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Shield structure of helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-04-06
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Granted: 2000-12-19
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Expires: 2019-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A shield for a helmet includes an inner shield and an outer shield which are fixed and held while their mutual sealing characteristics are positively assured and wherein the inner shield and the outer shield can be separated from each other. A shield 2 is removably attached to an outer side of an inner shield 1 attached in such a way that it can be freely turned in an upward or downward direction in respect to a helmet main body B through a resilient seal member 11 installed along a substantial outer circumference of a visual field range and concurrently a tension force for generating a force for press adhering the seal member 11 is applied to the shield 2 outside of it and then it is supported at the inner shield 1.
Inventors
- 👤 Michio Arai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/226; A42B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A shield structure for attachment to a helmet body so as to be rotatable between an upper position and a lower position relative to a front opening in the helmet body, said shield structure comprising: an inner shield member which defines opposite first and second sides, an outer shield member which defines opposite first and second sides that correspond with said first and second sides of said inner shield member, said outer shield including a plurality of openings in said first side thereof, a spacer member which is positioned between said inner and outer shield members, a seal member located between said inner and outer shield members and within said spacer member to define a sealed air space therebetween, and an arm member which is removably attachable to a hook member on one side of said helmet body, said arm member being attached to said first side of said inner shield member and including a plurality of engaging projections which are extendable in respective said openings in said first side of said outer shield member to removably connect said outer shield member to said arm after said outer shield member has been bent at said first side thereof and outwardly of said spacer member so as to fit within said engaging projection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A shield structure for attachment to a helmet body so as to be rotatable between an upper position and a lower position relative to a front opening in the helmet body, said shield structure comprising: an inner shield member which defines opposite first and second sides, an outer shield member which defines opposite first and second sides that correspond with said first and second sides of said inner shield member, said outer shield including a plurality of openings in said first side thereof, a spacer member which is positioned between said inner and outer shield members, a seal member located between said inner and outer shield members and within said spacer member to define a sealed air space therebetween, and an arm member which is removably attachable to a hook member on one side of said helmet body, said arm member being attached to said first side of said inner shield member and including a plurality of engaging projections which are extendable in respective said openings in said first side of said outer shield member to removably connect said outer shield member to said arm after said outer shield member has been bent at said first side thereof and outwardly of said spacer member so as to fit within said engaging projection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A shield structure according to claim 1, wherein said inner shield includes a fixing hole in a first side thereof, wherein said arm member includes a stepped shaft having an end position that fits within said fixing hole, and a screw with washer which attaches said inner shield to said stepped shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A shield structure according to claim 1, wherein said engaging protrusions are tapered and allow the outer shield member to slide thereover when the outer shield member is inserted within the arm and lock the outer shield in position when engaged in the openings therein.
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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) | 2003-12-19 | 2004-06-19 | 2004-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-12-19 | 2008-06-19 | 2008-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-12-19 | 2012-06-19 | 2012-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |