US Patent 7311413 Helmet lighting device

A lighting device for use with a helmet, having a fastening site and a plurality of lamps. A base member is employed and includes at least one support that projects from the same. The support holds at least one lamp. A flexible sheath extends over the support, the lamp, and at least a portion of the base member to form an enclosure. The sheath possesses an opening to allow light to pass from the lamp to the exterior of the sheath. The sheath also includes an outer surface of frictional material to allow the sheath to be frictionally fixed in at least a first and second position at the surface of the helmet. A fastener links the sheath to the helmet.