US3797041A
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Face shield bracket mount for helmets
Assignee: Bullard Co
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Filing: 1972-03-16
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-03-16
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for mounting a face shield on a protective hard hat. The assembly has an arcuate support member which defines channel portions at least in the region of its two ends. A correspondingly shaped arcuate frame member is pivotally mounted with respect to the support member. The frame member is adapted to secure a depending face shield therefrom. The frame member and face shield are mounted on a hard hat by the support member with a pair of elongate blocks which are insertable within the channel portions of the support member. The elongate blocks are fastened to opposed exterior sidewalls of the hard hat. Also included are releasable retainer means at a fixed location therealong when the blocks are fastened to the hat.
Inventors
- 👤 H Raschke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:38
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/225; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/02; A61F9/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
249 words
An assembly for mounting a face shield on a protective hard hat comprising: an arcuate support member defining channel portions at least in the regions of the two ends thereof; a correspondingly shaped arcuate frame member pivotally mounted with respect to said support member, said frame member being adapted to secure a depending face shield therefrom; and structure for mounting said support member on a hard hat including a pair of elongate blocks insertable within the channel portions of said support member and fastenable to opposed exterior sidewalls of said hat, and releasable retainer means for maintaining said blocks within said channel portions at a fixed location therealong when said blocks are fastened to said hat, said retainer means including pins insertable to transversely engage each of said blocks with its adjacent channel portion respectively, each pin fixed to one of its associated block or channel portions and removable from the other, and spring means for maintaining said blocks within said channel portions and said pins in transverse engagement, said spring means comprising a pair of spring clips, each clip being mounted at one of its ends on each of said blocks, the other end of each clip defining an aperture for receiving the pin associated with its block, each pin being fixed at one end in its associated block and insertable removably through its adjacent channel portion with a section of the pin extending outwardly from the channel for mating with the aperture of one of said clips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
249 words
An assembly for mounting a face shield on a protective hard hat comprising: an arcuate support member defining channel portions at least in the regions of the two ends thereof; a correspondingly shaped arcuate frame member pivotally mounted with respect to said support member, said frame member being adapted to secure a depending face shield therefrom; and structure for mounting said support member on a hard hat including a pair of elongate blocks insertable within the channel portions of said support member and fastenable to opposed exterior sidewalls of said hat, and releasable retainer means for maintaining said blocks within said channel portions at a fixed location therealong when said blocks are fastened to said hat, said retainer means including pins insertable to transversely engage each of said blocks with its adjacent channel portion respectively, each pin fixed to one of its associated block or channel portions and removable from the other, and spring means for maintaining said blocks within said channel portions and said pins in transverse engagement, said spring means comprising a pair of spring clips, each clip being mounted at one of its ends on each of said blocks, the other end of each clip defining an aperture for receiving the pin associated with its block, each pin being fixed at one end in its associated block and insertable removably through its adjacent channel portion with a section of the pin extending outwardly from the channel for mating with the aperture of one of said clips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
An assembly for mounting a face shield in accordance with claim 1 wherein each spring clip is rotatably mounted on one of said blocks at a point spaced from the longitudinal axis of said pins whereby said clips may be rotated to a position allowing unobstructed insertion and removal of said pins from the adjacent channel portions. 3. An assembly for mounting a face shield in accordance with claim 1 wherein each spring clip has a substantially flat central body portion and upturned ears at least in the region of its aperture to facilitate hand movement of each clip relative to its associated pin.
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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |