Full-face-type helmet windshield prop

Abstract

The invention pertains to full-face-type helmet windshields, like motorcycle helmet windshields. A modern full-face-type motorcycle helmet, where the windshield is free to be opened and closed as a piece separate from the helmet proper, has a fully open position which stops before the top protective surface or crown area of the helmet, a fully closed position where the windshield rests on the bottom protective surface or chin guard of the helmet, and 1 or more intermediate catches between the fully opened and fully closed positions. At speeds around or above 55 mph the catches do not hold the windshield in place—wind resistance forces it fully open or fully closed. To permit airflow into the helmet and prevent the windshield from being blown completely open or closed an auxiliary prop is required.

1 . A full-face-type biker helmet windshield prop in the form essentially of a saddle wherein said prop is positioned between a biker helmet windshield and a helmet proper to prevent said windshield from complete closure permitting ventilation and/or defogging. 
     
     
         2 . The full-face-type helmet windshield prop of  claim 1  made of a shatter resistant, static resistant, semi-pliable/semi-rigid memory resident rubber and/or plastic material or compound. 
     
     
         3 . The full-face-type helmet windshield prop of  claim 1  comprising of a top area whereby the two sides come together and touch but are not bonded together, like a closed U. 
     
     
         4 . The full-face-type helmet windshield prop of  claim 1  wherein said saddle-shaped prop is positioned such that the base of said saddle-shaped prop is oriented essentially horizontal, wherein said base of the prop keeps said full-face-type helmet windshield from completely closing thereby leaving a gap between the chin guard or crown area and said windshield for ventilation, defogging or both.