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

Inactive Publication Date: 2001-06-28
MOORE TONI
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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, wh

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[0035] Referring now to the figures, a slip-on, elastic, fabric cover 10 for bicycle helmets 20 and the like is shown, according to the present invention, designed for use with conventional bicycle helmets 20 and the like. Typically, such bicycle helmets 20 include an extended peripheral brim 22 that circumscribes the outer radial surface of the helmet. The present invention comprises a main body 30, constructed of an elastic or fabric material that stretches to fit over and contracts to fit the contour of a bicycle helmet 20 structure. The main body 30 forms a generally convex domed outer surface 31 that forms and bounds a concave helmet receiving volume 32. The outer surface 31 forms a decorative outer surface, and supports a central, upper surface 33 flanked by a first side surface 34 opposite a second side surface 35. It is envisioned that these side surfaces, 34, 35 can be a decorative, or aesthetic element. Capable of being decorative in texture, color, material,...

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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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IPC IPC(8): A42B3/00
CPCA42B3/003
Inventor MOORE, TONI
Owner MOORE TONI
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