Head Supported Patents (Class 224/181)
  • Patent number: 4697783
    Abstract: A bracket (10) for releasably engaging a goggle (14) to a headgear (12). The bracket (10) includes a receptacle (52) with inside tapered sidewalls (124) matable with a goggle stud (55) having corresponding outer tapered sidewalls (125). A release lever (22) is housed in said stud (55) and includes a transverse notch (140) latchable with a lug (146) on a catch arm (144) adjustably fixed within the receptacle (52). The catch arm (144) is adjustable by an eccentric (162) while the goggle stud (55) is engaged within the receptacle (52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Varo, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Kastendieck, Richard T. Hart, Wayne Isbell
  • Patent number: 4649846
    Abstract: A windsurfing board portage device comprises two members adapted to bear on the shoulders of a person. A supporting frame for the windsurfing board is connected to these shoulder members by a strong structure. This structure comprises two uprights, a neck crossmember connecting the uprights and a forehead crossmember retaining the device in position on the head and shoulders of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: Cabinet Michel Rataboul
    Inventor: Pierre H. Javanelle
  • Patent number: 4457461
    Abstract: Head mounting apparatus which can accommodate different head sizes and shapes comprises a substantially rigid member for supporting equipment, such as night vision equipment, to be used by the wearer, and a flexible member which can flex to adapt to the head of the wearer. The rigid and flexible members are connected by pivotal means at pivot positions along spaced pivotal axes. The flexible member has buttons for attachment of straps by which it is in use secured to the wearer's head. The position of the rigid member relative to the flexible member may be adjustable by manual rotation of knobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1984
    Assignee: Pilkington P.E. Limited
    Inventors: Paul A. J. Docking, Michael H. Glynn
  • Patent number: 4270679
    Abstract: A camera mount for use with human headgear, the mount removeably engaged to the headgear by attachment devices such as suction cups or an adherent pad and through adjustable connections devices such as buckles, straps and clips. The mount includes a base plate on which the camera is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1981
    Inventors: Dennis M. Gildea, Peter Nota