US3108282A
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Ear defender positioning and mounting apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-02-29
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1980-02-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rehman Irving
- 👤 Dale C Gilbson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:56
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/16; A42B3/166; B; B64; B64D; B64D10/00; H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
IN A HELMET OF THE TYPE CARYING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROVED EAR DEFENDER MOUNTING AND POSITIONING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PAIR OF EAR DEFENDERS, A PAIR OF SPRING TENSION SUSPENSION MEMBERS ADAPTED TO EXTEND ONE ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE HELMET, A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID TENSION MEMBERS TO A CENTRAL PORTION OF EACH DEFENDER, AND PIVOTAL MEANS ATTACHING THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID MEMBERS TO SAID HELMET FOR PERMITTING THE DEFENDERS BOTH TO BE OPERATIONALLY POSITIONED OVER THE EAR AND EACH TO BE SWUNG ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS AWAY FROM THE EAR INTO A STANDBY POSITION, SAID PIVOTAL MEANS BEING FORMED FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING ITS TENSION MEMBER FOR PERMITTING LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS, AND SAID BALL AND SOCKET JOINT MEANS PERMITTING BOTH A ROCKING AND A ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID DEFENDERS RELATIVE TO SAID TENSION MEMBERS WHEREBY THE DEFENDERS READILY ADAPT TO VARYING HEAD CONTOURS SAID SPRING TENSION MEMBERS BEING FORMED OF FLAT ELONGATE SPRING STRIPS FLEXED BETWEEN THEIR POINTS OF ATTACHMENT FOR EXERTING INWARD PRESSURE ON BOTH OF SAID ATTACHMENT POINTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
IN A HELMET OF THE TYPE CARYING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROVED EAR DEFENDER MOUNTING AND POSITIONING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PAIR OF EAR DEFENDERS, A PAIR OF SPRING TENSION SUSPENSION MEMBERS ADAPTED TO EXTEND ONE ALONG EACH SIDE OF THE HELMET, A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID TENSION MEMBERS TO A CENTRAL PORTION OF EACH DEFENDER, AND PIVOTAL MEANS ATTACHING THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID MEMBERS TO SAID HELMET FOR PERMITTING THE DEFENDERS BOTH TO BE OPERATIONALLY POSITIONED OVER THE EAR AND EACH TO BE SWUNG ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS AWAY FROM THE EAR INTO A STANDBY POSITION, SAID PIVOTAL MEANS BEING FORMED FOR SLIDABLY RECEIVING ITS TENSION MEMBER FOR PERMITTING LENGTH ADJUSTMENTS, AND SAID BALL AND SOCKET JOINT MEANS PERMITTING BOTH A ROCKING AND A ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID DEFENDERS RELATIVE TO SAID TENSION MEMBERS WHEREBY THE DEFENDERS READILY ADAPT TO VARYING HEAD CONTOURS SAID SPRING TENSION MEMBERS BEING FORMED OF FLAT ELONGATE SPRING STRIPS FLEXED BETWEEN THEIR POINTS OF ATTACHMENT FOR EXERTING INWARD PRESSURE ON BOTH OF SAID ATTACHMENT POINTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-28 | 1967-04-29 | 1967-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-28 | 1971-04-29 | 1971-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-28 | 1975-04-29 | 1975-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |