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Research and development for motorcycle helmets

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Motorcycle accidents are fatal when you lack the right protective gear. Most nations have a policy for motorcycles to prevent these fatal accidents. A helmet is one such gear that it is must-have gear for whether it is a policy or not. Manufacturers design different helmets to suit the weather as well as a specific population. There are two main types and open and a closed helmet. Whatever the choice there are basic principles that should guide you when choosing one. The seven main ones include.

The shape and size of your head

Just like the fingers, the head comes in different sizes. This is the reason the helmets are also categorized as small, medium and large helmet sizes. The size determines your comfort when riding even in difficult places. A good helmet should not be too small that will cause friction or tool large that will keep on hanging all over.

Must have an adjusting strap

To maintain the fitness of the helmet then you need to adjust using the strap such that it helps to keep in shape and retain the position to give you all the comfort and peace you need when riding. The strap is an elastic string that comes in handy to make sure it fits in the right place- not too small or too large.

Must have a good cushion

The cushion is not just for aesthetic value but it is to aid in preventing shock and friction when in impact. Moreover, it also comes in handy to regulate the temperature based on the prevailing weather conditions at that particular time. This is the main material that comes in handy when it comes to protection against any injury to the skull- the main of the body responsible for all body functions.

Quality standards mark

We live in a society and in business, some entrepreneurs love shortcut by all means. They find a way of circumnavigating through the low to produce a substandard product is that find there a way to the market. You must make sure the helmet of choice has all the standard marks; an indication that it has undergone all the tests and proven to meet all the required regulations.

Has a clear visor

As much as it protects the skull, your eyes must be protected too but also visible enough. This is also a crucial part of a helmet since the eyes are required for vision at the same time you need to prevent them from excess wind, dust, and insects. It should have a clear motorcycle helmet glasses with no lens to aid in proper sight.

Helmets are just a small part of the protective gear. Other body parts also need to be protected from extreme weather as well as injuries; this includes the best motorcycle helmet for glasses, pants, gloves, goggles among others. Protection starts with you as a motorist, never take chances even if you are just riding to get groceries at the nearest store or you are going for a motorcycle road trip.

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Patent Application For A Bike Helmet

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Patents are an authority or license that enables the owner to exclude others from replicating the invention. Patents are important in the current world since they allow renovation while protecting them from infringement.

The patent being filed could cover one country or more. The application is usually made at the patent office which has the jurisdiction to grant a patent the designated geographical area. If the specifications are met as required by the laws governing the office, a patent is usually granted for the invention. The act of negotiating with the patent office for the grant of a patent is called patent prosecution. Note it should not be confused with patent litigation which involves legal proceedings for infringement of a patent after it is already granted.

In this case, we check the process of patenting a bike helmet. We all have come across bike riders on the roads or in the neighborhood wearing a foldable helmetwhich is meant for minimization of the effects in case of accidents or falls. They are quite many types in the market, and if you walk to your local store or supermarket, there is a good chance of finding such They are also available in online stores like Amazon, Jumia. Most of them look fancy with good designs, but what are they made of exactly? Well most of them are made using composite hard shells, with layers of fiberglass or even Kevlar fiber laid up in epoxy. The inside is usually soft foams that offer protection for the head while on the outside a hard plastic. Another common characteristic is that they have air circulation inside so as to prevent heat buildup unless of course, it is very cold.

Disadvantages include.

Hindering the riders vision which is risky (depends with the design though). Some people argue that in most accidents the head is not much affected compared to the rest of the body. Unfortunately, there is no solution to this However, we can advise you to be very keen and avoid over speeding literally.

So assuming you have a nice design of your own helmet and you would like to file a patent but do not know what to do you are in the right place. It could feature new technology not currently implemented, who knows. So the initial and important step is to choose the right patent. There are various types of patents such as utility patents meant for new or useful inventions, provisional patents which secure temporary patent status (usually one year) and design patent which secures an ornamental design. After that initial stage carry out the following steps

Stages in patenting

  • Step 1: Document the two stages of the invention which are; conceiving the idea (the helmet in our case) and development of the idea. Document each stage. Explain how your new helmet will do what it is supposed to do clearly. Keep all documents safely as it is better than having nothing to show for it
  • Step 2: Keep your idea as confidential as possible. Unless you want someone to steal your hard thought ideas for their own merit, it happens.
  • Step 3: Conduct a patent search just in case. Someone could have had a similar idea as you earlier and decided to publish it
  • Step 4: Find a patent office and make an application. Be sure to make no mistakes as it could be costly. The process involves legal minds. You could do it yourself or hire an attorney to do it for you though it may be costly. However, you will lose the benefit of having an experienced lawyer help. Choose wisely depending on the situation.
  • Step 5: Note that patents are expensive and you might want to make returns of the investment. Talk with investors worth your time.

Tip: Even if your investor turned you down you would have valuable information concerning what your patent is worth and what is next.