Head mounted binoculars/range finder
First Claim
1. An apparatus for head mounting gear for hands free operation, comprising:
- a head mounting means comprising an encircling band adapted to encircle a head of a wearer and a top band adapted to go over the top of the head of the wearer and connected to said encircling band;
a mounting bracket mounted to said encircling band, said mounting bracket having a pivot means;
a support bar having a proximal and a distal end, said support bar being pivotally mounted at its proximal end to said pivot means of said mounting bracket;
said support bar being lockable by a detent mechanism in a position for use and a position for storage;
a quick release mounting mechanism mounted on the distal end of said support bar;
gear mounted to said quick release mounting mechanism being selected to be binoculars or a range finder; and
wherein said gear may be used without being held by hand.
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Abstract
An apparatus for head mounting gear for hands free operation includes a headband and adjustable mounting structure wherein gear such as binoculars and range finders may be selectively mounted, and such gear once mounted may be conveniently raised to a storage position or placed in a use position. The structure includes a quick release mechanism which enables quick and easy interchange between various gear. The headband is preferably comprised of an encircling band and a band that goes over the top of the head. The mounting support structure has adjustments for length from the eyes and height. It is further adjustable into multiple use positions and vertical angle line of sight adjustment.
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18 Claims
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1. An apparatus for head mounting gear for hands free operation, comprising:
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a head mounting means comprising an encircling band adapted to encircle a head of a wearer and a top band adapted to go over the top of the head of the wearer and connected to said encircling band;
a mounting bracket mounted to said encircling band, said mounting bracket having a pivot means;
a support bar having a proximal and a distal end, said support bar being pivotally mounted at its proximal end to said pivot means of said mounting bracket;
said support bar being lockable by a detent mechanism in a position for use and a position for storage;
a quick release mounting mechanism mounted on the distal end of said support bar;
gear mounted to said quick release mounting mechanism being selected to be binoculars or a range finder; and
wherein said gear may be used without being held by hand. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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