US3783452A
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Removable goggles for helmet
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1972-04-11
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-04-11
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for attaching removable photochromic goggles to a conventional crash helmet includes a post on one side of the helmet adjacent the face opening thereof and an over-center latch on the other side of the helmet which engage apexes of triangular eyelets formed in straps extending from the distal ends of the goggles. The over-center latch has a lever with a camming surface formed thereon, notched to retain the apex of one of the eyelets and pivoted such that upon turning of the lever aftwards the notch is moved aftwards, stretching the straps, within side brackets formed on the helmet for vertically locating the goggles in front of the wearer''s eyes.
Inventors
- 👤 A Benson
- 👤 K Foster
- 👤 A Quellette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:45
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/185; A42B3/0406; A42B3/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In a headgear assembly including a helmet with removable eyeprotective goggles, the improvement comprising: a pair of straps having their one ends connected to respective sides of the goggles and terminating at their other ends in eyelets formed therein, said eyelets having substantially triangular apertures with their apexes adjacent the other ends of said strap and including grommets therein; a hook affixed to one side of the helmet for securing the other end of said one strap; latch means affixed to the other side of the helmet for releasably attaching and stretching the other end of said other strap; and bracket means affixed to the sides of the helmet for receiving and registering with said straps to position the goggles substantially in alignment with the eyes of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a headgear assembly including a helmet with removable eyeprotective goggles, the improvement comprising: a pair of straps having their one ends connected to respective sides of the goggles and terminating at their other ends in eyelets formed therein, said eyelets having substantially triangular apertures with their apexes adjacent the other ends of said strap and including grommets therein; a hook affixed to one side of the helmet for securing the other end of said one strap; latch means affixed to the other side of the helmet for releasably attaching and stretching the other end of said other strap; and bracket means affixed to the sides of the helmet for receiving and registering with said straps to position the goggles substantially in alignment with the eyes of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A headgear assembly according to claim 1 in which the latch means includes an over-center notched lever for receiving an eyelet and for stretching the straps across the face opening of the helmet when rotated rearwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A headgear assembly according to claim 2, further comprising detents formed on the interior surfaces of the sides of the eye-protective goggles for registering with the face opening.
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |