Patent ID: 6546264
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: A42B,H04B,H04M,H04R

Abstract:
An external headphone system for use with a sports helmet, said sports helmet having an exterior surface with a crown and a rim, a left side ear notch in said rim, a right side ear notch in said rim, a front side and a rear side, said headphone system comprising:a C-shaped attachment band for attaching to said sports helmet, said attachment band further comprising a first end, a second end, and a center section, with said first and second ends respectively positioned adjacent said right and left ear notches in said helmet rim, and said center section positioned adjacent said helmet rim, at said rear side; attachment means for attaching said attachment band to said helmet's exterior surface so that said first end is located near the right side ear notch of the sports helmet rim, so said center section is attached to said exterior surface at said rear side of said helmet, and so that said second end is located near the left side ear notch in said helmet rim; support means attached to and extending from said first and second ends of said C-shaped attachment band, for supporting and positioning an audio speaker; an audio speaker attached to each of said support means; a portable sound signal producing device, for generating an audio signal for transmission to said audio speaker; an electrical connection connecting said audio speakers to said portable sound signal producing device; and a power source connected with said portable sound signal producing device for powering said portable sound signal producing device.