US3703750A
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Means for attaching goggles to helmets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-11
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1991-08-11
Abstract
Abstract The goggle supporting means is an arrangement to attach the goggles to the lower lip of the helmet by providing a plurality of spring clips having means associated with each of the clips for supporting a flexible tube through which an elastic band attached to the goggles may freely move.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles B Irwin Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:05
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/185; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An improved supporting means for supporting goggles to a rigid helmet comprising: A. A PLURALITY OF FASTENERS ADAPTED TO BE FIXEDLY SECURED TO THE LOWER EDGE OF THE HELMET, HAVING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FOR SECURING THERETO A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE TUBE; B. SAID TUBE BEING OF SUCH LENGTH AS TO EXTEND ABOUT THE REAR OF SAID HELMET AND ALONG THE SIDES THEREOF; C. AN ELASTIC BAND ADAPTED TO FREELY SLIDE THROUGH THE SAID TUBE, HAVING ITS ENDS EXTENDED BEYOND THE END OF THE TUBE AND SECURED TO THE SIDES OF A PAIR OF GOGGLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An improved supporting means for supporting goggles to a rigid helmet comprising: A. A PLURALITY OF FASTENERS ADAPTED TO BE FIXEDLY SECURED TO THE LOWER EDGE OF THE HELMET, HAVING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FOR SECURING THERETO A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE TUBE; B. SAID TUBE BEING OF SUCH LENGTH AS TO EXTEND ABOUT THE REAR OF SAID HELMET AND ALONG THE SIDES THEREOF; C. AN ELASTIC BAND ADAPTED TO FREELY SLIDE THROUGH THE SAID TUBE, HAVING ITS ENDS EXTENDED BEYOND THE END OF THE TUBE AND SECURED TO THE SIDES OF A PAIR OF GOGGLES.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
In an improved goggle holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fastenings comprise a slotted section of plastic tubing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
In an improved goggle holder as claimed in claim 2 wherein the hollow flexible tube is slidable through the tubular plastic fastening means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |