BR112019005477B1 - BICYCLE HELMET WHICH FITS OVER A SURFACE OF A USER'S HEAD AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A BICYCLE USER'S HEAD FROM IMPACT - Google Patents

Abstract

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FOLDING BICYCLE HELMETS THAT MAY BE SOLD IN MACHINES A bicycle helmet that fits over the surface of a user's head generally includes at least one segment of flexible cell structures that form a movable radial honeycomb matrix between a folded condition wherein each side of the at least one segment is arranged generally parallel and an expanded condition wherein the radial honeycomb array of the at least one segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the user's head and arranged radially relative to the surface of the user's head.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED ORDERS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/393,91 1, which was filed on September 13, 2016, entitled Ecocapacete; Provisional patent application no. 62/415,057, filed on October 31, 2016, entitled Bicycle Helmet; and U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/458,767 filed on February 14, 2017, entitled Bicycle Helmet. The foregoing requests are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein in their entirety.

[0002] This application is related to U.S. Design Application No. 29/612,613, filed August 2, 2017, which is a continuation in part of U.S. Design Application No. 29/593,908, filed February 14, 2017, which is a continuation in part of Design Application No. 29/582,807 filed on October 31, 2016. The above design applications are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein in their entirety.

FIELD

[0003] The present invention relates to a foldable bicycle helmet having a radially aligned honeycomb matrix that can be expanded over a user's head from a collapsed and folded condition to an expanded condition that provides protection for the head while ride a bike.

BACKGROUND

[0004] Helmets are typically bulky and inconvenient, especially when not in use. When not in use, the helmet may be left with a bicycle, leaving it exposed to potential damage from the environment or a safety hazard if not secured to the bicycle. When not in use, the helmet can be taken with the user, but there are often no convenient ways to store the helmet causing it to be left behind. Proper use of helmets can reduce head injuries in the event of a bicycle accident by up to 85%. In bike share program scenarios, users are required to bring their own helmets, purchase one specifically for the bike rental, or rent a helmet. In such bike programs, only about 10% of users wear helmets. Accordingly, the inventor recognized the need for better methods, systems, products and components to provide an improved bicycle helmet to enable easy sale, transportation, deployment of the improved bicycle helmets throughout an ecosystem of bicycle sales, rental and use.

SUMMARY

[0005] The many embodiments of the present disclosure include a helmet for use with bicycles or other cases in which head protection is desirable. The helmet may collapse or fold to a reduced size when not in use. They are improved methods, systems, products and components (all of which are collectively referred to as a "platform" or "solution" unless the context indicates otherwise), including the improved bicycle helmet, its accessories and a hosting system for various features of information technology to enable packaging, protection, security, tracking, compliance and quality in the ecosystem for bicycles and bike sharing programs.

[0006] The many embodiments of the present disclosure include a bicycle helmet that fits over a user's head. The bicycle helmet includes at least one segment of flexible material that forms a movable honeycomb array of a folded condition where each side of the at least one segment is disposed generally parallel and an expanded condition where the honeycomb array is expanded. and at least partially disposed over the user's head. The cells of the honeycomb matrix are radially oriented in a direction that is perpendicular to a surface of a user's head.

[0007] The many embodiments of the present disclosure include a bicycle helmet that also includes a chinstrap attached to at least one side of the at least one segment of flexible material.

[0008] The many embodiments of the present disclosure include a bicycle helmet having at least one segment that includes a middle segment of flexible material between two side segments of flexible material and the middle segment and the side segments are each movable from a folded condition where each side of the side segments are arranged generally parallel and an expanded condition where the middle segment and side segments are expanded and cooperatively are at least partially disposed over the user's head.

[0009] The many embodiments of the present disclosure include a bicycle helmet with the honeycomb matrix of the at least one segment including a plurality of cells that is arranged in a position that is generally perpendicular to a surface of the user's head when in expanded condition.

[00010] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet that fits over a surface of the user's head includes at least one segment of flexible cell structures that form a movable radial honeycomb matrix between a folded condition where each side of the at least a segment is arranged in generally parallel and an expanded condition wherein the radial honeycomb array of the at least one segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the user's head and disposed radially relative to the surface of the user's head.

[00011] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a chin strap assembly attached to at least one side of the at least one segment of flexible material.

[00012] In embodiments, the at least one segment includes a middle segment between two side segments, each including flexible cell structures that form the movable radial honeycomb matrix of the folded condition wherein each side of the side segments is arranged generally parallel and an expanded condition wherein the middle segment and the lateral segments are expanded and in cooperation are at least partially disposed over the user's head and arranged radially relative to the surface of the user's head.

[00013] In embodiments, the flexible cell structures of the radial honeycomb matrix of the at least one segment are configured to be located adjacent to and positioned generally perpendicular to a portion of the surface of the user's head.

[00014] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a chinstrap mechanism having at least one strap connected to the at least one segment. In embodiments, the chinstrap mechanism is configured to be releasably coupled around the user's head.

[00015] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a helmet location indicator mechanism configured to connect via a wireless network with a mobile device, a sales kiosk, a proximity detector, and a computer.

[00016] In embodiments, the at least one segment includes a middle segment between two side segments, each including flexible cell structures that form the movable radial honeycomb matrix of the folded condition wherein each side of the side segments is arranged generally parallel and an expanded condition wherein the middle segment and the side segments are expanded and in cooperation form an outer curvature of the bicycle helmet that is on an opposite side of the helmet from an inner curvature that is configured to be at least partially placed over the user's head. The flexible cell structures of the radial honeycomb matrix in the expanded condition are each arranged radially in a direction that is perpendicular to the internal curvature configured to be disposed over the user's head.

[00017] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes at least one strap positioned on the helmet configured to limit an amount of expansion of the honeycomb matrix when moving to the expanded condition.

[00018] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a chinstrap assembly attached to at least one side of the at least one segment of flexible material. In embodiments, a portion of the chinstrap assembly includes at least one strap positioned over the helmet.

[00019] In embodiments, a portion of the chinstrap assembly is made of the same material as the at least one strap positioned on the helmet.

[00020] In embodiments, the honeycomb matrix includes a plurality of walls that are arranged to form cells of the honeycomb matrix. A first portion of the plurality of walls extends from a front of the helmet to a rear of the helmet and a second portion of the plurality of walls extends from a central location of the helmet toward the front and rear of the helmet, resulting in a reduced number of cells near the front and rear of the helmet relative to the central location that is distal from the front and rear of the helmet.

[00021] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a helmet location indicator mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet and configured to connect via a wireless network with a mobile device, a sales kiosk, a detector of proximity and a computer. In embodiments, an inventory control facility processes at least a portion of helmet inventory and sales by detecting the helmet location indicator mechanism.

[00022] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a warning mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet that indicates that the bicycle helmet has been opened to its expanded condition.

[00023] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes at least one light mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet that is configured to turn on lighting when the bicycle helmet is opened to its expanded condition.

[00024] In embodiments, at least one light mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet is a warning mechanism that is configured to turn on lighting when the bicycle helmet is opened to its expanded condition and indicates that the bicycle helmet has been used. .

[00025] In embodiments, at least one segment in its expanded condition is configured to display a portion of an advertisement, a graphic and text on an external surface that defines an external curvature of at least one segment of the bicycle helmet.

[00026] In embodiments, the at least one segment in its folded condition is configured to reduce the visibility of part of an advertisement, a graphic and text on the outer surface defining the outer curvature of the at least one segment of the bicycle helmet and is configured to reveal the portion of an advertisement, a graphic and text on the outer surface as the at least one segment of the bicycle helmet moves from the folded condition to the expanded condition.

[00027] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet that fits over a user's head includes a movable honeycomb matrix of a folded condition where the honeycomb matrix is collapsed and an expanded condition where the honeycomb matrix is is expanded and at least partially disposed over the user's head and arranged radially relative to the surface of the user's head. The bicycle helmet also includes at least one strap that is configured to limit an amount of expansion of the honeycomb matrix in the expanded condition.

[00028] In embodiments, the at least one strip that is configured to limit the amount of expansion is disposed on an outer surface of the honeycomb matrix when the helmet is placed in the expanded condition.

[00029] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes at least one strap that is configured to limit the amount of expansion and is configured to gather, fold or roll up when the honeycomb matrix is in the folded condition.

[00030] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a chinstrap mechanism having at least one strap that is connected to a strap attachment region of an outer wall of the honeycomb matrix with a portion of the at least one strap configured to limit an amount of expansion of the honeycomb array.

[00031] In embodiments, the honeycomb matrix defines a recess configured to accept at least a portion of the at least one strip that is configured to limit an amount of expansion of the honeycomb matrix when the honeycomb matrix is in expanded condition.

[00032] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet that fits over a user's head, including a honeycomb matrix movable between a folded condition where the honeycomb is closed and an expanded condition where the honeycomb matrix it is open and at least partially disposed over the user's head. The honeycomb matrix includes a plurality of cells that are arranged in a position that is generally perpendicular to a surface of the user's head when in the expanded condition. The honeycomb matrix includes a reduced number of cells close to the front and rear of the helmet relative to a central location that is distal to the front and rear of the helmet.

[00033] In embodiments, the honeycomb matrix includes the plurality of cells that includes cells each radially aligned with each other.

[00034] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes at least one strip positioned over the honeycomb matrix and configured to limit an amount of expansion of the honeycomb matrix when moving to the expanded condition.

[00035] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes a chinstrap assembly attached to an outer wall of the honeycomb matrix. In embodiments, a portion of the chinstrap assembly includes at least one strap positioned over the honeycomb matrix.

[00036] In embodiments, a portion of the chinstrap assembly is made of the same material as the at least one strap positioned on the honeycomb matrix.

[00037] In embodiments, a bicycle helmet includes at least one light mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet that is configured to turn on lighting when the bicycle helmet is opened to its expanded condition.

[00038] In embodiments, a middle segment between two side segments includes each plurality of cells forming the movable honeycomb matrix of the folded condition, where each side of the side segments are arranged generally parallel, and an expanded condition where the middle segment and the side segments are expanded and cooperative and form an outer curvature of the bicycle helmet that is on an opposite side of the helmet from an inner curvature that is configured to be at least partially disposed over the user's head.

[00039] In embodiments, the honeycomb array in its expanded condition is configured to display a portion of an advertisement, a graphic, and text on an external surface that defines an external curvature of the bicycle helmet. In embodiments, the honeycomb array in its folded condition is configured to reduce the visibility of the ad portion, a graphic and text on the outer surface defining the external curvature of the bicycle helmet and configured to reveal the ad portion of an ad portion. , a graphic and text on the outer surface as the honeycomb array moves from the folded condition to the expanded condition.

[00040] In embodiments, a method for protecting a head of a user of a bicycle from impact includes expanding at least one segment of flexible cell structures that form a movable honeycomb matrix from a folded condition where each side of the at least one segment is disposed generally parallel to an expanded condition in which the honeycomb array is at least partially disposed over the user's head. In embodiments, the honeycomb matrix cell structures of the at least one segment are arranged in a position that is generally perpendicular to a surface of the user's head when in the expanded condition.

[00041] In embodiments, the method includes closing a chinstrap mechanism under a chin on the user's head.

[00042] In embodiments, the method includes signaling a location of the bicycle helmet from a mechanism in the bicycle helmet that is configured to connect via a wireless network with a mobile device, a sales kiosk, a detector proximity and a computer.

[00043] In embodiments, the method includes limiting the expansion of the honeycomb matrix when moving to the expanded condition with at least one strip positioned over the helmet configured to limit an amount of the expansion.

[00044] In embodiments, the method includes indicating with a warning mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet that the bicycle helmet has been opened to its expanded condition.

[00045] In embodiments, the method includes providing lighting from the bicycle helmet with at least one light mechanism that is configured to turn on the lighting when the bicycle helmet is opened to its expanded condition.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[00046] The attached drawings include:

[00047] Figure 1 is a schematic view of bicycle helmets deployed in an environment, including availability in a bike share, helmet selling environment in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00048] Figure 2 is a diagrammatic view of a user expanding a bicycle helmet from its collapsed or folded state in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00049] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the user, further expanding the bicycle helmet of Figure 2;

[00050] Figure 4 is a diagrammatic view of the user tightening a chin strap of the expanded helmet of Figure 3;

[00051] Figure 5 is a top perspective view of a bicycle helmet in an operational or expanded condition in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00052] Figure 6 is a bottom perspective view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 5;

[00053] Figure 7 is a front view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 5;

[00054] Figure 8 is a right side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 5;

[00055] Figure 9 is a rear view of the bicycle helmet of figure 5;

[00056] Figure 10 is a left side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 5;

[00057] Figure 11 is a top view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 5;

[00058] Figure 12 is a bottom view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 5;

[00059] Figure 13 is a top perspective view of a bicycle helmet in a collapsed or folded condition in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00060] Figure 14 is a bottom perspective view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 13;

[00061] Figure 15 is a front view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 13;

[00062] Figure 16 is a rear view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 13;

[00063] Figure 17 is a right side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 13;

[00064] Figure 18 is a left side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 13;

[00065] Figure 19 is a top view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 13;

[00066] Figure 20 is a bottom view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 13;

[00067] Figure 21 is a top perspective view of a bicycle helmet with straps over the open bicycle helmet in an operational or expanded condition in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00068] Figure 22 is a bottom perspective view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 21;

[00069] Figure 23 is a front view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 21;

[00070] Figure 24 is a right side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 21;

[00071] Figure 25 is a rear view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 21;

[00072] Figure 26 is a left side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 21;

[00073] Figure 27 is a top view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 21;

[00074] Figure 28 is a bottom view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 21;

[00075] Figure 29 is a top perspective view of a bicycle helmet with straps over the bicycle helmet in a collapsed or folded condition in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00076] Figure 30 is a bottom perspective view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 29;

[00077] Figure 31 is a front view of the bicycle helmet of figure 29;

[00078] Figure 32 is a rear view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 29;

[00079] Figure 33 is a right side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 29;

[00080] Figure 34 is a left side view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 29;

[00081] Figure 35 is a top view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 29;

[00082] Figure 36 is a bottom view of the bicycle helmet of Figure 29;

[00083] Figure 37 is a schematic view of embodiments of a bicycle helmet having straps that define a chin strap and continue along the bicycle helmet forming a unitary construction in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00084] Figure 38 is a schematic view of embodiments of a bicycle helmet with straps over the helmet in areas embedded in the bicycle helmet in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00085] Figures 39 and 40 are schematic views of embodiments of bicycle helmets in a collapsed or folded state in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00086] Figures 41, 42 and 43 are schematic views of embodiments of bicycle helmets in an ecosystem including sale, tracking, receipt, recycling, use and the like of bicycle helmets in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00087] Figures 44, 45 and 46 are schematic views of embodiments of bicycle helmets with honeycomb matrix cell structures having different shapes with respect to positions along a surface of a user's head in accordance with this disclosure;

[00088] Figure 47 is a schematic view of embodiments of a bicycle helmet with radially aligned cell structures of a honeycomb matrix in directions that are perpendicular to the outer surface of a user's head in accordance with the present disclosure ;

[00089] Figure 48 is a schematic view of a bicycle helmet with cell structures that have a parallel alignment and a honeycomb array is aligned in directions that are not perpendicular to many locations on an outer surface of a bicycle head. a user;

[00090] Figure 49 is a schematic view of embodiments of a bicycle helmet with structures between segments of the bicycle helmet in accordance with the present disclosure;

[00091] Figures 50 and 51 are schematic views of embodiments of bicycle helmets with segments or portions of segments of a honeycomb matrix filled or replaced by structures without the honeycomb matrix in accordance with the present description;

[00092] Figures 52, 53 and 54 are schematic views of embodiments of bicycle helmets depicting a progression of moving the bicycle helmet to its operational condition or expanded to reveal a logo or other predetermined graphic or similar formed in a matrix honeycomb in accordance with the present disclosure; It is

[00093] Figures 55 and 56 are schematic views of embodiments of bicycle helmets with lighting mechanism deployed during use in accordance with the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[00094] With reference to the Figures, the present disclosure includes a bicycle helmet 100 that can be used by a user 110 and can be shown to protect the user 110 when in an accident or fall while riding a bicycle 120, especially relating to situations in which a motorcyclist opts for no helmet. The construction of the bicycle helmet 100 includes a honeycomb array 130 whose orientation and configuration can be shown to provide sufficient head protection in most cycling scenarios and provide the structural integrity of the bicycle helmet 100. The construction of the bicycle helmet 100 and matrix orientation and configuration may include numerous ornamental features independent of and distinct from its numerous technical and functional features disclosed herein.

[00095] In many embodiments of the present disclosure, the one or more bicycle helmets 100 may be deployed in a stored, collapsed, folded, or similar condition 140, which is depicted in many figures, including Figure 13 through Figure 20. bicycle helmet 100 may then be expanded and moved to its expanded, operational, open or similar condition 142, which is depicted in the figures, including Figure 5 through Figure 12. Movement between the folded condition 140 and the expanded condition 142 is represented in the figures, including Figures 2, 3 and 4.

[00096] In the folded condition 140, the bicycle helmet 100 can be stored until use, sale, donation or the like. When the bicycle helmet 100 is deployed to its expanded condition 142, the bicycle helmet 100 can be worn on a head 150 of the user 110 for his safety while riding. By means of these examples, an outer surface 152 of the head 150 has contours 154 upon which cell structures 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 may be arranged radially in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the outer surface 152 of the head 150. When When the journey is complete or at stops along the way, the user 110 may return the bicycle helmet 100 to its folded condition 140 and then unfold and expand it again (and again, as needed) to deploy it on his expanded condition. The bicycle helmet 100 can be moved between its folded condition 140 and its expanded condition 142 many times over its useful life. In embodiments, a bicycle helmet may be moved between a folded condition and an expanded condition a predetermined amount of movements to define a useful service life. In embodiments, a bicycle helmet may be moved between a folded condition and an expanded condition once or a limited number indicative of single use and then recycled or discarded. In embodiments, repeated movement between the folded condition 140 and the expanded condition 142 of the bicycle helmet 100 within its service life can be shown not to impede the effectiveness of the impact protection offered by the bicycle helmet 100.

[00097] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may have a portion of its structure purposefully including or defining a warning mechanism indicating use, but not compromising the overall structural integrity of the bicycle helmet 100. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be configured to have one or more reflectors or one or more light mechanisms operational during use, as shown in Figures 55 and 56. In many examples, one or more light mechanisms may be activated when the bicycle helmet 100 is moved. from the folded condition 140 to the expanded state 142. In embodiments, activation of one or more light mechanisms moving the bicycle helmet 100 from the folded condition 140 to the expanded condition 142 may be a warning mechanism indicating use, use in the past or similar. In embodiments, activation of one or more light mechanisms, moving the bicycle helmet 100 from the folded condition 140 to the expanded condition 142, may serve as a traceable indicator of use, single use, or the like.

[00098] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be sold automatically from a vending machine, as shown in Figure 1. The sale may occur with the bicycle helmet 100 in the folded condition 140. In embodiments, the sale of bicycle helmet 100 may occur in combination with a transaction that may include one or more rental, sharing, purchase, giveaways, promotional offers or the like. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may contain and display advertisements. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may contain and display advertising visible when the bicycle helmet 100 is in its expanded condition 142, but not fully visible when in its folded condition 140. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may reveal advertising or a graphic in an outer curvature on its outer surface when moved to the expanded condition 142. In one example, the advertisement is for an entity (or related entity) providing the rental, sharing, purchase, use or similar that provides one or more helmets of bicycle 100 for each of the bicycles.

[00099] Figure 1 depicts the many embodiments for selling bicycle helmets, including bicycle helmet 100. In embodiments, users, including user 110, may rent one or more bicycles, including bicycle 120 through one or more over 170 bicycle systems that distribute bicycle sharing, rental arrangements, private use models, vending machines or the like that may be available throughout the world in public and private use. In embodiments, user 110 may register one or more bicycle systems 170 including sharing programs, rental arrangements, or the like, and therefore may maintain an identity, profile, system information, or the like, including a user profile 172 (or a portion thereof) that is unique to one or more bicycle systems 170. In embodiments, users may use a connected device 180 including mobile phones, a user's mobile phone 110, web browsers, kiosks, or the like to access, interact and deploying one or more ride-sharing or similar applications and configuring various preferences and/or priorities associated with the user profile 172.

[000100] Referring to Figures 2, 3 and 4, the user 110 can expand the bicycle helmet 100 to its expanded condition 142 and use it as impact protection. In embodiments, the user 110 may place the helmet 100 on his or her head, shown in Figure 2, and grasp the straps of the chin strap assembly 200 to begin pulling the helmet 100 over the head 150 of the user 110. Figure 3 depicts an initial expansion of the bicycle helmet 100 when the user 110 continues to pull a first side strap 202 connected to a first latch 204 and a second side strap 208 connected to a second latch 210. The user 110 may complete the process of securing the helmet of bicycle 100 on your head 150 by attaching the first latch 204 to the second latch 210, which results in securing the chin strap assembly 200 over a chin 220 of the user 110. With the chin strap assembly 200 adjusted for comfort, the Closing the chin strap assembly 200 over and around the chin 220 of the user 110 can place the bicycle helmet 100 in its expanded condition 142 and be appropriately located over the head 150 of the user 110.

[000101] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be made of a thin, flexible material 230. The thin, flexible material 230 may form the cell structures 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130. In embodiments, the honeycomb matrix of honey 130 can be a matrix paper. When the bicycle helmet 100 is in its expanded condition 142 and the honeycomb matrix 130 is positioned around the head 150 of the user 110, the honeycomb matrix 130 itself may be shown to provide sufficient protection and structural integrity to protect the head 150 of the user 110. Through these examples, the honeycomb matrix 130 can serve as structural elements in the bicycle helmet 100. In embodiments, the honeycomb matrix 130 can serve as the only structural element, the The single protective element is the structure that allows the bicycle helmet 100 to move between the folded condition 140 and the expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the honeycomb matrix 130 is constructed of a radially arranged array of cells. In embodiments, the honeycomb array 130 is constructed of a radially disposed array of cells, wherein radially disposed includes any orientation of the cell structures 160 relative to one another that does not include them being parallel to one another. In embodiments, the adjacent cell structures 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 are not parallel.

[000102] In embodiments, the thin and flexible helmet material 230 of the bicycle helmet 100 may be a paper material, a polypropylene material, and the like. In embodiments, the thin, flexible helmet material 230 may also be a substitute for paper material, corn plastics, PET plastics, sucrose-based plastics, corn starch-based plastics, hemp, plastic fabric, recycled paper and other organic fibers. In many examples, the thin, flexible helmet material 230 may be less than 1 mm thick. In many examples, the configuration of the thin, flexible helmet material 230, deployed as the honeycomb matrix 130, may allow the bicycle helmet 100 to be deployed in the folded condition 140 and then move between the folded condition 140 several times. folded condition 140 and the expanded condition 142 In embodiments, the ability of the honeycomb matrix 130 to flex is what may allow the bicycle helmet 100 to move between the folded condition 140 and the expanded condition 142.

[000103] The bicycle helmet 100 may be used by the user in the operational or expanded condition 142 and may protect the user when the user experiences a collision, fall, or other impact to the head while using a bicycle. The bicycle helmet 100, when used in an expanded condition 142, can protect the user by absorbing at least some of the impact resulting from a blow to the head of a user 150. It can be shown that the user 110 can be protected from suffering harmful damage from a blow or impact to the head 150 with the bicycle helmet 100 from almost any direction during a collision or other impact into or from an object which may be the ground, a curb, a motor vehicle, another bicycle, another person , an animal, a building, a signpost and things like that.

[000104] The bicycle helmet 100 may also include the set of chin straps 200. The set of chin straps 200 may secure the bicycle helmet 100 to the head 150 of the user 110 by looping under the user's chin 220. The chin strap assembly 200 may include the first side strap 202 connected to the first latch 204 and the second side strap 208 connected to the second latch 210 that may connect and disconnect the first latch 204 to secure the chin strap assembly 200. chin strap set 200 can be made of polypropylene braided mesh, cotton mesh and other suitable strap material. In other examples, the chin strap assembly 200 may be made of paper, leather, composite material, polypropylene material, and the like.

[000105] As depicted in Figures 5 and 10, the chin strap assembly 200 may include upper chin straps 240 and lower chin straps 242. In one example, the upper chin straps 240 may include two chin strap portions upper chin straps 250, 252 on each side of the bicycle helmet 100. The lower chin straps 242 may each connect latches 204, 210 which may form a buckle 254. By way of these examples, the first side strap 202 and the second strap side 208 may include each of the upper chin straps 240 and each of the lower chin straps 242 and may releasably connect to the buckle 254.

[000106] Referring to Figure 5 through Figure 12, the bicycle helmet 100 may be assembled from multiple segments 270. In embodiments, the segments 270 may be separated by and define gaps 272 between the segments 270. In embodiments, The bicycle helmet 100 may include three segments 270. The three segments 270 may include a middle segment 280 and two side segments 282, 284. In embodiments, each of the segments 270 may each include the honeycomb matrix 130 with structures of radially aligned cells 160. In embodiments, cell structures 160 may cooperate in combination to form the honeycomb matrix 130. The honeycomb matrix 130 and its cell structures 160 may be formed from layers of material of helmet 230 such as paper, plastics and other suitable materials.

[000107] In embodiments, layers of helmet material 230 may be glued together in a pattern to form cell structures 160. The pattern of layers of helmet material 230 may be arranged so that cell structures 160 may lie orthogonal to the outer surface 152 of the user's head 150 and the cell structures 160 may also allow the bicycle helmet 100 to move between the folded condition 140 and the expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the pattern of layers of the helmet material 230 may also be arranged to allow the cell structures 160 to collapse or fold and allow the segments 270 for each layer to lie laterally flat in the folded condition 140. In embodiments, layers of the helmet material 230 may be glued together in a pattern. alternating radial pattern that may form the individual structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130. In embodiments, the structural cells 160 may be configured to be less than or equal to 1.5 cm wide in any direction when the helmet is bike 100 is in expanded condition 142.

[000108] In embodiments, the first side strap 202 and the second side strap 208 of the upper chin straps 240 may each attach to the two side segments 282, 284. In embodiments, various configurations of the chin strap assembly 200 and other mechanisms to secure the bicycle helmet 100 to the user 110 may be used. In embodiments, the side segment 282 may have an outer face 290 and the side segment 284 may have the outer face 292. In the folded condition 140 of the bicycle helmet 100, the outer faces 290 and 292 may be approximately parallel. The first and second side straps 202, 208 of the chin strap assembly 200 may be attached to the two side segments 282, 284 at connection points 294, 298 on the outer faces 290, 292, respectively. In embodiments, at least one of the upper chin straps 240 and the two upper portions 250, 252 of the chin strap may be attached to the connection points 294, 298 with glue, other suitable adhesives, mechanical fasteners, or the like. In embodiments, at least one of the upper chin straps 240 and the two upper chin strap portions 250, 252 may also block or tie a portion of the two side segments 282, 284 or the like.

[000109] In embodiments, the segments 270 may be held together by connecting straps 310, as depicted in Figure 6 and Figure 16. The connecting straps 310 may collapse or fold flat when the bicycle helmet 100 is deployed on its folded condition 140, as depicted in Figure 6. The connection strips 310 may also expand when the bicycle helmet 100 is deployed in its expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the connection strips 310 may also be used as spacers or shock absorbers that can be slightly flexible or rigid. In embodiments, the binding straps 310 may be made of a strap material similar to the straps of the chinstrap assembly 200. Through the many examples, the material of the binding straps 310 may be a paper composite material, polypropylene or similar. In many examples, a portion of the material of the binding strips 310 may be the same material as a portion of the structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130.

[000110] As illustrated in Figure 49, segments 270 of the bicycle helmet may be configured, in embodiments, to be held together by honeycomb blocks 320 that may be made of material similar to the honeycomb matrix 130. In In one embodiment, the segments 270 of the bicycle helmet 100 may be attached to each other via a front-to-back strap of one or more honeycomb blocks 320 whose cells may expand wider than the cell structure 160 in the honeycomb matrix. of honeycomb 130. The honeycomb blocks 320 can also contribute to the overall structure of the bicycle helmet 100, including impact resistance. The honeycomb blocks 320 can be shown to be more flexible and can allow a portion of the structural cells 160 that may be adjacent to the outer curvature 330 of the bicycle helmet 100 to expand much more than a portion of the structural cells adjacent to an internal curvature 332 such that an external surface 334 of the bicycle helmet 100 may have a larger area than its internal surface 338, which is a surface closer to the head 150 of the user 110, when the bicycle helmet 100 is expanded to its expanded condition 142.

[000111] In embodiments, segments 270 of bicycle helmet 100 may be made smaller with the use of honeycomb blocks 320 instead of connecting strips 310. Through these examples, segments 270 may include fewer cell structures 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 relative to the segments 270 utilizing the honeycomb blocks 320 while running substantially the same distance from front to back (and side to side) of the helmet 100. In embodiments, the helmet segments may be configured with five segments each connected to one another using honeycomb blocks 320. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet segments may be configured with five segments, each connected to one another using connecting straps 310.

[000112] In embodiments, the cell structures 160 comprising the honeycomb matrix 130 may be radially related to each other and align each of the cell structures 160 to be substantially perpendicular to the outer surface 152 of the user's head 150 110. In embodiments, the cell structures 160 of the radially disposed honeycomb matrix 160 of at least one of the segments 270 are configured to be located adjacent and perpendicular to a portion of the surface 152 of the head 150 of the user 110 proximate to that cell. in the honeycomb matrix 130. The cell structures 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 may therefore show protection against the blow to the head 150 of the user 110 from any angle that would be experienced during normal operation of the bicycle 120. receiving a blow, the material of the cell structures 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 may crumple or crush in the vicinity of the impact and absorb a sufficient amount of the impact of the blow while protecting the user 110.

[000113] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 can be shown to withstand many safety tests, such as impact, positioning, and user safety tests. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet may be impacted with a pendulum to confirm its impact resistance. In embodiments, the pendulum is a spherical pendulum that may be greater than 146 mm (5.75 inches) in diameter. In embodiments, the pendulum is made of aluminum. In embodiments, the pendulum may be dropped at a speed that is greater than five meters per second. In one example, the speed is 5.44 m/s. In embodiments, the pendulum may be a flat anvil. In embodiments, the pendulum may be a hemispherical anvil. In embodiments, the pendulum may be a curb anvil. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet can be dropped at a speed that is greater than four meters per second. In one example, the speed is 6.2 m/s. In one example, the speed is 4.8 m/s.

[000114] When not being used by a user, the bicycle helmet 100 may be deployed in the folded condition 140. The bicycle helmet 100 deployed in the folded condition 140 may facilitate storage of the bicycle helmet 100 as it may lie flat and be compressed and can therefore take up less space than a rigid bicycle helmet. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 has many advantages, including being lighter and folding flatter than other available folding helmets. The bicycle helmet 100 can be shown to distribute crushing impact more evenly around the head than available polystyrene helmets. Furthermore, the construction and materials used to construct the bicycle helmet 100 may allow for relatively inexpensive production and bill of materials.

[000115] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be configured with a single segment unfolding from a central point. The honeycomb matrix 130 of the bicycle helmet 100 may include adhesive for holding and securing portions of the honeycomb matrix 130 in place. By way of this example, the cells 204 of the honeycomb matrix 130 may include adhesive strips on the outside that are pressed together to assemble and may flatten laterally in the folded condition 140. In embodiments, the layers of helmet material 230 of the Honeycomb matrix 130 may be glued in an alternating radial manner or in a suitable pattern to create cell structures 160 that may be arranged in a direction that is perpendicular to the outer surface 152 of the head 150 of the user 110.

[000116] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 with at least one segment 270 includes a middle segment 280 of flexible helmet material 230 between two side segments 282, 284 of the flexible helmet material 230. The middle segment 280 and the side segments 282, 284 may each be movable from the folded condition 140 in which each side of the side segments 282, 284 are arranged generally parallel and an expanded condition 142 wherein the middle segment 280 and the side segments 282, 284 may be expanded and cooperatively are at least partially arranged on the head 150 of the user 110.

[000117] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 with the honeycomb matrix 130 may be formed by radially aligned structural cells 160 that are disposed generally perpendicular to portions of the outer surface 152 of the head 150 of the user 110 that are proximate to each one of the structural cells 160. The combination of the outer and inner curvatures 330, 332, the radially aligned structural cells 160, and the narrowing and eventual termination of each of the rows of cells 160 in the honeycomb matrix 130 at the front and rear of the bicycle helmet 100 may be shown to cause the cells 160 to automatically arrange themselves to be perpendicular to the outer surface 152 of the head 150 of the user 110 when the bicycle helmet 100 is placed in the expanded condition 142, or at least when the bicycle helmet 100 bicycle is expanded to at least 85% of its expanded condition 142.

[000118] In embodiments, the honeycomb array 130 may be composed of multiple interconnected panels 350 that may be aligned front to back of the bicycle helmet 100. In embodiments, one or more of the panels 350 may extend across the entire front-to-back length of the bicycle helmet 100 and one or more of the panels 350 may extend only over a front-to-back portion of the length of the helmet 100. In embodiments, the panels 350 may be interconnected at a plurality of points to form and be integrated with the honeycomb matrix 130. In embodiments, the flexing action of the honeycomb matrix 130 during expansion from the folded condition 140 to the expanded condition 142 may allow individual structural cells 160 in the honeycomb 130 open and arrange themselves in a substantially perpendicular orientation with respect to the internal curvature 332 of the bicycle helmet that is configured to accept the external surface 152 of the head 150 of the user 110.

[000119] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be disposed in the expanded condition 142 and expansion into the expanded condition 142 may be limited by at least one strap 360 which may be disposed over the outer curvature 330 of the bicycle helmet, as shown in Figures 21 to 36. In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 includes two straps 362, 364. The two straps 362, 364 may be extended from the two upper chinstrap portions 250, 252 of the chinstrap assembly. chin 200. In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may be positioned over the bicycle helmet 100 and be configured to limit an amount of expansion of the honeycomb matrix 130 when moving to the expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the The chin strap assembly 200 may be attached to at least one side of the at least one segment 270. A portion of the chin strap assembly 200 may include at least one strap 360 that may be positioned over the bicycle helmet 100. By means of In this example, a portion of the material forming the chinstrap assembly 200 may continue over the helmet 100 and may form a portion of at least one strap 360. In embodiments, a portion of the chinstrap assembly 200 may be made of the same material as the at least one strap 360 positioned on the bicycle helmet 100. In embodiments, a portion of the chin strap assembly 200 and the at least one strap 360 positioned on the bicycle helmet 100 may be a unitary construction .

[000120] In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may continue as a single piece of material from the two upper chinstrap portions 250, 252 to the opposite side of the helmet 100 to reconnect with other portions of the chinstrap assembly. chin 200, as shown in Figure 37. In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may extend over the outer surface 334 of the bicycle helmet 100 and may not interfere with individual structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 as measured. that the helmet 100 moves to the expanded condition 142, as shown in Figure 21 through Figure 36. In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may extend over the outer surface 334 of each of the segments 270 of the bicycle helmet. 100 and may not interfere with individual structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 as the helmet 100 moves to the expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the at least one strip 360 may extend over the outer surface 334 each of segments 270, may extend throughout the bicycle helmet 100, and combinations thereof, while not interfering with the individual structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 as the helmet 100 moves into the expanded condition 142. By way of these examples, the at least one strap 360 may gather above the bicycle helmet 100 when the bicycle helmet 100 is in its folded condition 140 and may then be positioned on top of the outer surface 334 of the helmet 100 in its expanded condition.

[000121] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be configured with a recess 370 in the honeycomb matrix to accept at least one strap 360, as shown in Figure 38. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be configured with the recess 370 in the honeycomb matrix 130 to accept one of the two straps 362, 364. In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be configured with the recess 370 in the honeycomb matrix 130 to accept both of the two straps 362 , 364. In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may fold when the bicycle helmet 100 is in its folded condition 140, as shown in Figure 39. In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may roll up when the bicycle helmet 100 is in its folded condition 140, as shown in Figure 40. In embodiments, the at least one strip 360 that is configured to limit the amount of expansion may be configured to gather, fold, or curl when the honeycomb array 130 of bicycle helmet 100 is in its folded condition. In embodiments, limiting the expansion of the bicycle helmet 100 may allow the helmet 100 to fully expand to an expanded condition 142, without allowing it to expand too much to reduce structural integrity. In embodiments, limiting the expansion of the bicycle helmet 100 with at least one strap 360 may allow the helmet 100 to fully expand to an expanded condition 142 without allowing it to expand too much and to more easily counter the pulling force of the user 110 on the first and second side straps 202, 208. In embodiments, limiting expansion of the bicycle helmet 100 can be accomplished only with the structural rigidity of the honeycomb matrix 130 resisting possible over-expansion of the bicycle helmet 100.

[000122] In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may be a fixed length or may be elastic to expand with the bicycle helmet 100 as it is moved to its expanded condition 142. The at least one strap 360 may be made of a stretchable material, such as an elastic-type material that is normally contracted and stretches when a force is applied by the user expanding the bicycle helmet 100. In embodiments, the at least one strap 360 may be made of a material similar to an accordion that alternately coils on itself when collapsed or folded and unfolds when expanded. By way of these examples, the maximum unfolded length of such at least one strip 360 may impose a limit on the degree of expansion permitted for the helmet.

[000123] Referring to Figures 1, 41, 42, and 43, bicycle helmet 100 may be configured to include tracking, usage, and inventory capabilities 400 that may be deployed in a bicycle ride-sharing system 170. In Embodiments , preferences and/or priorities, including user profiles 172, may be utilized by one or more bicycle systems 170 to help user 110 obtain the greatest benefit, such as a personalized experience, quick check-in and departure, and the like. of the bicycle system 170. In embodiments, the one or more bicycle systems 170 may require the user 110 to obtain and use the bicycle helmet 100 or other helmet as a condition of receiving the bicycle 120 (or others) from the bicycle system. 170.

[000124] In embodiments, the user 110 may use one or more cameras 410 on their connected device 180 to capture one or more headshots that may be used to recommend a helmet size or to ensure that the helmet is being used correctly. In embodiments, the user may access one or more bicycles in a bicycle sharing depot 420 or the like associated with the bicycle system 170. Through these examples, the user 110 may select one of a plurality of available bicycles, such as subset of bicycles that may be recommended to the user based on the user's preferences and user profiles 172. In embodiments, the user 110 may request advance reservation of one or more bicycles to ensure that a bicycle will be available at the reserved location and time. Reservation and/or selection of one or more bicycles, including checking a bicycle inventory and/or accessing helmets at bicycle depots, may be done through the connected device 180 of the user 110, such as through sharing bike or helmet sharing mobile app and the like. In embodiments, accessing a bicycle and/or reserving a bicycle may also include accessing and/or reserving one or more bicycle helmets 100 from a helmet vending machine 422, a helmet vending facility 424 , or any helmet distribution system 450 offering bicycle helmets 100 that can be placed together with the bicycle sharing depot 420 that the user 110 can access and/or to which the user has reserved one or more of the bicycles 120.

[000125] Bicycle system 170 may coordinate and manage bicycle sharing and may also coordinate and manage helmet access and/or maintain an inventory of bicycles and/or helmets by warehouse location. In embodiments, bicycle systems 170 may similarly coordinate by maintaining an inventory 460 of bicycle helmets 100 and providing visibility to which helmets 100 may be available at or near warehouse locations. By way of these examples, the user 110 may access the bicycle 120 by activating the bicycle system 170 through the application on the connected device 180 to access the helmet 100 for use while using the bicycle 120. In embodiments, the use of a bicycle helmet 120 bicycle can be optional so that the user can choose not to access a helmet. In other embodiments, the use of a helmet may be mandatory in order to comply with local regulations. In these other embodiments, the user may have to confirm the use of their own helmet or bicycle helmet 100.

[000126] In embodiments, the bicycle helmet 100 may be delivered through the vending machine 422 or other helmet dispensing systems 450 that dispense the helmet 100 to the user 110 in the folded condition 140. The user 110 may accept the helmet of bicycle 100, expand it, and use it, as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4. When the user 110 no longer needs the helmet 100, the user 110 may return the helmet 100 to a destination helmet receptacle 470 ( Figure 42) or other helmet distribution system 450 or may place it in a suitable container or recycling system. Methods and systems for tracking helmet 460 inventories, uses, locations, and reuse can be deployed in application embodiments, such as the sale depicted in Figure 1.

[000127] In embodiments, accessing and/or reserving one or more bicycle helmets 100 may include benefits associated with sponsors of the bicycle helmets 100, other bicycle sharing programs, retail bicycle locations, other retail locations, and similar. One or more companies may choose to sponsor access, giveaways, contests and other programs with the bicycle helmet 100, such as by paying a fee for each helmet 100 that is distributed to the public. In embodiments, by sponsoring access to a bicycle helmet 100 as described herein, a company may offer an incentive to users of the helmet 100, such as a digital coupon for a reduced-price product or service from the sponsor. Incentives for access and use of the bicycle helmet 100 may include promotions (e.g., digital coupons and the like) by sponsors in exchange for a user accessing or obtaining the bicycle helmet 100. In embodiments, the incentives may also be associated with detected use. of one or 100 helmets, such as by capturing video of bicycle users riding on a public bicycle path and the like. Users 110 who are detected using one or more of the helmets 100 may receive incentives that may be electronically delivered directly to the user's bike share account and accessed through the user's connected device 180.

[000128] The user 110 of the bicycle helmet 100 may also be provided with incentives for proper disposal of the bicycle helmet 100 after use, such as through a suitable recycling facility or used helmet receptacle facility that may be located in storage facilities. of bike sharing as described here. One or more of the bicycle helmets 100 may be distributed at a first location and may include electronic and/or physical markings that facilitate detection of the helmet 100 when it is delivered to a recycling or helmet access facility. In embodiments, one or more of the bicycle helmets 100 may include electronic tags, such as RFID tags or the like. In embodiments, one or more of the bicycle helmets 100 may include physical markings, such as serial numbers, authentication holograms, or the like. When the bicycle helmet 100 is detected as being recovered after having been previously disposed of, the helmet 100 may be designated as being recycled appropriately. In embodiments, returning the 100 bicycle helmet for recycling may generate a reward, a principal deposit refund, a social media flag, or the like. In embodiments, incentives may be offered, such as discounts or free future use of bicycles, for making reservations, utilizing bicycle sharing, helmet use detection, helmet discard detection, or the like.

[000129] Deployment environments may include helmet distribution systems 450, return systems, reuse systems, and other techniques such as target helmet receptacle. In numerous embodiments of the ride-sharing environment including bicycle sharing programs, the user 110 may pick up the bicycle 120 and the bicycle helmet 100 at a first location (e.g., a location near a residence) and ride the bicycle 120 with the helmet 100 traveling to another location, up to the point where the user 110 can drop the bicycle 120 and the bicycle helmet 100 into a bicycle receptacle and the destination helmet receptacle 470 near the final destination. Furthermore, the user 110 may retain the helmet 100 and use it again if his or her bicycle journey continues.

[000130] In embodiments, the helmet dispensing system 450, the helmet vending machine 422, the helmet vending facility 424, or the like may be configured with a helmet detection system 480 that can detect the presence or proximity of one or more tracking devices 482 on each of the bicycle helmets 100. Each tracking device 482 may be configured with a serial number that facilitates individual helmet detection and tracking. The distribution of one or more of the bicycle helmets 100 may include the serial number of each of the dispensed helmets which may be captured by the helmet detection system 480, thereby providing an indication of the access or distribution of one of the helmets 100. In embodiments, inventory tracking may be used to automatically order additional inventory so that one or more of the helmet distribution systems 450 may be replenished and may also be used in maintaining an inventory record for each distribution station. For example, when an inventory of bicycle helmets 100 at a dispensing station falls below a threshold, or a rate at which helmets 100 are being dispensed exceeds a dispensing threshold, automated techniques can be employed to facilitate inventory replenishment. of helmets 100 in one or more of helmet vending machines 422 , helmet vending facilities 424 , helmet dispensing systems 450 , or the like.

[000131] In embodiments, helmet tracking devices 482 may facilitate tracking a location of bicycle helmet 100. Through these examples, tracking the location of bicycle helmet 100 may be used for reporting, such as over a network cellular, via a Wi-Fi hot spot, or other methods, a location of the helmet 100. In embodiments, helmet tracking devices 482 may be available when connected to the connected device 180 of the user 110 to provide local connectivity. In embodiments, a location of the helmet 100 may be determined when the helmet 100 is presented before a detection system, such as a local helmet distribution system 450, a detection station 490 along a bicycle path 492, and the like.

[000132] Figures 44, 45 and 46 represent embodiments of the bicycle helmet 100 having shapes 500 of the structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 that vary in response to the predetermined position of the cells 160, which approximate the contours 154 of the head 150 of the user 110 (Figure 2) when the bicycle helmet 100 is disposed in an expanded condition 142. The shape of the structural cells 160 may be fixed but vary in a predetermined manner with respect to the contours 154 of the head 150 of the user near the structural cells 160. In embodiments, the change in shape of adjacent cells, such as cells 502, 504, 508, may be based on a rate of variation of the contours 154 of the outer surface 152 of the head 150 of the user 110. Through these examples, the cells 502, 504, 508 may have different shapes to accommodate changes in the curvature of the contours 154 of the user's head 150 and may maintain the radial direction of the structural cells 160 which keeps them generally perpendicular to the air in the user's head 150. user 110 and not perpendicular to each other.

[000133] In embodiments, a front portion and a rear portion of the helmet 100 (Figures 44 and 45) may expand substantially less than a midsection (Figure 46) or near a central portion of the helmet 100. To allow for this variation in expansion of the helmet 100 from the central portion of the helmet 100 forward or backward, the honeycomb matrix 130 may narrow closer to the front and closer to the back of the head relative to that disposed at the most central location of the helmet 100. In embodiments, a smaller number of structural cells 160 may be present at locations of the honeycomb matrix 130 proximal to and in front or rear of the user's head 150, while the number of structural cells 160 may increase over a given area. more towards the central portion of the helmet 100.

[000134] In embodiments, a technique for reducing the number of structural cells 160 in the honeycomb matrix 130 may be to merge the cells. In embodiments, a technique for reducing the number of structural cells 160 in the honeycomb matrix 130 may be to terminate one or more of the panels 350 that include portions of multiple structural cells 160. In embodiments, the walls 520, 522 may combine with or extend from panel 350 to form multiple structural cells 160 of honeycomb matrix 130, but may be combined to reduce the number of structural cells 160 to the front or rear of helmet 100. In many examples, wall 522 may be terminated at a connection point with wall 520, such as at connection region 524. Wall 520 may continue toward the front or rear of helmet 100 to complete a desired length for helmet 100, but wall 522 (or one or more walls) may be terminated at connection region 524 or at one or more predetermined locations to facilitate a certain pattern or shape. In embodiments, fusing walls 520, 522, and others by continuously connecting the walls from a melting point to a predetermined forward or backward terminal, the helmet can also be used to reduce the number of structural cells 160. In embodiments, casting walls may be combined with reducing the thickness or stiffness of cast walls, end walls or the like and combinations thereof to reduce a local structural cell count 160.

[000135] Figure 47 depicts the radial alignment of the structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130 relative to the outer surface 152 of the user's head 150 110 which facilitates the radial absorption of impact forces in accordance with the many embodiments herein. disclosure. Figure 48 depicts a parallel alignment 530 of the cells of a helmet that does not direct the impact radially and therefore may be unable to resist impact forces in an accident or similar situation or that may be required from a pendulum, anvil or other tests that may qualify the helmet for sale under local rules and regulations.

[000136] Figures 50 and 51 depict a bicycle helmet 600 with a combination of segments 602 that includes two segments 604 made from the honeycomb matrix 130 and one segment 608 that is made from a solid impact-absorbent material 610. number and position of segments 602 and selection of materials for segments 602 may be based on cost, impact protection objectives or results, weight, the desired degree of collapse, the compactness in the folded condition, the smallness of the helmet when collapsed, folded and the like. The bicycle helmet 600 in an expanded condition 630 which may be an expanded condition similar to the expanded condition 142 of the bicycle helmet 100. Figure 51 depicts a partially folded condition 640 which shows the two segments 604 folded against the segment 608 which is solid. and so it doesn't bend. In embodiments, segment 608 may include polystyrene, a solid matrix, and the like. Attachment of the two segments 604 to the solid segment 608 may be accomplished by methods and systems comparable to those described herein for joining segments 270 in embodiments of the bicycle helmet 100 herein. In embodiments, the segments 602 may be radially oriented and include the structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130.

[000137] Figures 52, 53 and 54 depict a bicycle helmet 700 that includes one or more regions 702 for marking or representing a graphic, such as for a logo or other marketing marks. One of the regions 702 may be in a segment 710 with the structural cells 160 of the honeycomb matrix 130. The segment 710 may move between the folded condition 140 and the expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the segment 710 in its expanded condition 142 may be configured to display an advertisement portion, a graphic, text, or the like 720 on an external surface 730 that defines an external curvature 732 of the segment 710. In embodiments, the segment 710 in its folded condition 140 may be configured to reduce the visibility of the portion of advertisements, a graphic, text, or the like 720 on the outer surface 730 that defines the outer curvature 732 of the segment 710. The segment 710 may further be configured to reveal the portion of advertisements, a graphic, text, or the like 720 on the outer surface 730 as the segment 710 moves from the folded condition 140 to the expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the advertising portion 720 may include a trademark 740. In embodiments, the advertising portion may include a font indicator intended. In embodiments, the advertising portion 720 may include artwork for which a license is obtained to produce the artwork on each of the bicycle helmets 700. In embodiments, the advertising portion 720 may be associated with one or more 450 helmet distribution systems.

[000138] In embodiments, the advertisement 720 may be printed on the outer surface 730 of the honeycomb matrix of the segment 710 to be visible when the segment 710 is in its expanded condition 142. In embodiments, the advertisement 720 may be viewed from a posture that allows for easier or exclusive viewing of the left or right side of the segment 710. In embodiments, printing of the advertisement 720 on the outer surface 730 may allow for at least partial viewing of the advertisement 720 when the bicycle helmet 700 is in its position. folded condition 140. In embodiments, the advertisement printing 720 on the outer surface 730 may be configured to not be discernible when the bicycle helmet 700 is in its folded condition 140.

[000139] In embodiments, advertisement 720 may be applied using any known technique including, without limitation, printing, screen printing, laser engraving, chemical engraving, embossing, mechanical engraving, sublimation and the like. The graphic, logo and the like may be applied as part of a manufacturing step, such as applying a coating to the honeycomb matrix 130, so as to improve water repellency and the like. Ad 720 may be added to the walls of the honeycomb matrix prior to assembly so that relevant portions of ad 720 may be present in structural cells 160 of honeycomb array 130. In embodiments, ad 720 may be added to the 700 bicycle helmet in the time it is dispensed. By way of these examples, information may be printed on the bicycle helmet 700 to facilitate the recipient of the dispensed helmet to access information, such as online content, a prize, or the like, as a benefit for using the helmet. The information may include codes (e.g., a 2D barcode, lot and inventory numbers, retail price information, package information, or the like) or prize information (e.g., a URL, a QR code, or the like). ) . In this way, the costs associated with manufacturing, selling, and recycling the helmet may be shared with a sponsor, an advertiser, a philanthropic partner, or the like in exchange for an opportunity to interact via code or prize information provided to the user 110 of the helmet 700 .

[000140] Figures 55 and 56 depict a bicycle helmet 800 that includes one or more light mechanisms 802 that are capable of emitting light 804. The one or more light mechanisms 802 may include one or more safety lights, such as lights. 810, 812, 814, arranged on at least one of the front, rear, and sides of the bicycle helmet 800. In embodiments, one or more light mechanisms 802 may be attached to the bicycle helmet 800 and may be configured to provide illumination when The 800 bicycle helmet is open to its expanded condition. In embodiments, one or more light mechanisms 802 may be connected to the bicycle helmet 800 may be configured as a warning mechanism that may be configured to turn on lighting when the bicycle helmet 800 is opened to its expanded condition 142 and is also configured so that an illumination is activated, it is also an indicator that the 800 bicycle helmet has been used.

[000141] In embodiments, each of the light mechanisms 802 in the bicycle helmet 800 may be self-powered. By way of these examples, each of the light mechanisms 802 may include a small stack of cells and the like and may be automatically activated when the helmet is no longer folded, such as in expanding the bicycle helmet to its expanded condition. In embodiments, a mechanical or proximity type switch (e.g., Hall effect) may be used to detect a portion of the bicycle helmet in a condition in which it is no longer in its folded condition 140, including moving the helmet 800 to the expanded condition 142. In embodiments, a mechanical switch may be arranged so that the switch interrupts a flow of power (e.g., from a battery) to one or more light mechanisms 802, and may provide an indication of when the helmet 800 is in its folded condition 140. The mechanical switch may be forced into a broken position by contacting a part of the helmet such as the wall of a honeycomb when the honeycomb is folded.

[000142] In embodiments, the one or more light mechanisms 802, when activated, may be configured to detect ambient light, and based thereon, may optionally turn on or off to achieve an acceptable level of illumination. In examples of an ambient light-based operation, one or more of the bicycle helmet safety lights 810, 812, 814 may include a sensor such as indicator 482 (Figures 41, 42, and 43) that may be configured to detect when the Ambient light near the bicycle helmet 800 is above a predetermined threshold after which the bicycle safety helmet lights 810, 812, 814 can be configured to turn off, save energy and extend the operational life of the source of energy. In embodiments, the one or more light mechanisms 802 and bicycle helmet safety lights 810, 812, 814 may include an LED-type light for low power consumption; however, other types of lights may be used based on application needs or similar. In embodiments, the one or more light mechanisms 802 and the hard hat safety lights 810, 812, 814 may include a battery power supply, but may also use or integrate solar panels to charge the onboard batteries.

[000143] Although the disclosure has been disclosed in connection with the examples shown and described in detail, various modifications and improvements will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the spirit and scope of this disclosure should not be limited by the foregoing examples, but should be understood in the broadest sense permitted by law.

[000144] Detailed aspects of the present disclosure are disclosed herein; however, it must be understood that the aspects disclosed are merely exemplary of the disclosure, which can be constructed in various forms. Accordingly, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variably employ the present disclosure in virtually any appropriate detailed structure.

[000145] The terms "one" or "an", as used here, are defined as one or more than one. The term "other" as used herein is defined as at least one second or more. The terms "including" and/or "having", as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open transition). The use of the terms "a", "an" and "the" and similar references in the context of describing the disclosure (especially in the context of the following claims) should be construed to cover both the singular and plural, unless otherwise noted. indicated here or clearly contradicted by the context. The terms "comprising", "having", "including" and "containing" are to be understood as open terms (that is, meaning "including, but not limited to") unless otherwise indicated. The recitations of ranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value within the range, unless otherwise noted herein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually described here. All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by the context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., "such as") provided herein, is intended only to further illuminate the disclosure and does not represent a limitation on the scope of the disclosure, unless otherwise claimed. No language in the report should be construed as indicating any element not claimed to be essential to the practice of disclosure.

[000146] Although the description written above allows one skilled in the art to make and use what is presently considered to be the best mode thereof, those skilled in the art will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations and equivalents of the specific aspects, method and examples here.

[000147] The methods and systems described herein may be implemented in part or in whole through a machine that has a computer, computing device, processor, circuit and/or server that executes computer-readable instructions, program codes, instructions and / or include hardware configured to functionally perform one or more operations of the methods and systems disclosed herein. The terms computer, computing device, processor, circuit and/or server, as used herein, should be understood broadly.

[000148] Any one or more of the terms computer, computing device, processor, circuit and/or server includes a computer of any type, capable of accessing instructions stored in communication, e.g., on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, whereby the computer performs operations of systems or methods described herein in carrying out instructions. In certain embodiments, such instructions themselves comprise a computer, computing device, processor, circuit and/or server. Additionally or alternatively, a computer, computing device, processor, circuit and/or server may be a separate hardware device, one or more computing resources distributed among hardware devices, and/or may include aspects such as logic circuits, integrated circuits, sensors, actuators, input and/or output devices, networking and/or communication resources, memory resources of any type, processing resources of any type, and/or hardware devices configured to respond to certain conditions to functionally perform one or more systems operations and methods here.

[000149] Network and/or communication resources include, without limitation, local area network, wide area network, wireless, internet, or any other known communication resources and protocols. Exemplary and non-limiting hardware, computers, computing devices, processors, circuits and/or servers include, without limitation, a general purpose computer, a server, an embedded computer, a mobile device, a virtual machine and/or an emulated version one or more of these. Exemplary and non-limiting hardware, computers, computing devices, processors, circuits and/or servers may be physical, logical or virtual. A computer, computing device, processor, circuit, and/or server may be: a distributed resource included as an aspect of multiple devices; and/or included as an interoperable set of resources to perform the described functions of the computer, computing device, processor, circuit and/or server, such that the distributed resources work together to perform the operations of the computer, computing device , processor, circuit and/or server. In certain embodiments, each computer, computing device, processor, circuit, and/or server may be on separate hardware, and/or one or more hardware devices may include aspects of more than one computer, computing device, processor, circuit, and / or server, for example, as separately executable instructions stored in the hardware device and / or as logically partitioned aspects of a set of executable instructions, with some aspects of the hardware device comprising a part of a first computer, computing device, processor , circuit, and/or server, and some aspects of the hardware device comprising a part of a second computer, computing device, processor, circuit and/or server.

[000150] A computer, computing device, processor, circuit, and/or server may be part of a server, client, network infrastructure, mobile computing platform, stationary computing platform, or other computing platforms. A processor can be any type of computing or processing device capable of executing program instructions, codes, binary instructions, and the like. The processor may be or include a signal processor, digital processor, embedded processor, microprocessor or any variant such as a coprocessor (math coprocessor, graphics coprocessor, communication coprocessor and the like) and the like that may directly or indirectly facilitate the execution of program code or program instructions stored in it. Additionally, the processor can enable the execution of various programs, threads, and codes. Threads can run concurrently to improve processor performance and facilitate concurrent application operations. By means of implementation, methods, program codes, program instructions, and the like described herein may be implemented in one or more threads. The thread may spawn other threads that may have assigned priorities associated with them; The processor can execute these threads based on priority or any other order based on the instructions provided in the program code. The processor may include memory that stores methods, codes, instructions, and programs, as described here and elsewhere. The processor may access a storage medium through an interface that may store methods, code, and instructions, as described here and elsewhere. Processor-associated storage media for storing methods, programs, code, program instructions, or other type of instructions capable of being executed by the computing or processing device may include, but may not be limited to, one or more of a CD-ROM , DVD , memory, hard disk, flash drive, RAM, ROM, cache and the like.

[000151] A processor may include one or more cores that can increase the speed and performance of a multiprocessor. In embodiments, the process may be a dual core processor, quad core processors, another chip-level multiprocessor, and the like that combine two or more independent cores (called a matrix).

[000152] The methods and systems described herein may be implemented in part or in whole through a machine that executes computer-readable instructions on a server, client, firewall, gateway, hub, router, or other computer and/or hardware. network. The computer-readable instructions may be associated with a server which may include a file server, print server, domain server, internet server, intranet server, and other variants such as a secondary server, host server, distributed server, and the like. The server may include one or more of memories, processors, transient and/or non-transient computer-readable media, storage media, ports (physical and virtual), communications devices, and interfaces capable of accessing other servers, clients, machines, and devices through a wired or wireless medium, and so on. The methods, programs or code described here and elsewhere may be executed by the server. Additionally, other devices required to execute methods as described in this application can be considered as part of the infrastructure associated with the server.

[000153] The server may provide an interface to other devices, including, without limitation, clients, other servers, printers, database servers, print servers, file servers, communication servers, distributed servers, and the like. Additionally, this coupling and/or connection can facilitate remote execution of instructions over the network. Networking some or all of these devices may facilitate parallel processing of program code, instructions and/or programs at one or more locations without deviating from the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, all devices connected to the server through an interface may include at least one storage medium capable of storing methods, program code, instructions and/or programs. A central repository can provide program instructions to be executed on different devices. In this implementation, the remote repository can act as a storage medium for methods, program code, instructions and/or programs.

[000154] The methods, program code, instructions and/or programs may be associated with a client which may include a file client, print client, domain client, internet client, intranet client and other variants such as secondary client, host client, client distributed and the like. The client may include one or more memories, processors, transient and/or non-transient computer-readable media, storage media, ports (physical and virtual), communications devices, and interfaces capable of accessing other clients, servers, machines, and devices through of a wired or wireless medium, and so on. The methods, program code, instructions and/or programs as described here and elsewhere may be executed by the customer. Additionally, other devices used to execute methods as described in this application may be considered part of the infrastructure associated with the client.

[000155] The client may provide an interface to other devices, including, without limitation, servers, other clients, printers, database servers, print servers, file servers, communication servers, distributed servers, and the like. Furthermore, this coupling and/or connection can facilitate the remote execution of methods, program code, instructions and/or programs across the network. Networking some or all of these devices may facilitate parallel processing of methods, program codes, instructions and/or programs at one or more locations without deviating from the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, all devices connected to the client through an interface may include at least one storage medium capable of storing methods, program code, instructions and/or programs. A central repository can provide program instructions to be executed on different devices. In this implementation, the remote repository can act as a storage medium for methods, program code, instructions and/or programs.

[000156] The methods and systems described herein can be deployed in part or in whole via network infrastructures. Network infrastructure may include elements such as computing devices, servers, routers, hubs, firewalls, clients, personal computers, communications devices, routing devices and other active and passive devices, modules and/or components as known in the art. The computing and/or non-computing devices associated with the network infrastructure may include, in addition to other components, a storage medium, such as flash memory, buffer, stack, RAM, ROM and the like. The methods, program code, instructions and/or programs described herein and elsewhere may be executed by one or more of the network infrastructure elements.

[000157] The methods, program code, instructions and/or programs described here and elsewhere can be implemented in a multi-cell cellular network. The cellular network can be frequency division multiple access (FDMA) network or code division multiple access (CDMA) network. The cellular network may include mobile devices, cell sites, base stations, repeaters, antennas, towers and the like.

[000158] The methods, program code, instructions and/or programs described here and elsewhere may be implemented on or through mobile devices. Mobile devices may include navigation devices, cell phones, cell phones, mobile personal digital assistants, laptops, palmtops, netbooks, pagers, e-book readers, music players, and the like. These mobile devices may include, in addition to other components, a storage medium such as flash memory, buffer, RAM, ROM and one or more computing devices. Computing devices associated with mobile devices may be enabled to execute methods, program code, instructions and/or programs stored therein. Alternatively, mobile devices can be configured to execute instructions in collaboration with other devices. Mobile devices can communicate with base stations interconnected with servers and configured to execute methods, program code, instructions and/or programs. Mobile devices can communicate over a peer-to-peer network, mesh network, or other communication networks. Methods, program code, instructions and/or programs may be stored on the storage medium associated with the server and executed by a computing device embedded in the server. The base station may include a computing device and a storage medium. The storage device may store methods, program code, instructions and/or programs executed by the computing devices associated with the base station.

[000159] The methods, program code, instructions and/or programs may be stored and/or accessed on machine-readable transient and/or non-transitory media which may include: computer components, devices and recording media that hold digital data used. for computation for some interval of time; semiconductor storage known as random access memory (RAM); mass storage typically for more permanent storage, such as optical discs, forms of magnetic storage such as hard drives, tapes, batteries, cards, and other types; processor registers, cache memory, volatile memory, non-volatile memory; optical storage such as CD, DVD; removable media, such as flash memory (e.g., USB devices or keys), floppy disks, magnetic tape, paper tape, punched cards, stand-alone RAM disks, Zip drives, removable, offline mass storage, and the like; other computer memories such as dynamic memory, static memory, read/write storage, mutable storage, read-only, random access, sequential access, location addressing, file addressing, content addressable, network attached storage, area network storage, bar codes and magnetic ink, and the like.

[000160] Certain operations described here include interpreting, receiving and/or determining one or more values, parameters, inputs, data or other information. Operations including interpreting, receiving and/or determining any value parameter, input, data and/or other information include, without limitation: receiving data through a user input; receive data over a network of any type; reading a data value from a memory location in communication with the receiving device; using a default value as a received data value; estimate, calculate or derive a data value based on other information available to the receiving device; and/or update any of them in response to a data value received later. In certain embodiments, a data value may be received by a first operation and subsequently updated by a second operation as part of receiving a data value. For example, when communications are down, intermittent, or interrupted, a first operation to interpret, receive, and/or determine a data value may be performed, and when communications are restored, an updated operation to interpret, receive, and/or determine the data value can be executed.

[000161] Certain logical groupings of operations herein, e.g., methods or procedures of the current disclosure, are provided to illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The operations described herein are schematically described and/or represented, and the operations may be combined, divided, reordered, added or removed in a manner consistent with the present disclosure. It is understood that the context of an operational description may require an order for one or more operations, and/or an order for one or more operations may be explicitly disclosed, but the order of operations must be understood broadly, where any equivalent grouping of operations to provide an equivalent result of operations is specifically contemplated herein. For example, if a value is used in an operational step, determination of the value may be necessary before that operational step in certain contexts (e.g., when the data delay for an operation to achieve a certain effect is important), but may not will be needed before this operation step in other contexts (e.g., where using the value from a previous execution cycle of operations would suffice for these purposes). Accordingly, in certain embodiments, an order of operations and grouping of operations as described is explicitly contemplated herein, and in certain embodiments, reordering, subdivision and/or different grouping of operations is explicitly contemplated herein.

[000162] The methods and systems described herein can transform physical and/or intangible items from one state to another. The methods and systems described here can also transform data representing physical and/or intangible items from one state to another.

[000163] The elements described and represented here, including in flowcharts, block diagrams and/or operational descriptions, describe and/or describe specific example arrangements of elements for illustration purposes. However, the elements represented and/or described, their functions and/or arrangements thereof, may be implemented in machines, such as through transient and/or non-transitional means executable by a computer having a processor capable of executing stored program instructions. in themselves, and/or as logic circuits or hardware arrangements. Examples of programming instruction arrangements include at least: monolithic instruction structure; autonomous instruction modules for elements or parts thereof; and/or as instruction modules that employ external routines, code, services, and so on; and/or any combination thereof, and all such implementations are contemplated within the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Examples of such machines include, without limitation, personal digital assistants, portable computers, personal computers, mobile phones, other portable computing devices, medical equipment, wired or wireless communication devices, transducers, chips, calculators, satellites, tablet PCs , electronic books, gadgets, electronic devices, artificial intelligence devices, computing devices, network equipment, servers, routers and the like. Furthermore, the elements described and/or represented here, and/or any other logical components, may be implemented on a machine capable of executing program instructions. Thus, while the foregoing flowcharts, block diagrams and/or operational descriptions establish functional aspects of the disclosed systems, any arrangement of program instructions implementing these functional aspects is contemplated herein. Likewise, it will be appreciated that the various steps identified and described above can be varied and that the order of the steps can be adapted for particular applications of the techniques disclosed herein. Furthermore, any steps or operations can be divided and/or combined in any way, providing functionality similar to the operations described. All such variations and modifications are contemplated in this disclosure. The methods and/or processes described above, and steps thereof, may be implemented in hardware, program code, instructions and/or programs or any combination of hardware and methods, program code, instructions and/or programs suitable for an application particular. Example of hardware includes a dedicated computing device or specific computing device, a specific aspect or component of a specific computing device, and/or an arrangement of hardware components and/or logic circuits to perform one or more of the operations of a method and/or system. Processes may be implemented on one or more microprocessors, microcontrollers, embedded microcontrollers, programmable digital signal processors, or other programmable devices, together with internal and/or external memory. The processes may also, or instead, be incorporated into an application-specific integrated circuit, a programmable gate array, programmable array logic, or any other device or combination of devices that can be configured to process electronic signals. It will be further appreciated that one or more of the processes may be carried out as executable computer code capable of being executed on a machine-readable medium.

[000164] Executable computer code can be created using a structured programming language such as C, an object-oriented programming language such as C++, or any other high-level or low-level programming language (including assembly languages , hardware description languages and database programming languages and technologies) that can be stored, compiled or interpreted to run on one of the above devices, as well as heterogeneous combinations of processors, processor architectures or combinations of different hardware and instructions readable by a computer or any other machine executing program instructions.

[000165] Thus, in one aspect, each method described above and combinations thereof can be incorporated into computer executable code that, when executed on one or more computing devices, performs the steps thereof. In another aspect, the methods can be embedded in systems that perform their steps, and can be distributed across devices in various ways, or all functionality can be integrated into a dedicated, stand-alone device or other hardware. In another aspect, the means for performing the steps associated with the processes described above may include any of the hardware and/or computer readable instructions described above. All such permutations and combinations are contemplated in embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims (14)

1. A bicycle helmet (100) that fits over a surface (152) of a head (150) of a user (110), the bicycle helmet comprising: at least one segment (280, 282, 284) of flexible cells (180) that form a radial honeycomb matrix (130) movable between a folded condition where each side of at least one segment is arranged generally parallel and an expanded condition where the radial honeycomb matrix of the fur least one segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the user's head and disposed radially relative to the surface of the user's head, characterized by the fact that the honeycomb array includes a plurality of walls (520, 522) that is arranged to form honeycomb matrix cells, wherein a first portion of the plurality of walls extends from a front of the bicycle helmet to a rear portion of the bicycle helmet and a second portion of the plurality of walls extends from a central location of the bicycle helmet portion towards the front and rear of the bicycle helmet resulting in a reduced number of cells near the front and rear of the bicycle helmet relative to the central location which is distal from the front and back of the bicycle helmet. 2. Bicycle helmet (100), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that it additionally comprises a chinstrap assembly (200) connected to at least one side of the at least one segment of flexible material. 3. Bicycle helmet (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one segment includes one of: an intermediate segment (280) between two side segments (282, 284), each including structures of flexible cells that form the movable radial honeycomb matrix from the folded condition, where each side of the lateral segment is arranged generally parallel, and an expanded condition where the intermediate segment and the lateral segments are expanded and in cooperation are at least partially disposed over the user's head and arranged radially with respect to the surface of the user's head, or an intermediate segment (280) between two side segments (282, 284), each including flexible cell structures that form the honeycomb matrix mobile radial from the folded condition, where each side of the side segments is arranged generally parallel, and the expanded condition, where the middle segment and the side segments are expanded and in cooperation form an outer curvature (330) of the bicycle helmet that is in an opposite side of the bicycle helmet having an internal curvature (332) which is configured to be at least partially disposed over the user's head, and wherein the flexible cell structures of the radial honeycomb matrix in the expanded condition are arranged radially in a direction that is perpendicular to the internal curvature configured to be disposed over the user's head. 4. The bicycle helmet (100) of claim 1, wherein the flexible cell structures of the radial honeycomb matrix of the at least one segment are each configured to be located adjacent to and positioned generally perpendicular to a portion of the surface of the user's head. 5. Bicycle helmet (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a chinstrap assembly (200) having at least one strap (202, 208) connected to at least one segment, in that the chinstrap assembly is configured to be releasably coupled around the user's head. 6. The bicycle helmet (100) of claim 1, further comprising at least one strap (360) positioned on the bicycle helmet configured to limit an amount of expansion of the honeycomb matrix when moves to the expanded condition. 7. The bicycle helmet (100) of claim 1, further comprising a warning mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet that indicates that the bicycle helmet has been opened to its expanded condition. 8. The bicycle helmet (100) of claim 1, further comprising at least one light mechanism (802) connected to the bicycle helmet that is configured to turn on lighting when the bicycle helmet is open to its expanded condition. 9. Method for protecting a head (150) of a user (110) of a bicycle from impact, the method comprising: expanding at least one segment (280, 282, 284) of flexible cell structures (160) forming a matrix movable honeycomb array from a folded condition where each side of the at least one segment is arranged generally parallel to an expanded condition where the honeycomb array is at least partially disposed over the user's head, wherein the structures of cells of the honeycomb matrix of the at least one segment are arranged in a position that is generally perpendicular to a surface of the cyclist's head when in the expanded condition, characterized by the fact that the honeycomb matrix includes a plurality of walls (520, 522) which is arranged to form cells of the honeycomb matrix, wherein a first portion of the plurality of walls extends from a front of the bicycle helmet to a rear portion of the bicycle helmet and a second portion of the plurality of walls extends from a central location of the bicycle helmet portion toward the front and rear of the bicycle helmet resulting in a reduced number of cells near the front and rear of the bicycle helmet relative to the central location which is distal from the front and rear of the bicycle helmet. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising closing a set of chin straps (200) under a chin on the user's head. 11. The method of claim 9, further comprising signaling a location of the bicycle helmet of a mechanism (482) in the bicycle helmet that is configured to connect over a wireless network with one of a mobile device, sales kiosk, a proximity detector, and a computer. 12. The method of claim 9, further comprising limiting the expansion (360) of the honeycomb matrix when moving to the expanded condition with at least one strap positioned over the bicycle helmet configured to limit an amount of expansion. 13. The method of claim 9, further comprising indicating with a warning mechanism connected to the bicycle helmet that the bicycle helmet has been opened to its expanded condition. 14. The method of claim 9, further comprising providing lighting from the bicycle helmet with at least one light mechanism (802) that is configured to turn on the lighting when the bicycle helmet is opened to its expanded condition.