US6644308B2
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Helmet
Assignee: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc
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Filing: 2002-02-15
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Granted: 2003-11-11
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Expires: 2022-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A breathing mask is provided for a helmet which reduces the formation of water on the lens of the eyeglasses of the wearer or on the shield of the helmet. The helmet comprises a head portion, a shield portion, and a breathing mask. The shield portion comprises a jaw shield and an eye shield. The breathing mask is hermetically adapted to the face of the wearer to evacuate the wearer's breath outside the helmet through breathing channels. The jaw shield can be pivotally opened or closed and is locked to the head portion in the closed position. The eye shield is pivotally connected to the head portion and includes a see-through shield and a tinted shield. The tinted shield can be lowered inside the helmet to protect the wearer from sun rays and reflexions.
Inventors
- 👤 David Kalhok
- 👤 Pierre Rondeau
- 👤 Martin Aubé
- 👤 Germain Cadotte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/28; A42B3/288; A42B3/18; A42B3/22; A42B3/226; A42B3/24; A42B3/32; A42B3/326; A62; A62B; A62B18/00; A62B18/04; A62B18/08; A62B18/084; A62B9/00; A62B9/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A helmet comprising: a head portion; a jaw shield connected to the head portion; an eye shield movably connected to the head portion; and a breathing mask positioned behind the jaw shield, the breathing mask comprising a mask body and at least one breathing channel permitting ambient air to reach an inner portion of the mask body and permitting humid air expelled from a wearer's nose and mouth to be expelled substantially outside the head portion thereby discouraging the humid air from fogging the eye shield.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A helmet comprising: a head portion; a jaw shield connected to the head portion; an eye shield movably connected to the head portion; and a breathing mask positioned behind the jaw shield, the breathing mask comprising a mask body and at least one breathing channel permitting ambient air to reach an inner portion of the mask body and permitting humid air expelled from a wearer's nose and mouth to be expelled substantially outside the head portion thereby discouraging the humid air from fogging the eye shield.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the eye shield is pivotally connected to the head portion, the eye shield having open and closed positions relative to the head portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet of claim 2 , wherein the eye shield resists pivotal motion relative to jaw shield.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The helmet of claim 2 , wherein the jaw shield is movably connected to the head portion, the jaw shield having open and closed positions relative to the head portion, the jaw shield being adapted to extend below a chin of the wearer when in the closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The helmet of claim 4 , wherein the jaw shield and eye shield are adapted to fully cover the wearer's face when the jaw shield and eye shield are in the closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the jaw shield is movably connected to the head portion, the jaw shield having open and closed positions relative to the head portion, the jaw shield being adapted to extend below a chin of the wearer when in the closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet of claim 6 , wherein the jaw shield is pivotally connected to the head portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the at least one breathing channel comprises at least one breathing tube, and wherein the at least one breathing tube is flexible.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The helmet of claim 1 , further comprising a tinted shield that is movable relative to the eye shield between a first position and a second position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet of claim 9 , wherein the tinted shield is movably connected to the head portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The helmet of claim 9 , wherein the tinted shield is movably connected to the eye shield.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
53 words
The helmet of claim 9 , wherein the tinted shield is at least partially housed between an external surface of the eye shield and the head portion when in the first position, and the tinted shield is adapted to be in front of the eyes of the water when in the second position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The helmet of claim 12 , wherein the tinted shield includes a lever protruding from a narrow slot in the eye shield, the lever adapted to maneuver the tinted shield between the first and second positions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the breathing mask is connected to the head portion separately from the jaw shield and eye shield.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the breathing mask further comprises a binding member adapted to removably connect and secure the breathing mask to the head portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet of claim 15 , wherein the binding member comprises at least one snap-holder.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
52 words
The helmet of claim 15 , wherein the at least one breathing channel comprises at least one breathing tube and the at least one breathing tube is connected to the binding member such that the at least one breathing tube is maintained in a predetermined position in relation to the head portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet of claim 17 , wherein the binding member comprises at least one snap-holder.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
51 words
The helmet of claim 15 , wherein the breathing mask further comprises at least one strap connecting the binding member to the breathing mask, wherein the at least one strap is adapted to adjust the position of the breathing mask relative to the head portion and a face of the wearer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet of claim 19 , wherein the binding member comprises at least one snap-holder.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
50 words
The helmet of claim 19 , wherein the at least one breathing channel comprises at least one breathing tube, wherein the at least one breathing tube is elongatable and flexible, and wherein the at least one strap is adapted to adjust the length of the at least one breathing tube.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The helmet of claim 21 , wherein the binding member comprises at least one snap-holder.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
69 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein at least one breathing channel comprises at least one breathing tube, wherein the helmet further comprises at least one passage between an inner chamber of the helmet and the ambient air outside the helmet, and wherein an external end of the at least one breathing tube is adapted to connect to the at least one passage to permit air to communicate therebetween.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
70 words
The helmet of claim 23 , wherein the at least one passage is disposed on the jaw shield, wherein the jaw shield is pivotally connected to the head portion, the jaw shield having open and closed positions relative to the head portion, and wherein the connection between the at least one breathing tube and the at least one passage is formed when the jaw shield is in the closed position.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
37 words
The helmet of claim 23 , wherein the helmet defines a front and a rear, the rear being opposite to the eye shield, and wherein an external end of the at least one passage is rearwardly facing.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the at least one breathing channel comprises at least one breathing tube.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the eye shield is connected to the head portion indirectly via a connection to the jaw shield.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the jaw shield is connected to the head portion indirectly via a connection to the eye shield.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the jaw shield is constructed and arranged to extend below a chin of a wearer.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
23 words
The helmet of claim 1 , wherein the breathing mask is constructed and arranged to fit snugly around a wearer's nose and mouth.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
86 words
A helmet comprising: a head portion; a jaw shield movably connected to the head portion; an eye shield connected to the head portion; and a breathing mask positioned behind the jaw shield, the breathing mask comprising a mask body and at least one breathing channel permitting ambient air to reach an inner portion of the mask body and permitting humid air expelled from a wearer's nose and mouth to be expelled substantially outside the head portion thereby discouraging the humid air from fogging the eye shield.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
86 words
A helmet comprising: a head portion; a jaw shield movably connected to the head portion; an eye shield connected to the head portion; and a breathing mask positioned behind the jaw shield, the breathing mask comprising a mask body and at least one breathing channel permitting ambient air to reach an inner portion of the mask body and permitting humid air expelled from a wearer's nose and mouth to be expelled substantially outside the head portion thereby discouraging the humid air from fogging the eye shield.
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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) | 2006-11-10 | 2007-05-12 | 2007-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2010-11-10 | 2011-05-12 | 2011-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2014-11-10 | 2015-05-12 | 2015-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |