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  Helmet adjustment systemRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, For Wearer's Head, Including Helmet-retention MeansThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060195974. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application relates to and claims priority benefits from U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/658,684 entitled "Helmet Adjustment System," filed Mar. 4, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an adjustment system for a helmet, such as a sports, construction, safety helmet, and the like. In particular, embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a simple helmet adjustment system that can easily be fit to existing helmets. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Conventional helmets, such as bicycle helmets, are configured to fit to a head through interior padding and/or a fixed stabilization system positioned at the rear of the helmet. Typically, the interior padding is not formed to a wearer's head, and does not sufficiently secure the helmet to the head. The stabilization system, however, is used to assist in securing the helmet to the head. The stabilization system includes a plate that is secured to an underside of the rear of the helmet. A user may adjust straps secured to the plate, but the plate itself is generally immovable. Some wearers, however, may find that the position of the plate with respect to the head is uncomfortable. [0004] Additionally, the stabilization system typically includes a plurality of components that are separately formed. Thus, manufacturing the stabilization system may prove time-consuming and costly. [0005] Thus, a need exists for a system and method of tailoring the fit of a helmet to a head. A need also exists for a system and method of retrofitting existing helmets so that they may be tailor fit to a head. Additionally, a need exists for a helmet adjustment system that is easier to manufacture and operate than conventional systems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] Embodiments of the present invention provide a helmet assembly that includes a base helmet portion and an adjustment system. The base helmet portion includes a top surface integrally formed with lateral, front and rear surfaces. The top, lateral, front and rear surfaces define a head cavity therebetween. A cover may be secured over the base helmet portion. [0007] The adjustment system comprises a main stabilizer or stabilizer plate, lateral adjustment stabilizers, at least one adjustment member (such as a strap or cord), and a locking member. The stabilizer plate is movably attached to the rear surface of the base helmet within the head cavity. The lateral adjustment stabilizers are attached to the lateral surfaces of the base helmet within the head cavity. The adjustment member(s) is movably retained by the stabilizer plate and the lateral adjustment devices. The locking member securely retains the adjustment member(s), and is configured to be selectively engaged to move the adjustment member(s) relative to the stabilizer plate so that the stabilizer plate may move relative to the base helmet. [0008] The stabilizer plate may include a securing area integrally formed with an adjustment-receiving area. The securing area is configured to be movably attached within the head cavity, and the adjustment-receiving area may include at least one slot that slidably retains the at least one adjustment member. The securing area may be a beam that extends from the adjustment-receiving area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a helmet adjustment system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0010] FIG. 2 illustrates an isometric view of a strap securing member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a helmet assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a helmet adjustment system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0013] FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric view of an underside of a stabilizer plate according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 6 illustrates an isometric view of a helmet adjustment system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 7 illustrates an isometric lateral view of a helmet base according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric lateral view of a side of a helmet base according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 9 illustrates a bottom view of a helmet base according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 10 illustrates an isometric view of a helmet cover being secured to a helmet base according to an embodiment of the present invention. [0019] Before the embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including" and "comprising" and variations thereof is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items and equivalents thereof. Continue reading... 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