Eddie Gean Rothrock

US Patent:

20070094769, May 3, 2007

Filed:

Nov 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/267229

Inventors:

Robert Lakes - Saratoga CA, US
Eddie Rothrock - Whittier CA, US

International Classification:

A42C 5/04

US Classification:

002171300, 002424000, 002425000

Abstract:

In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a helmet having temple intake ports is provided. In a particular embodiment, the helmet includes an outer protective shell, an inner protective layer disposed substantially within the outer protective shell and configured to substantially enclose a wearer's head, and at least one intake port proximate a temple area of the helmet configured to direct airflow from an exterior of the helmet through the inner protective layer into an interior of the helmet.

US Patent:

58568115, Jan 5, 1999

Filed:

Jan 31, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/594159

Inventors:

Ning Wu - Rancho Palos Verdes CA
David E. Schnelker - Agoura Hills CA
Jerome Robert Laskowski - Newbury Park CA
Ronald Kent Reger - Carmel IN
Francine Harriet Landau - Los Angeles CA
Eddie Gean Rothrock - Whittier CA

Assignee:

Delco Electronics Corp. - Kokomo IN
Hughes Electronics - Los Angeles CA
Bell Sports, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

A42B 300

US Classification:

345 8

Abstract:

A visual display and helmet assembly is configured to function in the presence of a harsh environment, e. g. , high wind, vibration and shock and strong ambient light. The visual display preferably includes a transmissive liquid-crystal display to reduce the display's size and to enhance the intensity of a virtual image. In addition, the display is preferably reconfigurable so that different display indicia can be programmed as desired. To reduce probability of injury to a user, the visual display is carried on the exterior of the helmet with its center of mass positioned substantially on the midsagittal plane of the user. In addition, a mount permits the visual display to detach from the helmet when it is subjected to forces above a predetermined threshold. The mount is also permits yielding movement between the visual display and the helmet to enhance viewing of the image.