US3781915A
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Goggle-supporting assembly for hard hats
Assignee: MSA Safety Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-29
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A loop member, adapted to encircle a hard hat directly above its outwardly flared lower edge, is joined to the upper flange of a longitudinally curved and laterally opening channel member for receiving the rear portion of the flared edge. The lower flange of the channel member is provided with a tubular edge, through which a cord extends for connection to goggles.
Inventors
- 👤 R Menold
- 👤 J Summers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:01
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/185; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A goggle-supporting assembly for attachment to a hard hat having an outwardly flared lower edge, said assembly comprising a loop member adapted to encircle such a hat directly above its flared edge, a longitudinally curved and laterally opening channel member for receiving the rear portion of the flared edge, the channel member having an upper flange formed as a single unit with said loop member and having a lower flange provided with a tubular edge, and a cord extending through said tubular edge and forward away from its opposite ends for connection to goggles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A goggle-supporting assembly for attachment to a hard hat having an outwardly flared lower edge, said assembly comprising a loop member adapted to encircle such a hat directly above its flared edge, a longitudinally curved and laterally opening channel member for receiving the rear portion of the flared edge, the channel member having an upper flange formed as a single unit with said loop member and having a lower flange provided with a tubular edge, and a cord extending through said tubular edge and forward away from its opposite ends for connection to goggles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A goggle-supporting assembly according to claim 1, in which said loop member includes a curved rod-like member extending lengthwise of said channel member and beyond the ends thereof, and a curved elastic member connecting the ends of said rod-like member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A goggle-supporting assembly according to claim 2, in which said loop member and channel member are made of dielectric material, and said elastic member is a tube with its end portions telescoped over the ends of said rod-like member and secured thereto.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |