US4516274A
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Adjustable earcup retention harness
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1984-01-26
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Granted: 1985-05-14
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Expires: 2004-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A flexible harness for holding earcups in position about the ears of the rer which extends from one side of the wearer's head around the neck to the other side of the head. The harness, which is secured within a rigid protective helmet, has two U-shaped end portions and a nape portion. Drawstrings are sewn onto each side of each U-shaped end portion and are connected to the opposing length of drawstring by an adjustable fastener. The drawstrings engage a channel on the periphery of each earcup and allow for the vertical and rotational adjustment in the position of the earcup.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce E. Buckland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:22
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/16; A42B3/166; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A flexible harness adapted to be secured to a rigid protective helmet adapted to receive the head of a wearer, said harness having two U-shaped end portions located so as to partially encircle the ears of the wearer, said U-shaped end positions connected by means of a nape strap, means attached to said U-shaped end portions to hold earcups in position so as to cover the ears of the wearer, said means permitting rotational and vertical adjustment of the position of the earcups to cover the ears of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A flexible harness adapted to be secured to a rigid protective helmet adapted to receive the head of a wearer, said harness having two U-shaped end portions located so as to partially encircle the ears of the wearer, said U-shaped end positions connected by means of a nape strap, means attached to said U-shaped end portions to hold earcups in position so as to cover the ears of the wearer, said means permitting rotational and vertical adjustment of the position of the earcups to cover the ears of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A flexible harness according to claim 1 wherein said means consists of drawstrings partially attached to said U-shaped end portions of said harness and forming a loop which surrounds and engages said earcups.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A flexible harness according to claim 2 wherein said drawstrings are each held respectively by one of two essentially opposed and parallel sides of each end portion, so that each opposed drawstring has one end extending above the harness and one end below the harness, each of said ends extending above the harness and each of said ends extending below the harness, being adjustably secured together across the U-shaped portion by adjustable cord locks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A flexible harness according to claim 3 wherein said drawstrings are sewn onto the inner edge of the U-shaped end portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A flexible harness according to claim 4 wherein said drawstrings engage channels on said earcups, said channels encircling said earcups.
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) | 1988-05-13 | 1988-11-12 | 1989-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-13 | 1992-11-12 | 1993-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-13 | 1996-11-12 | 1997-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |