Patent ID: 6157298
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: A42B,B60Q

Abstract:
A two-piece safety helmet with directional and communication capabilities comprising:a shock-absorbent inner shell adapted to fit comfortably upon a user's head;an outer shell having front and rear portions, and opposing side portions defining a recess, wherein said recess is adapted to receive said inner shell and is affixed thereto via securing means;a plurality of directional signals situated on the surface of said outer shell wherein said directional signals are activated via activation means;a brake light which indicates when a helmet user is preparing to stop, wherein said brake light is situated on the surface of said outer shell and is illuminated via illumination means;a removable electronics control module situated within said outer shell wherein said module houses a transceiver having transmission and receiving modes wherein said transceiver includes a switch designed to activate and deactivate said transmission and said receiver mode; andpower means to supply power to said control module.