And Face Patents (Class 2/424)
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Patent number: 7434268Abstract: A protective headgear specifically for rodeo rough stock riding competition that protect the riders from serious injuries to the head and neck area. The protective headgear includes a helmet, a detachable face guard having horizontal bars spaced no more than approximately 1?, and preferably, ?? apart, and a hard shell chin guard that preferably is loosely and adjustably attached to the face guard. Features of the protective headgear that make it suitable for rodeo competition include a detachable face guard that does not protrude below the chin to permit the rider to assume the required rough stock riding position in which the rider tucks his chin firmly down into his chest and horizontal bars with spacing that does not exceed approximately 1?, and preferably, ?? apart.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Dura Bull, Inc.Inventor: Morris E. Futch
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Patent number: 7430763Abstract: A face protector with at least three curved rigid members perpendicularly mounted to two lateral rigid members. A compartment or space is defined by two spaced apart T-shaped guiding members that receive the bill of a cap. One of the legs of the T-shaped guiding members are commonly mounted to a central portion of the uppermost rigid member. The bill of a cap, with an adjustable head strap, keeps the face protector in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Inventor: Jorge Santos
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Publication number: 20080231795Abstract: A method of making a lens structure is provided comprising a first step of providing an eyewear lens substrate blank having a polarized layer or a helmet shield substrate blank. A step of spin coating a surface of the lens substrate blank with a photochromic material is then provided. Steps of curing the lens substrate blank by heating and coating the surface of the lens substrate blank having the photochromic material with a hard coating is then provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: Beloptix, Inc.Inventor: Jon P. Cartier
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Publication number: 20080216215Abstract: The present invention is to provide a multifunctional safety helmet which comprises: a shell, having a concavity at each side that forms a protection lump at its front; a chin shield, positioned in the front of the shell where each of the top sides has an ear cover, where the chin shield is pivoted on both sides of the shell with a fixing by a lift adjusting device; a clasp device, located in the interior of the front bottom of the chin shield and the interior of the protection lump of the shell, comprising: a button, linked by a spring for automatic bounce back; a link pole, with one end connecting to the end of the button; a slide, embedded in the seat, and connected to the other end of the link pole; a clasp chunk, positioned under the slide; and a movable clasp body, located inside the protection lump of the shell, and fastened by a cover, where an opening is devised for accommodating the slide, and an elastic element is placed between the clasp body and the cover, while the clasp body further comprises aType: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Long Huei Helmet Co.Inventor: Te Lung Lee
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Patent number: 7421744Abstract: A helmet having an outer shell formed to substantially enclose the head of a wearer and an inner liner disposed within the outer shell and conforming in shape substantially to the outer shell. An aperture is disposed at a front portion of the inner liner. A first exit port is disposed at a first rear portion of the outer shell, with the first exit port being substantially larger than the aperture. A first acoustic chamber is disposed between the inner liner and the outer shell and extends in a curved fashion from the aperture to the first exit port along a first side of the helmet. As a result, a wearer of the helmet is able to speak into the aperture of the helmet and have his voice carried through the first acoustic chamber and exit via the exit port to be heard by a person behind the wearer. Optionally, a second acoustic chamber is similarly disposed on the opposite side of the first acoustic chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: John William Farrell
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Publication number: 20080201827Abstract: Surgical apparel comprising a substantially conically shaped shell having a narrower closed end and a wider open end dimensioned to fit over a crown area of a head of a surgical patient is described herein. The shell may include one or more layers of fabric having a thermal transfer property adapted to complement the closed end to reduce an amount of heat transfer from the head of the surgical patient to the ambient during a surgical procedure. Also, the fabric may be relatively inexpensive to enable disposal of the surgical apparel after a single use on the surgical patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Sarah Hipps
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Publication number: 20080196148Abstract: The invention concerns a protective helmet comprising a shell (1) whereon are rotatably mounted a visor (2) and a chin strap (3), the lower portion of the visor (2) being urged to rest on a zone (4) of the chin strap (3) when they are lowered and the chin strap (3) capable of being raised about the visor (2). The invention is characterized in that the helmet is such that it comprises additional means for moving the visor (2) configured to bring its lower edge closer to or move it away from the raising trajectory of the support zone (4) on the chin strap (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2006Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: CBM DISTRIBUTIONInventor: Claude Morin
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Patent number: 7413506Abstract: The present invention can easily perform mounting and dismounting of a guiding duct in the ventilation structure of a helmet. A support portion which detachably supports a guiding duct is arranged at the center of rotation of a closure plate and a manipulation portion for the guiding duct which releases the support of the guiding duct is provided to the support portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Inventor: Michio Arai
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Publication number: 20080189820Abstract: A protector for the head, face and/or eyes, for example a welder's helmet, carries at least one gas sensor in a position where the sensor can detect one or more properties of the atmosphere to be inhaled by a person wearing the protector. The gas sensor is operatively associated with at least one data conversion, data transmission and/or data memory device also carried by the protector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: THE BOC GROUP PLCInventors: John Duffy, John Medforth
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Publication number: 20080189836Abstract: A visor holder for a head protective helmet whereby to secure a clear plastic visor thereto. The holder is a single molded plastic piece which has a narrow frontal curved portion and opposed depending rear visor attachment portions. The visor holder is adapted to be secured to a helmet and side mounting brackets are provided for the adjustable attachment of the depending rear visor attachment portions of the holder to a helmet. The holder also has vent holes in a frontal curved portion thereof for moisture release and air exchange.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventors: Stephen Goodhand, Andre Desjardins, David Rudd, Ricky Paquette
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Patent number: 7398561Abstract: A device for opening-closing jaw guard of a helmet is disclosed. The device has a hinge means 400 comprising fixed plates 410 which are fixed on both the left and right sides of the helmet body 1 and each of which has a long hole 411, operating plates 420 which are fixed on the inside of the left and right extending portions 4a of the jaw guard 4 and each of which has an arc-shaped internal gear 421, a planetary gear 430 which is engaged with the internal gear 421 of the operating plate 420, and has a protuberance 431 formed on either side, and a cutaway portion 432 formed on the outer circumference; and a pivoting lever 440 which has a shaft protuberance 441 of front end inserted into the cutaway portion 432 of the planetary gear 430 and a penetration hole 442 of rear end inserted into the main boss 423 of the operating plate 420.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: HJC. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Il Kim, Chang-Seob Lee, Dal Busco Giacomo
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Publication number: 20080163410Abstract: A facemask coupled to a sports helmut such that it will absorb a very high percentage of the impact energy from a ball or other oncoming force. The shock-absorbing facemask attachment assembly includes a housing attached to a helmet. An insert may be coupled to the facemask and the housing such that the insert is pushed further into the housing in response to an applied force. Alternatively, one or more springs may be coupled to the facemask and the housing such that the springs are compressed further toward the housing in response to an applied force. As another alternative, a spring assembly may include at least one spring coupled to the helmet and the housing and at least one spring coupled to the facemask and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventor: Patrick Udelhofen
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Publication number: 20080141429Abstract: The invention relates to a helmet, in particular a protective helmet for emergency services or intervention forces. Said helmet comprises a dome (1), which is provided with internal padding and lateral convex sections (1a) in the ear regions for accommodating ear defender capsules (5). The dome (1) and the lateral convex sections (1a) in the ear regions consist preferably of a single deep-drawn titanium sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Georg Scharpenack, Walter Obermair, Franz Rieger
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Publication number: 20080141443Abstract: To still further simplify an operation for engaging and disengaging from a fitting portion and a projection, while steadily maintaining the fully closed position of a shield. A locking mechanism is provided that includes an operating element that, when a shield is in a fully closed position, holds the shield, from the outside, against the outer wall of a helmet main body, and that, to open the shield, spreads out the shield and disengages a projection from a fitting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventor: Michio Arai
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Publication number: 20080130271Abstract: An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a storage cell configured to provide electrical energy to a power system, the storage cell being coupled to a processor and sealed within a lining of a helmet, and a pocket formed within the lining of the helmet, the pocket being configured to house the system. Also described is a connector configured to couple the storage cell to a power source, the power source being configured to charge the storage cell, and a distribution system configured to deliver electrical current from the storage cell to the power system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Kerry S. Harris
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Publication number: 20080127400Abstract: A protective facemask for use in simulated combat with nonlethal ammunition is modular in form. Its primary elements including a mouthpiece protecting portion with cheek guards, a lower bridge connected along the upper edge of the mouthpiece to serve as the deflector against projectiles penetrating between the mouthpiece and eye goggles, and a forehead bridge to serve as a deflector against projectiles penetrating between the eye goggles and a helmet to be worn by the user. These components are held in place by being fastened to around the chin and neck of a wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: SNC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventor: Yves Dupuis
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Patent number: 7376981Abstract: A helmet in which a subsidiary cap portion hardly pivots forward about an axial support means thereof as a fulcrum to undesirably move upward accidentally when a comparatively large impact acts on the helmet. A subsidiary cap portion locking mechanism which locks the subsidiary cap portion at a lower position includes a lock pin on a main cap portion and a locking recess for a lock lever on the subsidiary cap portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Shoei Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masayuki Shida
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Publication number: 20080115260Abstract: In the case of an integral helmet with a helmet shell (1) which protects the head, with a visor opening (2) and with a chin part (4) which defines the lower side of the visor opening (2) and is provided with a plurality of functional elements and at least partially with a decorative surface, simpler handling and savings on weight can be achieved in that the chin part (4) is formed with a supporting part (8) which carries the functional elements, and in that the decorative surface is formed by at least one surface part (9) which is connected to the supporting part (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Christian SCHULZ, Oliver SCHIMPF
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Publication number: 20080072364Abstract: The invention relates to a protective helmet comprising a shock-resistant helmet shell (1) provided with a recess for a transparent visor (3) and a viewing panel (7), in particular a sun visor which is pivotally arranged on the internal surface of the shell (1) and movable from a resting position, wherein it leaves the transparent visor (3) to be free, to a final position in which it enters into a visor opening. Said viewing panel (7) is pivotally mounted with a minimum additional space since it is, movably mounted with at least one side end (8) in a guide (9) which form an arc-shaped section whose virtual pivot point (10) is located outside said side end (8) of the viewing panel (7) and at a certain distance behind thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2005Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Oliver Schimpf
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Publication number: 20080022442Abstract: A safety helmet for protecting a user head includes a shell extending about the perimeter of the user's head. The shell has multiple layers of material suitable for protecting a person's head in the event of a crash or other impact. A front opening is formed in the shell to allow the user to see while wearing the helmet. A separate access opening is included at the rear of the helmet, which includes a channel member extending through the multiple layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventor: Sheila Shaver
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Publication number: 20080010726Abstract: This invention is directed to a disposable deflector eyepiece to protect the face and particularly the eyes of its wearer from light flying particles, splashed liquids, dust, paint, aerosol emissions and the like. The disposable deflector eyepiece for the human head preferably comprises a transparent flexible sheet, an absorbent elongated part and a resilient band. The high flexibility of the transparent flexible sheet follows perfectly the curvature of the forehead thus leaving no gap between the sheet and the forehead when the disposable deflector eyepiece is worn on the head of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Rene Vincent, Jocelyn Vincent
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Publication number: 20070283485Abstract: The present invention provides a wiper device for safety helmet that comprises a helmet housing, a touch device, a drive and a wiper. When driving on a rainy day, a user's teeth occlude and come into contact with the touch device that actuates the drive through cables, thereby making the wiper oscillate on a surface of a glass plate so as to wipe rainwater off the surface of the glass plate and enhance the visibility and safety when driving on a rainy day.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventor: Hsien-Hao Tseng
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Patent number: 7303302Abstract: An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a distribution system configured to supply electrical power to a helmet system, a power source configured to supply power to the helmet system over the distribution system, the power source located in a helmet component. Also described is a battery configured to provide an electrical current to a helmet system, an electrical distribution system configured to provide a path for the electrical current between the battery and the helmet system, and a housing formed within the helmet and configured to house the electrical system.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: ACSAS Technology CorporationInventor: Kerry Harris
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Publication number: 20070266483Abstract: A facemask for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports integrates with traditional goggles by use of a temple-trough system that secures the goggle headband and places the goggle headband on top the facemask headband. Diffusing foam circumscribing voids at the cheek areas provides even ventilation and prevents over chilling of the cheeks. Foam at the perimeter of the mask and at the nose bridge area keep the mask off the user's mouth and nose tip. The design at the jaw region allows movement of the head and the use of a jacket collar or scarf. In an alternative embodiment, a bridge-flare system at the nose area allows the mask to conform to a wide variety of nose sizes and shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventor: Brian Hullinger Probst
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Publication number: 20070186331Abstract: A protective facial cover that protects a person's face from exposure to ultraviolet radiation while other portions of the person's body are exposed to ultraviolet radiation. The protective facial cover includes a main section, a peripheral section, a resilient material, and at least one tie. The peripheral section extends substantially around the main section. The resilient material is attached to the peripheral section proximate an edge thereof. The at least one tie extends from at least one of the main section and the peripheral section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Fritz Boothe, Annette Boothe
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Patent number: 7251841Abstract: The integrated facemask firefighting hood packing system allows a hood to be packed on a facemask. This system reduces the possibility of a hood being in the way of a user when it is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Inventor: Ralph Corsini
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Patent number: 7225471Abstract: There is provided a removable optical assembly for a helmet. The removable optical assembly includes an optical device retention system and an optical device attachment assembly. The optical device retention system is adapted to couple to the helmet and has an optical device receiving portion. The optical device attachment assembly has a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism is adapted to releasably latch the optical device attachment assembly to the optical device receiving portion. The optical device retention system further has a deflection flange adjacent the optical device receiving portion for deflecting extraneous elements over the optical device receiving portion and the latching mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Brad Sutter, Michael Fenton
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Patent number: 7210174Abstract: A crash helmet includes a helmet body, a face mask, and a binding device for attaching the face mask to the helmet body. Thus, the face mask is mounted on and removed from the helmet body easily and rapidly by operation of the binding device, so that the crash helmet is assembled and disassembled easily and rapidly, thereby facilitating a user mounting and dismantling the crash helmet. In addition, the face mask is mounted on the helmet body by the binding device without needing a metallic spring to prevent the crash helmet from being inoperative during a long-term utilization, thereby enhancing the lifetime of the crash helmet.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Ping Chang Yeh
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Patent number: 7207071Abstract: A ventilation system for a helmet that allows for ventilation of the interior of a helmet. A ventilation system for the cheek bar portion of a helmet, including a motorcycle helmet. The ventilation system may include ribbed passageways that facilitate airflow along the interior of the helmet, and may include access openings in an intermediate portion that couple the airflow from the ribbed passageways to the area of the helmet in contact with the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Fox Racing, Inc.Inventor: Brendan Erik Pierce
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Patent number: 7207072Abstract: The present invention relates to a helmet and a basic helmet concept with highly flexible construction of use in a number of different situations. The helmet can provide varying degrees of protection and can very easily alternate between the various forms of protection. In addition the individual parts of the helmet can easily be replaced. The helmet consists of an outer helmet with a head-protecting part (1) which essentially covers the side, top and back of the head, a chin guard (39 in front of the lower part of the face and a transparent visor (2) which covers the field of vision of the person using the helmet, together with an inner helmet which is connected to the outer helmet and which inner helmet abuts against the user's head.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Forsvarets ForskningsinstituttInventors: Odd Halsnes, Knut H. Aas, Rune Lausund
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Patent number: 7197774Abstract: A supplied air helmet 10 comprises a visor 14 and a face seal 12 that is secured to the visor. The face seal 12 includes a sealing member 18 and a frame member 16. The sealing member 18 extends radially inward from the frame member 16 and has first and second regions of permeability 20 and 22. The second region 22 has greater permeability than the first region 20. The use of a face seal 12 that has differentiated permeability allows for a controlled flow of air through the interior of the supplied air helmet 10.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Desmond T. Curran, Peter D. Lee, Richard D. Williams, Peter N. Yates, Derek S. Baker
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Patent number: 7181777Abstract: The present invention relates to a shield mounting device for a helmet shield in which a helmet shield can be easily assembled and disassembled to/from a helmet body. The shield mounting device for a helmet comprises a mounting protrusion having a flange at an edge thereof; a mounting plate having an arc shaped groove capable of guiding an operation that the flange is inserted and rotated; a base plate having an elastic piece elastically moving in a direction that an external force is applied when the external force is applied to the mounting protrusion; and a locker having an escape prevention for preventing an escape of the mounting protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: HJC Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-Moon Choi, Bom-Shik Cho
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Patent number: 7152252Abstract: An enhanced mask system including a mask portion, for covering the nose, mouth and lower face of a wearer. The mask portion has an inner surface for being closer to the wearer and an outer surface for being further from the wearer. A head covering or balaclava is secured to the mask portion and a pocket secured to the inner surface of the mask portion removably contains the head covering or balaclava when in its secured position. The mask can be worn by the wearer either with the head covering or balaclava on the wearer's head in a deployed position or without the head covering or balaclava on the wearer's head and stowed in the pocket in the secured position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Gordini U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: David Gellis, Gad Shaanan, Francois Duval, Serge Debeau, Ivan Brousseau
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Patent number: 7120940Abstract: A helmet is particularly well suited for cold-weather use. The helmet includes a jaw shield that is detachable from a head portion. A breathing mask connects to the jaw shield via a mask adjustment mechanism that selectively axially moves the breathing mask toward and away from an inner surface of the jaw shield to precisely and accurately position the breathing mask against the nose and mouth of the helmet's wearer. A spring-loaded quick-release tinted shield is controlled by a lever that selectively raises and lowers the tinted shield. An eye shield pivotally connects to the helmet and is disposed in front of the tinted shield. An eye shield heating system on the eye shield electrically connects to the head portion of the helmet to provide electric power to the heating system.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.Inventors: Éric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
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Patent number: 7120941Abstract: A crash helmet assembly is provided including a lightweight shell or lattice of sufficiently rigid material and geometric design to surround but not contact the user's head. The helmet is affixed to a rigid vest-like garment by interconnecting rigid straps and braces such that the resulting combination deflects compression impact forces away from the head and neck and onto the user's shoulders and upper torso.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventor: Ken Glaser
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Patent number: 7107628Abstract: Safety apparel and/or non-apparel items that filter from the air one or more airborne particles and/or undesired gasses to provide safety to a human and/or non-human from potentially unhealthy airborne particles. The apparel and/or non-apparel item at least partially includes a filter material. The filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item has a sufficient size to enable the human and/or non-human to cover the nose, eyes, and/or mouth of the human and/or non-human. The filter material filters at least one airborne particle and/or undesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/or a chemical mechanism. The apparel and/or non-apparel item can include at least one visual and/or textural indicator on the apparel and/or non-apparel item to at least partially indicate the location of the filter material on the apparel and/or non-apparel item.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Inventor: John R. Haaga
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Patent number: 7086096Abstract: A motorcycle windshield control system is disclosed. The system includes a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for receiving and filtering electromagnetic signals generated by an electrical device of a motorcycle. Alternatively, the receiver and filter circuit can receive signals emitted by an emitter installed on the motorcycle. The system also includes a control circuit coupled to the receiver and filter circuit, for performing a Boolean operation to activate a raiser motor for adjusting a position of the windshield when the Boolean operation generates a high logic level. The system can also include a manual override switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Inventor: Fabián Montero
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Patent number: 7080414Abstract: A motorcycle windshield control system is disclosed. The system includes a receiver and filter circuit coupled to a motorcycle helmet having a windshield for receiving and filtering electromagnetic signals generated by an electrical device of a motorcycle. Alternatively, the receiver and filter circuit can receive signals emitted by an emitter installed on the motorcycle. The system also includes a control circuit coupled to the receiver and filter circuit, for performing a Boolean operation to activate a raiser motor for adjusting a position of the windshield when the Boolean operation generates a high logic level. The system can also include a manual override switch.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Inventors: Fabián Montero, Thomas B. Haverstock
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Patent number: 7065798Abstract: The helmet shield is provided with a buckling annulus at the inner side of each end portion, spaced catching blocks are provided around each buckling annulus, each catching block is provided with a slant surface, and a protruding rod is provided below each buckling annulus. A pair of fixing pieces are respectively provided to secure to both end portions of the helmet shield. Each fixing piece is provided with an annular catching groove, each annular catching groove is provided with a plurality of hollows and an opening, each hollow is provided with a stopping wall at one side, and the hollows and the opening of each annular catching groove are provided for a buckling member to be assembled. An arc notched portion and an arc sliding groove are provided below each annular catching groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Kin Yong Lung Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chao-Yen Kuo
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Patent number: 7036152Abstract: Anti-fog visors assembly comprising at least an external visor (5) and at least an internal visor (6) at least partially kept in abutment on the internal surface of said external visor by way of mechanical retaining means. Said mechanical retaining means comprise at least two retainers (1, 1?) coupled to the external visor, wherein the internal visor is lodged, and is retained. Advantageously, at least one of the two retainers is a pin (1) rotatable with respect to the internal visor, and which comprises a portion (4) for the engagement with the same internal visor, which has at least a region for the loose engagement and at least a region for the tight engagement (15), depending on the rotation angle reached by the rotatable pin. Moreover, the aforesaid rotatable pin is jointed to means (3) for imposing its rotation which extend to the outside of the external visor.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Opticos S.r.l.Inventors: Luca Gafforio, Alberto Salvetti, Gabriele Tomasoni
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Patent number: 7024704Abstract: A releasing device for enabling rotation of a chin guard hinged to the sides of the cap of a crash helmet, in particular a helmet for motor-cyclists, which comprises at least one mechanism for engagement/release of the chin guard with respect to the cap, first means for actuation of the engagement/release mechanism and second means for inhibition of release, in which said first and second means can be actuated by the user. The aforesaid second means for inhibition of release prevent, when not actuated by the user, operation of the first actuation means and/or of the engagement/release mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: OPTICOS S.r.l.Inventors: Luca Gafforio, Alberto Salvetti, Gabriele Tomasoni
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Patent number: 7007306Abstract: A face shield assembly including a frame and a removable protective element supported by the frame is disclosed herein. The protective element is removably supported in an opening of the frame by a channel, without the use of fasteners. Because the face shield lacks fasteners, it is easy to remove and replace, even with the use of gloves. In one embodiment, the frame is molded as a single, unitary member and includes an upper detent, a lower detent and a channel formed between a lip and the frame that receives an edge of the protective element in order to hold the protective element within the frame. In another embodiment, the frame is pivotally supported on a support structure such that the frame can be moved between an upper (out of use) and a lower (in use) position, and may further include an adjustable mounting member so that the frame can be selectively spaced relative to the user's head.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Bacou-Dalloz Eye & Face Protection, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy C. Howard, Luke W. Michas, Richard W. Canavan, Raymond Curci, Laurent Froissard, Philip M. Johnson, Erica L. Osley
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Patent number: 7003802Abstract: In a face mask for use in the practice of paint-ball games or other such activities requiring effective shielding of the face, a large unitary lens is applied to an aperture extending from the brow to the chin and from one temple to the other. The lens is secured by a pair of releasable clips that can be quickly manipulated for cleaning or replacement of the lens in a matter of seconds. A semi-conical breath deflector extends behind the lens from the nose bridge to the base of the lens channeling the breath away from the lens and towards ventilating slits in the base of the mask. The slant of the deflector avoids any obstruction of the field of vision such as created by the lens frame of conventional goggles and face masks.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: JT USA, LLCInventor: Lester Broersma
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Patent number: 6983488Abstract: A helmet, such as for equestrian sports, includes an outer shell formed by an upper dome and a lower ring attached to a bottom edge of the upper dome by screws. The assembled arrangement is particularly strong but is adapted to facilitate molding and further has a traditional equestrian helmet appearance. A removable faceguard includes legs shaped to upwardly fit into downwardly-open cavities formed within the ring, and includes latches pivoted to the legs for snap-attachment to lateral surfaces within the cavities. The latches are made of a material optimized for durability and resiliency, and are preferably of a material different than the faceguard itself.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Foote-Mats, Inc.Inventors: Frederick C. Foote, Jon D. Schiff
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Patent number: 6978477Abstract: A helmet, such as for equestrian sports, includes an impact resistant outer helmet shell formed to cover a portion of a wearer's head, the shell having an upper dome and also having a lower rim extending around the dome. The shell has lateral side portions with outer surfaces that are relatively smooth, and further has integrally formed attachment structure (receptors) with downward openings such that they are not visible from the sides of the helmet. A faceguard has arms with integrally formed latches that engage the receptors with an audible click. The latches can be pinched to release the faceguard with a smooth easy motion.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Inventor: Frederick C. Foote
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Patent number: 6971389Abstract: A protective mask for resisting biting by a detainee has a panel of flexible, breathable material shaped to extend across and cover the nose, mouth and cheeks of a wearer and at least one fastener strap extending between the opposite sides of the panel for extending around the back of a wearer's head in order to secure the panel in position across a wearer's face. An elongate bite-resisting strip member is secured to the central region of the inner face of the panel to extend transversely across the mouth. This will resist or prevent biting by the wearer through the material of the panel. A central folded region of the panel creates a space between the panel and the wearer's mouth, the folded region being open at the lower edge of the panel to prevent pooling of vomit or the like within the mask.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Inventor: Jason Collins
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Patent number: 6966067Abstract: A boating helmet includes a liner nested in a shell and a shield attached to the shell. The shell includes a moisture barrier to separate a user's breath from the shield and an air entry chamber to keep inadvertent water from the shield. The liner's inner surface defines warm-air and cool-air channels. When the helmet is worn, the moisture barrier contacts the user's cheeks, separating the areas above and below the moisture barrier. The user's breath enters the warm-air channels, is directed through left and right ear regions, and exits the helmet, warming his face without fogging the shield. Ambient air enters the air entry chamber through a ventilation hole, and inadvertent water is drained. The ambient air is drawn across the shield to keep the shield from fogging, through the cool-air channel, and out of the helmet. The mask further protects a user from precipitation and impact with insects.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Inventor: Shaun S. Lusk
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Patent number: 6961963Abstract: A modular helmet system having a helmet base to protect from impacts the crown of a wearer's head and terminating basally in a rear rim and side rims; a C-shaped extension detachably connected to said rims to protect from impacts, when fitted to the helmet base, the base of a wearer's skull; and a crown comb detachably connected centrally over the crown of the helmet base. The helmet base is provided with ventilation windows centrally located over its crown. The comb covers and seals said ventilation windows. The comb is also employed to secure the extension in place, when fitted on the helmet base.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Modular Helmet Systems LimitedInventor: Andrew MacPherson Rosie
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Patent number: 6944887Abstract: Antiglare system for a crash helmet with an outer and an inner helmet shell that has an eyeport that can be closed by a visor and that can be partially covered by a sunshade, wherein the sunshade has at least one first antiglare module and covers the eyeport in a upper region such a way that the sunshade is located above a horizontal line of sight and outside of a vertical field of vision when the wearer's head is in a relaxed, fairly upright position, and wherein the sunshade extends into the vertical field of vision when the helmet wearer's head is tilted forward.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Inventors: Gernot Heine, Jörg Strobel
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Patent number: 6938272Abstract: A protective sports helmet includes a rigid shell configured to fit over a wearer's head, with top, rear, and side portions to protect the top, rear and side of a wearer's head. The shell has a face opening in the area of the wearer's face and an upper face cage attached to the shell so as to cover a part of the face opening to protect the wearer's eyes and upper face. A lower face cage is attached to the shell covering a part of the face opening to protect the wearer's lower face, nose and mouth.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.Inventor: Robin J. Brown