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US 6,052,832 AGranted
Helmet mounted mirrors for off road use
OwnerDavid Cromptoninventor
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Abstract
A mirror assembly is provided that can be affixed to a helmet for use by snowmobile, motorcycle and ATV vehicle riders. The mirrors are capable of adjustment in three directions and are detachable from the helmet.
Claims2
A helmet, comprising:
- a rigid shell portion and a cushioned lining disposed inside of said shell portion;
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- a mirror device including:
- a first bracket including a first portion including a hook and loop fastener mounting said first portion of said first bracket to a side of said rigid shell portion and a second portion integrally formed with said first portion and extending generally perpendicular to said first portion;
- a second bracket including a first portion pivotally mounted to said second portion of said first bracket, a second portion integrally formed with said first portion of said second bracket and extending generally perpendicular to said first portion of said second bracket;
- a third bracket including a first portion pivotally mounted to said second portion of said second bracket, a second portion integrally formed with said first portion of said third bracket and extending generally perpendicular to said first portion of said third bracket;
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- a mirror pivotally mounted to said second portion of said third bracket, said mirror extending generally perpendicular to said second portion of said third bracket and pivoting about an axis generally parallel to a front surface of said mirror.
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A mirror device, comprising:
- a first bracket including a first portion including a hook and loop fastener adapted to removably mount said first bracket to a side of a helmet and a second portion integrally formed with said first portion and extending generally perpendicular to said first portion;
- a second bracket including a first portion pivotally mounted to said second portion of said first bracket, a second portion integrally formed with said first portion of said second bracket and extending generally perpendicular to said first portion of said second bracket;
- a third bracket including a first portion pivotally mounted to said second portion of said second bracket, a second portion integrally formed with said first portion of said third bracket and extending generally perpendicular to said first portion of said third bracket;
- and
- a mirror pivotally mounted to said second portion of said third bracket, said mirror extending generally perpendicular to said second portion of said third bracket and pivoting about an axis generally parallel to a front surface of said mirror.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.