Patent ID: 6278788
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: A61F,G02C,Y10T

Abstract:
An articulating head worn support apparatus, comprising:(a) a first and a second rearward extending support arm assembly, each said assembly including a center sleeve, a head gripping member and an articulating member, said articulating member including a first end and a second end, said first end of said articulating member coupled to said center sleeve, said head gripping member pivotally coupled to said second end of said articulating member;(b) an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve attached to each said first end of said articulating members, said center sleeve disposed between said upper sleeve and said lower sleeve, whereby said center sleeve is pivotable relative to said upper sleeve and said lower sleeve;(c) a first and a second plunger, each said plunger disposed within each said upper sleeve, each said center sleeve and each said lower sleeve;(d) means for attaching each said support arm assembly to a device worn frontally on the head; and(e) means for adjusting said articulating member in relation to said device in a ratcheting manner controlled by a lock and release mechanism.