CA2166724A1 - Sizing and stabilizing apparatus for bicycle helmets - Google Patents

Sizing and stabilizing apparatus for bicycle helmets

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CA2166724A1
CA2166724A1 CA002166724A CA2166724A CA2166724A1 CA 2166724 A1 CA2166724 A1 CA 2166724A1 CA 002166724 A CA002166724 A CA 002166724A CA 2166724 A CA2166724 A CA 2166724A CA 2166724 A1 CA2166724 A1 CA 2166724A1
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Prior art keywords
helmet
head
wearer
articulated member
sizing
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CA002166724A
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CA2166724C (en
Inventor
Michel D. Arney
Andrew G. Zeigler
Thomas H. Burchard
Terrence K. Jones
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Bell Sports Inc
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Michel D. Arney
Andrew G. Zeigler
Thomas H. Burchard
Terrence K. Jones
Giro Sport Design, Inc.
Bell Sports, Inc.
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Application filed by Michel D. Arney, Andrew G. Zeigler, Thomas H. Burchard, Terrence K. Jones, Giro Sport Design, Inc., Bell Sports, Inc. filed Critical Michel D. Arney
Publication of CA2166724A1 publication Critical patent/CA2166724A1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/08—Chin straps or similar retention devices
    • A42B3/085—Occipital retention systems
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A42B3/14—Suspension devices
    • A42B3/145—Size adjustment devices
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S2/00—Apparel
    • Y10S2/908—Guard or protector having a hook-loop type fastener
    • Y10S2/909—Head protector, e.g. helmet, goggles

Abstract

A bicycle helmet is disclosed having a fleuble, articulated member (14) depending from the rear (12) of the helmet, providing a closer fit to an individual wearer's head and improving the stability of the helmet on the head, particularly for mountain bike riding. The articulated member (14) contacts die wearer's head beneath the occipital region and applies a forward and upward pressure against the head. The general embodiment of the invention includes an elastic strap (18) stretching from one side of the helmet, across the back of the articulated member (14), to the opposite side of the helmet. Adjusting this strap (18) allows the wearer to adjust the forward and upward pressure exerted by the articulated member (14) on the wearer's head.
CA002166724A 1993-07-08 1994-07-08 Sizing and stabilizing apparatus for bicycle helmets Expired - Lifetime CA2166724C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US08/088,878 1993-07-08
US08/088,878 US5659900A (en) 1993-07-08 1993-07-08 Sizing and stabilizing apparatus for bicycle helmets
PCT/US1994/007643 WO1995001739A1 (en) 1993-07-08 1994-07-08 Sizing and stabilizing apparatus for bicycle helmets

Publications (2)

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CA2166724A1 true CA2166724A1 (en) 1995-01-19
CA2166724C CA2166724C (en) 2003-03-11

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EP (1) EP0707449B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2166724C (en)
DE (1) DE69415321D1 (en)
WO (1) WO1995001739A1 (en)

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