US4556994A
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Fullface-type helmet
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1984-01-17
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Granted: 1985-12-10
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Expires: 2004-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A helmet comprising a shell having a viewing window defined in a front portion thereof and a mouth opening defined therein below the window, a windshield detachably mounted on the shell for covering the window, and a mouth cap detachably mounted on the shell for covering the mouth opening. The face shield is movable back and forth with respect to the shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuhiro Kawasaki
- 👤 Akio Muranaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:25
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/28; A42B3/288; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/221; A42B3/222; A42B3/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A full-face type helmet having a shell which opens downwardly, a viewing window in the front portion of said shell, and a light-permeable face shield detachably mounted on said shell for covering said window, the improvement comprising: a mouth opening defined in said shell below said window; a mouth cap detachably mounted on said shell for covering said mouth opening; a nose cover detachably mounted in said shell for intimate contact with a face portion of a wearer between the eyes and nostrils to define an upper space in said helmet; and said nose cover being mounted to said shell between said viewing window and said mouth opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A full-face type helmet having a shell which opens downwardly, a viewing window in the front portion of said shell, and a light-permeable face shield detachably mounted on said shell for covering said window, the improvement comprising: a mouth opening defined in said shell below said window; a mouth cap detachably mounted on said shell for covering said mouth opening; a nose cover detachably mounted in said shell for intimate contact with a face portion of a wearer between the eyes and nostrils to define an upper space in said helmet; and said nose cover being mounted to said shell between said viewing window and said mouth opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 1, wherein said shell has hearing openings defined in sides thereof, including ear covers mounted on said shell for closing and opening said hearing openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 2, including a face shield frame angularly movably mounted on said shell, said face shield being mounted by said face shield frame on said shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 3, wherein said face shield is mounted on said face shield frame for back-and-forth movement with respect thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 3, including holder means for holding said face shield frame at a prescribed angular position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 5, wherein: said face shield frame further comprises a face shield base fixedly mounted on said shell; and said face shield frame is angularly movably mounted on said face shield base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 6, wherein: said hearing openings of said shell are located at said face shield base; and said ear covers are slidably mounted on said face shield base for closing and opening said hearing openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 2, wherein: said ear covers are slidably mounted on said shell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A full-face type helmet according to claim 1, wherein: said nose cover is detachably mounted to said shell by Velcro fastener means.
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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) | 1988-12-09 | 1989-06-10 | 1989-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-12-09 | 1993-06-10 | 1993-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-12-09 | 1997-06-10 | 1997-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |