Full-face-type helmet windshield prop

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-11-07
REYNOLDS AARON MICHAEL
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[0004]One embodiment of this invention improves on the integrated full-face-type helmet windshield prop as it is stand-alone and can be used on any full-face-type helmet. It can also be removed while riding, quickly and easily, to allow the windshield to close completely if required.
[0005]Another embodiment of this invention improves on the multiple catches most full-face-type helmets employ as it will barely keep the windshield open which promotes ventilation and defogging. It will not keep windshield in any position, it just prevents the windshield from closing completely.
[0006]The primary objective of a preferred embodiment of this invention is to provide a universal full-face-type helmet prop that facilitates ventilation and defogging. The prop attaches to the bottom or top of the windshield where the windshield comes in contact with the chin guard—if attached to the bottom, or where t

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Currently, no stand-alone full-face

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[0011]Referring to FIG. 1 it can be seen that an embodiment of present invention consists of a top area whereby the two sides come together and touch but are not bonded together, like a closed U for example (1). The top area of the propis what affixes it to the full-face-type helmet windshield (1). The bottom of the prop consists of a piece parallel to the ground like the bottom of a U (2). The bottom of the prop is what keeps the full-face-type helmet windshield from completely closing leaving a minimal gap between the chin guard or crown area and the windshield for ventilation and defogging purposes (2).

[0012]Referring to FIG. 2 it can be seen that this embodiment of the present invention is usable on the bottom of the full-face-type helmet windshield. FIG. 2 shows the windshield in both open and closed position. (3) shows the prop affixed to the windshield with the windshield closed. Note the visible gap in the drawing of the windshield were closed (8). (4) shows the invention af...

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The invention pertains to full-face-type helmet windshields, like motorcycle helmet windshields. A modern full-face-type motorcycle helmet, where the windshield is free to be opened and closed as a piece separate from the helmet proper, has a fully open position which stops before the top protective surface or crown area of the helmet, a fully closed position where the windshield rests on the bottom protective surface or chin guard of the helmet, and 1 or more intermediate catches between the fully opened and fully closed positions. At speeds around or above 55 mph the catches do not hold the windshield in place—wind resistance forces it fully open or fully closed. To permit airflow into the helmet and prevent the windshield from being blown completely open or closed an auxiliary prop is required.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO THE RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefits of the provisional patent application 61 / 642,442 filed on May 3, 2012.INTRODUCTION[0002]Currently, no stand-alone full-face-type helmet windshield prop exists. A modern full-face-type helmet, where the windshield is free to be opened and closed as a piece separate from the helmet proper, has a fully open position which stops before the top protective surface or crown area of the helmet, a fully closed position where the windshield rests on the bottom protective surface or chin guard of the helmet, and 1 or more intermediate catches between the fully opened and fully closed positions. At speeds around 55 mph most catches do not hold the windshield in place—wind resistance forces it fully open or fully closed. To permit airflow into the helmet, enabling defogging if applicable, and prevent the windshield from being blown completely open or closed an auxiliary prop is required. The aerodynamics when t...

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IPC IPC(8): A42B3/28
CPCA42B3/28A42B3/24
Inventor REYNOLDS, AARON MICHAEL
Owner REYNOLDS AARON MICHAEL
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