Integrated Lighting System for Helmets

Abstract

An integrated lighting system for a helmet comprising a transparent encasing wherein the lighting system is positioned, a plurality of lights positioned across dome of the helmet, two pin lights located on either side of the helmet that focus in the forward direction and a rechargeable battery pack. The lighting system can be controlled by operational buttons that control the functionality of the lighting system or a wireless remote. In an alternative embodiment, the lighting system can be integrated into a full shell helmet which fits over existing helmets. This will allow the lighting system to be used with existing law enforcement helmets, coast guard helmets, and military helmets.

1 . A lighting system for a helmet comprising:
 a transparent outer casing defining a helmet having a dome with a right and left side, a fore plane, a rear plane, and a longitudinal plane;   a row of lights, embedded in the casing, extending up the center of the helmet along the longitudinal plane of the helmet dome;   at least one section of lights, embedded in the casing, along one side of the helmet dome; and   a series of lights, embedded in the casing, across the fore plane of the helmet dome.   
   
   
       2 . The lighting system defined in  claim 1  further comprising a heat shield in the helmet dome. 
   
   
       3 . A lighting system for a helmet comprising:
 a transparent outer casing defining a helmet having a dome with a right and left side, a fore plane, a rear plane, and a longitudinal plane;   a row of lights, embedded in the casing, extending up the center of the helmet along the longitudinal plane of the helmet dome;   at least one section of lights, embedded in the casing, along one side of the helmet dome;   a series of lights, embedded in the casing, across the fore plane of the helmet dome; and   at least two pin lights located on either side of the helmet dome that focus in the forward direction.   
   
   
       4 . The lighting system defined in  claim 1  further comprising controls to operate the lighting system. 
   
   
       5 . The lighting system defined in  claim 1  further comprising a wireless remote that can operate the lighting system. 
   
   
       6 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the LED lights are high voltage, 1 Watt, pin shaped lights. 
   
   
       7 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the transparent outer casing is made from a durable ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic material. 
   
   
       8 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lighting system is integrated into a standard motorcycle helmet. 
   
   
       9 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lighting system is integrated into a full shell helmet that fits over standard helmets. 
   
   
       10 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein a rechargeable battery pack is located on the rear plane of the helmet. 
   
   
       11 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein a rechargeable battery pack is located on the rear plane of the helmet and consists of round tubing which utilizes standard AA or AA batteries. 
   
   
       12 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  further comprising a portable power adapter which can be plugged into a standard 220 volt power source. 
   
   
       13 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lighting system further comprises a portable adapter which can be plugged into a utility belt to be charged or for additional power. 
   
   
       14 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 9  wherein the lighting system further comprises a spring-loaded extension that connects to an adapter on the battery of a motorcycle and is plugged into a utility belt. 
   
   
       15 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lighting system has an alarm system that further comprises
 A sensor which triggers the alarm when the helmet is moved; and   musical chips that play music when the alarm system is triggered.   
   
   
       16 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lights can be made in a plurality of colors; said lights being able to be designed in various patterns to designate the user or type of helmet. 
   
   
       17 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the functionality of the lighting system can be operated so that the lights are steadily on, flashing or moving in running light patterns. 
   
   
       18 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lighting system further comprises an automatic shut-off mechanism. 
   
   
       19 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lighting system further comprises a dimmer mechanism to reduce the energy emission. 
   
   
       20 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the helmet and lighting system will be waterproof. 
   
   
       21 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the transparent plastic outside cover further comprises artificial glowing fish embedded in the cover. 
   
   
       22 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the transparent plastic outside cover further comprises a gel and sand mixture. 
   
   
       23 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the lighting system further comprises lights colored and arranged in a rainbow pattern. 
   
   
       24 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the transparent plastic outside cover further comprises snow and air vents to create a crystal ball effect. 
   
   
       25 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the helmet surface further comprises an area that can be used for logos or advertisement 
   
   
       26 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein a rechargeable battery pack is located on the rear plane of the helmet and consists of round lithium batteries. 
   
   
       27 . The lighting system defined in  claim 1  further comprising a perforated window film covering the transparent outer casing. 
   
   
       28 . The lighting system for a helmet defined in  claim 1  wherein the transparent outer casing further comprises:
 Small holes that correspond the to the placement of the LED lights along the helmet dome; and   Plastic magnifying plugs which fit into said holes.