Patent ID: 8127375

Claim:
A motorcycle venting system, said system comprising: a motorcycle helmet, said helmet comprising: an outer shell, said outer shell comprising a face bar; an eye opening above said face bar; and a plurality of holes through said outer shell, said plurality of holes located above said face bar in the forehead region of said helmet above said eye opening; a plurality of vent mechanisms mounted to said holes above said face bar, said vent mechanisms affixed to said motorcycle helmet, said vent mechanisms comprising: a base unit, said base unit comprising a central vent hole; and a vent tab, wherein said vent tab comprises: a pivot axis; a tab portion, said tab portion adapted to cover said central vent hole when said vent mechanism is in a closed position; and a lever portion, said lever portion outside of said outer shell; wherein said vent tab is separated into said tab portion and said lever portion at said pivot axis, and wherein said vent tab is pivotally attached to said base unit.