Title:
STORAGE AND DRYING DEVICE FOR HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/023045
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The invention provides a new method for the safe storage and drying of a helmet and related accessories (spare helmet face shield, sunglasses, goggles, primary gloves, secondary gloves, chin curtain, breath deflector/guard, helmet screws, neck brace, knee pads, elbow pads, chest protector, keys, and remote control gate/garage openers) employed in activities in which a helmet is utilized. The device is suspended utilizing various length interchangeable hanging straps possessing varied attachment methods to accommodate various hanging locations. The side connected hanging straps attach at an angle to the front opening so that the front opening is directed at an upward facing angle off of the vertical plane and a center angle adjustment and interlocking strap is utilized to set a preferred angle and interlink multiple devices hung vertically one under another. The angled orientation enables the device to be bumped or swung without concern that the helmet or other items stored therein will fall out. The shape and flexible nature of the device allows the sides to close in toward the helmet under the weight of a resting helmet. The device employs multiple attachment points and pockets to accommodate the related accessories and their related locations are such that they provide for the easy access to storage and removal based on frequency of use and order in which stored and removed.
Inventors:
SALYS ERIC K (US)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2011/002191
Publication Date:
May 18, 2012
Filing Date:
August 22, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SALYS ERIC K (US)
International Classes:
A42B3/00
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