Communications device for a protective helmet

US7110743B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC · US

Inventors

• Larry Depew · Medina, US
• Joseph Birli · South Euclid, US
• Lou Monaco · South Euclid, US
• Greg Skillicom · Akron, US
• Dan Zimet · South Euclid, US
• Dave Potts · Parma, US
• Michael Rupert · Sarver, US
• John L. Hierbaum · Murrysville, US
• Layton A. Wise · Washington, US
• F. Joseph Hersick · Zelienople, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2003
• Grant date: Sep 19, 2006
• Expiry date: Jul 6, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A42B3/30
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A communications device for use with a protective helmet having a headband is provided. Generally, the communications device provides support member for a bone conduction microphone that is easily added to and removed from the protective helmet, allowing the communications device to be readily used with both new and existing protective helmets. While in use, support member positions the bone conduction microphone between the headband and a user's head, preferably between the napestrap and the center of the back of the user's head. The communications device can be used with any type of protective helmet, such as a fireman's helmet, a military helmet, a hard-hat, etc.