US2006195974A1PendingUtilityA1

Helmet adjustment system

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Mar 4, 2005Filed: Jan 13, 2006Published: Sep 7, 2006
Est. expiryMar 4, 2025(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Richard BurkhartScott D. Kolasa
A42B 3/085
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Abstract

An adjustment system for a helmet includes a stabilizer plate configured to be movably attached to an underside of the helmet, at least one adjustment member movably retained by the stabilizer plate, and a locking member that securely retains the adjustment member. The locking member is configured to be selectively engaged to move the adjustment member relative to the stabilizer plate so that the stabilizer plate is configured to move relative to the helmet.

Claims

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1 . An adjustment system for a helmet, the system comprising: 
 a stabilizer plate configured to be movably attached to an underside of the helmet;    at least one adjustment member movably retained by said stabilizer plate; and    a locking member that securely retains said at least one adjustment member, said locking member configured to be selectively engaged to move said at least one adjustment member relative to said stabilizer plate so that said stabilizer plate is configured to move relative to the helmet.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said stabilizer plate comprises a securing area integrally formed with an adjustment-receiving area, said securing area being configured to be movably attached to the underside of the helmet, and said adjustment-receiving area comprising at least one slot that slidably retains said at least one adjustment member.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said securing area comprises a beam that extends from said adjustment-receiving area.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustment member is at least one strap.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustment member is at least one cord.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustment member comprises a first adjustment member having first and second ends, and a second adjustment member having third and fourth ends.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein said first end is joined to said third end proximate said locking member.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 6 , further comprising a first stop secured to said second end, and a second stop secured to said fourth end.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein said first and second stops comprise knots.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustment member extends outwardly from said locking member.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one adjustment member extends outwardly from said locking member as a loop.  
   
   
       12 . A helmet assembly comprising: 
 a base helmet comprising a top surface integrally formed with lateral, front and rear surfaces, said top, lateral, front and rear surfaces defining a head cavity therebetween;    a stabilizer plate movably attached to said rear surface of said base helmet within said head cavity;    lateral adjustment stabilizers attached to said lateral surfaces of said base helmet within said head cavity;    at least one adjustment member movably retained by said stabilizer plate and said lateral adjustment devices; and    a locking member that securely retains said at least one adjustment member, said locking member configured to be selectively engaged to move said at least one adjustment member relative to said stabilizer plate so that said stabilizer plate is configured to move relative to said base helmet.    
   
   
       13 . The helmet assembly of  claim 12 , wherein said stabilizer plate comprises at least one flexible tie, and wherein at least one hole is formed through said rear surface of said base helmet, said stabilizer plate securing to said base helmet by said at least one flexible tie affixing to said base helmet through said at least one hole.  
   
   
       14 . The helmet assembly of  claim 12 , wherein said stabilizer plate comprises a securing area integrally formed with an adjustment-receiving area, said securing area configured to be movably attached within said head cavity, and said adjustment-receiving area comprising at least one slot that slidably retains said at least one adjustment member.  
   
   
       15 . The helmet assembly of  claim 12 , wherein said securing area comprises a beam that extends from said adjustment-receiving area.  
   
   
       16 . The helmet assembly of  claim 12 , wherein said at least one adjustment member is at least one of a strap and cord.  
   
   
       17 . The helmet assembly of  claim 12 , wherein said at least one adjustment member comprises a first adjustment member having first and second ends, and a second adjustment member having third and fourth ends, wherein said first end is joined to said third end proximate said locking member.  
   
   
       18 . The helmet assembly of  claim 12 , wherein said at least one adjustment member extends outwardly from said locking member as a loop.  
   
   
       19 . The helmet assembly of  claim 12 , further comprising a cover secured over said base helmet.  
   
   
       20 . An adjustment system for a helmet, the system comprising: 
 a main stabilizer configured to be movably attached to the helmet, said main stabilizer comprising a securing area integrally formed with an adjustment-receiving area, said securing area configured to be movably attached to the helmet, said adjustment-receiving area comprising at least one slot;    at least one adjustment member movably retained by said stabilizer plate, wherein said at least one adjustment member is at least one of a strap and cord, said slot slidably retaining said at least one adjustment member; and    a locking member that securely retains said at least one adjustment member, said locking member configured to be selectively engaged to move said at least one adjustment member relative to said stabilizer plate so that said main stabilizer is configured to move relative to the helmet.    
   
   
       21 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein said securing area comprises a beam that extends from said adjustment-receiving area.  
   
   
       22 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein said at least one adjustment member comprises a first adjustment member having first and second ends, and a second adjustment member having third and fourth ends.  
   
   
       23 . The system of  claim 22 , wherein said first end is joined to said third end proximate said locking member.  
   
   
       24 . The system of  claim 22 , further comprising a first stop secured to said second end, and a second stop secured to said fourth end.  
   
   
       25 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein said first and second stops comprise knots.  
   
   
       26 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein said at least one adjustment member extends outwardly from said locking member.  
   
   
       27 . The system of  claim 20 , wherein said at least one adjustment member extends outwardly from said locking member as a loop.

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