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Headlamp assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-24
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Granted: 1986-12-23
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Expires: 2005-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A headlamp assembly that is particularly adapted for use by auto mechanics, and has as its principal components an adjustable headband to which two overhead straps are secured and a lamp that is slidably mounted on one of the straps. The lamp is pivotally connected by a double pivot mechanism to a slide member that can be positioned at any point along said one overhead strap. In the selected position, the lamp can be moved into a wide range of different angular positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley Lenart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:30
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L14/00; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/084; F21L2/00; F21V21/14; F21V21/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A headlamp assembly comprising in combination an adjustable head encircling headband, an overhead strap connected at its opposite ends to the headband, a yoke positioned on the overhead strap for sliding movement therealong between its opposite ends, and a lamp, and said yoke including means pivotally connecting the lamp to the mounting member whereby the lamp can be located at any point along the overhead strap and can be disposed in a position of desired angular adjustment, said yoke being pivotal on one axis normal to said strap and said lamp being pivotal on said yoke at another axis at right angles to said one axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A headlamp assembly comprising in combination an adjustable head encircling headband, an overhead strap connected at its opposite ends to the headband, a yoke positioned on the overhead strap for sliding movement therealong between its opposite ends, and a lamp, and said yoke including means pivotally connecting the lamp to the mounting member whereby the lamp can be located at any point along the overhead strap and can be disposed in a position of desired angular adjustment, said yoke being pivotal on one axis normal to said strap and said lamp being pivotal on said yoke at another axis at right angles to said one axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A headlamp asembly as defined in claim 1 together with an adjustable chin strap the ends of which are connected to the headband.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A headlamp assembly as defined in claim 1 together with a power source for the lamp mounted on the assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A headlight assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said yoke includes a bracket having a pair of side arms pivotally connected to opposite sides of said lamp to define said other axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A headlight assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said yoke includes separate first and second pivot means respectively defining said one axis and defining said other axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
119 words
A headlamp assembly particularly for mechanics comprising in combination an adjustable head encircling headband; a first, unitary overhead strap connected at its opposite ends to the headband; a second, adjustable overhead strap connected at its opposite ends to the headband; the first and second overhead straps being disposed at an oblique angle to one another; a mounting member positioned on the first overhead strap for sliding movement therealong between its opposite ends; a lamp; means pivotally connecting the lamp to the mounting member whereby the lamp can be located at any point along the overhead strap and disposed in a position of desired angular adjustment; and an adjustable chin strap the ends of which are connected to the headband.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A headlamp assembly particularly for mechanics comprising in combination an adjustable head encircling headband; a first, unitary overhead strap connected at its opposite ends to the headband; a second, adjustable overhead strap connected at its opposite ends to the headband; the first and second overhead straps being disposed at an oblique angle to one another; a mounting member positioned on the first overhead strap for sliding movement therealong between its opposite ends; a lamp; means pivotally connecting the lamp to the mounting member whereby the lamp can be located at any point along the overhead strap and disposed in a position of desired angular adjustment; and an adjustable chin strap the ends of which are connected to the headband.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A headlamp assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein the means pivotally connecting the lamp to the mounting member includes dual pivot axes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A headlamp assembly as defined in claim 6 together with a power source for the lamp mounted on the assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
A headlamp assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein the second overhead strap extends substantially vertically over the head of the wearer when the headlamp assembly is worn, the first overhead strap being disposed at an oblique angle to the second strap whereby it is inclined forwardly toward the forehead of the wearer.
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