting segment for attachment to the associated viewing device. The second pivoting segment is pivotable relative to the first pivoting segment for selectively supporting the associated viewing device in a first, operational position before the eyes of a user donning the helmet and a second, stowed position above a line of sight of a viewer donning the helmet. In one aspect, the first pivoting segment includes a vertical adjust mechanism having a base plate, a pair of guide rails attached to the base plate and defining a channel therebetween, a sliding plate slidably attached to the guide rails, and a clamping mechanism for selectively applying a clamping force to secure the sliding plate at a desired position relative to the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire, Marc J. Celona
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Publication number: 20140237708Abstract: An optical device mounting adapter, and system and method for mounting an optical device to a head-worn article are provided. The optical device mounting adapter includes a helmet mount connector. A first arm having a first end is affixed to the helmet mount connector, wherein a second end of the first arm extends away from the helmet mount connector. A second arm is movably attached at a first point to the second end of the first arm, wherein the second arm has an elongated slot formed therein. A mobile support is connected to the second arm, the mobile support having a pin at least partially positioned within the elongated slot, wherein the mobile support is movable along a length of the elongated slot. An optical device connector is affixed to the mobile support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Joseph A. DiCarlo
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Patent number: 8813269Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved sports helmet including a quick release connector assembly for the faceguard that allows for rapid disconnection of the faceguard from the helmet shell. The connector includes a bracket, and a coupler mechanism featuring an elongated pin, a head component, a spring, a retractable engaging element and a washer. The connector assembly is moveable between a use position wherein the faceguard is secured to the shell by the bracket and the coupler mechanism, and a released position wherein the bracket and the faceguard are disconnected from the shell. An inwardly directed actuation force that lacks a rotational component is applied to the elongated pin to move from the use position to the released position. In addition, the sports helmet includes an adjustable pad assembly comprised of an inflatable bladder and a pad member, wherein the bladder displaces the pad member towards the center of the shell.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Riddell, Inc.Inventors: Vittorio Bologna, Thad M. Ide, Nelson Kraemer, Ralph J. Infusino
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Patent number: 8813268Abstract: Lighted headwear having a brim and a light unit located within the brim. The light unit includes: a holder with a front end and a back end; at least one lens located within the holder at the front end of the holder; and at least one light source located within the holder and axially spaced from the at least one lens such that light produced by the light source projects along the holder, through the lens, and out the front end of the holder. The lighted headwear produces a narrower, longer-distance beam of light than typical lighted headwear, more akin to the light produced by a flashlight or torch, while maintaining the look of a normal hat or cap.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Outdoor Cap Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Fitzgerald, Caitlin A. Fitzgerald
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Publication number: 20140223645Abstract: A hinge mechanism for attaching ear accessories to a helmet allows an accessory to be attached at a point outside the helmet shell utilizing, for example, a slidable mounting rail, and to reach under the edge of the helmet shell so that the accessory is supported in contact with the wearer's head. The hinge mechanism is well suited for use in connection with military helmets that have a “bulge” or protrusion over the ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Artisent, LLCInventors: David C. Rogers, Charles H. Rogers, Darwin Keith-Lucas
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Publication number: 20140208487Abstract: A hard hat with an attached tracking mechanism is provided. The tracking mechanism may include a radio-frequency identification tag. The tracking mechanism may be used to validate and monitor the presence of workers on a job site. The hard hat may further include a head lamp with a built in motion sensor and audio sensor for safety. The hard hat may further include temperature regulators as well as a communication system for communicating with other users.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Michael Eugene Orientale, Robert Michael Boder, Andres Marcos
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Publication number: 20140189939Abstract: An improved bicycle helmet includes an inner layer having a concave shape, an outer layer having a convex shape, and a sun visor. The outer layer covers the inner layer and includes an outer layer attachment member and an outer layer lock member. The sun visor includes a shade member and a sun visor attachment member connected to and distal to the shade member. The sun visor attachment member is adapted to rotatably engage with the outer layer attachment member to form a fulcrum. The sun visor lock member is adapted to operatively engage the outer layer lock member so as to releasably lock the sun visor into a fixed position. The sun visor lock member and the outer layer lock member operatively engage so as to allow the sun visor to be releasably locked into one of a plurality of fixed positions. the sun visor attachment member and the outer layer attachment member rotatably engage via a snap fit fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Strategic Sports LimitedInventor: Strategic Sports Limited
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Publication number: 20140189938Abstract: Methods and devices for attaching a battery to a helmet and attaching a battery to an additional device are disclosed. A battery may be mounted to the rear center of a helmet. Attaching and detaching a battery to and from a helmet may be performed with a tool or by hand. The battery may be used to power multiple devices through separate contacts, and a device may be attached to the battery while the battery mounted to a helmet. The battery also may be detached from the helmet and serve as a portable energy source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Revision Military S.a.r.L.Inventors: David Redpath, Marie-Pierre Gendron, Stéphane Lebel
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Patent number: 8769727Abstract: One embodiment of a temple protection device that is designed to be worn underneath the wearer's hat or baseball cap. The device has a two-sided hard plate shell (18) comprised of rigid protective material. One side of the device has a clamp (22) that is used to attach the temple protection device to the sweat band of the wearer's cap. The opposite side of the temple protection device fits against the wearer's head and may have padding (26, 28, 30) attached thereto. At the base of the hard plate shell (18) there is a temple protection flap (20) that protrudes from under the wearer's cap to cover temple area that is not under the wearer's cap. Other embodiments are described as shown.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: John Dennis Hester
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Publication number: 20140173811Abstract: Unit composed of helmet and goggles, comprising a helmet cap and an eye protection element that is configured so as to be placed in front of the wearer's face. The upper edge of the eye protection element is adapted to the profile of the lower front edge of the helmet cap. A magnetic device is arranged on the two edges and has a first series of permanent magnets which are rigidly connected to one of the two edges and interact, by magnetic attraction, with complementary elements that are provided on the opposite edge. This front magnetic connection area between the two edges furthermore comprises tilt orientation means of the goggles for adjusting the contact with the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Rémi FINIEL, Robert ZIPFEL, Martin GEHRING
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Patent number: 8739313Abstract: Helmet mounts for mounting an associated viewing device on a helmet, includes a first pivoting segment for attachment to the helmet and a second pivoting segment for attachment to the associated viewing device. The second pivoting segment is pivotable relative to the first pivoting segment for selectively supporting the associated viewing device in a first, operational position before the eyes of a user donning the helmet and a second, stowed position above a line of sight of a viewer donning the helmet. In one aspect, the first pivoting segment includes a vertical adjust mechanism having a base plate, a pair of guide rails attached to the base plate and defining a channel therebetween, a sliding plate slidably attached to the guide rails, and a clamping mechanism for selectively applying a clamping force to secure the sliding plate at a desired position relative to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire, Marc J. Celona
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Patent number: 8739319Abstract: The helmet stabilization apparatus includes a helmet adapted to be worn by a user, a night vision goggle unit attached to a front portion of the helmet, and a removable counterweight attached to a rear portion of the helmet that balances with the weight of the night vision goggle unit, wherein said removable counterweight can be connected in a variety of manners, such as a magnetic means of connection, a hook and loop connection, or a mechanical means of connection. Furthermore, the helmet may provide staggered connections, such that the removable counterweight may be positioned on the helmet at the user's desired orientation. This allows the user to move the center of mass of the system such that it is self-stabilizing on the user's head. Moreover, the removable counterweight may be formed such that when it is removed, it may be coupled with an attachable handle to form a plurality of tools or weapons. This is beneficial in that it provides a collection of tools while only one object need be carried.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: SERE Industries Inc.Inventor: Timothy M. Langan
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Publication number: 20140143940Abstract: An integrated protective accessory for a helmet comprising: a protective element for rigidly attaching to an external shell of the helmet via one or more fasteners; The protective element includes an impact detection device integrated with the protective element via one or more device fasteners such that a portion of the protective element has a compatible fastening element to that of the one or more device fasteners so that the impact detection device is rigidly attached to the protective element, the impact detection device having: a housing; one or more sensors within the housing for sensing an impact event of a wearer when wearing the helmet and for producing sensor data; an alarm element coupled to the housing such that an alarm condition produced by the alarm element is detectable by one or more persons near the wearer; and a processor within the housing for processing the sensor data against an impact threshold and for producing an alarm condition signal for expression by the alarm element as the alarmType: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Gerardo Iuliano, Paul Norman Walker
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Publication number: 20140143941Abstract: A head and neck restraining system is disclosed herein. The system includes a helmet, a neck brace structure, and a tether system. The neck brace structure includes a neck extension that is attached to shoulder extensions. The tether system includes at least one ring structure that is configured to attach to the helmet and a single tether material that slides through the at least one ring. The single tether material is guided along the neck extension and attached to the shoulder extensions. The at least one ring structure is positioned between the neck and shoulder extensions along the single tether material and splits the load on the helmet to the neck extension and the shoulder extension along to the single tether material created by exerted forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventor: Kevin Brian Heath
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Publication number: 20140130241Abstract: The present invention relates to a helmet that includes an outer shell, a heads-up information system that comprises a display, and an attachment assembly. The heads-up information system is movable from a storage position within the outer shell to a use position in which the display of the heads-up information system is visible by a user, without obstructing the field of vision of the user, when the helmet is worn by the user. The attachment assembly is coupled to outer shell and the heads-up information system, and is operable to move the heads-up information system between the storage position and the use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Recon Instruments Inc.Inventors: Hamid ABDOLLAHI, Raymond C.M. LEUNG, Yi-Nung CHOU
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Patent number: 8677517Abstract: A visor mounting apparatus for mounting a face shield to a helmet includes end portions mounted to the helmet and connecting ends of the shield to the helmet and a front attachment between the helmet and the shield comprising a mounting portion for attaching to the shield and an engagement portion having a tapered slot configured for clasping a brim of the helmet. In another embodiment the front attachment is a gasket that extends for the entire width of the shield and seals against liquid entering between the shield and the helmet. The face shield can have a varying thickness profile to correct for optical aberrations, the thickness profile taken from a center toward one lateral end that has a first region that sinusoidally decreases, and then an adjacent second region that sinusoidally increases to a third region adjacent the second region that sinusoidally decreases.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Revision Military Inc.Inventors: Stéphane Morency, Pierre Vallée, Stéphane Lebel, Dominique Croteau
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Patent number: 8677516Abstract: A headgear bracket for mounting night vision goggles includes a base having a fastener recess and a fastener opening within the fastener recess, the fastener opening having a beveled perimeter. A fastener is insertable into the fastener opening, the fastener including a head, a tapered neck extending from the head, and a body extending from the neck. When the fastener is inserted into the opening, the tapered neck abuts the beveled perimeter of the fastener opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Norots, Inc.Inventor: Jonathon R. Prendergast
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Publication number: 20140075655Abstract: A protective headwear assembly is provided having a built-in camera, including a camera lens disposed in a front portion thereof. The camera lens is configured to provide a downward orientation relative to a horizontal plane of the headwear so that the camera captures imaging near the feet of the wearer. In an exemplary embodiment, the headwear is adapted for use by skateboarders and provides, among other things, for the recording of tricks and feet placement/technique. The camera lens can be pivotally mounted to an outer shell of the headwear assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: C-Preme Limited LLCInventors: Corey Ratner, Ryan Ratner, Conan Hayes
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Publication number: 20140075654Abstract: A contact surface, such as a seating surface on a mandible guard is adjustable such that variations in helmet geometry and/or mandible geometry can be accommodated. The mandible guard may be fixedly attached to a helmet with an attachment arm, yet be configured to permit adjustment of the height of the contact surface to reduce or eliminate a gap between the helmet and a guard portion of the mandible guard. A tilt arrangement may be provided between the attachment arm and the guard portion of the mandible guard to allow a wearer to adjust a pitch angle of the guard portion relative to the attachment arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Revision Military S.a.r.L.Inventors: Michael James McGinn, Stéphane Lebel, Dominic Giroux Bernier
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Patent number: 8671467Abstract: Systems and devices for protecting a user's head and for integrating accessories with a head protection system. The head protection system uses a rigid shell worn on the user's head and the rigid shell has a power/data bus located inside a preconfigured channel inside a halo housing attached to the shell. This power/data bus is accessible to peripherals using distinct connection points both inside and outside the shell. Removable protection accessories are also provided and attachable to the shell using an attachment subsystem located on the inside edge of the shell. The attachment subsystem has a number of recesses which mate with tabs on the removable protection accessories. Once attached to the shell, the removable protection accessories are lockable into place using a suitable locking mechanism. A nape protection attachment, a mandibular guard attachment, a visor attachment, and other protection accessories may be attached to the shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as Represented by the Minister of National DefenceInventors: David W. Tack, Harold A. Angel
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Publication number: 20140068845Abstract: A set of hooks or clips disposed on the front of a ski helmet can catch ski goggles and prevent them from sliding off a ski helmet when the goggles are not being worn by the user. The tension of the goggle strap can keep the goggles in place. The goggle grabber design can be used on almost any helmet. The goggle grabber design of the present invention can be made as an add-on to an existing helmet or can be integrated into a helmet design.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: Donald John Corey, JR.
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Patent number: 8667617Abstract: An enhanced protective helmet includes in one embodiment an outer shell and a molded lining disposed within the outer shell and contoured to surround a human head. The helmet further includes an elongated antenna having a proximal end and a free end, the antenna being supported by the molded lining. The helmet includes a connection point which can be mounted to the molded lining or otherwise extend away from the proximal end of the antenna, the connection point communicatively connected to the proximal end of the antenna. The connection point receives a connection from a mobile communication device, thereby linking the mobile communication device and the antenna. The antenna is located at helmet location that is along one side of the helmet above a left or right ear of the user for optimizing antenna performance.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Cardo Systems, Inc.Inventors: Abraham Glezerman, Avraham Kushnirov, Yossef Twina
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Patent number: 8661571Abstract: Pivoting helmet mounts for an optical device are provided. In one aspect, a bayonet mount is provided for removably attaching a bayonet mounting base to a flush-mounting bracket on the helmet. Optionally, a lanyard for securing the optical device to the helmet is provided. In further aspects, the bayonet mount is omitted and the helmet mount is secured directly to the flush mount bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire
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Patent number: 8656520Abstract: An improved athletic helmet comprises an outer shell having an interior and an exterior surface, an inner liner attached to the interior of the outer shell, and a face mask attached to the exterior of the outer shell. In an embodiment, the face mask engages within a recess in the exterior surface of the outer shell for receiving the face mask. The face mask may comprise a flange for engaging the recess and attaching the face mask to the outer shell. Preferably, the flange of the face mask is substantially flush with the exterior of the outer shell. In one embodiment, the inner liner comprises a viscoelastic foam. In another embodiment, the face mask comprises a lightweight magnesium material.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Gus A. Rush, III
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Patent number: 8656519Abstract: The position control mechanism is provided to be pivotally mounted on a side of a full-faced and open-faced helmet. The position control mechanism includes at least a helmet body, at least a pair of control units, at least a chin guard and at least a visor plate. A pair of inserting feet are disposed in each side of the chin guard and a pair of inserting feet disposed on a fixing unit in each inward hollow of the chin guard, so as to move each adjusting article to be operated to adjust the positions of the chin guard and the visor plate of the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Kin Yong Lung Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hsuan-Chin Kuo
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Publication number: 20140033407Abstract: A pencil support for construction helmet, the construction helmet being of the type having a slot in the bottom of its lateral side, the slot having an elongated shape. The pencil support comprises a support portion with a back plate and a tongue forming concurrently a receptacle to accommodate a writing instrument. An anchoring portion has a pair of legs projecting downwardly from a bottom of the support portion. One or both at of the legs has a projecting foot at a bottom, and a wedge projecting in an opposite direction above a level of the foot, and a space between the legs being entirely free.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: COMMUNICATIONS ART SOLUTIONS INC.Inventor: Benoît Renaud
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Publication number: 20140033406Abstract: A helmet accessory attachment system may include an attachment portion comprising a biasing element, a position member, and a movable member. The movable member may be selectively moveable between a home position which is a first distance from the position member and a release position which is a second distance from the position member. The biasing element may bias the movable member toward the home position. The helmet accessory attachment system also may include a mounting portion attachable to a helmet. The mounting portion may include a first channel to receive the movable member at a first opening and a second channel to receive the position member at a second opening. A third distance between the first opening of the first channel and the second opening of the second channel may be greater than the first distance from the movable member to the position member in the home position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Revision Military S.a.r.L.Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Dominic Giroux Bernier, Michael James McGinn
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Patent number: 8635715Abstract: A visor locking assembly alone or in combination with a helmet shell and visor. The visor locking assembly is attached to said shell and is used to mount the visor in a manner that allows the visor to be locked in a desired position. The visor locking assembly is configured to prevent the visor from being moved from a fully lowered position to a raised position unless the visor is displaced laterally forward away from the face of the wearer of the helmet. The locking assembly further comprises a body and a rotatable hub, wherein the body comprises a cavity, and wherein the cavity further comprises a protrusion on the wall of the cavity, and wherein the rotatable hub comprises a recess formed along the circumference of the hub. The hub is positioned to rotate within the cavity, and the hub is prevented from rotational movement when the protrusion is positioned within (engaged with) the recess. When the hub is displaced laterally within the cavity away from the protrusion, the hub becomes rotatable.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Cookie CompositesInventors: Jeremy Hunt, Jason Cooke
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Publication number: 20140020159Abstract: An improved helmet construction and method having a circuit carried within an edge trim member received over the unfinished edge of the helmet shell. A plurality of electrical connectors are provided at different locations on the helmet for providing power, data transmission, and/or signal transmission to one or more accessory devices on the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Justin D. Harris
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Publication number: 20140013493Abstract: Abstract: A system and method for attaching and interchanging accessories to helmets and other surfaces featuring hard exteriors is described. One illustrative embodiment is a system comprised of two pairings; One pairing (22) comprised of an adhesive tape (12) adhered on alternate sides to a magnet (14) and helmet (10) or similar hard surface area. The second pairing (24) comprised of adhesive tape (18) adhered on alternate sides to magnet (16) or ferromagnetic material and accessory (26) of variable shape, form, and composition; Individual pairings constructed such that pairings can be magnetically attached to each other with tapes (12) and (18) laying distal to the point of magnetic attraction. Respective pairings can be removed or replaced without limit utilizing principles of magnetic attraction. Other embodiments are described and shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventor: NATHAN RICHARD BLUNT
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Publication number: 20140000015Abstract: The object of the present invention is to prevent a microphone from misalignment or drop caused by wind and shake during driving, and careless touch on the MIC with a hand a shoulder. There is the mounting device mounting a microphone around the mouth of a wearer of an open-face helmet, the mounting device having deformation function for the wearer and formed with foamed synthetic resin materials generating repulsive resilience against deforming stress to cover from around the mouth to the left side part of a helmet shell configuring the outmost layer of the open-face helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Michio ARAI
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Publication number: 20140000013Abstract: Integrated helmet systems provide convenient and modular use of electronic devices with a protective helmet. In addition to ease of use, weight savings and space savings also may be realized in certain embodiments. A flexible printed circuit board is used as a power bus to deliver electrical power from a battery pack to various electronic devices. Examples of devices used with protective helmets include: night vision goggles; helmet-mounted display units; ear phones; communication headsets; camera systems; biometric sensors; microprocessors; identify friend or foe devices (IFFs); and GPS devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: David Redpath, Marie-Pierre Gendron, Stéphane Lebel