Hat visor
Headgear having a visor or brim which is aerodynamically designed to obviate the affects of air or wind resistance. The invention also incorporates a logo on the visor or brim.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/834,745, filed Aug. 2, 2006.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to apparel. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to headwear that incorporates an aerodynamically shaped visor or brim.
2. Description of the Related Art
There are many activities that involve vigorous movement such as running, jumping, etc., which activities include wearing some form of headgear. In sports such as tennis, baseball, volleyball, distance running and the like, participants are either required or choose to wear a sports cap having a brim or visor to shield the participant's eyes from the direct glare of the sun or stadium lights. Conventional caps present a problem in that the visors or brims may provide a resistant barrier to the air currents created by the rapidly moving participant. This phenomenon often impacts on performance in that it can function to slow the participant or cause distraction by dislodging the cap. In sports even the slightest impediment can affect the outcome of the event or game. This analogy is applicable to activities other than sports. The art would certainly embrace an improved cap or headgear that would obviate the above-described scenario while also incorporating a pleasing logo inscribed in the brim or visor.
There are many visors or brims of various designs disclosed in the related art. Pertinent examples of such related art are cited and identified in the accompanying IDS. However, none of the cited and identified related art discloses an aerodynamically designed visor or brim or an inscribed logo as will subsequently be described and claimed in the instant invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is drawn to a headgear having a visor or brim, which visor or brim is aerodynamically designed to obviate the affects of air or wind resistance. The invention also includes a logo inscribed on the brim. As contemplated, the logo will be etched or embossed. Though conventionally positioned on the brim or visor, it is recognized that the logo may be positioned on any exterior surface. Although illustrated herein as a baseball-type cap, it should be recognized that the inventive concept is applicable to all types of headgear that include a visor or brim.
Accordingly the invention presents headgear having a visor or brim that minimizes air resistance as the wearer moves in any direction (forward, rearward, side-to-side, up and down). The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
A clear understanding of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
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Claims
1. An aerodynamically configured headgear comprising:
- a crown member having a forward portion;
- a visor attached to said forward portion of said crown member said visor having lateral edges, a front edge, a rear edge, an undersurface, an upper surface; and
- structure for minimizing the effect of air resistance incorporated in said visor.
2. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 1, wherein said structure includes lateral edges configured as smooth curves and a trough formed in the undersurface and in the center of said visor, said trough extending from said front edge to said rear edge of said visor.
3. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 2, including a logo inscribed in the upper surface of said visor.
4. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 1, wherein said structure includes lateral edges that are inwardly contoured and a trough formed in the upper surface and in the center of said visor, said trough extending from said front edge to said rear edge of said visor.
5. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 4, including a logo inscribed in the upper surface of said visor.
6. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 1, wherein said structure includes parallel lateral edges and a pair of parallel troughs formed in the upper surface of said visor, said pair of parallel troughs extending from said front edge to said rear edge of said visor.
7. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 6, including a logo inscribed in the upper surface of said visor.
8. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 1, wherein said structure includes inwardly contoured lateral edges and a pair of parallel troughs formed in the undersurface of said visor, said pair of parallel troughs extending from said front edge to said rear edge of said visor.
9. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 8, including a logo inscribed in the upper surface of said visor.
10. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 1, wherein said structure includes parallel lateral edges and three parallel troughs formed in the undersurface of said visor, said three parallel troughs extending from said front edge to said rear edge of said visor.
11. The aerodynamically configured headgear according to claim 10, including a logo inscribed in the upper surface of said visor.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 2, 2007
Publication Date: Feb 7, 2008
Inventor: Yetonde C. Beheton (Bowie, MD)
Application Number: 11/882,573
International Classification: A42B 1/00 (20060101);