Helmet holder

a helmet and holder technology, applied in the field of motorbike accessories, can solve the problems of not providing secure attachment of helmets, unable to allow the attachment of various types of helmets, complicated devices, etc., and achieve the effect of easy sliding under tension

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-11-15
RUSSELL LARRY D
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[0008] It is a further object of the invention herein to provide highly improved heavy-duty helmet holding straps that are without exposed comers, having an edgeless hook and loop connection for a smooth seamless strap allowing all hardware to slide easily under tension.

Problems solved by technology

These prior devices are often complicated or difficult to use, do not provide secure attachment of the helmet to the motorcycle, do not allow for attachment of various types of helmets, and / or are expensive to manufacture.
Because of the movement of the motorcycle, prior helmet holders are often worked loose due to slippage of the straps that hold them on to the motorcycle.
In addition, the straps of prior helmet holders are often difficult to tighten because of the comers and edges of the straps catch on the buckles or tri-slides as the straps are tightened, increasing the wear on the straps and increasing the likelihood that the straps will pull apart or rip.

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[0022] The present invention is an improvement of the hook and loop straps used in the helmet holder, and in particular, is an improvement in the motorcycle helmet holders of Jackson and previous work of the inventor herein.

[0023] Referring now to the figures, the prior helmet holder as shown in FIG. 1, comprises a flat seat strap 12 for fastening to, and extending around a motorcycle passenger seat 14 as is known in the art; and a top piece 16 for placement over a motorcycle helmet 18. The top piece 16 is attachable to the seat strap 12 to hold the motorcycle helmet 18 firmly on the motorcycle seat 14 (FIG. 1). Each of the two tapered ends of the top piece 16 is attached to a helmet holding strap 20, preferably attached to the top piece 16 by sewing. In both the prior helmet holder and the improved helmet holder herein, both the helmet holding strap 20 and the flat seat strap 12 are inserted through separate holes of a tri-slide 40 as shown in FIG. 1 to hold the helmet on the seat...

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Abstract

An improved helmet holder having improved straps, including an engineered seat strap made of hook and loop on the face side and heavy-duty webbing on the back side with the hook and loop joint made in such a manner that it is without comers, having an edgeless hook and loop connection for a smooth seamless strap allowing all hardware to slide easily under tensioning of the strap. The back side of the seat strap has a silicone anti slip/non-slip coating to allow adhesion. The helmet holder further has an engineered helmet holding strap made of hook and loop on the face side and heavy webbing on the back side with the hook and loop joint made in such a manner that it is without comers, having an edgeless hook and loop connection for a smooth seamless strap allowing all hardware to slide easily under tensioning of the strap. to a vinyl or leather motorcycle seat and prevent slipping or loosening of the seat strap. The face side of both straps is made flush by an ultrasonic seal. The seat strap and helmet-holding strap may be included in a kit along with an alternative seat strap for use with clips on seats where appropriate.

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BACKGROUND OF THE PATENT APPLICATION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a motorcycle accessory specifically a motorcycle helmet holder that will hold a helmet to a motorcycle passenger seat. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] There are a number of prior devices designed to hold helmets on motorcycles. These prior devices are often complicated or difficult to use, do not provide secure attachment of the helmet to the motorcycle, do not allow for attachment of various types of helmets, and / or are expensive to manufacture. [0005] The helmet restraining device of Jackson (U.S. Pat. No. 4,438,877) employs a seat strap pulled taut over the seat and a restraining cup stretched over the helmet. Similarly, the published abandoned patent application of Russell (Publication No. US2004 / 0118888) provides a holder for a helmet including a seat strap that is attachable to a motorcycle passenger seat; and a top piece having a central mesh portion for plac...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A44B21/00A44B99/00
CPCA42B3/0413Y10T24/31B62J11/005A44B99/00B62J11/24
Inventor RUSSELL, LARRY D.
Owner RUSSELL LARRY D
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