Patent ID: 9078482
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A42B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus worn on the lead strap of a sport helmet, which passes in front of the ear, for reducing noise caused by wind flowing past the user's ear, the apparatus comprising: A wind deflector including, A sound permeable outer portion of fleece or fur configured to partially cover the front part of the ear, said outer portion shaped such that wind flows smoothly over the outer surface and past the ear; A sound permeable inner portion of fleece or fur attached to the outer portion located alongside the user's face about the ear, said inner portion having a smooth surface flush with the outer surface, closing the gap between the helmet strap and the user's face; A sound permeable outer portion sized to cover the front portion of the ears, leaving the inner and rear portion of the ear exposed to allow ambient sound to be heard; and Securing means, located on the outer and inner portion, for securing said wind deflector to the sport helmet strap.