Abstract: A light system that attaches to a helmet. The light is designed to be removable. The system has a forward head light that enables a rider to illuminate in whatever direction the rider's head is looking. It has a translucent shell. In one embodiment, the shell is colored red. Light from the headlamp is allowed to leak through the rear of the shell, which gives the appearance of a taillight. In a second embodiment, the device has a forward headlamp and a second bulb that illuminates the rear shell. In a modification of this embodiment, the rear lamp has two filaments. One filament remains on all the time and acts as a taillight. The other filament is activated by the brake handle of the vehicle. In this way, it acts as a brake light, further warning other riders that the vehicle is slowing.

Abstract: A light system that attaches to a helmet. The light is designed to be removable. The system has a forward head light that enables a rider to illuminate in whatever direction the rider's head is looking. It has a translucent shell. In one embodiment, the shell is colored red. Light from the headlamp is allowed to leak through the rear of the shell, which gives the appearance of a taillight. In a second embodiment, the device has a forward headlamp and a second bulb that illuminates the rear shell. In a modification of this embodiment, the rear lamp has two filaments. One filament remains on all the time and acts as a taillight. The other filament is activated by the brake handle of the vehicle. In this way, it acts as a brake light, further warning other riders that the vehicle is slowing.

Abstract: A miniature hat-shaped flashlight device includes a housing, cover, fasteners for detachably attaching the cover to the housing and light generating assembly disposed in the housing when the cover is attached thereto. The housing includes a main portion simulating a crown of a hat and an extension portion simulating a bill of a hat. The main portion of the housing defines a cavity and bottom opening and has a hole through a side which receives a lamp module. The extension portion is attached to the main portion adjacent to the bottom opening and extends outwardly from the main portion. The main and extension portions of the housing together define a continuous bottom rim on the housing encompassing the extension portion and bottom opening of the main portion. The cover interfits with the bottom rim so as to underlie the housing and close the bottom opening thereof.

Abstract: A helmet lighting system for a motorcycle helmet includes a transmitter mounted on a motorcycle for broadcasting a radio-frequency signal to a receiver mounted on the motorcycle helmet. The transmitter includes a microprocessor that is connected to the brake light circuit, the running light circuit, the turn signal circuits and hazard circuit of the motorcycle. When one of the motorcycle lighting circuits is energized, the transmitter microprocessor generates and broadcasts a radio-frequency signal containing a function-specific code. The receiver receives the code and signals a pulse generator to create a function-specific electrical pulse package in a circuit containing a plurality of light emitting diodes to thereby simulate a running light, brake light, turn indicator or hazard light.

Abstract: A remotely-actuated audio/visual assembly (10) which consists of a signal transmitting circuit (12) and a signal receiving circuit (58). The circuit (12) is designed to be remotely located from the circuit (58). The circuit (12) is typically connected in parallel with a vehicle brake light (14) such that when the brakes are applied, power is supplied simultaneously to the brake lights and to a transmitter (38) which produces an output signal (46). The output signal (46) is applied to a receiver (60) in the circuit (58) which in turn produces an output signal (64) which enables a control circuit (70) which is programmed to control the operation of a visual display (80) and an optional audio alarm. In one application the signal receiving circuit (58), which includes the visual display (80) is attached to the rear external surface of a motorcycle helmet (220).

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses means to illuminate 34 the lens 24 of a face shield 36 to be worn by a welder 12. The lens 24 is illuminated to enable the welder 12 to see through the lens 24 prior to the welding arc 20 being lighted. The face shield 36 is equipped with a size adjustable head band 30. Multiple lights 34 are disposed around the frame 46 of the lens and an on/off switch 28 is provided along with a time delay button 26. The lights 34 are powered by a battery 42 which is disposed in frame 46. The present invention 10 can be retrofitted onto existing helmets or manufactured as an integral part of new helmets/face shields.

Abstract: A circuit on a curved surface is provided where the circuit includes at least one circuit element on the curved surface, at least one conductive path on, and integral with, the curved surface, where the conductive path is connected to the circuit element, and circuitry for supplying power along the conductive path to the circuit element. The curved surface may be a helmet, in which case a plurality of pairs of light emitting elements may be provided thereon where the pairs emit light sequentially one pair at a time in order to maximize the brightness of the light emitted and maximize battery life. Also, a receiver for an infrared or ultrasonic signal may be provided such that the light emitting elements emit light in a certain manner as a result of the signal being received.

Abstract: A solar light device is provided which is activated at the onset of darkness, which self-charges with solar energy and is independent of any source of energy. The solar light device includes a luminescent layer of foil which is operated by solar cells or a solar cell laminate. At least one accumulator is providing for accumulating energy from the solar cells. Control system electronics regulates the charging and discharging process of the least one accumulator and controls operation of the luminescent foil. The luminescent foil serves to increase visibility and thus safety or visual attractiveness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-function super-thin indicator comprising a thin electroluminescent plate having a lightening portion being provided in a lightening area representing substantially the same displaying area of a light emitting diode. The lightening portion is divided into several sub-lightening portions, which contain plural lightening segments lined circularly in sequence. Every sub-lightening portion constitutes a brighten figure of figure portion stacked on the lightening portion to form indicators showing various expressions in substantially the same area to show various colorful effects within the same expression. Furthermore, the indicator can be applied to various kinds of objects or marks to make them vivid.

Abstract: Apparel is disclosed, including an elastomeric electroluminescent (EL) lamp in which an electroluminescent system, advantageously monolithic, is provided in an elastomeric structure. As a result, the lamp is thin, pliable and membrane-like. A first envelope layer is applied advantageously by screen printing to transfer release paper. An EL system is then applied, again advantageously by screen printing to the first envelope layer, and then a second envelope layer is applied to seal the EL system within the envelope. Appropriate windows are cut or left open to allow electrical contact with the EL system. An optional adhesive layer then may be applied if the lamp is to be used in transfer form for later affixation to the apparel.

Abstract: Lighting device for equipping a mounting, particularly textile, comprising a case provided with a rechargeable or dry battery or batteries that power a lamp bulb, characterized in that the case has a housing on its front surface that contains the lamp, the front surface of said lamp being positioned against the inner surface of the textile mounting which has an opening in this region that is more or less the same size as the lamp, the case being held in position by means of the textile mounting being gripped by a movable outer ring that operates in conjunction with the case.

Abstract: A belt having rechargeable batteries thereon and connected to a light to be worn on the cap of the hunter as well as a flood light to be carried by the hunter and also a third light which may be used to illuminate the walking area. The first two lights provide different levels of illumination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novelty hats and items of clothing in general, and particularly to novelty hats having one or more candles, lamps or light holders depicted thereon. The hats may also be provided with flame tips or light bulbs which may be releasably attachable above the candles, lamps or light holders. Such hats may be worn by children during the joyous celebration of religious holidays, such as the Jewish holiday of Chanukah or the Christian holiday of Christmas.

Abstract: Headgear such as a cap for use in dark and very confined spaces having a light attached to its visor in a manner that the light beam is parallel to the central axis of the visor and to the plane of vision of the wearer.

Abstract: An automatic illuminated helmet comprising at least one light source that is automatically activated by an activation device. The activation device is a pressure switch located within the helmet. In this design, as the switch contacts the user's head, the light source will be activated. Hence, when the helmet is worn, activation will occur. In an alternative embodiment, a photovoltaic panel is used to re-charge the power supply.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative hat generally defined by a body portion, a plurality of decorative lights, a D.C. electrical power source, electrical circuitry, and a switching means. A mouth is formed in one end of the body portion for fitting over a person's head. The plurality of decorative lights are attached to the outside of the body portion for forming an illuminated decorative display on the outside of the body portion. The electrical power source is attached to the inside of the body portion for providing a source of electrical power inside the hat. The plurality of decorative lights and the electrical power source are each attached to and electrically coupled to the electrical circuitry for enabling the electrical power source to supply electrical power to the decorative lights.

Abstract: A flashlight holder assembly for releasably receiving a flashlight of the type having head rotatable with respect to a barrel for operation thereof. The barrel of the flashlight defines a faceted exterior surface. The holder defines a barrel support and a base. The barrel support defines a faceted internal surface and a slot which cooperate to closely receive the barrel such that the barrel is retained in the barrel support in a non-rotatable manner. The base defines a base plate to which the barrel support is secured. In one embodiment, the holder includes a clip which extends from the base plate and is positioned below the base plate and cooperates with the base plate to receive and retain the periphery of an article therein.

Abstract: The customized clear, free from impediment, obstruction, or hindrance, or the translucent or transparent transmission of light is permitted to shine through an injected or poured pliable plastic which could be PVC, formulated to emit the maximum even dispersion of LED (light emitting diodes), illumination. The single or multiple LEDs are fitted into a cavity usually in the back of the plastic unit in order for the emission of light to pass through the unit. This light emitting unit is usually molded for application onto wearable apparel, accessories or decorative items and can be molded into varying shapes, colors, designs or logos with impressions within or on the surface in flat, two dimensional or three dimensional properties for illumination and exploitation of said unit.

Abstract: An improved structure multifunction cap comprised of cap having a placement section on the front surface with incisions on two sides and capable of accommodating the insertion and mounting of a luminescent picture as well as isolating the forehead of the user from direct contact with the luminescent picture, thereby preventing electrocution. Furthermore, there is a containment section on the side that provides for the insertion of a controller circuit which switches the power source to the luminescent picture on and off. As such, the structure of the present invention allows the multifunction cap to be worn in the day for general use, but is capable of enhanced visual attractiveness when worn at night and, furthermore, prevents electrical shock to the user while the cap is worn to ensure physical safety.

Abstract: A novelty light for baseball style sports attachable to the brim of the cap and positioned to illuminate the front of the crown or head covering portion of the cap. A sports team insignia is preferably attached or attachable to the crown in the area of illumination. The light is arranged to flicker or flash on and off at a high rate and may be contained in a housing appropriate to the sport associated with the team insignia.

Abstract: A video headlight and fiberoptic cable which includes a light and camera assembly adjustably mounted on a headband for assuming a plurality of angular positions relative to the headband. The light and camera assembly includes a light unit closely positioned relative to a video camera unit so that the visual field of the camera unit lies within the lighted field from the light unit in all adjusted positions of the light and camera assembly. The light unit is connected to the forward end of the fiberoptic cable. The rearward end of the fiberoptic cable is connectable to a source of light. The one end of the fiberoptic cable has a flexible, but non-collapsible coupler which bends uniformly when the light and camera assembly is moved relative to the headband.

Abstract: An illuminated display panel for a garment including an electroluminescent circuit having an electrical microchip, a plurality of resistors, a plurality of semiconductor rectifiers, and an electroluminescent display element, all being connected to the electrical microchip; and a battery compartment with miniature flat batteries contained therein. The illuminated display panel for a garment further includes a display label having indicia thereon and being attached to the electroluminescent display element by gluing, stitching, sewing, stapling, epoxy, cementing or combinations thereof. The electroluminescent display element is attached to the garment by gluing, stitching, sewing, stapling, epoxy cementing or combinations thereof. The electroluminescent display element is electrically connected to the electroluminescent circuit by one or more soldered connection points; and a pair of connection wires electrically connects the one or more soldered connection points to the electroluminescent circuit.

Abstract: A safety helmet for use during potentially dangerous activities, such as bicycling or rollerblading. The helmet is a two piece helmet having a hard outer shell and a high density polystyrene inner shell. An illuminating assembly is recessed within the exterior portion of the inner shell. The illuminating assembly has a power source connected to a multitude of light sources, which are preferably light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are connected to a multitude of fiber optic cables via a cylindrical connector. Light from the LEDs shine into an end of the fiber optic cable. This light emits out of the cladding of the fiber optic cable if the cable is a side light fiber optic cable. The light emits out of the other end of the cable if the cable is a point-to-point fiber optic cable. The outer shell has a transparent portion corresponding to the pathway taken by the illuminating assembly so that light can emit past the outer shell.

Abstract: The vehicle safety system produces a supplemental warning signal when a braking system of an associated vehicle is actuated. The system includes a warning signal coupled to a wire loop and a flux generator adapted to be coupled to the braking system of the vehicle. When the braking system of the vehicle is actuated the flux generator draws current from the vehicle and the flux generator creates flux when the braking system is actuated to power the warning signal.

Abstract: A cap lamp (5) includes a baseball-style cap (6) having a visor (16) with an underside substantially defined by a concave visor reflector (22). A light source (24) is pivotally supported under the visor for directing light at selectively adjustable angles. A first hood (36A) partially surrounds the light source for shading a user's face from light coming directly from the light source. The hood has an upward lateral opening (39) to emit light toward the visor reflector for flooding the immediate vicinity of the user with visor reflected light. A frontal opening (42) of the hood is provided for emitting a light beam forward of the visor. A concave hood reflector (40), within the hood, is provided for increasing the light directed to and reflected by the visor reflector. A second hood (36B) is supported to rotate about the first hood between open and closed positions for selectively inhibiting light communication with the visor reflector.

Abstract: An ornamental circuit accessory for use with a hat. The ornamental circuit accessory has light emitting diodes for being mounted on the hat for being viewed by individuals viewing the hat and the terminals of the diodes and the circuitry for controlling the diodes are adapted to be concealed within the hat by the person wearing the hat. The control circuitry includes an electronic clock which sends electric pulses to an electronic counter, the output of which passes through a decoder that controls which diodes are sequentially illuminated (Example Only) for providing a type of additional ornamentation for the wearer of the hat.

Abstract: A novelty hat with blinking light including a hat portion. A blinking light is secured to the hat portion. The blinking light has wiring extending outwardly therefrom. A battery is coupled with a free end of the wiring of the blinking light. A power switch is coupled with the wiring intermediate the blinking light and the battery.

Abstract: An illuminated safety helmet for use during potentially dangerous activities, such as bicycling or rollerblading. The helmet is a two piece helmet having a hard outer shell and a high density polystyrene inner shell. An illuminating assembly is recessed within the exterior portion of the inner shell. The illuminating assembly has a power source connected to various light sources, which are exemplary light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are connected to a multitude of fiber optic cables via a cylindrical connector. Light from the LEDs shine into an end of the fiber optic cable. This light emits out of the cladding of the fiber optic cable if the cable is a side light fiber optic cable. The light emits out of the other end of the cable if the cable is a point-to-point fiber optic cable. The outer shell has a transparent portion corresponding to the pathway taken by the illuminating assembly so that light can emit past the outer shell at various light intensities.

Abstract: A molded illuminating device (12) comprising a housing (14) molded into any desired shape and form. A facility (16) within the housing (14) is for illuminating the housing (14). A structure (18) is for attaching the housing (14) to an article (20) that requires illumination for a novelty effect and safety visibility.

Abstract: A head mounted illumination device including a light source disposed within a housing. The light source includes a plurality of lights disposed within the housing. The housing is securable to a mouthpiece of a headset to facilitate securement of the light source to the headset. An activation button is disposed within the housing. The activation button is in communication with the light source. The activation button includes a contact switch extending outwardly of the housing. The contact switch aligns with a lip of a user. A power source is securable to the headset. The power source includes wiring extending outwardly therefrom. The wiring couples with the activation button to facilitate communication therewith.

Abstract: A modular hat is disclosed. The hat includes a hat crown having an inside perimeter, a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. A visor is attached to the front side of the hat crown. A headband connecting member is attached along the inside perimeter of the hat crown for releasably connecting a plurality of components to the hat, wherein the components are chosen from the group consisting of a chin strap, a sunglass mount, a one-piece ear muff attachment, a storm visor, an ear and neck winter guard, a hydration curtain, a pocket, a bug net, an internal headband, a reflective illuminator, a flashlight holder, a winter facemask with pockets, and an ornamental towel.

Abstract: Headgear having fiber optic lighting for illumination of the headgear to be worn on a person's head. The headgear includes a fiber optic lighting assembly having a light source and a plurality of fiber optic lines for transmitting light from the light source. The headgear includes an exterior surface wall having one or more grooves formed therein for holding the fiber optic lines therein. The headgear includes an interior surface wall having a first compartment for a receiving power source in the form of a battery pack and a second compartment for receiving the light source. An electrical conduit is used for connecting the battery pack to the light source. The headgear also includes an interior padding for covering the interior surface wall so as to protect the wearer's head from injury; and a closure strap having a tightening component mounted on the headgear for holding the headgear on the wearer's head.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical signalling device, more particularly for an article of clothing, consisting of at least two actively illuminating light sources 5, which are preferably designed to emit light of different colors and are connected to a control circuit 3 for activating the light sources 5 in a predetermined rhythm, the control circuit 3 being connected to a switch, key 2 or the like for its manual activation and/or deactivation. To obtain an optical signalling device which can be activated not only manually, but also externally, the light sources 5 can be activated manually (switch position I) or by remote control (switch position II). Via the remote control system the light sources 5 can be activated via a receiver 4. As a result, many identical optical signalling devices can be activated simultaneously by a coordinator or automatically at, for example, mass (heavily attended) events, so that an enhanced optical effect is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a common baseball-type hat or headband, to which is attached a wide angled halide light apparatus or an apparatus containing several halide lights positioned in a wide configuration. The object of this invention is to provide an efficient lighting apparatus which embodies the principles of an adjustable cap or headband worn on the head, to which a battery-powered halide lighting apparatus is attached by the hook and loop concept. The wide halide light(s) requires a small amount of electrical current and illuminates a larger area with a brighter illumination than the customary headlight. Furthermore, the halide lights emit less radiation (in the form of heat) than halogen lights.The design of the apparatus permits diverse tasks to be easily performed, and increases the safety of all movements in the dark. It is particularly advantageous to pilots of aircraft and engineers to illuminate instrument panels in emergency situations when darkness prevails.

Abstract: A helmet brake light system which includes a helmet, a helmet brake light coupled to the rear of the helmet, a light intensity detector coupled in close proximity to the motorcycle's brake light and an electrical cable electrically coupled to a battery source in the helmet and the light intensity detector. When the motorcycle's brake light illuminates, the light intensity detector detects the illumination of the motorcycle's brake light and activates the helmet brake light.

Abstract: A type of lightweight, multi-use headware is provided which has an aperture on one or both sides of the headware for temporarily receiving a small illuminating device in a non-obstructive manner that allows the handle of the illuminating device to be securely held within the interior of the headware. When the illuminating device is removed from the aperture the headware may be more traditionally used to shield the user's face and eyes from sunlight.

Abstract: Protective headwear having at least a hard-shell outer layer and a protective shock absorbing layer includes at least one LED illumination arrangement fitted into recesses in the protective layer and visible through an at least partially transparent area of the hardtop shell in any desired pattern or combination of lighting elements, the illumination arrangement including an optical member which serves to optically increase the viewing angle and at the same time deflect or distribute the force of impacts away from the LED and thereby decrease possible of LED penetration through the helmet and into the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A torch light comprises an elongate case and fixing means to enable it to be used as a head-mounted lamp. The fixing means comprise a fixing plate designed to cooperate by clipping with locking means provided in a blind orifice of the case and arranged to constitute positive locking of the fixing plate in the active position, switching of said locking means from the active position to the inactive position requiring a manual unlocking operation to uncouple the case from the fixing plate. A head-mounted lamp can thus be quickly transformed into a torch light.

Abstract: An illuminated accessory and device including a hat that has a panel attached to the front section of the crown of the hat. The panel has indicia formed from a silk-screened polymer film overlay. The panel is formed of a flat electro-luminescent lamp that has the shape of the indica and provides illumination. The lamp has a ribbon extension to a female connector. Included is an inverter positioned within the pouch of the crown of the hat. The inverter has a male connector at one end to couple with the female connector of the lamp. The inverter is in connection with a switch and power source. The inverter is adapted to supply AC line current from the power source to the panel for illumination of the indicia. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are also enclosed.

Abstract: A strip sport light including a central body and two side strips with multiple electrical light sources for illumination and blinking. Each side strip has one or more distributed electrical energy sources each enclosed in an aerodynamic housing, and multiple electrical light sources distributed along the length of the side strip. The central body contains an electronic printed circuit board, a three-step push button switch, and multiple electrical light sources. The strip sport light may be mounted on a bicycle helmet or worn on a user's head or waist for enhanced safety.

Abstract: The present invention provides a type of luminescent cap that possesses a function for replacing patterns. A frame that allows placement of objects is securely installed on the front edge of the cap. A luminescent board that emits luminescence and a pattern card are inserted in the frame that allows placement of objects. The luminescence emitted by said luminescent board can, through the transparent position of the pattern card, produce the effect of a luminescent pattern. Users are also able, according to need, to remove and replace pattern cards of different patterns, causing the cap to have greater practical value.

Abstract: An illuminated protective hat including at least one eletroluminescent lamp secured to a shell of the protective hat, which is powered by a power unit housed in a power unit portion of the protective hat shell, where the power unit includes a rechargeable battery. A retrofit unit including at least one electroluminescent lamp and power unit portion, to retrofit existing protective hats with the electroluminescent lamp and power unit portion. Both the electroluminescent lamp and the power unit portion of the retrofit unit can be either permanently or temporarily secured to a protective hat.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a condensing lens group disposed at one end for collecting and collimating a light from a light source, an exit lens group at the other end of the assembly, including at least one objective lens element for projecting an illuminated light spot at a predetermined distance, and an iris disposed between the condenser lens group and the exit lens group having a variable opening for varying the size of the illuminated light spot between a minimum and a maximum spot diameter at the predetermined distance. The invention allows the illuminated light spot to be focused for at least two separate iris positions at the predetermined distance by allowing relative movement between the objective lens element and the iris to provide enhanced edge definition and illumination uniformity.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for projecting a light pattern onto a target object, wherein the light pattern has a generally uniform brightness with well defined boarders. The apparatus includes a fiber optic conduit that emits a beam of light along an optical path. Light emitted from a fiber optic conduit typically contains a central region of a predetermined brightness and a peripheral region, created by light interference patterns, where the light is less bright. A first adjustable optical diaphragm is disposed along the optical path proximate the fiber optic conduit. By selectively varying to aperture of the first optical diaphragm, the diameter of the beam of light propagated along the optical path can be controlled. A second adjustable optical diaphragm is disposed along the optical path a predetermined distance away from the first optical diaphragm.

Abstract: An illuminated safety helmet including a protective core and a first layer disposed on the protective core. The first layer is a substrate or an impact resistant shell. A plurality of light emitting diodes and traces for electrically connecting the light emitting diodes are disposed on the substrate or impact resistant shell. As such, when the substrate or impact resistant shell is disposed on the core, the light emitting diodes are automatically disposed around the protective core. The illuminated safety helmet also includes control circuitry for illuminating the light emitting diodes and a power source for powering the control circuitry and the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A combination baseball style cap and light assembly, wherein the cap has a crown, a bill extending from the crown, a sweatband liner circumscribing the bottom edge of the cap, and a reinforcing crown liner, has a double light and switch assembly comprising two lamp sockets affixed to a mounting plate on each side of a sealed sub-mini micro switch also affixed to the mounting plate. The plate is in turn affixed to the underside of the bill of the cap, two lamp sockets affixed to the mounting plate such that their axes decline at an acute angle to the plane of the plate and converge at an acute angle to a line perpendicular to the front edge of the plate, setting the focal point of the lamps at a predetermined location directly out from and generally equidistant between the wearers eyes. A micro switch is affixed to an integral mounting flange on the mounting plate located approximately on the center line of the mounting plate between the two sockets.

Abstract: The current invention utilizes the common baseball-type hat or headband, to which is attached a single tubular halogen light apparatus or an apparatus containing several halogen lights positioned in a wide configuration. It is the object of this invention to provide an efficient lighting apparatus which embodies the principles of an adjustable cap or headband worn on the head, to which a battery-powered halogen lighting apparatus is attached by the hook and loop concept.

Abstract: A mounted display is set forth comprising a central housing, a CPU within the housing along with a power supply and two memories. One memory stores an operating system while another memory, removable in form, stores a pattern to be displayed. A display strip provided with LCD or LED elements is powered to thereby provide illumination. A protective transparent tube and Velcro fasteners are used to secure the device on the person or user. The display is worn around the user as a belt or around a cap or hat. Another form comprises a jacket or vest mounted display for the back of the user.

Abstract: A helmet-mounted wireless frequency-modulated infrared beam-actuated auxiliary brakelight system capable of reliable operation in all ranges of ambient light while permitting the rider to turn his head from side to side over a large angle approaching 180 degrees or more. The system comprises a frequency-modulated infrared transmitter, in operative combination with a switch for detecting brake system actuation, and a helmet module, including a frequency-modulated infrared receiver and decoder in operative combination with a stop light. Brake system initiation results in switch actuation which causes the transmitter to emit a beam of frequency-modulated infrared energy towards the helmet module. When the beam is received at the helmet module, it is captured using a lens in operative combination with a novel lightpipe which ensures reception over a 180 degree angle.

Abstract: A safety helmet has a battery operated, flashing rear light for wide angle visibility and a battery operated front light with a narrow projected forward beam to light the path being traversed. The front light pivots about a horizontal axis with manual control to adjust the attitude or inclination of the beam to enhance its utility.