Radar detection helmet

A radar detection helmet is arranged to include radar circuitry, as well as a speaker member, mounted within the helmet, and further including a positionable light-emitting diode housing arranged for ease of positioning and observation of the light-emitting diode in use of the radar detection apparatus.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field of the Invention 
The field of invention relates to radar detector apparatus, and more 
particularly pertains to a new and improved radar detection helmet wherein 
the same is arranged to permit ease of positioning of a visual indicator 
within the visor opening of the helmet. 
2. Description of the Prior Art 
Radar detection helmets of various types have been utilized throughout the 
prior art and exemplified by the U.S. Pat. No. 4,719,462. 
Radar detection circuitry is commercially available and exemplified by U.S. 
Pat. No. 4,628,857. 
The instant invention attempts to overcome deficiencies of the prior art by 
providing for a visual indicator arranged for positioning within the visor 
opening, as well as an over-ride switch mounted to a lower periphery of 
the helmet. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of 
helmet apparatus now present in the prior art, the present invention 
provides a radar detection helmet wherein the same is arranged for ease of 
use and positioning of the visual indicator alarm. As such, the general 
purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in 
greater detail, is to provide a new and improved radar detection helmet 
which has all the advantages of the prior art helmet apparatus and none of 
the disadvantages. 
To attain this, the present invention provides a radar detection helmet 
arranged to include a radar circuitry, as well as a speaker member, 
mounted within the helmet, and further including a positionable 
light-emitting diode housing arranged for ease of positioning and 
observation of the light-emitting diode in use of the radar detection 
apparatus. 
My invention resides not in any one of these features per se, but rather in 
the particular combination of all of them herein disclosed and claimed and 
it is distinguished from the prior art in this particular combination of 
all of its structures for the functions specified. 
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features 
of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that 
follows may be better understood, and in order that the present 
contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, 
additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter 
and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. 
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which 
this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the 
designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the 
several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, 
that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions 
insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present 
invention. 
Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent 
and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the 
scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar 
with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a 
cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of 
the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention 
of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to 
be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way. 
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and 
improved radar detection helmet which has all the advantages of the prior 
art helmet apparatus and none of the disadvantages. 
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved 
radar detection helmet which may be easily and efficiently manufactured 
and marketed. 
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and 
improved radar detection helmet which is of a durable and reliable 
construction. 
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved radar detection helmet which is susceptible of a low cost of 
manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly 
is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby 
making such radar detection helmets economically available to the buying 
public. 
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and 
improved radar detection helmet which provides in the apparatuses and 
methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while 
simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated 
therewith. 
These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various 
features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with 
particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this 
disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating 
advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should 
be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there 
is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 to 9 
thereof, a new and improved radar detection helmet embodying the 
principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated 
by the reference numeral 10 will be described. 
More specifically, the radar detection helmet 10 of the instant invention 
essentially comprises a helmet rigid shell 11 having an entrance opening 
12, with the entrance opening having an entrance opening continuous end 
wall. A shell cavity 16 is defined within the shell 11, with the shell 
cavity including a resilient liner 15 coextensive therewith within the 
cavity 16. A liner continuous end wall 17 is positioned in adjacency 
relative to the entrance opening end wall 14. A visor opening 13 is 
directed through the shell 11 spaced from the entrance opening 12, with 
the visor opening including an optional visor 13a (see FIG. 2) arranged 
for selective securement over the visor opening 13. It should be noted 
that the visor opening 13 includes a visor opening continuous entrance 
wall 28, having an entrance wall roof wall 29 extending over a floor wall 
29a. It should be further noted that a radar circuit cavity floor 18 
directed into the helmet between the liner 15 and the shell 11 includes a 
radar circuit 19 therewithin. Such radar circuits are conventionally well 
known in the prior art, and an example of such is indicated in U.S. Pat. 
No. 4,626,857 incorporated herein by reference. 
A battery 20 is mounted within the liner in adjacency to the liner end wall 
17, wherein an on/off switch 21 effects selective actuation of the radar 
circuit 19 through the battery 20. A highway/city switch 23 is provided 
into the liner end wall 17 for local and distant signal reception, as well 
as an audio speaker 22 directed into the shell cavity 16 through the liner 
15. A power supply socket 25 is provided for directing power to the 
circuit in conjunction with or in lieu of the battery 20. Further, 
securement straps 24 mounted to the entrance opening continuous end wall 
14 permits securement of the helmet about an individual's head portion, in 
a manner as indicated in FIG. 1, relative to prior art usage. 
A visual indicator light housing 27 mounting a visual indicator light 26, 
typically of a light-emitting diode construction, is provided. The housing 
27 is mounted within the roof wall 29 of the visual opening wall 28. 
Respective first and second arcuate contacts 30 are arranged in a 
coextensive spaced relationship and are orthogonally mounted relative to 
the roof wall 29, with the housing arranged for sliding reception within 
the roof wall slot 32 that is extensive with the roof wall 29. In this 
manner, the first and second housing contact plates 33 and 34 mounted to 
the housing within the roof wall slot 32 are arranged for contiguous and 
electrical communication with the first and second electrical contacts 30 
and 31 to permit for electrical communication between the battery 20 and 
the radar circuit 19, with the visual indicator light 26 permitting 
positioning of the housing 27 as desired within the roof wall 29 of the 
visor opening 13 for convenience in use by an individual. 
A normally closed over-ride button 35 is mounted within the liner end wall 
17, wherein positioning of the liner upon a support surface and the like 
effects automatic opening of the over-ride button 35, in a manner as 
indicated in FIG. 9, to cease electrical communication between the battery 
20 and the associated radar circuit 19 to provide for saving of the 
battery during periods of non-use of the organization. 
As to the manner of usage and operation of the instant invention, the same 
should be apparent from the above disclosure, and accordingly no further 
discussion relative to the manner of usage and operation of the instant 
invention shall be provided. 
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the 
optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to 
include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of 
operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to 
one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those 
illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are 
intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the 
principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and 
changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired 
to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and 
described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may 
be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.