Patent ID: 8517556

Claim:
A helmet mounted lighting apparatus comprising: an identification or decorative shield removably coupled with a helmet, wherein said identification or decorative shield is conforms to a shape of said helmet; at least one light; at least one power source coupled with said at least one light with an electrical connection that does not travel through an outer wall of said helmet to an inner portion of said helmet and wherein said at least one power source does not protrude in front of a main surface area of said identification or decorative shield; a switch coupled with said at least one power source and at least one light; said at least one light focused to point forward from said identification or decorative shield wherein said at least one light illuminates an area forward of said helmet; at least one location on said identification or decorative shield to place said at least one light respectively; at least one area on said identification or decorative shield wherein said at least one area is configured to receive identification or decorative additions; and, said switch activates said light when said switch is pressed.