US3703750A - Means for attaching goggles to helmets - Google Patents

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US3703750A
US3703750A US170763A US3703750DA US3703750A US 3703750 A US3703750 A US 3703750A US 170763 A US170763 A US 170763A US 3703750D A US3703750D A US 3703750DA US 3703750 A US3703750 A US 3703750A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/18—Face protection devices
    • A42B3/185—Securing goggles or spectacles on helmet shells
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    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
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    • A61F9/027—Straps; Buckles; Attachment of headbands
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  • the goggle supporting means is an arrangement to attach the goggles to the lower lip of the helmet by providing a plurality of spring clips having means associated with each of the clips for supporting a flexible tube through which an elastic band attached to the goggles may freely move.
  • the present invention relates to an improved fastening means for attaching goggles to helmets.
  • the primary object of the invention being to provide a quick and practical way of attaching an elastic goggle support to a helmet, wherein the goggles will remain with the helmet.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide means for lowering the level of the elastic support in order to place the position of support more in line with the eyes of the wearer.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a novel means for attaching the goggle support for allowing free slidable movement of the support through a closed guide.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view in elevation of the goggle supporting means.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the same.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line 3- 3 of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a view in elevation of meet the fastening elements.
  • FIG. 4-A is an end view of the same.
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged horizontal sectional view of a housing for the goggle supporting means showing means for supporting the housing.
  • the holding means A is adapted to be attached to a helmet 2 by hollow spring clamps 4 which is preferably made from a section of plastic tubing as shown best in FIGS. 4 and 4- A. These sections of plastic tubing are slotted longitudinally as shown at 4' in FIG. 4 and 4-A. These sections have a limited amount of elasticity to allow the slot to be opened to a point to clamp the lower edge of the helmet 2 as shown in FIG. 3. Any convenient number of these clamps may be spaced about the lower edge of the helmet, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • a flexible tube 8 Extending through the hollow spring clamps 4 is a flexible tube 8 which extends around and under the rear lip of the helmet from one side of the helmet to the other, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • Extending through the tube 8 is a continuous elastic band 10, the ends of which are attached one to each side of a pairof goggles 12.
  • This arrangement allows for a free sliding movement through the tube 8 and makes for better and easier adjustment of the goggles to the wearers eyes.
  • Another advantage of the holder is that the goggles will be held on the helmet in a definite location and will further insure against the goggles being separated from the helmet. This arrangement also places the goggles in more of a horizontal line with the eyes of the wearer.
  • An improved supporting means for supporting goggles to a ri id helmet comprising:
  • a plurarty of fasteners adapted to be fixedly secured to the lower edge of the helmet, having means associated therewith for securing thereto a hollow flexible tube;
  • said tube being of such length as to extend about

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The goggle supporting means is an arrangement to attach the goggles to the lower lip of the helmet by providing a plurality of spring clips having means associated with each of the clips for supporting a flexible tube through which an elastic band attached to the goggles may freely move.

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United States Patent Irwin, Jr.
MEANS FOR ATTACHING GOGGLE TO HELMETS Inventor: Charles B. Irwin, Jr., 9119 Northfield Road, Ellicott City, Md. 21043 Filed: Aug. 11, 1971 Appl. No.: 170,763
US. Cl. .L ..24/265 R, 2/lO Int. Cl. ..A6lf 9/06 Field of Search...2/l0, 14 V, 14 XS; 24/255 BC,
24/265 R, 265 CC References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS Pachner ..2/ 1 O 1 Nov. 28, 1972 1,742,132 12/1929 Chamberlin ..2/ 10 2,264,351 12/1941 Willson ..2/14 V 2,609,538 9/ 1952 Jackson ..2/ 14 XS 3,373,444 3/ l 968 Militello ..2/14 XS X 3,458,110 7/1969 Goldman ..24/255 BC UX Primary ExaminerDonald A. Griffin Att0rneyJ. Wesley Everett [57] ABSTRACT The goggle supporting means is an arrangement to attach the goggles to the lower lip of the helmet by providing a plurality of spring clips having means associated with each of the clips for supporting a flexible tube through which an elastic band attached to the goggles may freely move.
3 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures PATENTEDIIIV28 m2 3; 703; 750
CHARLES B. IRWIN,JR. INVENTOR ATTORNEY MEANS FOR ATTACHING GOGGLES TO HELMETS The present invention relates to an improved fastening means for attaching goggles to helmets.
The primary object of the invention being to provide a quick and practical way of attaching an elastic goggle support to a helmet, wherein the goggles will remain with the helmet.
Another object of the invention is to provide means for lowering the level of the elastic support in order to place the position of support more in line with the eyes of the wearer.
Another object of the invention is to provide a novel means for attaching the goggle support for allowing free slidable movement of the support through a closed guide.
While several objects have been set forth, other objects, uses and advantages will become more apparent as the nature of this invention is more fully disclosed by the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a side view in elevation of the goggle supporting means.
FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the same.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line 3- 3 of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a view in elevation of meet the fastening elements.
FIG. 4-A is an end view of the same.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged horizontal sectional view of a housing for the goggle supporting means showing means for supporting the housing.
Referring in particular to the drawings, the holding means A is adapted to be attached to a helmet 2 by hollow spring clamps 4 which is preferably made from a section of plastic tubing as shown best in FIGS. 4 and 4- A. These sections of plastic tubing are slotted longitudinally as shown at 4' in FIG. 4 and 4-A. These sections have a limited amount of elasticity to allow the slot to be opened to a point to clamp the lower edge of the helmet 2 as shown in FIG. 3. Any convenient number of these clamps may be spaced about the lower edge of the helmet, as shown in FIG. 2.
Extending through the hollow spring clamps 4 is a flexible tube 8 which extends around and under the rear lip of the helmet from one side of the helmet to the other, as shown in FIG. 2.
Extending through the tube 8 is a continuous elastic band 10, the ends of which are attached one to each side of a pairof goggles 12.
This arrangement allows for a free sliding movement through the tube 8 and makes for better and easier adjustment of the goggles to the wearers eyes.
Another advantage of the holder is that the goggles will be held on the helmet in a definite location and will further insure against the goggles being separated from the helmet. This arrangement also places the goggles in more of a horizontal line with the eyes of the wearer.
While the holder has been shown in a specific form,
it is not intended as a limitation of the invention as the scope of the invention is best defined in the appended claims.
I claim:
1. An improved supporting means for supporting goggles to a ri id helmet comprising:
a. a plurarty of fasteners adapted to be fixedly secured to the lower edge of the helmet, having means associated therewith for securing thereto a hollow flexible tube;
b. said tube being of such length as to extend about

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1. An improved supporting means for supporting goggles to a rigid helmet comprising: A. A PLURALITY OF FASTENERS ADAPTED TO BE FIXEDLY SECURED TO THE LOWER EDGE OF THE HELMET, HAVING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FOR SECURING THERETO A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE TUBE; B. SAID TUBE BEING OF SUCH LENGTH AS TO EXTEND ABOUT THE REAR OF SAID HELMET AND ALONG THE SIDES THEREOF; C. AN ELASTIC BAND ADAPTED TO FREELY SLIDE THROUGH THE SAID TUBE, HAVING ITS ENDS EXTENDED BEYOND THE END OF THE TUBE AND SECURED TO THE SIDES OF A PAIR OF GOGGLES.
2. In an improved goggle holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fastenings comprise a slotted section of plastic tubing.
3. In an improved goggle holder as claimed in claim 2 wherein the hollow flexible tube is slidable through the tubular plastic fastening means.
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US3781915A (en) * 1972-06-29 1974-01-01 Mine Safety Appliances Co Goggle-supporting assembly for hard hats
US3808604A (en) * 1971-12-27 1974-05-07 D Rose Helmet with quick release means for storing goggles thereon
US4030140A (en) * 1976-08-09 1977-06-21 Burt Terry L Hard safety hat
US4170042A (en) * 1978-02-06 1979-10-09 Gentex Corporation Readily releasable powered visor-and-lock assembly for helmet
US4193133A (en) * 1977-04-12 1980-03-18 Fondermann & Co. Detachable helmet goggle bracket
US4276657A (en) * 1980-02-25 1981-07-07 Norton Company Accessory to hard hat attaching means
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US4764989A (en) * 1987-05-20 1988-08-23 American Allsafe Company Safety goggles retainer for hard hat
US4796308A (en) * 1987-05-20 1989-01-10 American Allsafe Company Method for retaining goggles on helmet
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US5845341A (en) * 1997-06-10 1998-12-08 Cairns & Brother Inc. Combination head and eye-protective apparatus and goggles
US5937439A (en) * 1997-06-10 1999-08-17 Cairns & Brother Inc. Combination head and eye-protective apparatus and goggles
US5940891A (en) * 1997-09-18 1999-08-24 Firequip Helmets, Inc. Goggle mounting system with removable eyelet
US6237159B1 (en) * 1999-03-17 2001-05-29 William L. Martin Hats for glasses
US6298495B1 (en) * 1998-11-12 2001-10-09 Mate & Co., Ltd. Hat including glasses retaining mechanism
US20060026742A1 (en) * 2004-08-03 2006-02-09 Arne Lang-Ree Helmet protection system
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US20110113529A1 (en) * 2009-10-14 2011-05-19 Milioto Giuseppe Dino Clip for headwear
US20130298309A1 (en) * 2010-09-13 2013-11-14 Paul David Cunningham Hat Systems
US9848664B2 (en) * 2014-06-23 2017-12-26 Doug Poldoski Eyewear retaining head covering
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US3781915A (en) * 1972-06-29 1974-01-01 Mine Safety Appliances Co Goggle-supporting assembly for hard hats
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US4170042A (en) * 1978-02-06 1979-10-09 Gentex Corporation Readily releasable powered visor-and-lock assembly for helmet
US4276657A (en) * 1980-02-25 1981-07-07 Norton Company Accessory to hard hat attaching means
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US4764989A (en) * 1987-05-20 1988-08-23 American Allsafe Company Safety goggles retainer for hard hat
US4796308A (en) * 1987-05-20 1989-01-10 American Allsafe Company Method for retaining goggles on helmet
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US5845341A (en) * 1997-06-10 1998-12-08 Cairns & Brother Inc. Combination head and eye-protective apparatus and goggles
US5937439A (en) * 1997-06-10 1999-08-17 Cairns & Brother Inc. Combination head and eye-protective apparatus and goggles
US5940891A (en) * 1997-09-18 1999-08-24 Firequip Helmets, Inc. Goggle mounting system with removable eyelet
US6298495B1 (en) * 1998-11-12 2001-10-09 Mate & Co., Ltd. Hat including glasses retaining mechanism
US6237159B1 (en) * 1999-03-17 2001-05-29 William L. Martin Hats for glasses
US20060026742A1 (en) * 2004-08-03 2006-02-09 Arne Lang-Ree Helmet protection system
US7140049B2 (en) * 2004-08-03 2006-11-28 Bell Sports, Inc. Helmet protection system
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US11986039B2 (en) * 2009-09-03 2024-05-21 Galvion Ltd. Ballistic and impact protective system for military helmet assembly
US20110113529A1 (en) * 2009-10-14 2011-05-19 Milioto Giuseppe Dino Clip for headwear
US20130298309A1 (en) * 2010-09-13 2013-11-14 Paul David Cunningham Hat Systems
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