Sports helmet having modular components

US11019872B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Oakley, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Ryan Anthony Calilung · Irvine, US
• Brian Lewis-Clark · Seattle, US
• Neil Ferrier · Lake Forest, US
• Chad Michael McKonly · San Clemente, US
• Benjamin John Meunier · San Clemente, US
• Ryan Saylor · Mission Viejo, US
• Eric Yoshinari · Laguna Niguel, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 17, 2016
• Grant date: Jun 1, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 17, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A42B3/28
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Disclosed herein are sports helmets having modular components. A modular component includes an eyewear adapter that is releasably attachable to the helmet and configured to interface with corresponding eyewear in an orientation that permits a wearer of the helmet to see through the eyewear. The eyewear adapter is configured such that, in use, the eyewear adapter enhances the fit or function of the eyewear relative to the use of the helmet and the eyewear without the eyewear adapter. A modular component includes electronics modules that can be mechanically and electrically coupled to the helmet. A modular component includes other functional modules that affect the aerodynamics of the helmet, the air flow of the helmet, the fit of the helmet, or the look of the helmet.