A42B3/04

Pixel optical sensing of visibly transparent object utilizing reflective materials for personal protective equipment

In some examples, a system includes a head-mounted device, a visor that includes a reflective object that is substantially transparent in a visible light spectrum and embodied at a physical surface of the visor, at least one visor attachment assembly that couples the visor to the head-mounted device; at least one optical sensor; and at least one computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one optical sensor, the at least one computing device comprising a memory and one or more computer processors that: receive, from the optical sensor, an indication of light outside of a visible light spectrum that is reflected from the reflective object; determine, based at least in part on the light outside of a visible light spectrum that is reflected from the reflective object, a position of the visor; and perform, based at least in part on the position of the visor, at least one operation.

BRIM FOR ATTACHING TO HEADGEAR
20240122286 · 2024-04-18 ·

A portable brim can be securely attached to and operate with various helmets such as bicycle, skateboarding, snow sport, mountain/rock climbing, equestrian, and paddlesport helmets as well as hard hats used in construction, utility maintenance, material moving, dock loading, and airport baggage handling, to give the wearer shade and protection from the sun. The brim apparatus includes a center section having a size for fitting about a circumference of the sports helmet and a visor outwardly or radially extending from the center section. In one brim apparatus the center section features a stop surface that opposes an upper surface of the visor when the apparatus is affixed to the headgear such that the visor is prohibited from flipping upwards or sliding down or coming off during use.

HELMET SAFETY COMPONENTS
20240122284 · 2024-04-18 ·

Control devices for a safety helmet. One embodiment of the invention is a control device comprising a first component and a second component. The first component is a slidable helmet shaft, and the second component is a vest with an elongated receiver for the first component. An additional embodiment comprises four components. The control devices lessen impact to the head in the event of a collision yet are flexible enough to allow use in an organized sport such as football.

HELMET SAFETY COMPONENTS
20240122278 · 2024-04-18 ·

A control device for a safety helmet. The control device comprises a first component and a second component. The first component is a slidable helmet shaft, and the second component is a vest with an elongated receiver for the first component. The control device lessens impact to the head in the event of a collision yet is flexible enough to allow use in an organized sport such as football.

Customizable Visor Clip
20240122311 · 2024-04-18 ·

A custom visor clip with exclusive customization services is provided for enhancing personalization and branding in sports equipment. The visor clip allows players to display custom numbers, letters, and logos, thereby expressing their individuality and team pride. The patentee holds exclusive customization rights, enabling the provision of professional and reliable customization services for various sports and activities. The visor clip offers secure attachment, improved visibility, and a durable construction, ensuring its functionality during athletic activities.

BALLISTIC PROTECTION LAYER FOR HELMET PAD SYSTEM
20190328070 · 2019-10-31 ·

The present application relates to helmet pads (120) comprising a ballistic protection layer (126). It also relates to a ballistic helmet (100) that comprises a helmet pad comprising a ballistic protection layer. Further, the present application also relates to a helmet pad replacement set wherein one or more of the replacement helmet pads comprises a ballistic protection layer.

Adjustable headgear mount system
10455881 · 2019-10-29 · ·

An adjustable headgear mount device and system is presented. The mount system comprises an adjustable locking catch that is adjustable by the user to accommodate a various range of male bayonet parts. A receiver element defines a slot that the adjustable locking catch is positioned in. The user can slide the catch into a desired position in the slot and securedly fix the catch in the desired position with at least one set screw. In the desired position, the catch can engage a portion of the male bayonet. The catch can be moved to a different position by the user if a different size male bayonet part is desired to be attached to the headgear.

Adjustable headgear mount system
10455881 · 2019-10-29 · ·

An adjustable headgear mount device and system is presented. The mount system comprises an adjustable locking catch that is adjustable by the user to accommodate a various range of male bayonet parts. A receiver element defines a slot that the adjustable locking catch is positioned in. The user can slide the catch into a desired position in the slot and securedly fix the catch in the desired position with at least one set screw. In the desired position, the catch can engage a portion of the male bayonet. The catch can be moved to a different position by the user if a different size male bayonet part is desired to be attached to the headgear.

Method and system for providing rear collision warning within a helmet
10455882 · 2019-10-29 · ·

A method for providing a collision warning using an image capture device mounted on a rear portion of a helmet, including receiving a series of image frames and receiving spatial position data about the helmet from an inertial measurement unit. The spatial position data includes at least one of a roll angle, a yaw angle, and a pitch angle of the helmet. The method includes adjusting an orientation of the series of image frames based on the spatial position data. Thus, the orientation of the series of image frames is level with an orientation of the scene. The method includes identifying a target vehicle and calculating a speed of the target vehicle based on a rate of change of a position of the target vehicle. Further, the method includes controlling an output device and/or the motorcycle based on the speed of the target vehicle and the rate of change.

HELMET AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
20190320978 · 2019-10-24 ·

A helmet may include: a brain wave detector configured to detect a brain wave of a user; a sound input configured to receive sound; a sound output configured to output sound; and a controller configured to, in response to detecting the brain wave of the user, compare the detected brain wave with a previously stored brain wave, to activate a dialogue mode when the detected brain wave matches the previously stored brain wave, to recognize a speech from the sound received by the sound input, to generate a dialogue speech based on the recognized speech, and to control the sound output so as to output the generated dialogue speech.