Helmet Clip

• US 20100325784A1
• Filed: 06/21/2010
• Published: 12/30/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Adaptive Technologies, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Adaptive Technologies, Inc.
• Inventors: Abbott, Michael, Vaudrey, Michael
• Application Number:
  US12/819,274
• Publication Number:
  US 20100325784A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 2/422
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/04 Parts, details or accessories of helmets
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/185 Securing goggles or spectacles on helmet shells

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.

Claims

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.