Helmet with night-vision device providing optimized safety and ergonomy
December 26, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesReadily releasable powered visor-and-lock assembly for helmet Head-up display Airborne system for display of collimated images Compact helmet mounted display Display device for ergonomic sights with a large field of observation High definition color display device Optical mixer for helmet visual display system Helmet-mounted night vision system and secondary imager Optical mixer without disturbance of optical paths, notably for helmet visual display system Device to check the position and orientation of a mirror InventorsApplicationNo. 773130 filed on 12/26/1996US Classes:359/630, Superimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.)345/8, Operator body-mounted heads-up display (e.g., helmet mounted display)359/632Rotatable heads-up device or combinerExaminersPrimary: Ben, LohaAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG02B 027/14Foreign Application Priority Data1995-12-26 FRAbstractThe invention relates to a pilot's helmet with a tinted visor that can be locked in raised position during nighttime use by a device using spring-loaded balls, and that can be lowered manually, or automatically when the pilot ejects thanks to a spring-loaded system tending to close the visor.Field of SearchSuperimposing visual information on observer`s field of view (e.g., head-up arrangement, etc.)Including curved reflector Rotatable heads-up device or combiner With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.) IMAGE SUPERPOSITION BY OPTICAL MEANS (E.G., HEADS-UP DISPLAY) Operator body-mounted heads-up display (e.g., helmet mounted display) | |
