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US4150681A
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Visor mounted washer for goggles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-04-13
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Granted: 1979-04-24
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Expires: 1998-04-13
Abstract
Abstract Washing apparatus for cleaning the lenses of goggles, worn by a motorcyclist during a muddy race, is mounted on the forward portion of a duck bill visor to jet spray cleaning liquid onto the goggles to clear the lenses of mud. An oval tank of cleaning liquid is pressurized with air and supported on the front fork of the cycle, there being a flexible tube extending from the tank, up the sleeve of the rider and thence along the helmet to the jet spray on the visor. A finger actuated control valve and a breakaway are incorporated into the tube.
Inventors
- 👤 William F. Howarth, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:42
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
Washing apparatus for selectively applying a jet of cleaning liquid to the lenses of a pair of goggles worn by the helmeted rider of a motorcycle during a race, said apparatus comprising: a tank containing cleaning liquid, mounted on the front of the fork of said motorcycle, said tank having a filler cap and a liquid outlet nipple; a duck bill visor mounted on said helmet and projecting forwardly therefrom to a substantial distance in front of, and above said goggles; cleaning liquid delivery means mounted centrally of the forward portion of said duck bill visor, including a jet spray nozzle for directing cleaning liquid onto said lenses to wash the same and a liquid inlet nipple connected to said nozzle; an elongated, flexible tube connecting the outlet nipple of said tank with the inlet nipple of said delivery means; a source of pressure, for pressurizing the liquid in said tank; and a normally closed valve intermediate of said, flexible tube, accessible to one hand of said rider, for selectively opening said valve to apply pressurized cleaning liquid from said visor onto said goggles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
Washing apparatus for selectively applying a jet of cleaning liquid to the lenses of a pair of goggles worn by the helmeted rider of a motorcycle during a race, said apparatus comprising: a tank containing cleaning liquid, mounted on the front of the fork of said motorcycle, said tank having a filler cap and a liquid outlet nipple; a duck bill visor mounted on said helmet and projecting forwardly therefrom to a substantial distance in front of, and above said goggles; cleaning liquid delivery means mounted centrally of the forward portion of said duck bill visor, including a jet spray nozzle for directing cleaning liquid onto said lenses to wash the same and a liquid inlet nipple connected to said nozzle; an elongated, flexible tube connecting the outlet nipple of said tank with the inlet nipple of said delivery means; a source of pressure, for pressurizing the liquid in said tank; and a normally closed valve intermediate of said, flexible tube, accessible to one hand of said rider, for selectively opening said valve to apply pressurized cleaning liquid from said visor onto said goggles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Washing apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein: said tank is of rigid sheet metal, with a front and back wall of flat oval configuration and includes a pair of attachment brackets integral with said flat oval back wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Washing apparatus as specified in claim 1, wherein: said tank is of rigid sheet metal and said filler cap includes a pneumatic valve for pressurizing said tank with air.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
Washing apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein: said duck bill visor includes three spaced, parallel, slots, extending from proximate the front to proximate the rear thereof; and said cleaning liquid delivery means includes a plate supporting said jet spray nozzle; said plate having nut set screws each on an opposite side thereof, tightenable in the two outside said slots; to adjust the location of said nozzle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
Washing apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein: said elongated flexible tube includes at least one easily actuated, breakaway element, intermediate of the length thereof, whereby said tube will disconnect without harm to the rider, if the rider is dislodged from said motorcycle during a race.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
Goggle washing apparatus for a racing motorcyclist, said apparatus comprising; a pressure tank, mounted on the front of the fork of a motorcycle, and having a liquid filler cap, a pneumatic inlet valve and a liquid outlet nipple; a duck bill visor, worn by the motorcyclist, and projecting forwardly from his head to a substantial distance in front of, and above his goggles; cleaning liquid delivery means on said visor, including a jet spray nozzle in the forward portion thereof adapted to direct liquid on the lenses of said goggles and including a liquid inlet nipple; an elongated flexible tube connecting the outlet nipple of said tank to the inlet nipple of said liquid delivery means; and valve means intermediate of the length of said tube for selectively controlling the application of pressurized cleaning liquid from said tank onto the lenses of said goggles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
144 words
Goggle washing apparatus for a racing motorcyclist, said apparatus comprising; a pressure tank, mounted on the front of the fork of a motorcycle, and having a liquid filler cap, a pneumatic inlet valve and a liquid outlet nipple; a duck bill visor, worn by the motorcyclist, and projecting forwardly from his head to a substantial distance in front of, and above his goggles; cleaning liquid delivery means on said visor, including a jet spray nozzle in the forward portion thereof adapted to direct liquid on the lenses of said goggles and including a liquid inlet nipple; an elongated flexible tube connecting the outlet nipple of said tank to the inlet nipple of said liquid delivery means; and valve means intermediate of the length of said tube for selectively controlling the application of pressurized cleaning liquid from said tank onto the lenses of said goggles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
Goggle washing apparatus as specified in claim 6 wherein: said cleaning liquid delivery means includes adjustment mechanism for advancing and retracting the location of said jet spray nozzle on said visor relative to the lenses of said goggles to adjust the jet spray therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
Goggle washing apparatus as specified in claim 6: plus a breakaway element, intermediate of said elongated flexible tube for parting said tube between said motorcycle and said motorcyclist if said motorcyclist is dislodged therefrom.
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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) | 1982-04-23 | 1982-10-23 | 1983-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-23 | 1986-10-23 | 1987-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-23 | 1990-10-23 | 1991-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |