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

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.

Description

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...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0017] Briefly described according to one embodiment of the present invention, slip-on, insulating and decorative cover for bicycle safety helmets is a device by which bicycle helmets are provided with an overall covering complete with integral ear flaps. The invention is intended to make a fashion statement along with the additional benefit of increased warmth while it is worn during the winter season. 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. This feature helps keep the invention secured to the helmet. The decorative cover is readily attached and easily removed from the bike helmet to allow for removal during warm weather or for washing of the invention.

[0018] The use of the present invention allows one cover up a conventional bicycle helmet to make a fashion statement and also allows one to keep their head warm while using a bicycle helmet in cold weather.

[0020] It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that is self-securing.

[0021] It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that can be easily slid on and off the bicycle helmet.

[0023] It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that comes in a variety of colors and patterns, to suit wearers' taste and facilitate individuality.

Problems solved by technology

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, when wore during cold weather, they do not do a good job of keeping one's head warm due to the many air channels present.

A stocking cap underneath does not fit and may impact the safety performance of the helmet system.

Images