US3983602A
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Implement holder for a safety helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-11
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1995-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A one piece holder preferably formed of a molded plastic having a first clamp for releasably engaging an edge portion of a safety helmet to detachably mount the holder thereon, and a second clamp projecting outwardly from one jaw of said first clamp for detachably receiving and holding a long slender object such as a pencil or pen.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Barry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:44
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; B; B43; B43K; B43K23/00; B43K23/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1321; Y10T24/1324; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344; Y10T24/3444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An implement holder for a safety helmet comprising a one piece elongated molded structure having a first upwardly opening clamp adapted to yieldably embrace a marginal portion of a safety helmet for detachably mounting the holder thereon, said clamp having an inner jaw and an outer jaw extending upwardly from a bottom, and a second outwardly opening resilient clamp projecting outwardly from said outer jaw and adapted to detachably receive and hold a long slender implement such as a pen or pencil, said clamps each extending from end to end of the holder, said bottom including a bottom portion extending outwardly, said second clamp having a lower jaw projecting upwardly from said bottom portion, said bottom portion having an outer part extending outwardly beyond said lower jaw thereby defining a lip for opening the second clamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An implement holder for a safety helmet comprising a one piece elongated molded structure having a first upwardly opening clamp adapted to yieldably embrace a marginal portion of a safety helmet for detachably mounting the holder thereon, said clamp having an inner jaw and an outer jaw extending upwardly from a bottom, and a second outwardly opening resilient clamp projecting outwardly from said outer jaw and adapted to detachably receive and hold a long slender implement such as a pen or pencil, said clamps each extending from end to end of the holder, said bottom including a bottom portion extending outwardly, said second clamp having a lower jaw projecting upwardly from said bottom portion, said bottom portion having an outer part extending outwardly beyond said lower jaw thereby defining a lip for opening the second clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A holder as in claim 1, said inner jaw being spring biased toward the outer jaw, and a portion of said outer jaw forming a part of said second clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A holder as in claim 1, said clamps having inner gripping surfaces provided with ribs extending from end to end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A holder as in claim 1, said jaws of the first clamp being normally disposed nearly parallel to one another, and said jaws of the second clamp being arcuately bowed and having concave inner faces.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |