Helmet and adjustable chin strap assembly and adjustable chin strap retention system

The adjustable chin strap system with an actuator and helmet shell design enables easy, one-handed adjustments, addressing the challenges of conventional helmet fit issues, enhancing safety and comfort by ensuring a secure fit during use.

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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
RESOLUTION STRATEGIC DEV
Filing Date
2026-01-30
Publication Date
2026-07-23

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Technical Problem

Conventional helmet chin straps are cumbersome to adjust, often requiring users to remove the helmet to achieve optimal fit, leading to suboptimal safety and comfort, and are prone to becoming loose or improperly fitted during use, increasing the risk of head trauma.

Method used

An adjustable chin strap system with an actuator that allows for quick and easy length adjustment of the chin strap without removing the helmet, featuring a helmet shell with inner and outer components and a mechanism to house excess strap length within the shell, enabling one-handed real-time adjustments.

Benefits of technology

Enhances safety and comfort by ensuring a proper fit, reducing the risk of head trauma injuries by allowing real-time adjustments, and maintaining a secure fit during activities.

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Abstract

Disclosed are helmet and adjustable chin strap assemblies that include an adjustable chin strap retention system that solve some or all of the problems of the prior art. Specifically, disclosed are helmets and adjustable chin strap assemblies that include a helmet shell and a chin strap retention system, where the chin strap retention system includes a chin strap or chin strap cable and an actuator that can be manipulated by the wearer using one hand to selective shorten or lengthen the chin strap or chin strap cable in real time while the wearer is wearing the helmet and engaging in an activity. The chin strap or chin strap cable can be configured to cleanly and simply connect to the helmet shell, with two opposing ends of the chin strap or chin strap cable being attached to an inner component, an outer component, or between the inner and outer components of the helmet shell.
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