Slip-on, insulating and decorative cover for bicycle safety helmets

a bicycle safety and helmet technology, applied in helmet covers, protective garments, helmets, etc., can solve the problems of not fitting the helmet, not doing a good job of keeping one's head warm, and often futile experience of convincing people to wear them
US20010004773A1Inactive Publication Date: 2001-06-28MOORE TONI
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
MOORE TONI
Publication Date
2001-06-28
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A slip-on, insulating and decorative cover for bicycle safety helmets is provided by which bicycle helmets are provided with an overall covering complete with integral ear flaps. The ear flaps can be folded down to protect the ears and keep them warm in cold weather. The ear flaps have slots in them, thru which the helmet straps are routed. The decorative cover is readily attached and easily removed from the bike helmet to allow for removal during warm weather or for washing.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

[0001] There present invention is a Continuation in Part of U.S. Ser. No. 09 / 471,355, filed on Dec. 23, 1999, and herein abandoned.

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates generally thermal protection for headgear and decorative helmet covers, and, more particularly, to a thermal and decorative cover for a bicycle helmet.

[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0005] As any responsible bicycle rider will attest, the use of protective head gear is essential in preventing serious injury or even death should an accident occur. As head injuries are the most serious injuries associated with bicycle riding, use of helmets has been proven to drastically improve ones chances for survival should an accident occur. However, convincing people, especially children, to wear them is often a futile experience. Children often complain that the look of the helmet does not fit in with the image they are trying to present. Additionally, w...

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