Helmet Clip

Abstract

A helmet clip captures a goggle loop and lanyard and provides a mounting mechanism for a helmet accessory. The helmet clip uses a snap mechanism to selectively capture and release the lanyard or goggle loop without removing the accessory.

1 . A helmet clip assembly for a helmet comprising:
 an attachment clip having a first end, a second end and a middle portion between the first and second ends;   a first mounting means located at the first end, wherein the first mounting means provides one or more attachment points to secure the helmet clip to a helmet;   a female snap securement device located at the second end of the attachment clip; and   a male snap securement device, wherein the male snap securement device comprises a second attachment means for removably attaching the male snap securement device to the helmet in alignment with the female snap securement device.   
     
     
         2 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more attachment points each comprise a hole and wherein the first attachment means is a screw that is inserted into the hole at the one or more attachment points. 
     
     
         3 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more attachment points comprises a first bonding surface and wherein the first attachment means comprises a bonding agent applied to the first bonding surface. 
     
     
         4 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the male snap securement device comprises a hole for receiving a screw and wherein the second mounting means is a screw that is inserted into the hole in the male snap securement device. 
     
     
         5 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the male snap securement device comprises a second bonding surface and wherein the second attachment means comprises a bonding agent applied to the second bonding surface. 
     
     
         6 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a dovetail slot located in the middle portion, wherein the dovetail slot is configured to accept a helmet accessory. 
     
     
         7 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the helmet accessory is a battery pack. 
     
     
         8 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the male snap securement device and the female snap securement device are configured to receive a strap when in an unsnapped position and to secure a strap when in the snapped position. 
     
     
         9 . The clip assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the strap is selected from the group consisting of a goggle strap and a lanyard. 
     
     
         10 . A helmet clip assembly for a helmet comprising:
 an attachment clip having a first end, a second end and a middle portion between the first and second ends;   a first mounting means located at the first end, wherein the first mounting means provides one or more attachment points to secure the helmet clip to a helmet;   a male snap securement device located at the second end of the attachment clip; and   a female snap securement device, wherein the female snap securement device comprises a second attachment means for removably attaching the female snap securement device to the helmet in alignment with the male snap securement device.   
     
     
         11 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more attachment points each comprise a hole and wherein the first attachment means is a screw that is inserted into the hole at the one or more attachment points. 
     
     
         12 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more attachment points comprises a first bonding surface and wherein the first attachment means comprises a bonding agent applied to the first bonding surface. 
     
     
         13 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the female snap securement device comprises a hole for receiving a screw and wherein the second mounting means is a screw that is inserted into the hole in the female snap securement device. 
     
     
         14 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the female snap securement device comprises a second bonding surface and wherein the second attachment means comprises a bonding agent applied to the second bonding surface. 
     
     
         15 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 10  further comprising a dovetail slot located in the middle portion, wherein the dovetail slot is configured to accept a helmet accessory. 
     
     
         16 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the helmet accessory is a battery pack. 
     
     
         17 . The helmet clip assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the female snap securement device and the male snap securement device are configured to receive a strap when in an unsnapped position and to secure a strap when in the snapped position. 
     
     
         18 . The clip assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the strap is selected from the group consisting of a goggle strap and a lanyard.