Helmet accessory

Abstract

An accessory for a helmet includes a lower portion that includes an attachment mechanism, an upper portion that includes pliable projections wherein the attachment mechanism removably couples the lower portion to a top surface of the helmet. The attachment mechanism may mate with a corresponding attachment strip that is located on the upper surface of the helmet.

1 . An accessory for use with a helmet comprising:
 a lower portion that includes an attachment mechanism;   an upper portion that includes a plurality of projections;   wherein the attachment mechanism removably couples the lower portion to a top surface of the helmet.   
     
     
         2 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the projections comprise foam. 
     
     
         3 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the projections comprise polyurethane. 
     
     
         4 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the projections comprise silicone. 
     
     
         5 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the projections comprise plastic. 
     
     
         6 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises an adherable strip. 
     
     
         7 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises snaps, buttons or clips. 
     
     
         8 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a track mechanism that mates with a corresponding track mechanism on the helmet. 
     
     
         9 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory comprises a rivet. 
     
     
         10 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory is water resistant. 
     
     
         11 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the projections includes a serrated edge. 
     
     
         12 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the projections is spike-shaped. 
     
     
         13 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory is malleable. 
     
     
         14 . The accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the helmet is a bicycle helmet. 
     
     
         15 . A kit for use with a helmet comprising:
 a plurality of accessories wherein each accessory includes:
 a lower portion that includes an attachment mechanism; 
 an upper portion that includes a plurality of projections; 
 wherein each attachment mechanism removably couples the lower portion to a top surface of the helmet. 
   
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessories includes projections that are spike-shaped. 
     
     
         17 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessories includes projections that have serrated edges. 
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein the projections of the plurality of accessories are different for each accessory. 
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein the kit further comprises precut foam elements and beads to create additional accessories.