Patent ID: 6982633
Filing Date: 2006-01-03
Classification: A42B,B60Q

Abstract:
1. A helmet for use while riding a motorcycle, the motorcycle having a brake light activated by at least one of a pedal and handle bar mounted brake switch, a left turn signal activated by a left signal switch and a right turn signal activated by a right turn signal switch, the helmet comprised of: a shell sized and shaped to fit onto a rider's head, the shell having a circumferential portion, the circumferential portion having a right segment, a rear segment and a left segment connected in series and together forming the circumferential portion; a ring of light attached to the shell and extending around the circumferential portion, the ring of light comprised of: i) a circumferential housing having: ii) a receiver connected to the lights in the left, right and rear housing segments, the receiver providing signals that selectively activate the lights in response to signals received from a transmitter; and iii) a power source connected to the lights and the receiver.