Safety Light Helmet

Abstract

The Safety Light Helmet is a helmet with a light on it. The light is affixed to the top center of the helmet for 360 degree visibility by other riders/vehicles whose coming or going passed the helmet wearer.

1 . A safety helmet comprising
 an exterior shell;   a cylinder affixed to the exterior shell;   a light unit positioned within the cylinder;   a bored hole; and   a cap disposed inside the helmet;   
       wherein the cylinder is positioned through the bored hole and attached to the cap. 
     
     
         2 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein the cylinder is made of hard plastic material that breaks upon impact in the event of a collision. 
     
     
         3 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein the cylinder is attached to the cap by threaded screw grooves. 
     
     
         4 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein the bored hole has a metal ring fitted around its circumference, and the inner diameter of the metal ring is comparable to the outer diameter of the cylinder. 
     
     
         5 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein the cap is made of hard plastic. 
     
     
         6 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein a thin plate or washer overlays the cap to prevent the cylinder from protruding beyond the cap upon impact. 
     
     
         7 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein a cushion overlays the cap to provide comfort and increased protection. 
     
     
         8 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein the cylinder is detachable from the helmet. 
     
     
         9 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein the light is positioned at the top, center of the helmet to provide 360 degrees of visibility. 
     
     
         10 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein a rubber seal overlays the exterior of the light to prevent moisture. 
     
     
         11 . The safety helmet of  claim 1 , wherein the light may be powered by a battery or a wire running from a power source located on the user or on the transportation where the user is situated.