IP Library Granted Patent US 11,399,599
Granted Patent B2
US 11,399,599 · App. 17/141,696 · Granted Aug 2, 2022

Friction stop strap adjustor

Inventor: Ximena Prugue (Santa Cruz, CA)
Assignee: BELL SPORTS, INC.
A44B11/18A42B3/08A44B11/04
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Patent No.
US 11,399,599
App. No.
17/141,696
Granted
Aug 2, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

A strap adjustor including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, an upper surface that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, a front surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, the back surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface, a first through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor, a second through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor, and a bar separating the first through opening from the second through opening.

Claims (63)

1. A strap adjustor, comprising:

a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface;

an upper surface that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface;

a front surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, the back surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface;

a first through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor;

a second through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor;

a bar separating the first through opening from the second through opening, the bar extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and from the front surface to the back surface; and

one or more end openings contained within the upper surface, the one or more end openings extending from the upper surface to the first through opening.

2. The strap adjustor of claim 1 , further comprising:

a first strap configured to extend from a helmet to the one or more end openings and to be disposed through at least one of the one or more end openings, through the first through opening, and over the bar; and

a second strap configured to extend from the helmet to the one or more end openings and to be disposed through at least one of the one or more end openings, through the first through opening, and over the bar.

3. The strap adjustor of claim 2 , further comprising:

an end opposite the third surface, the end comprising a channel; and

the first strap and the second strap being disposed through the channel.

4. The strap adjustor of claim 2 , wherein total angle of contact β between the first strap and the strap adjustor comprises an angle in a range of 280°-310°.

5. The strap adjustor of claim 1 , further comprising

a first strap entering the first end opening at an angle substantially equal to an average angle of a first sidewall relative to a longitudinal axis of the strap adjuster;

a second strap entering the second end opening at an angle substantially equal to an average angle of a second sidewall relative to the longitudinal axis of the strap adjuster; and

the first strap and the second strap exiting the strap adjustor in a direction substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the strap adjustor.

6. The strap adjustor of claim 1 , wherein the one or more end openings comprise two end openings.

7. A strap adjustor, comprising:

a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface;

an upper surface that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface;

a front surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, the back surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface;

a first through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor;

a second through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor;

a bar separating the first through opening from the second through opening, the bar extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and from the front surface to the back surface; and

one or more end openings positioned on the upper surface, the one or more end openings extending from the upper surface to the first through opening;

wherein a width of the strap adjustor tapers from the upper surface to the lower surface such that the upper surface is wider than the lower surface.

8. The strap adjustor of claim 7 , further comprising:

a first strap configured to extend from a helmet to the one or more end openings and to be disposed through at least one of the one or more end openings, through the first through opening, and over the bar; and

a second strap configured to extend from the helmet to the one or more end openings and to be disposed through at least one of the one or more end opening, through the first through opening, and over the bar.

9. The strap adjustor of claim 8 , further comprising:

an end opposite the third surface, the end comprising a channel; and

the first strap and the second strap being disposed through the channel.

10. The strap adjustor of claim 8 , wherein total angle of contact β between the first strap and the strap adjustor comprises an angle in a range of 280°-310°.

11. The strap adjustor of claim 8 , further comprising:

a first strap entering the first end opening at an angle substantially equal to an average angle of a first sidewall relative to a longitudinal axis of the strap adjuster;

a second strap entering the second end opening at an angle substantially equal to an average angle of a second sidewall relative to the longitudinal axis of the strap adjuster;

the first strap and the second strap exiting the strap adjustor in a direction substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the strap adjustor; and

the first strap and the second strap exiting the strap adjustor in a direction substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the strap adjustor.

12. The strap adjustor of claim 7 , wherein the one or more end openings comprise two end openings.

13. A strap adjustor, comprising:

a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface;

an upper surface that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface;

a front surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, the back surface extending between the top surface and the bottom surface and between the upper surface and the lower surface;

a first through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor;

a second through opening, between the front surface and the back surface, that extends completely through the strap adjustor;

a bar separating the first through opening from the second through opening, the bar extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and from the front surface to the back surface, wherein a thickness of the bar varies from a maximum thickness proximate to the front surface and the back surface to a minimum thickness at a center of the bar; and

one or more end openings positioned on the upper surface, the one or more end openings extending from the upper surface to the first through opening.

14. The strap adjustor of claim 13 , further comprising:

a first strap configured to extend from a helmet to the first end opening and to be disposed through the first end opening, through the first through opening, and over the bar; and

a second strap configured to extend from the helmet to the second end opening and to be disposed through the second end opening, through the first through opening, and over the bar.

15. The strap adjustor of claim 14 , further comprising:

an end opposite the third surface, the end comprising a channel; and

the first strap and the second strap being disposed through the channel.

16. The strap adjustor of claim 14 , wherein a total angle of contact β between the first strap and the strap adjustor comprises an angle in a range of 280°-310°.

17. The strap adjustor of claim 13 , further comprising:

a first strap entering the first end opening at an angle substantially equal to an average angle of a first sidewall relative to a longitudinal axis of the strap adjuster;

a second strap entering the second end opening at an angle substantially equal to an average angle of a second sidewall relative to the longitudinal axis of the strap adjuster;

the first strap and the second strap exiting the strap adjustor in a direction substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the strap adjustor; and

the first strap and the second strap exiting the strap adjustor in a direction substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the strap adjustor.

18. The strap adjustor of claim 13 , wherein the one or more end openings comprise two end openings.

Assignments (8)
ENTITY CONVERSION Recorded Sep 17, 2025
From: BELL SPORTS, INC.
To: BELL SPORTS LLC
Reel/Frame 072908/0382 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 25, 2025
From: BELL SPORTS, INC.; BUSHNELL HOLDINGS, INC.; BUSHNELL INC.; C PREME LIMITED LLC; CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC; EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.; FOX HEAD, INC.; GOLD TIP, LLC; LOGAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, LLC; MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.; QUIETKAT, INC.; SIMMS FISHING PRODUCTS LLC; STONE GLACIER, INC.; WAWGD NEWCO, LLC; REVELYST OPERATIONS LLC; MILLETT INDUSTRIES
To: CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 072238/0250 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 3, 2025
From: BELL SPORTS, INC.; BUSHNELL HOLDINGS, INC.; BUSHNELL INC.; C PREME LIMITED LLC; CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC; EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.; FOX HEAD, INC.; GOLD TIP, LLC; LOGAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, LLC; MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.; QUIETKAT, INC.; SIMMS FISHING PRODUCTS LLC; STONE GLACIER, INC.; WAWGD NEWCO, LLC; MILLETT INDUSTRIES; REVELYST OPERATIONS LLC
To: FORTRESS CREDIT CORP., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 069817/0586 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 27, 2024
From: CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.; MILLETT INDUSTRIES, INC.; AMMUNITION OPERATIONS LLC; BEE STINGER, LLC; BELL SPORTS, INC.; BUSHNELL INC.; BUSHNELL HOLDINGS, INC.; C PREME LIMITED LLC; CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC; EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.; FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY; GOLD TIP, LLC; LOGAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, LLC; STONEY POINT PRODUCTS, INC.; VISTA OUTDOOR OPERATIONS LLC
Reel/Frame 069460/0001 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF TERM LOAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 1, 2024
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: AMMUNITION OPERATIONS LLC; BELL SPORTS, INC.; BUSHNELL HOLDINGS, INC.; BUSHNELL INC.; C PREME LIMITED LLC; CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC; EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.; FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY; GOLD TIP, LLC; LOGAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, LLC; MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.; MILLETT INDUSTRIES, INC.; STONE GLACIER, INC.; VISTA OUTDOOR OPERATIONS LLC; WAWGD NEWCO, LLC; FOX HEAD, INC.; SIMMS FISHING PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 066959/0001 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 22, 2023
From: PRUGUE, XIMENA
To: BELL SPORTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 062763/0336 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 5, 2022
From: AMMUNITION OPERATIONS LLC; BEE STINGER, LLC; BELL SPORTS, INC.; BUSHNELL HOLDINGS, INC.; BUSHNELL INC.; C PREME LIMITED LLC; CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC; EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.; FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY; FOX HEAD, INC.; GOLD TIP, LLC; LOGAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, LLC; MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.; MILLETT INDUSTRIES; NIGHT OPTICS USA, INC.; NORTHSTAR OUTDOORS, LLC; QUIETKAT, INC.; STONE GLACIER, INC.; STONEY POINT PRODUCTS, INC.; VISTA OUTDOOR OPERATIONS LLC; VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC; WAWGD NEWCO, LLC; VISTA OUTDOOR INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 061521/0747 →
ABL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 1, 2021
From: AMMUNITION OPERATIONS LLC; BEE STINGER, LLC; BELL SPORTS, INC.; BUSHNELL HOLDINGS, INC.; BUSHNELL INC.; C PREME LIMITED LLC; CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC; EAGLE INDUSTRIES UNLIMITED, INC.; FEDERAL CARTRIDGE COMPANY; GOLD TIP, LLC; LOGAN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, LLC; MICHAELS OF OREGON CO.; MILLETT INDUSTRIES; NIGHT OPTICS USA, INC.; NORTHSTAR OUTDOORS, LLC; STONEY POINT PRODUCTS INC.; VISTA OUTDOOR INC.; VISTA OUTDOOR OPERATIONS LLC
To: CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 056033/0349 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation 16245171 · Jan 10, 2019
Continuation 15238600 · Aug 16, 2016
Provisional Application 62206093 · Aug 17, 2015
Related Publication 20210120920A1 · Apr 29, 2021