Carroll M Rhodes

US Patent:

54169224, May 23, 1995

Filed:

Feb 23, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/021388

Inventors:

Christina A. Horvat - Philadelphia PA
Gary F. Bradley - Hendersonville NC
Carroll L. Rhodes - Flat Rock NC

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

A42B 304

US Classification:

2 62

Abstract:

A unified, low-profile, lightweight and strong component mounting system an aircrew member's helmet is disclosed. The system includes a substantially rectangular mounting bracket that carries necessary power, communications, and optical inputs to the components, mounting hardware and specially designed interface pieces for each component. The system is designed to securely and easily snap-lock onto the helmet and is positioned to stay balanced while attached to eliminate crewmember discomfort.