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Helmet information display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-06
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Granted: 1991-03-26
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Expires: 2009-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A visual information display is added to a prior art motorcycle helmet having a headlight. A portion of the light from the headlight is diverted to illuminate an information indicator within the interior portion of the helmet. The information indicator is a translucent disk, rotated in response to a sensor signal, such as a heading indicator. Colored direction indicating symbols are projected onto the visor in an area not interfering with the motorcyclist's vision. A detachable cable connected to the motorcycle battery provides power to operate the headlight.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce J. Copeland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:42
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/0406; A42B3/0433; A42B3/044; A42B3/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/905; Y10S2/906; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
In combination with a motorcyclist's helmet or the like including a transparent visor extending in a generally downward direction, said visor having an inner surface facing the helmet wearer's eyes, an information display device which comprises: a headlight mounted in the upper section of the helmet, said headlight being oriented to illuminate an area in front of said wearer; means for diverting a portion of light emitted by said headlight and for projecting said portion against said inner surface; a movable indicator mounted across said portion of light between said means for diverting and projecting and said inner surface; and means for moving said indicator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination with a motorcyclist's helmet or the like including a transparent visor extending in a generally downward direction, said visor having an inner surface facing the helmet wearer's eyes, an information display device which comprises: a headlight mounted in the upper section of the helmet, said headlight being oriented to illuminate an area in front of said wearer; means for diverting a portion of light emitted by said headlight and for projecting said portion against said inner surface; a movable indicator mounted across said portion of light between said means for diverting and projecting and said inner surface; and means for moving said indicator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said indicator is a disk having translucent lenses of different colors mounted into apertures in said disk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 2, wherein said means for moving comprises a magnetic compass coupled to said disk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein said lenses are color-coded and positioned on said disk to change a portion of the light projected against said inner surface in response to orientation of the helmet.
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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) | 1994-03-25 | 1994-09-24 | 1995-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-25 | 1998-09-24 | 1999-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-03-25 | 2002-09-24 | 2003-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |