David M Stroud

US Patent:

7111329, Sep 26, 2006

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/879421

Inventors:

David E. Stroud - Santa Cruz CA, US
David T. Debus - Watsonville CA, US

Assignee:

Bell Sports, Inc. - Irving TX

International Classification:

A42B 1/06
A63B 71/10

US Classification:

2410, 2 7, 21713

Abstract:

According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for head protection is provided. The system includes a helmet body defining at least one hole. The system also includes at least one reinforcement member coupled to the helmet body. The reinforcement member defines an aperture that at least partially aligns with the hole of the helmet body.

US Patent:

8015625, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

May 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/436660

Inventors:

Michael Grim - Aptos CA, US
David E Stroud - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Specialized Bicycle Components - Morgan Hill CA

International Classification:

A42B 1/22

US Classification:

2420, 2418

Abstract:

A helmet adjustment mechanism is adapted to adjust the size of a helmet having first and second retention members (e. g. , plastic straps) movable with respect to each other. The adjustment mechanism includes an actuating member (e. g. , a pinion) coupled to at least one of the retention members and movable (e. g. , rotatable) in two directions to move at least one of the retention members relative to the other. A clutch mechanism is coupled to the actuating member and includes at least one locking member (e. g. , two locking members) that inhibits movement of the actuating member in both of the two directions. The adjustment mechanism also includes a release mechanism (e. g. , including a rotary dial) adapted to move the locking member from a locked position to an unlocked position to allow movement of the actuating member. When the actuating member is being moved, the adjustment mechanism also provides a ratcheting detent.

US Patent:

20200085129, Mar 19, 2020

Filed:

Sep 23, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/578581

Inventors:

- Morgan Hill CA, US
David E. Stroud - Soquel CA, US
Michael Grim - Aptos CA, US
Mike Krynock - Morgan Hill CA, US

International Classification:

A42B 3/06
A42B 3/08
A42B 3/14

Abstract:

The present invention provides a helmet comprising a main body having a concave interior for receiving a user's head, a head strap coupled to the body, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the head strap. The head strap is positioned in a loop that spans at least 1.5 wraps around the interior of the main body. Preferably, the head strap is fully recessed into the concave interior of the main body. The head strap can include an occipital pad and a flexible belt (e.g., two flexible belts) secured to the occipital pad and engaged with the adjustment mechanism. Preferably, at least a portion of the flexible belt is spaced rearward from the occipital pad. The helmet can further include a belt guide (e.g., two side belt guides and a front belt guide) secured to the main body and adapted to allow the head strap to slide through the belt guide.

US Patent:

20150305428, Oct 29, 2015

Filed:

Apr 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/262388

Inventors:

- Morgan Hill CA, US
David E. Stroud - Soquel CA, US
Michael Grim - Aptos CA, US
Mike Krynock - Morgan Hill CA, US

Assignee:

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. - Morgan Hill CA

International Classification:

A42B 3/06
A42B 3/08

Abstract:

The present invention provides a helmet comprising a main body having a concave interior for receiving a user's head, a head strap coupled to the body, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the head strap. The head strap is positioned in a loop that spans at least 1.5 wraps around the interior of the main body. Preferably, the head strap is fully recessed into the concave interior of the main body. The head strap can include an occipital pad and a flexible belt (e.g., two flexible belts) secured to the occipital pad and engaged with the adjustment mechanism. Preferably, at least a portion of the flexible belt is spaced rearward from the occipital pad. The helmet can further include a belt guide (e.g., two side belt guides and a front belt guide) secured to the main body and adapted to allow the head strap to slide through the belt guide.