Helmet flashlight retainer
US5608919A · kind A · utility
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18References
16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V21/084
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A web type mounting pad for a mini-flashlight is removably secured to a helmet with elastic straps having hooks that clip to the helmet rim. In one embodiment three straps (two long one short) secure the mounting pad. In another embodiment a slidable mounting pad slides on one or more elastic straps. In another embodiment a snap on Velcro band holds a removable Velcro mounting pad, and a tether secures the hand held flashlight to the helmet.
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