Multi-functional protective helmet

• US 9,210,963 B1
• Filed: 09/24/2014
• Issued: 12/15/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2013
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Kelly J. Ellis
• Original Assignee: Kelly J. Ellis
• Inventors: Ellis, Kelly J.
• Primary Examiner(s): GONZALES, APRIL GUZMAN
• Application Number:
  US14/495,164
• Time in Patent Office: 447 Days
• Field of Search: 455/90.3, 455/575.2
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/046 Means for detecting hazards or accidents
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/30 Mounting radio sets or communication systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/385 Transceivers carried on the body, e.g. in helmets
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/028 associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2201/023 Transducers incorporated in garment, rucksacks or the like

Abstract

A multi-functional protective helmet has various integrated alarm and communication devices associated with survival scenarios and dangerous activities. A front outside surface of the helmet is provided with a lamp. Within a dome portion of the helmet are a radio transmitter and receiver capable of wireless communication. A rechargeable battery unit supplies electrical power to the electrical components of the helmet. A side surface of the helmet is provided with a compartment configured to hold a whistle or other emergency aid. The helmet is also provided with a transparent face-shield.

Claims

1. A helmet comprising:

a first layer shaped into a dome;

a second layer, substantially in a shape matching said first layer;

an adhesive affixing said second layer to said first layer;

a control panel disposed at an inner surface of said first layer;

a switching assembly disposed at an inner surface of said first layer, wherein said switching assembly is placed into electrical communication with said control panel;

an electrical power supply placed into electrical connection with said control panel and said switching assembly;

a transceiver unit housed within said first layer and placed into electrical communication with said control panel, said switching assembly, and said electrical power supply;

a speaker housed within said first layer and placed into electrical communication with said transceiver unit, said control panel, said switching assembly, and said electrical power supply;

a microphone housed within said first layer and placed into electrical communication with said transceiver unit, said control panel, said switching assembly, and said electrical power supply;

a weather band radio housed within said first layer and placed into electrical communication with said control panel, said switching assembly, and said electrical power supply;

a GPS device housed within said first layer and placed into electrical communication with said control panel, said switching assembly, and said electrical power supply;

a siren disposed on an outer surface of said second layer and placed into electrical communication with said control panel, said switching assembly, and said electrical power supply; and

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a illuminating lamp disposed on an outer surface of said second layer and placed into electrical communication with said control panel, said switching assembly, and said electrical power supply;

wherein said control panel comprises a plurality of control means, each providing selective control of said switching assembly, said transceiver unit, said speaker, said microphone, said radio, said GPS device, said siren, and said illuminating lamp;

wherein said switching assembly is activated upon sensing an impact;

wherein said switching assembly automatically activates said siren, said GPS device, and said illuminating lamp upon activation; and

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wherein said GPS device is adapted to be in wireless communication with a remote logging system, said GPS device transmitting positional date upon activation by said switching assembly.

2. The helmet recited in claim 1, wherein said first layer comprises a foam material.

3. The helmet recited in claim 1, wherein said second layer comprises a rigid material.

4. The helmet recited in claim 1, wherein said first layer and said second layer are each configured to have a recessed profile about each perimeter edge at a front portion of said helmet.

5. The helmet recited in claim 1, further comprising a stripping located about a perimeter edge thereof.

6. The helmet recited in claim 1, further comprising a strap located at each side thereof and attached to an outer surface of said second layer, wherein a first fastening mechanism is provided to removably secure each strap end to each other.

7. The helmet recited in claim 1, further comprising a visor affixed to lateral sides of said helmet via a second fastening mechanism.

8. The helmet of recited in claim 7, wherein said visor is substantially U-shaped.

9. The helmet recited in claim 7, wherein said visor is a rigid, translucent material.

10. The helmet recited in claim 7, wherein perimeter edges of said visor are adhesively bonded to said first layer.

11. The helmet recited in claim 7, wherein said second fastening mechanism is a pivoting fastener to enable said visor to raise and lower about a pivot point defined by said second fastening mechanism.

12. The helmet recited in claim 1, further comprising a storage compartment molded into a side surface of said second layer.

13. The helmet recited in claim 12, further comprising a door for said storage compartment.

14. The helmet recited in claim 13, wherein said door is hingedly attached.

15. The helmet of claim 13, wherein an exterior surface of said door, when closed, comprises a profile coextensive with said outer layer.

16. The helmet recited in claim 12, further comprising a lanyard affixed to an interior portion of said storage compartment, wherein said lanyard has a clip attached to a distal end thereof.

17. The helmet recited in claim 16, further comprising a recoiling assembly from which said lanyard is attached.

18. The helmet recited in claim 16, further comprising a whistle removably attached to said clip.

19. The helmet recited in claim 1, wherein said switching assembly is provided with an accelerometer.

20. The helmet recited in claim 1, wherein said electrical power supply is a rechargeable power unit.