Brief Description About The Invention
Present invention relates to a ballistic helmet with innovative concept of provisions for NVG Shroud, or any other Similar Provision without making hole/ holes on the helmet shell surface for uncompromised ballistic integrity for mounting Night Vision Devices, Binoculars, Monocular, Video Camera, Still Camera, Recorders, Visors, Face Shields and all types of Helmet mounting devices can be mounted on front shroud or any similar provision.
A combat helmet or battle helmet is a type of helmet, as a part of personal armour which is designed to protect the head, from various ammunitions/splinters/fragments/ shock waves/ and several other non-ballistic impacts including pelted stone throw, during combat.
Today's armed forces often use high quality helmets made of ballistic composite materials such aramid and UHMWPE fibers, for improved personal protection. These helmets also have good non-ballistic protective qualities, against threats such as blunt impacts, concussive blast/shock waves from explosions etc.
Background of Invention:
Most of the combat helmets have been designed for modern warfare requirements and equipped with Shrouds and similar Provisions for Night Vison devices, Binoculars, Monocular, Video Camera, Still Camera, Recorders, Visors, and Face Shields etc.
Modern warfare requires the combatants to be ready in night operations and low/poor visibility environment also to be equipped with most advanced combat equipment for enhanced situational awareness and field of view. Earlier the combatants had to carry night/long distance vision devices and use them by holding them in their hands and keeping them in portable bags and other such pouches attached with their operational attire. In addition, a shroud was provided to secure attachments and the equipment at the front of the helmet. This system kept their hands free for combat and tactical activities.
Commonly, night vision mounting systems are made attachable to a helmet through the use of a mounting bracket or shroud, as described, for example, patent document WO2009142797. Such shrouds attach to the headgear with threaded fasteners using one or more holes drilled through the helmet.
US20150074878A1 describes that the shroud assembly is primarily intended for use in connection with a helmet having a single mounting hole, such as the standard U.S. Army one-hole mounting pattern or MARSOC/WARCOM three-hole pattern.
This provision of shroud on the helmet surface requires making hole/ holes which dangerously decreases the ballistic integrity of the helmet.
It became necessary to invent an innovative concept for fixing the shroud or similar provision on the helmet surface without making hole/ holes of to facilitate the mounting of several devices like Night Vision Devices, Binoculars, Monocular, Video Camera, Still Camera, Recorders, Visors, Face Shields and all other types of Helmet mounting devices which can be mounted on front shroud for enhanced ballistic integrity of the Helmet.

Object of invention:
To develop a:
A. Ballistic Helmet with provisions for NVG Shroud, or any other Similar Provision without making hole/ holes for mounting shroud for Night Vision Devices, Goggles Binoculars, Monocular, Video Camera, Still Camera, Recorders, Visors, Face Shields and all types of Helmet mounting devices can be mounted on front shroud.
B. Ballistic helmet with provision for fixed/ attached NVG Shroud or similar provision without any hole/ holes in helmet.
C. Ballistic Helmet with provision offixed/ attached NVG Shroud or similar provision without any hole/ holes in helmet, without any Strap / Straps / laces made of Metal, alloy, fabric/ textile, leather, Plastic and its composites, or any organic and inorganic materials.
D. Ballistic Helmet with provision of fixed/ attached NVG Shroud or similar provision without making hole on helmet shell surface and easily removable and changeable.
E. Ballistic Helmet with provision of fixed/ attached NVG Shroud or similar provision without compromising ballistic protection / integrity
F. To enable mounting the any type of helmet shroud or similar provision at any position on Helmet as convenient.
Brief Description of Invention:
The present invention relates to ballistic helmet with a NVG Shroud or similar provision to mount Binoculars, Monocular, Video Camera, Still Camera, Recorders, Visors, Face Shields and all other types of Helmet mounting devices, without making any hole in the shell. The solution is based on fixation of a composite insert which is fixed /secured on the middle of frontal portion of(or at other required place of) helmet surface without using screw, bolts/nuts and the shroud / similar mounting provision is fixed on the composite insert with screw or any other attachment device/ mechanism.
Description of Drawings:
The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:
Figure 1 shows, helmet shell, shroud and shroud anchor, separately.
Figure 2 shows shroud anchor fixed at the required place over the outer surface helmet.
Figure 3shows threaded shroud anchor made of composite material.
Figure 4 shows, shroud anchor is attached to the surface of helmet shell. with epoxy based adhesive, after this shroud or similar provision is attached on it by screwing ballistic bolt in the threads of anchor without compromising the integrity of shell.
Detailed Description of Invention:
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition and persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
The main embodiment of the present invention is to provide a ballistic helmet with provisions for NVG shroud, or any other Similar Provision without making hole/ holes for mounting shroud for night vision devices, goggles binoculars, monocular, video camera, still camera, recorders, visors, face shields and all types of helmet mounting devices.

Figure 1 shows, helmet shell (1), shroud (2) and shroud anchor (3) made of composite material (shown in figure 3) separately.
It is exemplified in figure 2 that shroud anchor has been fixed at the required place over the outer surface helmet.
It is to be noted that one of the embodiments is having at least one shroud anchor fixed at the outer surface of the hamlet shell;
Figure 3 shows threaded shroud anchor made of composite material.
Figure 4 shows, shroud anchor is attached to the surface of helmet shell with epoxy based adhesive, after this shroud or similar provision is attached on it by screwing ballistic bolt in the threads of anchor without compromising the integrity of shell.
Statement of Invention:
Present invention relates to a ballistic helmet wherein said helmet is having a helmet shell (1), over which at least one shroud anchor (3) has been fixed without making a hole on the helmet shell and a shroud (2) has been fixed on shroud anchor for attaching night vision devices, goggles binoculars, monocular, video camera, still camera, recorders, visors, face shields and all types of helmet mounting devices.
Shroud anchor (3) is made of composite material and it is having threads in the centre and shroud anchor is attached to the surface of helmet shell with epoxy based adhesive.
Present invention further relates to ballistic helmet where in shroud or similar provision is attached on shroud anchor by screwing ballistic bolt in the threads of shroud anchor.

Modern warfare requires the combatants to be ready in night operations and low/poor visibility environment also to be equipped with most advanced combat equipment for enhanced situational awareness and field of view. In case of helmet, this provision of shroud on the helmet surface requires making hole/ holes which dangerously decreases the ballistic integrity of the helmet. However, in present invention night vision devices, goggles binoculars, monocular, video camera, still camera, recorders, visors, face shields and all types of helmet mounting devices can be attached with the shroud which is mounted on the outer surface of helmet without making hole in the helmet, so ultimately the safety of user is uncompromised.
The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.
While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.

I claim:
1. A ballistic helmet wherein said helmet is having a helmet shell (1), over which at least one shroud anchor (3) has been fixed without making a hole on the helmet shell and a shroud (2) has been fixed on shroud anchor for attaching night vision devices, goggles binoculars, monocular, video camera, still camera, recorders, visors, face shields and all types of helmet mounting devices.
2. A ballistic helmet as claimed in claim 1 where in shroud anchor (3) is made of composite material and it is having threads (4) in the centre.
3. A ballistic helmet as claimed in claim 2 where in shroud anchor is attached to the surface of helmet shell with epoxy based adhesive.
4. A ballistic helmet as claimed in claim 3 where in shroud or similar provision is attached on shroud anchor by screwing ballistic bolt in the threads of shroud anchor.