Clip-on visor

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1998-06-30

2001-01-09

Neas, Michael A. (Department: 3741)

Apparel

Guard or protector

For wearer's head

C002S422000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06170084

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to visors, and more specifically, to visors designed to be coupled to a helmet.
BACKGROUND
Sports such as bicycling, in-line skating, and skateboarding require protective helmets. The helmet is a protective shell that is designed to protect the head. Generally helmets do not include visors to shield the user's eyes from the sun.
FIG. 1
is one helmet including a prior art visor. The helmet
10
includes straps
26
to fasten the helmet
10
to the user's head. The helmet also includes air vents
36
in the front and back of the helmet
10
.
A visor
32
is coupled to the helmet
10
. The visor is attached at both the sides and the front of the helmet
10
using a hook and loop type fastener, such as Velcro. Patches
36
of the fastener are attached to the outside of the helmet
10
. Matching patches are attached to the inside of the visor
32
. The visor
32
is attached to the helmet
10
using the hook and loop type fastener, and removed by grasping the visor
32
and pulling firmly.
However, the helmet and visor of
FIG. 1
have numerous disadvantages. The hook and loop type fastener may not remain on the helmet in hot weather. Removing the visor requires considerable force, otherwise the visor may accidentally detach. The visor alters the aerodynamic quality of the helmet. And the visor only fits one type of helmet, since the locations of the hook and loop type fastener patches must match, and the diameter of the helmet must be precisely reflected by the visor in order to match the hook and loop type fastener patches.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A visor is described. The visor includes a brim and a coupling mechanism designed to removably couple the visor to a helmet through a vent of the helmet.


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