Impact protecting cap for use under a helmet

Abstract

An impact protecting cap for use under a helmet having a cap portion made from a resiliently deformable material that is fitted directly over the head of an intended user and secured in place by a resiliently deformable band. The cap has its inner surface covered with a plurality of energy absorbing resiliently deformable modules that are evenly distributed across the cap. The modules are made of a pliable material.

1 . An impact protecting cap for use under a helmet comprising a cap portion made from a resiliently deformable material that is fitted directly over the head of an intended user and secured in place by a resiliently deformable band;
 the cap has its inner surface covered with a plurality of energy absorbing resiliently deformable modules that are evenly distributed across the cap;   the modules are made of a pliable material.   
     
     
         2 . The impact protecting cap of  claim 1  wherein the modules are made out of latex. 
     
     
         3 . The impact protecting cap of  claim 1  wherein the modules are cylindrical in shape and have a hollow core. 
     
     
         4 . The impact protecting cap of  claim 1  having a method of use consisting in the steps of the intended user putting on the cap and then putting on the helmet on top of the cap.