Rotatable helmet mount

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Lindsey, Rodney M. (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Guard or protector

For wearer's head

C002S006200, C359S409000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957449

ABSTRACT:
A helmet mount for a night vision device is provided having means to attached to headgear, such as a helmet, wherein the mount is rotatable between a use position and a stowed position about an axis that is substantially parallel to the attachment means. In one embodiment, a position adjustment assembly comprises a rotary plate, a helmet block rotationally coupled to the rotary plate and a spring-biased ball and socket system located between the helmet bock and rotary plate. In another embodiment, a tilt adjustment assembly may include a gear system wherein rotation of a lever produces rotation of a night vision device relative to a user's eyes.

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U.S. Appl. No. 10/820,977, by inventor Prendergast, filed Apr. 7, 2004.

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