US4901210A
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Detachable rear-mounted light for a motorcycle helmet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-30
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Granted: 1990-02-13
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Expires: 2007-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A device for use with a motorcycle helmet is disclosed which directs a safety light rearward from the lower back portion of the helmet. The light is removably mounted onto the helmet with a variety of mounting apparatus, each of which allows the light to be quickly and conveniently installed and removed from the helmet. The light, which is entirely self-contained, is mounted onto the helmet in a way allowing the light to detach itself during an accident to avoid inflicting serious head or neck injury on the rider due to the light becoming snagged during the accident.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Hanabusa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2673; B60Q1/2676; A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/0406; A42B3/0433; A42B3/044; F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A detachable light for installation on a helmet, comprising: (a) a housing; (b) means for receiving and storing a power source therein; (c) a power source; (d) an electrical lamp for providing illumination when energized; (e) a switch for selectively energizing said electrical lamp; (f) connection means for making a complete series circuit between a power source stored in said receiving means, said electrical lamp, and sand switch; and (h) wherein said mounting means comprises: (1) an elongated flexible strip secured to said housing, (2) an elongated fastening member releasably secured to said helmet; and (3) attachment means carried by said fastening member to releasably secure said strip to said fastening member, (i) wherein said attachment means carried by said fastening member comprises a pair of pockets adapted to receive and releasably retain said flexible strip therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A detachable light for installation on a helmet, comprising: (a) a housing; (b) means for receiving and storing a power source therein; (c) a power source; (d) an electrical lamp for providing illumination when energized; (e) a switch for selectively energizing said electrical lamp; (f) connection means for making a complete series circuit between a power source stored in said receiving means, said electrical lamp, and sand switch; and (h) wherein said mounting means comprises: (1) an elongated flexible strip secured to said housing, (2) an elongated fastening member releasably secured to said helmet; and (3) attachment means carried by said fastening member to releasably secure said strip to said fastening member, (i) wherein said attachment means carried by said fastening member comprises a pair of pockets adapted to receive and releasably retain said flexible strip therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A detachable light as defined in claim 1 wherein said elongated fastening member is releasably secured to said helmet a hook and pile fastener.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-12 | 1997-08-14 | 1998-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-12 | 2001-08-14 | 2002-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |