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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061570 | Quick release mask bracket An assembly for securing an apparatus to a facemask includes a U-shaped frame extending along similarly shaped portions of the facemask. Removable attachment clips secure the frame to the facemask. Two cylindrical pins with circumferential radiused grooves are attac... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7963426 | Receptacle which can be fixed to a head covering and is intended for attachments for sighting devices An attachment receptacle (10) which can be fixed on a head covering, such as a helmet 5, of a user and has a clamping device is provided. The attachment receptacle 10 is fixed by means of a fixing component, for example having hook-like retainin... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7484646 | Dive mask index bracket An index bracket assembly positions an external apparatus on a facemask having top and side portions extending to lower corners. A U-shaped frame connected to the external apparatus has top and side openings and a U-shaped bearing surface having orthogonally extendi... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7356155 | Device and method for assisting vocalists in hearing their vocal sounds The present invention, in one embodiment, includes a reverb device and method for assisting vocalists in hearing their vocal sounds. The reverb device includes a vocal sound receiver, a sound director coupled to the vocal sound receiver and an ear sound deliverer co... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7278616 | Flexible, multi-gauge attachment device A flexible, multi-gauge attachment device for mounting pinwheels, flags and other objects supported by posts onto various parts of the frames of bicycles, bicycle trailers, scooters, strollers, wheelchairs and other vehicles and products with tubular components.... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7156536 | Flashlight holder for a helmet A light holder for a brimmed helmet of the type worn by firefighters. The holder has an aperture for receiving the barrel of a light. A mounting slot extends angularly with respect to the aperture so when the slot is engaged with the brim, the light is maintained at... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7155265 | Retractable telephone holding unit An apparatus for enabling hands free operation of cell phones and other portable electronic devices is disclosed. The apparatus may include a headset having a housing and a set of extendable links coupled at a base end to the housing and coupled at an opposite end t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7107624 | Headmount apparatus for attaching and supporting devices A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097300 | Sports binocular assembly A binocular assembly that includes a hands free support mechanism for supporting a lens element like a pair of binoculars in front of the user's eyes without using any use of the user's hands. The hands-free support mechanism can include an adjustable head securing ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7031068 | Sports binocular visor assembly and method A hands-free binocular visor headgear for viewing sporting and other events where it is desirable to use binoculars but also have the free use of the hands. An adjustable head securing device secures the unit to the user's head. Binoculars or other optics are attach... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7003809 | Cap with a tapered exterior pocket An improved cap has an open tapered exterior pocket for easily securely storing a marking device. The marking device, such as a pencil, pen, felt tip market, etc. readily accessible is highly accessible while at the same time safely secured on the user. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6957755 | Electronic toll collection tag holder for a motorcycle An ETC tag holder for motorcycles is provided. A securing case comprises a back panel with a bottom surface extending outwardly at a substantially right angle. A receptacle wall extending upwardly from the outer edges of the bottom surface, and along its length, con... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6931668 | Headmount apparatus for attaching and supporting devices A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6912727 | Head harness for night vision device A head harness for supporting a night vision device is provided. The head harness includes a frame assembly and padding coupled to the frame assembly. The padding is configured to contact at least one of a forehead and a cheek of the face of a user of the head harne... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6857134 | Personal cooling device A personal cooling device adapted for suspension from the rear strap of a cap. The device includes an elongated pouch member configured to hold a coolant pack, and a suspension member extended above an open upper end of a second side of the pouch. Fastening means ar... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6792619 | Eyeglasses and pencil retaining assembly An implement holder to be attached to a cap, hat, clothing or other item is provided. The holder is a single unit, which can be integrated into the construction of the cap, hat, clothing or other item or removably attached to the outer surface of the article. The tw... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6763983 | Infant carrier An infant carrier configured to be worn by a wearer is disclosed. The infant carrier includes a seat support configured to support an infant's bottom, a back support, which is integral with the seat support, a head support which is integral with the back support and... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6732381 | Sports helmet A sports helmet for providing a user with a protective sports helmet that would include features such as an mp3 player, a radio, and a cellular telephone. The sports helmet includes a body member that is adapted for receiving a portion of the head of the user. The b... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6691325 | Helmet for a race driver A helmet, particularly a racing driver helmet for motorcycle drivers or automobile drivers, has a helmet shell which is lined on its interior side with a shock-absorbing material and which has a recess which forms a field of view for the wearer of the hel... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6616294 | Hard hat mounted flashlight holder A flashlight holder for use with a conventional hart hat to releasably receive a flashlight of the type defining a faceted barrel and a head which is rotatable relative to the barrel for operation of the flashlight. The flashlight holder is designed such ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6598771 | Infant carrier An infant carrier configured to be worn by a wearer is disclosed. The infant carrier includes a seat support configured to support an infant's bottom, a back support, which is integral with the seat support, a head support which is integral with the back ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6564690 | Interface pallet assembly for a helicopter-based weapon system Disclosed herein is an interface pallet assembly for use between the cabin deck of a helicopter and a large, heavy weapon system. The assembly incorporates a self-contained truss assembly designed to support a cantilevered platform, external to the helico... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6461125 | Air pump, air chamber device using air pump, and wristwatch having air chamber device An air chamber device has an air pump having a first air discharge valve, an air chamber connected to the air pump for receiving air discharged by the first air discharge valve, and a second air discharge valve for discharging air from the air chamber. Th... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6292213 | Micro video camera usage and usage monitoring Micro video cameras are sufficiently portable, miniature and weather-resistant for ands-free use by an athlete or vacationer who wishes to wear it (or attach it to a base support structure about him or herself) and self-record his or her own amusement, wh... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6283344 | Hands free personal hydration delivery system A hands-free personal hydration delivery system has a tubing assembly that has one end that detachably connects to a feed tube for a container of fluid worn on the back or torso of a user. The other end of the tubing assembly is coupled to a bite valve wh... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6185748 | Billed cap with elasticized sunglass holder A billed cap with integrated sunglass holder has a band of elasticized fabric which lies on the superior surface of the bill. The band is about 17/8 inches in width, and has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the anterior edge of t... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6105837 | Wearable article carrier A wearable carrier including a band that can be worn on the body of a user, and a pouch member detachably connected to the band. The pouch member includes at least one storage compartment for storing personal items of the user. The wearable carrier can be... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6098856 | Shoulder baby carrier A carrier for babies includes a horizontal head strap and an overhead strap which are placed on the user's head and a pair of underarm straps which are placed under the user's arms. The head strap is connected to a pair of baby shoulder straps, a baby sea... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5984145 | Body mounted water dispensing system A new body mounted water dispensing system for providing a convenient method of drinking liquids while exercising. The inventive device includes a water container having a clip disposed thereon. The clip is adapted for coupling the water container to a be... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5893496 | Utility headband and holster system A headband for retaining and positioning an object is adapted to have an active configuration and an alternative passive configuration. In the active configuration, the headband can be made to encircle a user's head such that the object is retained on an ... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5857599 | Mounting bracket assembly for a night vision device A mounting bracket assembly for mounting a night vision device to a headmount apparatus, made up of an attachment member, a mounting bracket and a hinge. The attachment member attaches the mounting bracket assembly to the headmount. The mounting bracket i... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5828749 | Phone holder kit A phone holder kit comprising a box-like cradle (10, 100, 200) for accommodating a telephone set (11) and a pair of flexible headbands (12 and 14) for supporting the cradle on the user's head. Addition support is ensured by a ear mount (16) attached to th... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5658065 | Flashlight holder for protective helmets, hardhats or the like The present invention is related to a flashlight holder for protective helmets, hardhats or the like comprising a carrier element adapted to accommodate within its inner walls a standard flashlight, an adjustment means connected to the carrier element and... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5636383 | Head mounted apparatus for supporting and raising ceiling materials A rotatable, head mounted support apparatus for supporting drywall and other ceiling panels during the construction of a ceiling. The rotatable, head mounted support apparatus is preferably secured to the top of a hard hat, and includes rotatable, turntab... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5495968 | Canoe portaging thwart During the portaging of a canoe by a single canoeist, discomfort may be caused to the shoulders and neck of the canoeist. The discomfort is due both to the pressure exerted by the portaging thwart on the shoulders and neck of the canoeist and to the rotat... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5431317 | Multimode traveling bag According to the invention a multimode traveling bag is provided which can be carried as a hand carrying bag, a back pack, shoulder bag or over the head bag. The invention provides these multimode operations while limiting the number of handles and straps... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5413126 | Decorative fashion accessory A decorative fashion accessory includes an elastic band surrounded partially along the circumference by bunched fabric of relatively large dimension; and a ring of fabric of appreciably less dimension surrounds the remaining portion of the band. In this w... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5412545 | Head and hip mounted flashlight holding device This invention is a device which holds a small cylindrical flashlight alongside the head of the wearer, and folds into a sheath for the flashlight when the flashlight is not being used. This device consists of a main strap which is wrapped around the head... | 05/02/1995 |
