Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166575 | Protective headgear with a visor and ear muff A protective headgear combination has a helmet and at least one ear defender secured on the helmet rotational position of the at least one ear defender relative to the helmet is adjustable about a first axis of rotation, wherein the first axis of rotation is positio... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8156575 | Headwear comprising rearview mirrors Headwear wearable by a user is provided having rearview mirrors mounted thereon or incorporated therein via robust mounting structures or mechanisms. The rearview mirrors can be attached to the headwear such that the mirrors are movable between a stowed or collapsed... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8132270 | Headband device for an oxygen mask The invention relates to a headband means (1) used for applying a breathing mask (2) in a user's facial area. Said headband means (1) comprises a flexible band body that is provided with upper and lower band portions (3, 4) and is used fo... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127374 | Side positioned vision enhancement device mount A device mount for mounting a vision enhancement device to an article worn on a user's head includes a first adjustment member operable to move a mounted vision enhancement device in a cranial-caudal direction with respect to the user. A second adjustment member whi... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8117678 | Hard hat lanyard In combination, a hard hat lanyard and a hard hat includes a lower strap having a first end and a second end, a lower strap fastening mechanism fastened to the lower strap second end where the fastening mechanism is adapted to fasten the lower strap second end to an... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8087100 | Helmet mount for night vision goggles A helmet mount for night vision apparatus wherein night vision goggles can be coupled and uncoupled to its power pack without the use of tools and wherein the power pack can be coupled and uncoupled to a helmet without the use of tools. When an aviator wearing a hel... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8015626 | Safety helmet with module ring A safety helmet (1) has a circumferential module ring (2), made especially of a thermoplastic plastic. The module ring (2), has a plurality of plug-in slots (3), which are located at spaced locations from one another in the direction of t... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8001623 | Electronic helmet An electronic helmet is provided that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body, providing a number of convenient functions. The helmet body has a hard outer shell and a hard inner shell mounted to the outer shell such th... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7950074 | Hard hat outer shell having clear acrylic construction and internal illumination A hard hat which includes an outer shell constructed entirely of clear acrylic that is additionally provided with a means to internally illuminate the clear acrylic outer shell. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7814578 | Helmet with integrated head light A helmet is provided herein for protection of the head of a user. A shell, chin bar, breath deflector, and head light are provided. The chin bar is fixed between the right and left sides of the shell. A face shield system is pivotally secured to the shell to pivot u... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7802321 | Motorcycle helmet cover A cover for decorating a motorcycle helmet, including a substantially circular exterior material portion, having variable decoration, connected anteriorly and at the sides to a substantially circular interior mesh material portion by a seam. The enclosure provides t... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7797764 | Military helmet extension and military helmet including the extension In one embodiment of the present invention, a military helmet incorporating a neck shield extension is described. The neck shield extension is coupled to the body of the helmet using a plurality of elongated flexible straps. Accordingly, the neck extension moves upw... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7752683 | Helmet jacket A helmet jacket for covering and protecting a helmet and for substantially and releasably enclosing the volume inside the helmet to allow the covered helmet to function as a sealed carrying and storage container. The jacket may include elastic segments that define r... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7735159 | Monorail mount for enhanced night vision goggles A mount for monocular enhanced night vision goggles having an ocular preference adjustment, an interpupillary adjustment, an eye relief adjustment, a tilt adjustment, a vertical adjustment, a quick stowage feature and a flip-up stowage feature is disclosed. An appar... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7703153 | Combination hat and sunglasses/goggles The present invention provides a combination hat and sunglasses/goggles, in which the sunglasses/goggles are pivotally moveable relative to the hat, between a raised, out of the way position to a lowered position with the eyepiece in front of the wearer's eyes, thro... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7636954 | System for accommodating helmet accessories According to one embodiment of the invention, a helmet attachment system is provided. The system includes a helmet. The system also includes a platform coupled to the helmet. The platform has a length, a width, and a thickness. The platform is configured to allow a ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7444683 | Helmet mounting assembly with break away connection An assembly for mounting a night vision device to a helmet is provided that includes a helmet with a mounting device attached to the helmet, and a mounting assembly carrying a night vision device and having a helmet mounting surface for connection to the mounting de... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7371221 | Cervical brace and therapy device A cervical brace and therapy device for use to rehabilitate an injured neck of a person is described having a base support structure shaped to fit about the neck and rest on the shoulders of the person; a support ring assembly attachable to the base support structur... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7372030 | Method for representing a front field of vision from a motor vehicle A method for representing the front field of vision from a motor vehicle on a display panel of a display includes sensing, by an infrared camera system, the field of vision and feeding corresponding infrared data to a data processing unit. The infrared data is modif... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361413 | Electroluminescent device and methods for its production and use A luminescent device comprises an electroluminescent phosphor in operative contact with a light-emitting material wherein excitation of the electroluminescent phosphor by an alternating current electrical field causes the emission of light by the light-emitting mate... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7328462 | Protective helmet A protective helmet of the type used in football has an external soft elastomer layer to absorb/dissipate some of the energy of an impact. Other features include a quick disconnect face guard, carbon fiber face guard with Kevlar wrap at junction points, a soft foam ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325255 | Hat with retractable accessory attachments The present invention involves a hat with the ability to store a small item. The hat is preferably a standard baseball cap, but can also be a visor. The hat contains a sleeve therein for holding an item such as a pen, bottle opener, or golf tee. One end of the sleev... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316036 | Padset for protective helmet There is provided a pad set for a protective helmet. The pad set includes a plurality of internal pads of various thicknesses. A plurality of pad retaining/locating devices each have a pocket for receiving at least one of the plurality of internal pads so as to form... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7303827 | Light-emitting phosphor particles and electroluminescent devices employing same Phosphor particles having coatings comprising certain light emitting small molecules and light-emitting devices employing these phosphor particles and light-emitting small molecules are provided. Also provided are light-emitting devices employing a layer of phosphor... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302072 | Electronic device mount for mask An adapter assembly for releasably supporting lapel mic on a mask includes a mask adapter for mounting on the mask, and a lapel adapter for mounting on the lapel mic. The lapel adapter is releasably connectable with the mask adapter to support the lapel mic on the m... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299574 | Advertising medium for helmet or hat A method of advertising comprising providing a sheet of advertising material having a front surface, front surface having advertising information thereon. The method also includes providing a sporting helmet having a head accepting portion and a facemask and connect... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7292704 | Noise attenuating headset Systems and techniques are disclosed for a headset that may be used in an audio system used in a magnetic field. In one aspect, the system includes an inner set portion adapted to fit into an ear canal. A pneumatic port is disposed in the hole to couple audible soun... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7253730 | Remote intelligence and information gathering system (IGS) A wireless remote multi-data information and intelligence gathering machine and system designed to be used tactically by the military as well as law enforcement personnel to assist them in intelligence an information gathering in a multitude of scenarios from S.W.A.... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249651 | Swiveling sound-gathering ear guard for masks and helmets A portion of a mask or helmet covering a user's ear has an aperture covered by a sound-collecting and sound-transmissive protector swivelingly mounted thereon. The protector has a substantially parabolic reflector surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243378 | Modular helmet A helmet for protecting the head having a rigid shell that includes a body, made of an expanded polystyrene type of material, for example, molded over an outer skin, the shell further including a rigid arch device, the arch device includes a headband applied to the ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243377 | Hat with interchangable advertising media Embodiments of the invention generally provide a wearable hat that contains an interchangeable advertising media location positioned on an exterior portion thereof. The interchangeable advertising media location is generally configured to receive an advertising medi... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234411 | Helmet flag A helmet flag for providing added visibility and therefore safety to a rider of virtually any form of transportation that exposes a rider to view. The flag is preferably mounted to the rear of a helmet and is substantially removable. The flexible, interchangeable fl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234173 | Helmet attachment apparatus and methods Helmet attachment apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for attaching a device to a helmet includes a first shell member coupled to a second shell member by at least one expandable member. The first and second shell members are adapted... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7225471 | Removable optical assembly for a helmet There is provided a removable optical assembly for a helmet. The removable optical assembly includes an optical device retention system and an optical device attachment assembly. The optical device retention system is adapted to couple to the helmet and has an optic... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7222374 | Head gear fitting system According to one embodiment of the invention, a fitting system for a helmet is provided. The fitting system includes a belt having supported racks coupled to a belt adjustment device. The belt adjustment device is operable to allow a user to tighten the belt, and re... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7221966 | Wireless communication systems for masks or helmets Various types of wireless communication systems for masks or helmets can be mounted externally or internally on a mask. Different types of microphones can be employed, for example, a bone-conducting microphone or a directional microphone. Ear speakers mounted at var... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219370 | Helmet mounting systems Pivoting helmet mounts for an optical device are provided. In one aspect, a breakaway connector which is selectively configurable between breakaway and nonbreakaway configurations is provided. In a further aspect, a strap mount system for securing the helmet mount t... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213320 | Moisture barrier cone Closed air space devices and methods of use for full body bio hazard type suits that eliminates condensation and fogging from forming on the face masks and the window visors of the suit. The devices and methods have a sealed closed air space that can be formed from ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207071 | Ventilated helmet system A ventilation system for a helmet that allows for ventilation of the interior of a helmet. A ventilation system for the cheek bar portion of a helmet, including a motorcycle helmet. The ventilation system may include ribbed passageways that facilitate airflow along ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204165 | Anthropomorphic manikin head skull cap load measurement device An anthropomorphic dummy head system is provided for measuring forces and moments applied to the back of the head and neck. The system includes a dummy head representing at least a portion of a human head and a force measuring device connected with the dummy head. T... | 04/17/2007 |
