# US 2017/0280808 A1 · Helmet Lock

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- Number: US 2017/0280808 A1
- Document ID: US20170280808A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/627,356
- Filed: 2017-06-19
- Published: 2017-10-05
- Earliest claimed: 2015-07-28
- Inventors: Ronald F. Reda
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170280808A1

## CPC

- A42B 3/0413: {Anti-theft arrangements (supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening helmets B62J11/24; locks E05)}
- B62J 11/24: specially adapted for helmets (containers under the saddle for helmets B62J9/14)
- E05B 73/0005: {using chains, cables or the like (chain- or cable-locks of the padlock type E05B67/003; lockable clothing hangers or hanger racks E05B69/006)}
- A42B 3/04: Parts, details or accessories of helmets
- E05B 73/00: Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices {(motorcycle helmets A42B3/0413; supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening helmets B62J11/24; gun racks A47B81/005; showcases with theft protection A47F3/002; anti-theft means for peg-boards, grids or rods for hanging merchandise A47F5/0861; show stands, hangers, shelves with provision against unauthorised removal A47F7/024; for self-service hand-carts A47F10/04; locking skis A63C11/004; locking bolts, nuts or pins F16B41/00)}
- A42B: HATS; HEAD COVERINGS (headbands A41D20/00; head-scarves A41D23/00)
- B62J: CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS

## Abstract

A helmet locking system utilizing an arrangement of two enlarged members, a pass-through locking member, and a length of cable. A fixed enlarged member is permanently mounted to the cable and a detachable enlarged member engages with the pass-through locking member which is positioned on the cable's end opposite to the fixed enlarged member. The locking system does not require keys or a combination. Pass-through locking member is threaded through the D-ring of a helmet. Detachable enlarged member is then then fixedly fitted onto the pass-through locking member. The detachable enlarged member is then placed into a motorcycle's storage compartment which is then closed and locked thereby securing the helmet to the motorcycle.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A helmet locking system comprising,
a fixed enlarged member,
a cable, said cable having a first end and a second end,
said fixed enlarged member permanently attached to said second end of said cable,
a pass-through locking member, said pass-through locking member attached to said cable, wherein said pass-through locking member is permanently fixed at the first end of said cable, said pass-through locking member having a spring-loaded detent, said detent having an angled surface and an abutment,
a detachable enlarged member, said detachable enlarged member having an entry port, said detachable enlarged member having an exit port, said enlarged member having an interior channel connecting said entry port to said exit port, and said detachable enlarged member and said detent are configured wherein said detent is depressed when said pass-through locking member engages the entry port of said detachable enlarged member and wherein said pass-through locking member locks to said detachable enlarged member when said detent has passed through the exit port of said channel, thereby exposing the abutment of said spring-loaded detent.

### Claim 2

A helmet locking system comprising,
a cable, said cable having a first end and a second end,
a fixed enlarged member, wherein said fixed enlarged member is permanently positioned at said second end of the cable,
a detachable enlarged member, said detachable enlarged member having an entry port, said detachable enlarged member further having a channel extending from said entry port into the interior said detachable enlarged member,
a pass-through locking member, wherein said pass-through locking member is permanently fixed to the first end of said cable, said pass-through locking member configured to pass through said entry port and to engage said detachable enlarged member and further to lock said detachable engaged member in place such that said detachable enlarged member cannot be removed from said pass-through locking member by applying a pulling force.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The helmet locking system of claim 2 further comprising wherein said pass-through locking member is threaded to engage said detachable enlarged member, and wherein said channel is threaded and configured to receive said pass-through locking member.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

The helmet locking system of claim 2 further comprising, wherein said channel completely extends through said detachable enlarged member,
an exit port, said exit port connected to said entry port by said channel,
said pass-through locking member having a spring loaded detent, said spring-loaded detent having an angled surface and an abutment, said pass-through locking member further configured wherein said detent is depressed when said angled surface engages the entry port of said detachable enlarged member and wherein said abutment engages said exit port when said detent has completely passed through said channel thereby locking said detachable enlarged member to said pass-through locking member.

### Claim 5

A method of securing a helmet with a keyless helmet locking system mechanism comprising,
threading a pass-through locking member through a D-ring of a helmet, said pass-through locking member having a spring-loaded detent, said pass-through locking member being fixedly attached to a first end of a cable wherein said cable is fixedly attached to a fixed enlarged member at a second end of the cable,
threading said pass-through locking member into a channel in said detachable enlarged member,
locking said detachable enlarged member to said pass through locking member by releasing the spring-loaded detent by passing the detent completely through said channel of said detachable locking member,
securing said helmet by locking said detachable enlarged member into a lockable storage compartment.