Abstract: An integral peaked cap provided with accessory fittings for protection of neck, ears, face, replaceable into the cap itself, characterized in that the cap comprises a first accessory fitting for protection of neck and ears, provided with closure means in a position corresponding to the throat of the user, a second accessory fitting for protection of the face, in that said first and second accessory fittings are housed in first and second pockets provided in said peaked cap, in that said first and second pockets are provided with closure means.

Abstract: A flexible weather-shield accessory that can be attached to any headgear, or in the absence of other headgear, that can be worn by itself on a user's head. The accessory has a body portion capable of shielding the wearer's neck and ears. This body portion includes a visor-covering area that can lie across the visor or forward extension of the brim of a hat, extending coverage forward of the wearer's face. Thus the accessory is also capable of shielding the sides of the face, including nose and chin. The accessory has an inner opening with a size-adjustment mechanism that allows for the insertion of, and releasable attachment onto, the crown of a hat, cap, or head. It can adjust to fit onto any size head or hat. Fasteners are located at the front lower edge of the accessory to enable the accessory to be loosely closed together below the chin and neck of the wearer, and alternatively, to allow the accessory to be fastened to the upper button and buttonhole of the wearer's shirt or blouse.

Abstract: Eyewear including a clip body adapted to be attached to a bill of a cap and an eyepiece rotatably mounted to the clip body. The eyepiece may be rotated from an in use position to a flipped up storage position and intermediate positions. The eyepiece is also adjustable in a generally vertical direction with respect to the clip body via slots in the side of the eyepiece.

Abstract: A head covering includes a cap-like assembly made from soft, water absorbent fabric which may be characterized by having loops. The soft, water absorbent fabric may be comprised of terry cloth, and the terry cloth fabric may be comprised of plural terry cloth panels sewn together by stitches. A visor is connected to the cap-like assembly. In one embodiment, the cap-like assembly includes a head-size adjustment strap located in a back portion of the cap-like assembly. The head-size adjustment strap includes a portion of hook-containing material that attaches to the cap-like assembly for securing a selected head-size adjustment. In another embodiment, the cap-like assembly serves as an inner cap-like assembly, and an inner visor is connected to the inner cap-like assembly. An inner connector assembly is connected to a top side of the inner visor. An outer cap-like assembly. An outer visor is connected to the outer cap-like assembly. An outer connector assembly is connected to a bottom side of the outer visor.

Abstract: A hair band includes a body integrally formed of flexible material and has a first curvature and two engaging end portions each having an engaging slot defined therein and a retaining piece releasably attached to each engaging end portion. Each retaining piece is of a second curvature and includes a resilient snapping member formed on one end thereof for being releasably received in the engaging slot of the body.

Abstract: This invention is of a visor for use either as a brim component for a hat or cap, or for use merely attached to a headband or sweatband worn around the head of the wearer, which brim is both retractable/extendable and is also swivelable/rotatable around the circumference of the head of the wearer, with the position of the extended or unextended visor being held in place by a unique construction taking advantage of the friction of the mating surfaces of the layers of the visor assembly.

Abstract: An ear protector is formed from a sheet of thin flexible material such as a thermoplastic, for example polyethylene or a coated paper material. The protector is provided with a narrow flap of the sheet material along rear edge, and its top, both of which are curved to approximate the curvature of a human ear. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is provided preferably along the rear edge of the protector to hold the protector in place on the skin behind and adjacent to the ear during use. Preferably the front edge also is provided with a strip of adhesive. The protector has the advantage of being inexpensive and disposable.

Abstract: A cap strap cushion is attachable to one or more adjustable straps of a baseball-style cap. The cushion includes a tubular member having a first open end and a second open end, each of the open ends defining an inseparable edge. An interior channel extends the length of the tubular member, from the first open end to the second open end. The first and second open ends each are configured so that the adjustable straps can be inserted into and through the interior channel. The tubular member is sized such that when the adjustable straps are inserted into and through the channel, the tubular member fits thereon. The tubular member may be stitched from the edge of the first open end to the edge of the second open end. A soft, pliable material, such as fleece, may be employed in the subject invention. The cap strap cushion may accommodate a plurality of engaged adjustable straps having differing lengths. A method of using the cap strap cushion of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a baseball mitt or glove which can be used in play for a long time after it has been seasoned. For this long use, the baseball mitt or glove is protected by a protective cover which has a sheet cover body sized to protect the whole or proper area of the catching face of the mitt or glove. This cover body is removably fastened on the catching face of the mitt or glove by fastening means.

Abstract: A device for affixing sunshades to a cap includes a pair of sunshades fixed to an upper rib with exposed left and right side portions, left and right side anchor members which are affixed to the brim of the cap and have respective clip elements that clip onto the exposed portions of the upper rib of the sunshades to hold the sunshades in position on the brim of the cap. The upper rib also has left and right side cam members positioned on the outer sides of the clip elements which have cam surfaces that abut against stationary surfaces of the anchor members to provide detent positions for maintaining the sunshades stably in either the operative position or an upward, storage position. The anchor members can be clip members or provided with self-adhesive surfaces for attachment to the brim of the cap. The assembly can be pre-assembled with fabricated caps or provided in a retrofit kit for convenient installation by wearers on their own caps.

Abstract: A protective wrestling headgear is provided having a pair of ear guards. Each ear guard has a generally disk-like core having a peripheral edge portion, an interior surface and an exterior surface. Preferably, a pattern of a plurality vent openings is provided in the core and connect the interior and exterior surfaces. A layer of gel cushioning material, preferably silicon gel cushioning material covers the interior surface of the peripheral edge. Preferably, a one-piece removable ear guard covering of a flexible material covers each ear guard. The covering has a core portion of a continuous web that covers the exterior surface of the core, leaving the pattern of vent openings exposed. The covering also includes a peripheral edge portion that covers the exterior surface of the peripheral edge and the layer of gel cushioning material. The flexible covering surrounding the peripheral edge has a tacky exterior surface to grip the area surrounding the wrestlers ear.

Abstract: A modular hat including a headband shaped to fit about the circumference of an individual's head. The headband includes an inner-surface and an outer-surface, wherein headband connecting members are provided on the inner-surface of the headband for releasable securing at least one hat component thereto. The at least one hat component is chosen from the group consisting of a hat crown, an interchangeable hat crown, a visor, a neck curtain, a pair of ear muffs and a utility strap.

Abstract: A soft decorative hat includes a miniature sporting display device that is disposed on the top portion of the crown of the hat. The sporting display device has two goalposts spaced apart and one of the goalposts is slightly higher than the other. The higher goalpost bears a pennant decorative attachment. Further, the sporting display device has a crossbar connecting the two goalposts.

Abstract: A head worn visor apparatus having a headband, forwardly disposed shade, and a pair of rearwardly disposed elongated support arm assembliles having movable portions which are positionally adjustable to provide increased wearer comfort. The support arm assemblies each include a generally fixed forward support arm and an articulating segment and/or head gripping region pivotally coupled to the support arm. Preferably, cylindrical posts are included on the ends of the support arms, and sockets which pivotally engage the posts are included on the articulating portions.

Abstract: A tether for coupling an article of headwear to clothing of an individual. The inventive device includes a headwear engaging assembly for coupling to an article of headwear. A tether extends from the headwear engaging assembly and terminates in a clothing engaging assembly for coupling to an article of clothing to secure the headwear relative thereto.

Abstract: A neck sunshade which can be readily installed or removed from a conventional baseball cap, having a fabric body to prevent ultraviolet rays from reaching the neck of the user and a stretchable elastic ringlet attached thereto for exterior mounting on the exterior surface of said baseball cap. The device is held firmly in place by the elastic ringlet which can contact the front visor of said baseball cap and fit snugly but comfortably around the remaining portion, holding the fabric shield in place over the back neck of the user.

Abstract: A cap (10) having a crown portion (12) for fitting about the head of a wearer and a relatively narrow stiff brim (18) extending outwardly from the crown portion (12). A visor (20) overlaps the brim (18) and a hinge (32) is secured to the lower surfaces of the brim (18) and the visor (20). The visor (20) may be pivoted manually to a desired angular relation with the brim (18). The visor (20) is preferably formed of a transparent tinted material and may be folded downwardly in front of the eyes of the wearer to shield the eyes from the sunlight or glare as desired.

Abstract: This invention relates to an adjustable size selectable pie hat which is provided with means in the back of the hat to permit the hat to be adjusted for different sizes without causing bulging in the appearance in the hat at the back.

Abstract: A ligtweight cloth hat for warm weather use and for protection from the sun's ultraviolet rays including a main section capable of covering the top of a user's head and having a top with a side wall extending down from the top to a peripheral edge. A Visor section is connected to this edge at the front side. A flap section is connected to the peripheral edge at a rear side of the main section. During use of the hat, this flap section extends downwardly from the main section a substantial distance which is sufficient to protect the wearer's neck and ears. At least the main section and the flap section comprise first and second outer layers of tightly woven, thin flexible cloth material and at least one thin inner layer of flexible cloth material. The inner layer is preferably made of a dense interfacing material that is at least 50 percent polyester. The layers are secured together by stitching.

Abstract: A firefighter coat of the type having an outer shell, a moisture barrier and a thermal barrier includes a reservoir cuff which prevents liquid moisture from entering the open sleeve end of the coat and flowing between the moisture barrier and outer shell, and between the moisture barrier and thermal barrier. The reservoir cuff includes a reservoir member which is attached by a waterproof seal to the moisture barrier sleeve and extends to the end of the thermal barrier; the connections between the reservoir member, thermal barrier and moisture barrier being permanent and waterproof. The moisture barrier sleeve extends beyond the reservoir member and is attached to the outer shell at a hem which extends about the outer end of the shell.