US4077007A
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Radio mounted in a helmet
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-05
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A helmet has an antenna mounted within the helmet, a set of ear phones mounted within the insulating material of the helmet adjacent to a user's ears, a battery compartment mounted within a recessed panel in a side of the helmet, a volumn control and on off switch and AM FM switch and AM controls and FM controls mounted in the recess of the panel, and a visor is mounted to a front of the helmet.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. McKinney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:33
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/30; H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/273; H01Q1/276; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086; H04B1/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A radio mounted in a motorcycle helmet, comprising: A helmet, An insulating material mounted within the helmet, A set of electrical radio components mounted within the insulating material of the helmet, An antenna mounted within the helmet and connected to the components, A set of speakers each mounted in a portion of the helmet adjacent to a position for a user's ears and each speaker cushioned by the insulating material of the helmet, The helmet forming a recessed panel on one exterior surface of the helmet, An off switch mounted in the panel and connected to the electrical components, A volume control mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, An AM and FM switch mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, A battery compartment mounted within the panel, A battery removably mountable in the battery compartment and electrically connectable to the electronic components, An AM control mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, & An FM control mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, whereby a motorcyclist may listen to the radio while riding the motorcycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A radio mounted in a motorcycle helmet, comprising: A helmet, An insulating material mounted within the helmet, A set of electrical radio components mounted within the insulating material of the helmet, An antenna mounted within the helmet and connected to the components, A set of speakers each mounted in a portion of the helmet adjacent to a position for a user's ears and each speaker cushioned by the insulating material of the helmet, The helmet forming a recessed panel on one exterior surface of the helmet, An off switch mounted in the panel and connected to the electrical components, A volume control mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, An AM and FM switch mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, A battery compartment mounted within the panel, A battery removably mountable in the battery compartment and electrically connectable to the electronic components, An AM control mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, & An FM control mounted on the panel and connected to the electrical components, whereby a motorcyclist may listen to the radio while riding the motorcycle.
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) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |