Bow for use on protective gear

Abstract

The current invention pertains to a novel use of selective adhesives to provide identifying or branding adornments to safety gear. In one potential implementation of the invention, three dimensional insignias are affixed to a helmet by using interlocking heads, loops and hooks, or other selective means of binding the insignia to the helmet. As an added benefit, these insignias provide a controlled fail point in the instance of a crash, absorbing impact and breaking away to prevent the full force of an impact transferring to the helmet itself. Other useful applications include a means for distinguishing multiple individuals wearing visored safety gear, such as helmets commonly used when operating motorsports vehicles, identifying the expressed gender the bearer, or differentiating between multiple racers who are wearing nondescript safety gear.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a base that is firmly attached to a helmet;   a selectively attachable medium that attaches to the base; and   a visually unique identifier that is attached to the selectively attachable medium.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , in which the visually unique identifier is in the shape of a decorative hair bow. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , where the selectively attachable medium consists of a system that employs interlocking heads. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , where visually unique identifier may be substituted for a different visually unique identifier by detaching the original visually unique identifier by way of the selectively attachable medium and attaching the different visually unique identifier in its place. 
     
     
         5 . A system for identifying helmeted individuals comprising:
 a distinctive aesthetic three-dimensional badge; and   a means of attaching and detaching the three-dimensional badge from a helmet.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , in which the three-dimensional badge is shaped like a decorative hair bow. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 5  in which the means of attaching and detaching the three-dimensional badge consists of a means of repeatedly attaching and detaching the distinctive three-dimensional badge. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 5  in which the means of attaching and detaching the three-dimensional badge consists of an adhesive strip.