US4813083A
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Helmet visor with water storage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-17
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Granted: 1989-03-21
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Expires: 2007-09-17
Abstract
Abstract There is described a hollow visor capable of being removably attached to a safety helmet of the type used by motorcycle riders. The visor is filled with water and sealed. One end of small tube extends into the hollow portion of the visor with the other end of the tube removably attached to the open face portion of the visor, thereby allowing the user to hold the open end of the flexible tube in his mouth. The visor is particularly useful for racing drivers by allowing the user to keep his mouth moist without taking his hands off the controls. The water will not leak from the visor since it is sealed and must be drawn out by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodney Davidson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:52
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/227; A42B3/0406; A42B3/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
An accessory for attachment to a helmet comprising: a hollow visor capable of holding a fluid and adapted to be removably connected to a helmet, a removable sealing cover on said visor for allowing liquid to be inserted within said visor and sealed, a flexible tube having one free end adapted to be inserted in the mouth of the helmet user and the other end sealed within said visor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
An accessory for attachment to a helmet comprising: a hollow visor capable of holding a fluid and adapted to be removably connected to a helmet, a removable sealing cover on said visor for allowing liquid to be inserted within said visor and sealed, a flexible tube having one free end adapted to be inserted in the mouth of the helmet user and the other end sealed within said visor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An accessory according to claim 1 in which said visor has bifurcated portions breakably attached to said helmet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An accessory according to claim 2 in which said bifurcated portions have the same contour as the helmet thereby allowing a streamlined flow of air across the visor and over the helmet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
An accessory according to claim 3 in which said attachment portions between the visor and the helmet holds the visor in a fixed spaced apart relationship with the helmet thereby allowing air to pass between the visor and the helmet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An accessory according to claim 1 in which said flexible tube is sealed within said visor at the lowest portion thereby insuring that all fluid can be withdrawn when needed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
An accessory according to claim 1 in which said free end of said flexible tube has a shoulder portion for allowing the user to hold the end portion with his teeth when wearing the helmet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
An accessory according to claim 1 which includes a helmet having a open face portion and in which said flexible tube is removably attached to the periphery of the face portion of the helmet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
In combination: a hollow visor capable of holding a fluid removably attached to a helmet, a removable sealing cover on said visor for allowing liquid to be inserted within said visor and sealed, said visor having bifurcated portions breakably attached to said helmet, said helmet having a contoured open face portion, a flexible tube having one free end adapted to be inserted in the mouth of the helmet wearer and the other end sealed within said visor, and said flexible tube being removably attached to the contoured open face portion of said helmet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
In combination: a hollow visor capable of holding a fluid removably attached to a helmet, a removable sealing cover on said visor for allowing liquid to be inserted within said visor and sealed, said visor having bifurcated portions breakably attached to said helmet, said helmet having a contoured open face portion, a flexible tube having one free end adapted to be inserted in the mouth of the helmet wearer and the other end sealed within said visor, and said flexible tube being removably attached to the contoured open face portion of said helmet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A combination according to claim 8 in which said bifurcated portions have the same contour as the helmet thereby allowing a streamlined flow of air across the visor and over the helmet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination according to claim 9 in which said attachment portions between the visor and the helmet holds the visor in a fixed spaced apart relationship with the helmet thereby allowing air to pass between the visor and the helmet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination according to claim 8 in which said flexible tube is sealed within said visor at the lowest portion thereby insuring that all fluid can be withdrawn when needed.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-20 | 1996-09-19 | 1997-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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