Pivotal Shield Patents (Class 2/6.5)
  • Patent number: 11832676
    Abstract: A helmet with an automatic vent that is normally open and responds to external air pressure to close. The vent is pivotally mounted to the body of the helmet to move between a closed position, wherein the vent does not permit any flow of air into the cavity of the body, and an open position, wherein the vent allows the flow of air into the cavity of the body. A spring provides a biasing force that urges the vent into the open position. The biasing force provided by the spring is overcome by air pressure on the vent when the helmet is in motion so that the vent closes. The vent may be a windshield that closes when the user travels at a predetermined velocity and opens when the user is stationary, thereby avoiding the need for the user to manually open and close the vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Shary Nassimi
  • Patent number: 11154107
    Abstract: A visor locking mechanism is applied to a helmet equipped with a visor. The visor is provided on an inner side of an outer shell of the helmet which has a facial opening in a front side thereof. The visor is attached to a pair of left and right holders which are pivotably attached to the outer shell. The visor is configured to close or open at least part of the facial opening. A lock member that has an operation portion and a catch portion is disposed near at least one of the pair of holders. The operation portion allows the catch portion to fit together with or disengage from a catch counterpart portion provided at the pair of holders, whereby the visor becomes anchored or released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: SHOEI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Eiji Isobe
  • Patent number: 11019872
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are sports helmets having modular components. A modular component includes an eyewear adapter that is releasably attachable to the helmet and configured to interface with corresponding eyewear in an orientation that permits a wearer of the helmet to see through the eyewear. The eyewear adapter is configured such that, in use, the eyewear adapter enhances the fit or function of the eyewear relative to the use of the helmet and the eyewear without the eyewear adapter. A modular component includes electronics modules that can be mechanically and electrically coupled to the helmet. A modular component includes other functional modules that affect the aerodynamics of the helmet, the air flow of the helmet, the fit of the helmet, or the look of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Anthony Calilung, Brian Andrew Lewis-Clark, Neil Wylie Ferrier, Chad Michael McKonly, Benjamin John Meunier, Ryan Neil Saylor, Eric Yoshinari
  • Patent number: 10757995
    Abstract: A helmet can comprise an upper-body and a lower-body nested within the upper-body. An opening can be formed within a front portion of the helmet and disposed between an outer surface of the upper-body and an inner surface of the lower-body. A first magnet can be encased within the upper-body or the lower-body and adjacent the opening. A shield can comprise a shield mount and a second magnet coupled to the shield mount that is sized to fit within the opening and to be releasably coupled to the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet can be self-aligned in direct alignment with eyes of a user. A third magnet can be disposed above the first magnet and aligned with the second magnet on an outer surface of the helmet out of sight from eyes of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: BELL SPORTS, INC.
    Inventor: Gregg T. Jacobsen
  • Patent number: 10334902
    Abstract: Attachment systems for releasably securing an accessory to an article, such as a helmet, are disclosed. In one embodiment, an attachment system includes an attachment plate that includes engaging features which engage corresponding engagement features on an attachment base. At least one of the engaging features on the attachment plate is associated with a flexible member, and is movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration via deformation of the flexible member. A pair of grips are provided on opposing ends of the flexible member, and the grips are pressed toward one another to move the movable engaging feature between the locked and unlocked configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Revision Military S.a.r.L.
    Inventors: Mario Vilone, Nicolas Desjardins
  • Patent number: 9781963
    Abstract: Improved helmet mounting devices for an optical device are provided. The mounting devices herein include dual pivot axes providing multiple flip options for pivoting the viewing device and/or mount up and away from the user's line of sight. The dual pivot axes and multiple flip positions also allow the unit to be adapted for a variety of viewing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Marc J. Celona, Gary M. Lemire, James W. Teetzel
  • Patent number: 9775395
    Abstract: In one aspect, a shroud assembly for headgear includes a frame formed of a polymer material having a shape that matches a contour of the headgear. An insert is formed of metal or metal alloy and is attached to a front side of the frame. The insert is configured for removable attachment to a mounting assembly. The frame includes first and second spaced flexible walls disposed on the front side of the frame on opposite sides of the insert. The first and second flexible walls are spaced a sufficient distance apart to provide an interference fit between the mounting assembly and the first and second flexible walls. In another embodiment, the shroud assembly further includes a friction pad disposed on a rear surface of the frame for increasing friction between the shroud assembly and the headgear. In another aspect, a method for attaching a mounting assembly to headgear is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.
    Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Justin D. Harris
  • Patent number: 9125447
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting a visor on a helmet includes a visor assembly having a lens and a fastening element with a pair of latching prongs each with a resiliently displaceable prong end; a casing attached to the helmet and having a pair of channels each for receiving the a latching prong and a pair of fixtures, each fixture for engaging a respective prong end when displaced outwardly; and a lock having a pair of locking prongs, each locking prong being insertable into one channel from an opposite end as the latching prongs and each locking prong having a locking prong end that is positionable under a respective latching prong to prevent displacement of the latching prong end inwardly to disengage from the respective fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Revision Military S.a.r.L.
    Inventors: Stéphane Lebel, Martin Bélanger
  • Patent number: 8813270
    Abstract: A safety helmet includes a shield movable relative to a shell from an open to a closed position, and vice-versa through operation of a shield actuation system. When in the closed position, the shield actuation system permits the shield to be aligned substantially flush with the shell. Further, the shield actuation system allows the shield to be opened through a manual process that includes pushing on a lever or button to initially release the shield and then rotate the shield into the open position. The shield actuation system includes a number of plates with at least two of the plates in kinematic cooperation for allowing the shield to pop out and then rotate relative to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Vladimiro Pizzi
  • Patent number: 8291513
    Abstract: One embodiment of a shield assembly that automatically positions itself into a user's field of view when the user tilts their head up to look skyward, protecting their face and eyes from hazards from above such as falling debris and dangerous UV rays and returns to a position out of the user's field of view when the user resumes looking forward. The same embodiment provides for a hands free method of lowering and raising the visor assembly in and out of the user's field of view by simply tilting their head. The same embodiment also provides for a one finger operation to lock the visor into a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Stephen John Prinkey
  • Patent number: 8250669
    Abstract: Protective helmet of the type comprising a first outer visor to intercept the viewing aperture of the helmet mounted rotatably on said helmet, a second visor mounted, inside said first outer visor, rotatably on the cap of the helmet, and a device for actuation and mounting of said second visor on said cap, said second visor including a shielding portion and two ends at the sides of said shielding portion and being at least partly elastically deformable. The inner visor comprises, at least at one side end thereof, a fork and, at or in proximity of one or other of the side ends thereof, at least one externally projecting tooth. Correspondingly, said device for actuation and mounting comprises at least one pin for engaging, directly or indirectly, with said fork and at least one circular guide inside which said projecting tooth of said second visor is removably coupled in a sliding manner, said at least one pin and said at least one circular guide being integral and/or integrated with said cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Opticos, S.r.l.
    Inventors: Luca Gafforio, Gabriele Tomasoni, Alberto Salvetti
  • Patent number: 8214919
    Abstract: Control device for positioning a visor for protective helmets, wherein the visor is rotatable from a configuration fully superimposed on the front opening of the protective helmet to a configuration of partial or total disengagement from said opening. The device includes structure to reversibly lock the visor in at least one position relative to the front opening. The structure to lock the visor includes a control element anchored, with at least a degree of freedom, to the visor, coupled to which is at least one tooth or pin, for engagement with at least one stop or seat, integral with the cap of the helmet. The control element is movable between a first stable position in which it controls engagement of the tooth with the relative stop or seat, and at least a neutral position in which it controls disengagement of said tooth from the relative stop or seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Opticos S.R.I.
    Inventors: Luca Gafforio, Gabriele Tomasoni, Alberto Salvetti
  • Patent number: 8166577
    Abstract: Provided is a helmet including a half helmet-shaped helmet main body including a main body through hole at each side thereof; a shield that is rotated vertically at a front side of the helmet main body and inserted into the helmet main body and has a through hole at each end thereof so as to be detachably connected to the helmet main body; and a holder having a penetrating connection shaft at its lower surface, the penetrating connection shaft capable of being inserted through the main body through hole and the shield through hole from the outside of the helmet main body and connecting the shield to the helmet main body so as to be rotated vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: HJC Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang-Seob Lee
  • Patent number: 8082600
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Roof International
    Inventor: Claude Morin
  • Patent number: 8056144
    Abstract: A safety helmet includes a cap equipped with at least one visor, which is hinged to the sides of the front opening of the cap itself and can be rotated between a position of interception of the front opening and a raised position with respect to the opening. A shielding element is also hinged to the sides of the front opening of the cap and is rotatable both with respect to the cap and with respect to the visor. The relative rotary displacement of the shielding element with respect to the visor, and vice versa, is limited at a predefined angular interval, in both of the directions of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Opticos S.r.l.
    Inventors: Luca Gafforio, Alberto Salvetti, Gabriele Tomasoni
  • Patent number: 8032946
    Abstract: The invention provides a shield structure which is compatible for a plurality of helmets in spite that an auxiliary shield mounting mechanism has a comparatively simple structure, is less expensive, and provides a good appearance as a whole. According to one aspect of the invention, each of left and right auxiliary shield mounting mechanisms which are disposed on a main shield includes an inner auxiliary shield mounting portion and outer auxiliary shield mounting portion in common.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Shoei Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Michihiko Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 8011025
    Abstract: 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 a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Long Huei Helmet Co.
    Inventor: Te Lung Lee
  • Patent number: 7934497
    Abstract: A modular helmet-mask assembly for protecting a user's head and face from hazards such as from chemical and biological warfare agents. The invention includes an impact resistant helmet; a face protection assembly, which can be attached and detached from the helmet; and a transparent, impact resistant lens. The face protection assembly includes an impact resistant face protection shell with a vision port, through which the transparent lens can be positioned; a flexible nosecup assembly positioned to engage the mouth and nose of the user, which also includes a breathe-through airflow assembly and filter unit; and a flexible face seal which surrounds the nosecup assembly and lens and engages the face of the user. An adjustable head harness is attached to the shell or face seal, for adjustably securing the face seal and nosecup to the user's face to maximize comfort and protection while preventing fogging of the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Corey M. Grove, Stephen E. Chase
  • Patent number: 7900268
    Abstract: A ballistic face guard (100) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face and neck. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) for providing additional protection to a wearer's face, neck, and eyes. A ballistic face guard (100) in combination with a ballistic visor (1000) and a military helmet (140) for providing protection to a wearer's face, neck, eyes and head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Mahan Technical Design
    Inventor: Benjamin Mahan
  • Patent number: 7814579
    Abstract: A helmet is disclosed that includes a hinged chin guard and a hinged visor. The chin guard and the visor can each be independently raised or they can be raised together. That is, they can be rotated up and from in front of the face of a wearer of the helmet. A one-button release mechanism is provided on the chin guard to release detents that secure the chin guard to the cap body. The chin guard can lock into place when raised or lowered. The chin guard is adapted to rotate in a substantially elliptical trajectory about the sides and top of the cap body. The visor can be rotated through a series of ratchet positions and be removed from the helmet without tools and without removing the chin guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: KBC America, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephane Dion
  • Publication number: 20100132085
    Abstract: The invention relates to a helmet comprising at least one movable visor and a shell to protect the head of the wearer, characterized in that the visor is attached to a support connected to the outer surface of the shell by a rotary mechanism making it possible to move the visor around the shell, the rotary mechanism consisting of a single mechanical connection positioned substantially at the top of the shell. The invention is designed particularly for the military aviation field and also applies to helmets comprising several visors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Thales
    Inventor: Julien Beaudet
  • Patent number: 7555788
    Abstract: The invention relates to an integral helmet comprising a shock resistant helmet shell (1) which covers the top part of the head to the neck and the ear area of a user, defines a visor opening (3) at lower and top edges and is complimented by the chin area defining the lower side of the visor opening in such a way that a slip opening (19) which totally encompasses the neck of the helmet user is formed, wherein the chin area is connected to the helmet shell (1) which upwardly pivots around a horizontal axis of rotation for enlarging the slip opening (19). The aim of said invention is to develop a light identically safe helmet. For this purpose, the chin area comprises a chin element (8) which is connected to a lateral area (4) of the shell (1) in such a way that it is pivotable around a rotatable joint having a substantially horizontal axis in order to increase the slip opening (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Schuberth GmbH
    Inventor: Oliver Schimpf
  • Patent number: 7225471
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Gentex Corporation
    Inventors: Brad Sutter, Michael Fenton
  • Patent number: 7207072
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Forsvarets Forskningsinstitutt
    Inventors: Odd Halsnes, Knut H. Aas, Rune Lausund
  • Patent number: 6795979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Fournier
  • Patent number: 6795978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Fournier, Gilles Basson, Louis Guay
  • Patent number: 6606751
    Abstract: A breathing mask is provided for a helmet which reduces the formation of water on the lens of the eyeglasses of the wearer or on the shield of the helmet. The helmet comprises a head portion, a shield portion, and a breathing mask is hermetically adapted to the face of the wearer to evacuate the wear's breath outside the helmet through breathing channels. The jaw shield can be pivotally opened or closed and is locked to the head portion and includes a see-through shield and a tinted shield. The tinted shield can be lowered inside the helmet to protect the wearer from sun rays and reflexions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Bombardier Inc.
    Inventors: David Kalhok, Pierre Rondeau, Martin Aubé, Germain Cadotte
  • Patent number: 6468644
    Abstract: Disclosed is a helmet or a safety cap for protecting the rider's head and a method of manufacturing the same, in which the main body of the helmet has a dual-structure so as to reduce work process when an outer surface of the helmet is painted, and weight thereof. The main body of the helmet has a dual-structure in that an outer surface thereof is formed of a thermoplastic for an aesthetic enhancement and an inner surface thereof is formed of FRP or a mixture of aramide fiber, polyethylene fiber, vinylon, carbon fiber. Thus-formed dual structure of the helmet body contributes to enhancement in impact resistance and convenience in painting, decreasing an overall weight of the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Hong Jin Crown Corporation, Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Ki Hong, Myung-Ho Jung, Dae-Ki Park, Seung-Han Park
  • Publication number: 20010054188
    Abstract: Protective helmet (1) of the type constituted by an outer shell (100) adapted to protect a user's head and having at least two protective shields that are rotationally mobile with respect to the shell (100), characterized in that a first shield (11) is rotationally journalled on the shell (100), whereas a second shield is rotationally journalled on an intermediary connecting element attached to the shell (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Applicant: GALLET S.A.
    Inventors: Louis Guay, Patricia Levrat, Xavier Soubeyrand
  • Patent number: 6282726
    Abstract: A protective helmet of the type with an external shell and at least two protective shields, a first shield and a second shield, each pivotable with respect to the shell between two positions, i.e., between a low active position of use and a high active position of non-use, wherein the first shield is articulated with respect to the shell around a first pivot axis, while the second shield is articulated with respect to the shell around a second pivot axis, with the transverse pivot axis of the first shield differing from the transverse pivot axis of the second shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Gallet S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Noyerie, Louis Guay
  • Patent number: 6249918
    Abstract: A helmet comprising a shell and a chin guard. The chin guard has a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion and a front portion positioned between the first and second lateral portions, said chin guard being hingedly mounted to the shell and moveable between an open position and a closed position. The chin guard has a locking mechanism for locking the chin guard to the shell in the closed position. The locking mechanism comprises a first locking member applied at the first lateral portion and provided for engaging the shell in a locking position; a second locking member applied at the second lateral portion and provided for engaging the shell in the locking position; and an actuating member connected to said first and second locking members and provided for actuating the first and second locking members. The front portion has a first cavity and a second cavity faced towards each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Cross, S.A.
    Inventor: Philippe Lacroix