Helmet dispensing system

US9320364B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HelmutHub Corporation · US

Inventors

• Charles Mills · Sheridan, US
• Jessica Artilles · Cambridge, US
• Jose Avedillo · Laredo, US
• Kathryn Barnes · Boston, US
• Ignatius Chen · Boston, US
• Danielle Hicks · Modesto, US
• Shen Huang · Boston, US
• Ron Perez · Kyle, US
• Laura Ware · Boston, US
• Stephanie Whalen · Newport Beach, US
• Breanna Berry · Boston, US
• Arni Lehto · Boston, US
• Angela Junyan Chu · San Francisco, US
• Manas Menon · Somerville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 2, 2014
• Grant date: Apr 26, 2016
• Expiry date: Jul 2, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63B71/0036
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for the dispensing and collection of objects in urban environments. More particularly, the disclosure provides systems and methods for dispensing and collecting helmets. The disclosure provides a self-sufficient, high-capacity, helmet dispensing system. In some embodiments, the system includes solar panels that provide the system with the requisite power needed to power the system. In some implementations, the system includes a vandal resistant return mechanism for the helmets. The system may also include communication modules, which may transmit system information to a backend server.