Akira A Hanabusa

US Patent:

48623318, Aug 29, 1989

Filed:

Mar 6, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/319371

Inventors:

Akira Hanabusa - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F21L 1514

US Classification:

362106

Abstract:

A device for use with a motorcycle helment is disclosed which directs a safety light rearward from the lower back portion of the helmet. The light is removably mounted onto the helmet with a variety of mounting apparatus, each of which allows the light to be quickly and conveniently installed and removed from the helmet. The light, which is entirely self-contained, is mounted onto the helmet in a way allowing the light to detach itself during an accident to avoid inflicting serious head or neck injury on the rider due to the light becoming snagged during the accident.

US Patent:

49012100, Feb 13, 1990

Filed:

Dec 30, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/139401

Inventors:

Akira Hanabusa - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F21L 1514

US Classification:

362106

Abstract:

A device for use with a motorcycle helmet is disclosed which directs a safety light rearward from the lower back portion of the helmet. The light is removably mounted onto the helmet with a variety of mounting apparatus, each of which allows the light to be quickly and conveniently installed and removed from the helmet. The light, which is entirely self-contained, is mounted onto the helmet in a way allowing the light to detach itself during an accident to avoid inflicting serious head or neck injury on the rider due to the light becoming snagged during the accident.