CA2660918A1 - Wiper attachment for a helmet - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus that provides windshield wiper functionality to a motorcycle-type helmet is herein disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a plastic housing clipped to an upper portion of a helmet visor. The housing provides for a wiper arm that extends downward with an affixed rubber wiper blade that moves back and forth clearing moisture from the viewing area. The arm is interconnected to a two-speed battery-powered electric motor that drives the arm and wiper blade and is selectably activated by the wearer. The clip system removably attaches the apparatus onto most helmet visors.

Description

Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 WIPER ATTACHMENT FOR A HELMET

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present invention was first described in and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/072,065, filed on March 28, 2008, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to a wiper attachment and, more particularly, to said wiper attachment which is suitable for visor portions of safety helmets.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The use of protective head gear, when riding a motorcycle is essential to prevent serious bodily injury or death in the event of an accident. As head injuries are the most common serious injuries associated with motorcycle riding, use of helmets has been proven to drastically improve one's chances for survival should an accident occur. Helmets and other safety headgear are being used at a much higher rate due to the consciousness of safety by the average person and due to the increasing number of laws which require some kind of safety helmet.

[0004] Equally important as the helmet, is the use of a face shield or eye protection to protect one's face and eyes from flying debris. Unfortunately, these face and eye shields have their disadvantages. The largest problem occurs when driving in rain, snow or other inclement weather. Such weather results in water buildup on the visor area obstructing Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 the wearer's vision. These same problems exist when using goggles while snowmobiling, snowboarding, skiing, and the like.

[0005] Various attempts have been made in the past to provide a sort of windshield wiping capability to helmet visors or safety goggles. External wiping devices can be difficult to attach or remove and may not allow removal when not needed or for repair or replacement. Integral wiping devices require purchase of a new helmet and additional integral components which can affect helmet style and effectiveness. Eyeglass and goggle wipers are not effective when used on face shield visors and can be difficult to effectively secure the wiper assembly to the face or eye shield in a removable manner.

[0006] Among the relevant attempts to address these problems are several U.S. Patents, including 2,737,658; 2,888,703; 4,789,233; 5,564,156; and 6,698,032.

[0007] U.S. Patent number 4,027,354, issued in the name of Burpee, describes a detachable windshield wiper assembly for a helmet comprising a wiper assembly and a contoured housing which is fastened to an upper front portion of the helmet superjacent to the helmet visor. The wiper assembly comprises a motor, a worm gear and a pinion which provides motion to the wiper arm.

[0008] U.S. Patent number 4,633,532, issued in the name of Yagasaki, describes a helmet assembly comprising a helmet body, a face shielding portion, and an integral wiping mechanism which provides a means of cleaning the see-through portion of the face shield.

[0009] U.S. Patent number 6,640,379, issued in the name of Scribner, describes attachable eyeglass wipers comprising a clip-on dual wiper assembly which removably attaches to an upper portion of eyeglasses.

[0010] While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives each suffers from one (1) or more of the described disadvantages. Accordingly, a need exists for a Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 means by which motorcycle helmet visors can be kept free of water buildup in an effort to improve vision and safety. The development of the present invention herein described fulfills this need and substantially departs from the conventional solutions and in doing so provides a means by which inclement weather debris and moisture can be removed from a viewing area of the helmet visor without the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011] In view of the inherent disadvantages of the foregoing prior art, the inventor recognized and observed that there is a need to provide a means of automatically cleaning moisture and other inclement weather debris from the viewing area of the helmet visor while being easy to activate, easily attachable and detachable, and simply used only when needed during inclement weather and thus, the object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned problems.

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, it is an object of the present invention to provide a removable wiper attachment for a helmet that provides a wiping means to a safety visor as used on a motorcycle helmet or similar safety headgear. As safety helmets become more commonly used with increasing activities the need for a means to clear a viewing area is increasingly important.

[0013] Another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide an apparatus comprising a plastic housing and a wiper arm that provides a means to enable attachment of the apparatus to the upper edge portion of the helmet visor and wipe clear a viewing area on an outer surface of the helmet visor providing an unobstructed view to a helmet wearer in inclement weather conditions.

[0014] Yet another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide the housing comprising a hollow protective enclosure body which provides a waterproof and weather resistant housing to various internal mechanical and electrical components of the apparatus.

Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 [0015] Yet another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide the wiper arm which extends horizontally away from the housing and downward over the helmet visor. The wiper arm comprises a wiper blade which is in contact with the exterior surface of the helmet visor and provides a means of moisture and other inclement weather removal from the viewing area of the visor. The wiper arm and blade provide a back and forth reciprocating motion which provides for maximum affected viewing area. The motion and speed of the wiper arm is controlled by the mechanical and electrical components.

[0016] Yet still another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide the mechanical and electrical control components comprising a motor, a drive shaft, a linkage assembly, a power source, and wiring. The linkage assembly comprises a linkage, a linkage cam, and a linkage clevis. The motor and linkage assembly are in a mechanical series which transfer the rotational motion of the motor to reciprocal motion of the drive shaft which is connected to the wiper arm.

[0017] Yet still another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide the housing also comprises two (2) attachment clips which are integrally molded into the housing body. The clips provide a means of removably attaching the apparatus to the visor in a secure manner and orient the housing in a vertical manner such that the wiper blade is in contact with the exterior surface of the helmet visor.

[0018] Yet still another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide the housing also comprises a battery compartment which provides a cavity in which a replaceable power source such as a battery can be inserted and protected with a compartment cover.

[0019] Yet still another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide the switch comprising a multi-position slide switch which provides a means to activate the movement of the wiper arm and controls the speed in which the wiper arm operates.

Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 [0020] Yet another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide the electrical components which are in electrical communication with the mechanical components.

[0021] Yet still another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide an alternate embodiment comprising two (2) wiper arms. The two (2) wiper arm embodiment comprises similar electrical and mechanical components which provide for reciprocating motion of the wiper blades over a larger area of the helmet visor.

[0022] Yet still another object of the removable wiper attachment is to provide a method of utilizing the invention which provides a means for increased safety for outdoor activities in wet weather in a manner which is quick, easy, and effective.

[0023] Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

[0025] FIG. 1 is a front view of a wiper attachment for a helmet 10 depicting an in-use state thereupon a helmet 85, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] FIG. 2a is a front cut-away view a wiper attachment for a helmet 10, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 [0027] FIG. 2b is a side view of a wiper attachment for a helmet 10, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] FIG. 3a is a two-blade embodiment 100 depicting an in-use state thereupon a helmet 85, according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] FIG. 3b is a close-up view of the two-blade embodiment 100, according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention; and, [0030] FIG. 4 is an electrical block diagram of a wiper attachment for a helmet 10, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] DESCRIPTIVE KEY

[0032] 10 wiper attachment for a helmet housing 24 battery battery compartment 26 wiring 20 27 clip power/speed switch motor 39 linkage cam first linkage rod 25 41 linkage clevis wiper arm 46 drive shaft 47 wiper pivot pin wiper blade 30 75 viewing area 80 visor 85 helmet 90 user 100 dual-wiper arm embodiment 35 105 dual-wiper arm housing 120 dual-wiper arm viewing area 125 second linkage rod 126 third linkage rod Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0033] The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within FIGS. 1, 2a, 2b, and 4 and in terms of an alternate embodiment, herein depicted within FIGS. 3a and 3b. However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope.

[0034] The terms "a" and "an" herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.

[0035] The present invention describes a wiper attachment for a helmet (herein described as the "apparatus") 10, which provides windshield wiper functionality thereto a safety helmet 85 such as a motorcycle helmet 85. The apparatus 10 comprises a plastic housing 20 comprising a clip 27 to enable attachment of the apparatus 10 thereto an upper edge portion of a helmet visor portion 80. The housing 20 comprises a miniature wiper arm 45 which extends therefrom a front surface having an attached rubber wiper blade 50 which extends downwardly providing a back and forth motion to clear moisture from a viewing area portion 75 of the visor 80. The wiper arm 45 is interconnected to a battery-powered 25 electric motor 35 which, when activated by a user 90, drives the wiper arm 45 and wiper blade 50. The apparatus 10 may be removably attached thereto most existing helmet visors 80.

[0036] Referring now to FIG. 1, a front view of the apparatus 10 depicting an in-use state thereupon a helmet 85, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus 10 is illustrated and described herein being applied Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 thereto a common motorcycle helmet 85 equipped therewith a visor 80; however, the apparatus 10 may be applied thereto various safety helmets which incorporate a visor 80 such as an ATV helmet, a bicycle helmet, and the like, and as such should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the invention 10. The apparatus 10 comprises a molded plastic housing 20, a battery compartment 25, a power/speed switch 30, a wiper arm 45, and a wiper blade 50.
The housing 20 provides a hollow protective plastic enclosure means thereto internal and external electrical and mechanical components of the apparatus 10. The housing 20 is envisioned to provide waterproof and weatherproof protection using common methods such as, but not limited to: rubber seals, o-rings, and the like. The housing 20 comprises a horizontal arcuate form corresponding thereto a curved upper edge portion of a standard motorcycle helmet visor 80. The housing 20 is envisioned to be made using light-weight impact-resistant plastic materials and produced in an injection-molding process. The housing is also envisioned to be introduced in a variety of molded colors and patterns based upon a user's 90 preference as well as corresponding thereto color schemes of existing helmets 85.

[0037] The housing 20 further comprises a battery compartment 25 and a power/speed switch 30 integrated along a front vertical surface providing convenient operational control thereto a user 90 of the apparatus 10. The battery compartment 25 comprises an integrally-molded cavity therewithin the housing 20 providing mounting and access thereto one (1) or more internal rechargeable or disposable batteries 24 being accessed via a flush-mounted door affixed thereto said housing 20 using molded-in snapping features.
The battery compartment 25 is illustrated here at a front location; however, it is understood that said battery compartment 25 may also be located along a rear surface of the housing 20 with equal convenience and benefit to the user 90. The power/speed switch 30 comprises a common multi-position slide switch providing a means to effect an ON/OFF state as well as initiate two (2) wiper arm speeds including low and high settings therewith corresponding "OFF", "HI", and "LOW" indicia. However, it is understood that the power/speed switch 30 is not limited to the illustrated switch embodiment, and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other commercially available switches may be provided such as, rotary selector, digital, or the like, without deviating from the basic concept and as such should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the present invention 10. The power/speed switch 30 is Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 envisioned to provide a protruding digit-operated button portion so as to provide "blind"
operation of said switch 30 during the operation of a motorcycle or other vehicle.

[0038] The wiper arm 45 and attached wiper blade 50 extend horizontally therefrom a front vertical surface of the housing 20. The wiper arm 45 and wiper blade 50 provide a conventional moisture removal means thereto a visor viewing area 75 being centered thereupon a front curved surface of the motorcycle helmet visor 80.
The wiper arm 45 and blade 50 are envisioned to reciprocate from side-to-side in an arcing pattern being of a suitable length and angle so as to provide a maximum affective viewing area 75, thereby improving visibility to a user 90 during rainy conditions. The wiper arm 45 comprises a miniature form of a common vehicle windshield wiper assembly providing a compliant interference therebetween the wiper blade 50 and said visor surface 80.

[0039] Referring now to FIGS. 2a and 2b, a front cut-away view and a side view of the apparatus 10, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The apparatus 10 comprises a motor 35, a linkage cam 39, a first linkage rod 40, a linkage clevis 41, a drive shaft 46, and a clip 27. The housing portion 20 of the apparatus 10 provides a mounting means thereto an internal electric motor 35 affixed thereto inner surfaces via integrally molded features and common fasteners. The motor 35 is in electrical communication therewith the battery 24 located therewithin the battery compartment 25 and the power/speed switch 30, via internally routed wiring 26 comprising common copper conductors. The motor 35 comprises a DC variable-speed unit working in conjunction therewith a drive linkage assembly comprising a linkage cam 39, a first linkage rod 40, a linkage clevis 41, and a drive shaft 46. Said motor 35 and linkage members 39, 40, 41, 46 are designed to convert a rotational element of the motor 35 thereinto a linear reciprocating motion acting upon the aforementioned wiper arm 45. Said linkage elements 39, 40, 41, 46 are arranged in mechanical series being affixed therebetween the motor 35 and wiper arm 45, thereby providing conventional operation in a similar manner as common windshield wiper drive systems found in motor vehicles being common in the industry. The wiper arm 45 provides a right-angle attachment thereto internal linkage elements 39, 40, 41 via the drive shaft 46 located thereat a proximal end of said wiper arm 45 and a pivoting attachment Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 thereat a distal end thereto the wiper blade 50 via a wiper pivot pin 47. The wiper blade 50 comprises an approximately four (4) to six (6) inches long compliant construction further comprising a conventional metal frame and replaceable rubber insert.

[0040] The housing 20 further comprises a pair of integrally molded attachment clips 27 providing an attachment means of the apparatus 10 thereto the visor 80.
The clips 27 provide a clamping means between the visor 80 and the housing 20.
Said clips 27 comprise molded-in hook-shaped features located along an upper rearward edge being adjacent thereto opposing ends portions of the housing 20 and extending downwardly therefrom. The clip 27 provides a secure attachment thereto the visor 80 establishing a stable vertical orientation thereto the apparatus 10, thereby maintaining a compliant contact therebetween the wiper blade 50 and the visor surface 80. The clip 27 is depicted here comprising a one-way injection-molded feature providing an interference fit therewith a rear surface portion of the visor 80; however, the clip 27 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other clamping embodiments of the clip 27 including those which correspond thereto differing helmet 85 configurations are possible without deviating from the basic concept and as such should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the present invention 10.

[0041] Referring now to FIG. 3a and 3b, in-use and close-up views of the dual-wiper arm embodiment 100, according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The dual-wiper arm embodiment 100 comprises a second wiper arm 45 and wiper blade 50 providing an increased dual-wiper arm viewing area 120 thereto a user 90 during rainy conditions. The dual-wiper arm embodiment 100 comprises like materials, visor attachment means, component parts, and moisture removal function as the aforementioned preferred embodiment 10. The dual-wiper arm embodiment 100 further comprises an additional second linkage rod 125 and a third linkage rod 126 which are in mechanical communication therewith the two (2) linkage clevises 41, thereby providing extended mechanical transfer of the reciprocating motion generated thereby the motor 35 and linkage cam 39.

Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 [0042] Referring now to FIG. 4, an electrical block diagram of the apparatus 10, according to both the preferred and alternate embodiments of the present invention, is disclosed. A simple DC circuit located within the housing 20 conducts DC power supplied therefrom one (1) or more disposable or rechargeable batteries 24 therewithin the battery compartment 25, thereto the power/speed switch 30 via interconnecting wiring 26. Based upon a user selected position of said power/speed switch 30, current is passed thereto the motor 35 to motion the aforementioned wiper arm 45. Said power/speed switch 30 comprises a "LOW" and a "HI" current delivery thereto said motor 35 via an internal resister to produce a 2-speed motor 35 and wiper arm 45 rotation/motion.

[0043] It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope.

[0044] The preferred and alternate embodiments of the present invention can be utilized by the common user 90 in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training.
After initial purchase or acquisition of the apparatus 10, the preferred embodiment would be installed as indicated in FIG. 1 and the alternate embodiment installed as depicted in FIG. 3a.

[0045] The method of installing and utilizing the preferred embodiment of the apparatus 10 may be achieved by performing the following steps: sliding the power/speed switch 30 thereto an "OFF" position; installing one (1) or more fresh batteries 24 therein the battery compartment 25; securing an access door portion of said battery compartment 25;
installing a removably attached wiper blade 50 of an appropriate length which corresponds therewith a particular anticipated helmet visor 80, thereto the wiper pivot pin 47, thereby resulting in a maximum affected viewing area 75; installing the apparatus 10 thereto the helmet visor 80 by pressing the clip portion 27 thereonto an upper edge region of the visor 80 thereat a horizontally centered position; pressing the apparatus 10 downward thereonto said visor 80 until obtaining complete engagement therewith said clips 27; sliding the power/speed switch 30 thereto a "LOW" position during operation of a motorcycle in normal Inventor: Kevin Leonard Utility Patent Application Docket No.: RCM-032609SAI-1 rain conditions as needed, thereby activating the wiper arm 45 and wiper blade 50 assembly over the viewing area 75; sliding the power/speed switch 30 thereto a "HI"
position during operation of a motorcycle in heavy rain conditions as needed; returning said power/speed switch 30 thereto the "OFF" position after conclusion of a vehicle ride and/or rain event; and, benefiting from increased safety and visibility afforded a user 90 of the apparatus 10 while operating a motorcycle or similar vehicle in rainy conditions.

[0046] The method of installing the alternate dual-wiper arm embodiment 100 may be achieved in similar manner as the preferred embodiment 10 as described above.

[0047] The method of utilizing the dual-wiper arm embodiment 100 may be achieved by performing the following additional steps: sliding the power/speed switch 30 thereto a "LOW" or "HI" position to activating the two (2) wiper arms 45 and corresponding wiper blades 50, thereby removing moisture therefrom the enlarged dual-wiper arm viewing area 120.

[0048] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description.
They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (20)

1. A wiper assembly for attachment thereto a helmet, comprising:
a housing comprising an attachment means thereto said helmet;
a wiper mechanism housed within said housing;
a driving means for driving said wiper mechanism and in mechanical communication therewith said wiper mechanism; and, a control means for controlling said driving means and in electrical communication therewith;
wherein said housing provides a weatherproof and impact-resistant protective means therefor said wiper mechanism, said driving means and said control means;
wherein said housing is removably attached thereto said helmet at a location to provide a maximum means of clearing debris and water therefrom a visor portion thereof said helmet.

2. The wiper assembly of claim 1, wherein said housing further comprises a horizontal arcuate form corresponding thereto a curved upper edge portion of said visor portion thereof said helmet.

3. The wiper assembly of claim 2, wherein said attachment means further comprise a pair of attachment clips located thereof an upper rearward edge thereof said housing, thereby providing a clamping means therebetween said visor portion and said housing;
wherein said pair of attachment clips provides a secure attachment thereto said visor portion and establishing a stable vertical orientation thereto said wiper assembly.

4. The wiper assembly of claim 3, wherein said pair of attachment clips comprises an integrally molded portion thereof said housing.

5. The wiper assembly of claim 1, wherein said wiper mechanism further comprises:
a wiper arm attached thereto said driving means at a proximal end and extending horizontally therefrom a central front vertical surface of said housing; and, a wiper blade pivotally attached thereto a distal end thereof said wiper arm therewith a wiper pivot pin;
wherein said driving means drives said wiper arm and said wiper blade;
wherein said wiper blade provides said means for clearing debris and water therefrom said visor portion thereof said helmet; and, wherein said wiper mechanism is positioned to provide a maximum means of clearing debris and water therefrom said visor portion thereof said helmet.

6. The wiper assembly of claim 5, wherein said wiper blade comprises a metal frame and replaceable rubber insert.

7. The wiper assembly of claim 6, wherein said wiper blade comprises a length of approximately four (4) to six (6) inches.

8. The wiper assembly of claim 1, wherein said driving means further comprises:
a motor housed within said housing and in electrical communication therewith said control means;
a drive shaft connected by a first end thereto and driven thereby said motor;
a linkage cam connected thereto a second end thereof said drive shaft;
a first linkage rod connected thereat a first end and driven thereby said linkage cam;
and, a linkage clevis connected thereto a second end thereof said first linkage rod and linking said first linkage rod thereto said proximal end thereof said wiper arm;
wherein said driving means converts a rotational force thereof said motor thereto a reciprocating force thereto said wiper mechanism; and, wherein said reciprocating force drives said wiper mechanism in a reciprocating side-to-side arcing pattern being of a suitable length and angle so as to provide said maximum means of clearing debris and water therefrom said visor portion thereof said helmet.

9. The wiper assembly of claim 8, wherein said control means further comprises:
a battery compartment comprising an integrally-molded cavity therewithin a front portion thereof said housing providing mounting and access thereto one (1) or more batteries being accessed via a flush-mounted door affixed thereto said housing;
a power/speed switch in electrical communication therewith said one (1) or more batteries and integrated along a front vertical surface thereof said housing;
wherein said power/speed switch provides power thereto said motor;
wherein said power/speed switch provides a selectable variable speed setting thereto said motor; and, wherein said power/speed switch provides a protruding switch, thereby providing a convenient tactile operation thereof.

10. The wiper assembly of claim 9, wherein said power/speed switch further comprises a common multi-position slide switch providing an "OFF" state and said selectable variable speed setting, comprising:
a "LOW" speed setting, thereby providing a low relative speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism;
a "HIGH" speed setting, thereby providing a high relative speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism; and, corresponding "OFF", "LOW", and "HIGH" indicia located adjacent thereto said power/speed switch;
wherein said motor is controlled thereby said power/speed switch and provides a force thereto said wiper arm based on said selectable variable speed setting.

11. The wiper assembly of claim 1, wherein said wiper mechanism further comprises:

a first wiper arm and a second wiper arm, each attached thereto said driving means at a proximal end and extending horizontally therefrom a front vertical surface of said housing;
and, a first wiper blade and a second wiper blade each pivotally attached thereto a distal end thereof said first wiper arm and said second wiper arm, respectively, therewith a wiper pivot pin;
wherein said driving means drives said first wiper arm and said first wiper blade;
wherein said driving means drives said second wiper arm and said second wiper blade;
wherein said first wiper blade and said second wiper blade each provides said means for clearing debris and water therefrom said visor portion thereof said helmet; and, wherein said wiper mechanism is positioned to provide a maximum means of clearing debris and water therefrom said visor portion thereof said helmet.

12. The wiper assembly of claim 11, wherein said first wiper blade and said second wiper blade each comprises a metal frame and replaceable rubber insert.

13. The wiper assembly of claim 12, wherein said first wiper blade and said second wiper blade each comprises a length of approximately four (4) to six (6) inches.

14. The wiper assembly of claim 5, wherein said driving means further comprises:
a motor housed within said housing and in electrical communication therewith said control means;
a drive shaft connected by a first end thereto and driven thereby said motor;
a linkage cam connected thereto a second end thereof said drive shaft;
a second linkage rod connected thereat a first end and driven thereby said linkage cam;
a third linkage rod connected thereat a first end and driven thereby said linkage cam;
a second linkage clevis connected thereto a second end thereof said second linkage rod and linking said second linkage rod thereto a proximal end thereof said first wiper arm;
and, a third linkage clevis connected thereto a second end thereof said third linkage rod and linking said third linkage rod thereto a proximal end thereof said second wiper arm;
wherein said driving means converts a rotational force thereof said motor thereto a reciprocating force thereto said wiper mechanism; and, wherein said reciprocating force drives each of said first wiper arm and said second wiper arm in a reciprocating side-to-side arcing pattern being of a suitable length and angle so as to provide said maximum means of clearing debris and water therefrom said visor portion thereof said helmet; and, wherein said first wiper blade and said second wiper blade are operated in tandem so as to prevent any contact therebetween.

15. The wiper assembly of claim 14, wherein said control means further comprises:
a battery compartment comprising an integrally-molded cavity therewithin a front portion thereof said housing providing mounting and access thereto one (1) or more batteries being accessed via a flush-mounted door affixed thereto said housing;
a power/speed switch in electrical communication therewith said one (1) or more batteries and integrated along a front vertical surface thereof said housing;
wherein said power/speed switch provides power thereto said motor;
wherein said power/speed switch provides a selectable variable speed setting thereto said motor; and, wherein said power/speed switch provides a protruding switch, thereby providing a convenient tactile operation thereof.

16. The wiper assembly of claim 15, wherein said power/speed switch further comprises a common multi-position slide switch providing an "OFF" state and said selectable variable speed setting, comprising:
a "LOW" speed setting, thereby providing a low relative speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism;
a "HIGH" speed setting, thereby providing a high relative speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism; and, corresponding "OFF", "LOW", and "HIGH" indicia located adjacent thereto said power/speed switch;
wherein said motor is controlled thereby said power/speed switch and provides an equal force thereto both of said first wiper arm and said second wiper arm based on said selectable variable speed setting.

17. A method of clearing debris and water therefrom a visor portion thereof a helmet with an attachable wiper assembly driven by a driving means and controlled by a control means comprising the steps of:
providing said wiper assembly, further comprising:
a housing comprising a horizontal arcuate form corresponding thereto a curved upper edge portion of said visor portion thereof said helmet;
a pair of attachment clips comprising an integral portion thereof said housing and located thereof an upper rearward edge thereof, thereby providing a clamping means therebetween said visor portion and said housing;
a wiper mechanism housed within said housing, further comprising a wiper arm attached thereto said driving means at a proximal end and extending horizontally therefrom a central front vertical surface of said housing, and a wiper blade pivotally attached thereto a distal end thereof said wiper arm therewith a wiper pivot pin;
a driving means for driving said wiper mechanism and in mechanical communication therewith said wiper mechanism, further comprising a motor housed within said housing and in electrical communication therewith said control means, a drive shaft connected by a first end thereto and driven thereby said motor, a linkage cam connected thereto a second end thereof said drive shaft, a first linkage rod connected thereat a first end and driven thereby said linkage cam, and a linkage clevis connected thereto a second end thereof said first linkage rod and linking said first linkage rod thereto said proximal end thereof said wiper arm;
a control means for controlling said driving means and in electrical communication therewith, further comprising:
a battery compartment comprising an integrally-molded cavity therewithin a front portion thereof said housing providing mounting and access thereto one (1) or more batteries being accessed via a flush-mounted door affixed thereto said housing;
and;
a power/speed switch in electrical communication therewith said one (1) or more batteries and integrated along a front vertical surface thereof said housing, comprising a common multi-position slide switch providing an "OFF" state and said selectable variable relative speed setting, comprising a "LOW" speed setting, thereby providing a low speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism, a "HIGH" speed setting, thereby providing a high relative speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism, and corresponding "OFF", "LOW", and "HIGH" indicia located adjacent thereto said power/speed switch;
switching said power/speed switch thereto said "OFF" state;
installing one (1) or more batteries therein said battery compartment;
securing said flush-mounted door thereof said battery compartment;
installing said wiper blade thereto said wiper pivot pin thereof said wiper arm, thereby linking said wiper blade thereto said wiper arm;
installing said wiper assembly thereto said visor portion thereof said helmet by depressing each of said pair of attachment clips thereonto an upper edge region of said visor portion thereat a horizontally-centered position of a desired viewing area of said visor portion;
pressing said wiper assembly downward thereonto said visor portion until obtaining complete engagement therewith said each of said pair of attachment clips;
switching said power/speed switch thereto a selected variable speed setting position, thereby activating said motor, which drives said drive shaft, said linkage cam, said first linkage rod, said linkage clevis, said wiper arm, and said wiper blade thereover said desired viewing area;
returning said power/speed switch thereto said "OFF" state after a desired use is complete; and, benefiting from increased safety and visibility afforded a user of said wiper assembly during said desired use.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of switching said power/speed switch thereto a selected variable speed setting position further comprises the steps of:
switching said power/speed switch thereto a "LOW" setting to activate said motor at a low relative speed; and, switching said power/speed switch thereto a"HIGH" setting to activate said motor at a high relative speed.

19. A method of clearing debris and water therefrom a visor portion thereof a helmet with an attachable wiper assembly driven by a driving means and controlled by a control means comprising the steps of:
providing said wiper assembly, further comprising:
a housing comprising a horizontal arcuate form corresponding thereto a curved upper edge portion of said visor portion thereof said helmet;
a pair of attachment clips comprising an integral portion thereof said housing and located thereof an upper rearward edge thereof, thereby providing a clamping means therebetween said visor portion and said housing;
a wiper mechanism housed within said housing, further comprising a first wiper arm and a second wiper arm, each attached thereto said driving means at a proximal end and extending horizontally therefrom a front vertical surface of said housing, and a first wiper blade and a second wiper blade each pivotally attached thereto a distal end thereof said first wiper arm and said second wiper arm, respectively, therewith a wiper pivot pin;
a driving means for driving said wiper mechanism and in mechanical communication therewith said wiper mechanism, further comprising a motor housed within said housing and in electrical communication therewith said control means, a drive shaft connected by a first end thereto and driven thereby said motor, a linkage cam connected thereto a second end thereof said drive shaft, a second linkage rod connected thereat a first end and driven thereby said linkage cam, a third linkage rod connected thereat a first end and driven thereby said linkage cam, a second linkage clevis connected thereto a second end thereof said second linkage rod and linking said second linkage rod thereto a proximal end thereof said first wiper arm, and a third linkage clevis connected thereto a second end thereof said third linkage rod and linking said third linkage rod thereto a proximal end thereof said second wiper arm;
a control means for controlling said driving means and in electrical communication therewith, further comprising:
a battery compartment comprising an integrally-molded cavity therewithin a front portion thereof said housing providing mounting and access thereto one (1) or more batteries being accessed via a flush-mounted door affixed thereto said housing;
and;
a power/speed switch in electrical communication therewith said one (1) or more batteries and integrated along a front vertical surface thereof said housing, comprising a common multi-position slide switch providing an "OFF" state and said selectable variable relative speed setting, comprising a "LOW" speed setting, thereby providing a low speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism, a "HIGH" speed setting, thereby providing a high relative speed thereto said motor for driving said wiper mechanism, and corresponding "OFF", "LOW", and "HIGH" indicia located adjacent thereto said power/speed switch;
switching said power/speed switch thereto said "OFF" state;
installing one (1) or more batteries therein said battery compartment;
securing said flush-mounted door thereof said battery compartment;
installing said first wiper blade thereto said wiper pivot pin thereof said first wiper arm, thereby linking said first wiper blade thereto said first wiper arm;
installing said second wiper blade thereto said wiper pivot pin thereof said second wiper arm, thereby linking said second wiper blade thereto said second wiper arm;
installing said wiper assembly thereto said visor portion thereof said helmet by depressing each of said pair of attachment clips thereonto an upper edge region of said visor portion thereat a horizontally-centered position of a desired viewing area of said visor portion;
pressing said wiper assembly downward thereonto said visor portion until obtaining complete engagement therewith said each of said pair of attachment clips;
switching said power/speed switch thereto a selected variable speed setting position, thereby activating said motor, which drives said drive shaft, said linkage cam, said second linkage rod, said second linkage clevis, said first wiper arm, and said first wiper blade; and, said third linkage rod, said third linkage clevis, said second wiper arm, and said second wiper blade thereover said desired viewing area, wherein said first wiper blade and said second wiper blade are operated in tandem so as to prevent any contact therebetween;
returning said power/speed switch thereto said "OFF" state after a desired use is complete; and, benefiting from increased safety and visibility afforded a user of said wiper assembly during said desired use.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the step of switching said power/speed switch thereto a selected variable speed setting position further comprises the steps of:
switching said power/speed switch thereto a "LOW" setting to activate said motor at a low relative speed; and, switching said power/speed switch thereto a "HIGH" setting to activate said motor at a high relative speed.