Helmet Sound Management Mechanism
AssigneeGeorge Papadopoulos
InventorsGeorge Papadopoulos, John M. Adams
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Abstract
A helmet features a sound management mechanism within a hard exterior shell and an interior of expanded polystyrene foam. Ear cups embedded within the shell surround the ears, with a torus-shaped soft material forming a seal against the wearer's head. The helmet allows the transition of ear cups between engaged and disengaged positions. The engaged position is against the head. The disengaged position is away from the head, allowing easy placement and removing of the helmet. Positions may be transitioned using one hand. The helmet may include lateral adjustment of ear cups, and some versions incorporate electronic audio features like noise cancellation, communication capabilities, and wireless connectivity.
Claims20
A helmet providing sound protection to a wearer, comprising:
- a) a hard exterior shell,
- b) one left ear cup and one right ear cup inside the shell, wherein each ear cup completely surrounds the ear and forms a seal against the head of the wearer, and
- c) a means of moving each ear cup between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein an ear cup is placed against the head of the wearer in the engaged position and an ear cup is retracted away from the ear in the disengaged position.
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