Patent ID: 8209781

Claim:
A protective earflap unit for a helmet comprising an earflap having a utility strap securement assembly attached at the outer rear upper midpoint of said earflap and a plurality of earflap attachment pads distributed and attached along the upper edge of said earflap and distributed about a midpoint earflap attachment pad, said midpoint earflap attachment pad attached to the upper edge of said earflap at its midpoint, said utility strap securement assembly comprising a strap having an inner side and an outer side and said strap having an upper strap portion and a lower strap portion, a strap pull tab at the distal end of said upper strap portion, an upper strap portion attachment pad attached to said inner side of said strap below said strap pull tab, a distal lower strap portion attachment pad attached to said outer side of said strap at or near the distal end of said lower strap portion; whereby said utility strap securement assembly provides for the securement to said helmet of eyewear or other personal items by the cooperating engagement of said upper strap portion attachment pad and said distal lower strap portion attachment pad.