Baseball Cap with the Visor Affixed at and Acute Angle

Abstract

A cap for a user may include a body section which may include a crown section including a front section; and a visor section at an acute angle with respect to the front section. The front section may include indicia and the visor section may be positioned with a right orientation. The visor section may be positioned with a left orientation and the cap may be a baseball cap or may be a fashion hat.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to hats and more particularly to a baseball cap which has a visor hat a acute angle with respect to the front of the baseball cap.

BACKGROUND

There are other sports caps designed for a similar purpose

It has become the fashionable, particularly among younger teenagers to wear visor caps off-center from the normal wearing position so that the visor extends an acute angle from the orientation of the wearer. Most caps include an adjusting band which may be positioned at the rear of the cap and being opposed to the front of the cap. Consequently, if the cap is rotated with respect to the normal wearing position, the adjusting band will be rotated, resulting in an uncomfortable arrangement. Furthermore, these types of caps are not shape to fit the head of the user when so worn, making such wearing arrangement uncomfortable. Furthermore, indicia may be positioned on the front section of the cap, and when the visor has been rotated, the front section and indicia may be rotated and would appear on the side of the head. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 1,232,992 issued to Stering on Jul. 10, 1917.

Another patent was issued to Leibson on Jul. 17, 1928 as U.S. Pat. No. 1,677,187. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 4,023,212 was issued to Huffman on May 17, 1977 and still yet another was issued on Oct. 17, 1989 to Tapia as U.S. Pat. No. 4,873,726.

Another patent was issued to Linday on May 31, 1992 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,099,524. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 5,437,062 was issued to Douglas on Aug. 1, 1995. Another was issued to Casale on Dec. 5, 1995 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,471,684 and still yet another was issued on Feb. 10, 1998 to Modley U.S. Pat. No. 5,715,534.

Another patent was issued to Sprouse on Feb. 16, 1999 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,870,772. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 6,385,776 was issued to Linday on May 14, 2002. Another was issued to Niblock on Apr. 3, 1919 as UK. Patent No. 124,654 and still yet another was issued on Sep. 9, 1981 to Jommi as UK Patent No. 2 070 413.

U.S. Pat. No. 1,232,992 discloses a cap and the combination with the body of a transparent visor, a resilient arcuate strip permanently attached to the interior of said cap body on the lower front edge thereof and a beaded strip suited to engage with said arcuate strip secured to said visor, whereby it may be connected or disconnected from said cap body.

U.S. Pat. No. 1,677,187 discloses a sun visor comprising a head encircling band, a plurality of members having their ends secured to said band at diametrically opposite points so that said bands will cross each other and limit downward movement of said head band, a visor secured to said band, a second band of less length than said first mentioned band, a visor secured to said second mentioned band, and fastening devices carried by said first mentioned band for detachably securing said band together whereby the visor carried by the second mentioned band can be secured in various positions on said first mentioned band.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,023,212 discloses an adjustable visored cap consisting of integral visor and forehead portions and an interchangeable crown portion provided with adjustable bands for adjustably securing the cap about the head of the wearer.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,873,726 discloses an adjustable baseball type cap assemblage having a crown portion and various interchangeable visor portions. Insignia patches of various styles can be removably affixed to the selected visor and crown portions so that one cap assembly can be modified to identify with two or more athletic teams.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,099,524 discloses a segmented cap assembly that includes selectively detachable crown component, sweatband component and visor component. The sweatband component is formed having a forward part made of hook and loop tape hook portion-engaging material. The crown component selectively attaches to the sweatband component by engagement of hook and loop tape material fixedly attached to the inside portion of the crown component to the upper half of the hook and loop tape hook portion-engaging material. The visor component selectively attaches to the sweatband component by engagement of hook and loop tape material fixedly attached to the inside portion of the visor component to the lower half of the hook and loop tape hook portion-engaging material.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,437,062 discloses a baseball cap construction including: a cap body member , at least one visor unit; and means and for selectively and releasably positioning the at least one visor unit at a desired location around the periphery of the cap body member.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,471,684 discloses a sports hat construction includes a head covering portion having a lower opening defining a periphery. A brim portion is provided detachably secured to the head covering portion. An elongate band or strip, in the form of a male connector, is attached to the lower periphery of the head covering portion, while a female mating connector is secured to the brim. The male and female connectors are configurated and dimensioned to detachably engage each other in slidable relationship so that the brim can be slidably moved along the longitudinal length of the periphery of the cap. Advantageously, the head covering portion is selectively removable to permit the brim to continue to serve as a sun visor when the head covering portion is removed.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,715,534 discloses a unique fashion or sports hat or cap assemblage having a brim or bill/visor, distinctly designed with the capability to rotate the brim or bill/visor up to 360 degrees without detachment, and including interchangeable and multiple options for the crown, body and visor portions.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,870,772 discloses a sports cap that is constructed from a plurality of pie-shaped pieces of fabric that are sewn together at a plurality of seams to form a crown or hat portion. The sports cap also includes a relatively stiff removable and rotatable visor so that the visor can be rotated from front to back or to either side while the crown remains stationary on the head of an individual. An elongated member which has a C-shaped cross section is stitched to a rear portion of the visor and is constructed and arranged to engage an elongated track member. The elongated track member has an I-shaped cross section which extends around the circumference of the crown at the base thereof and which is stitched to the base. The I-shaped cross section is constructed and arranged to fit within a channel which is defined by the C-shaped cross section of the elongated member so that the visor may be removed therefrom or rotated thereabout. A flexible tracking assembly for use with a sports cap or for other applications will also include a first elongated member with opposed edges and an intermediate portion which extends along a first article and a second I-shaped track member fixed there to. A third elongated plastic member is superposed on the first and second member and extends over the second member and together with the first or second member defines an opening along one side thereof. A C-shaped element which is connected to a second article is then disposed in sliding engagement with the track member.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,385,776 discloses a modular cap including a visor component and a crown component which may be worn separately or together. One or more of the crown panels may receive detachable insignias and detachable pockets. Other accessories may also be attached to the visor and the crown.

UK Patent Number GB 124,654 discloses a detachable sweat-band for helmets and the like including a buckram or like band having a series of halves of press-fasteners mounted on pith or felt cushions around its periphery, the corresponding other halves of the fasteners being attached to the inside of the helmet. The detachable washable sweat-band is folded longitudinally so as to form a receptacle to contain the band , holes being arranged in its outer part to allow the fasteners and pith pads to protrude, whereby an annular ventilating space is provided. The inner fold of the sweat-band which is in contact with the head has a top hem and a draw spring.

While these apparel devices may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter described.

SUMMARY

A cap for a user may include a body section which may include a crown section including a front section; and a visor section at an acute angle with respect to the front section.

The front section may include indicia and the visor section may be positioned with a right orientation.

The visor section may be positioned with a left orientation and the cap may be a baseball cap or may be a fashion hat.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention may be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which, like reference numerals identify like elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap and may include a body or body section which may include a front section and a visor section which may be attached to the crown section along the edge of the visor section. The front section may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 1 may incorporate a right side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section.

FIG. 2 illustrates another front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap and may include a body or body section which may include a front section and a visor section which may be attached to the crown section along the edge of the visor section. The front section may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 2 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section.

FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the present invention having a right side orientation. The cap of the present invention may include a body section including a front section and a visor section which extends outwards and may be affixed to the crown section along an edge of the visor section. FIG. 3 additionally illustrates a crown section which may be at the top of the body section and illustrates that the visor section is at a right orientation with respect to the front section.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap and may include a body or body section which may include a front section and a visor section which may be attached to the crown section along the edge of the visor section. The front section may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 4 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section.

FIG. 5 illustrates a enlarged front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap and may include a body or body section which may include a front section and a visor section which may be attached to the crown section along the edge of the visor section. The front section may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 5 may incorporate a right side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section.

FIG. 6 illustrates a enlarged front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap and may include a body or body section which may include a front section and a visor section which may be attached to the crown section along the edge of the visor section. The front section may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 6 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section.

FIG. 7 illustrates a enlarged top view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap and may include a body or body section which may include a front section and a visor section which may be attached to the crown section along the edge of the visor section. The front section may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 7 may incorporate a right side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section; and FIG. 7 additionally illustrates the crown section which may be positioned over the body section.

FIG. 8 illustrates a enlarged top view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap and may include a body or body section which may include a front section and a visor section which may be attached to the crown section along the edge of the visor section. The front section may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 8 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section; and FIG. 7 additionally illustrates the crown section which may be positioned over the body section.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The cap 10 which may be a baseball cap or fashion hat .

The body section 1 2 which may include the front section 16, the visor section 14, and the crown section 22 may be affixed together so that the relative positions of the sections remain the same to maintain the comfort of the wearer of the cap 10.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap 10 and may include a body or body section 12 which may include a front section 16 and a visor section 14 which may be attached to the crown section 22 along the edge of the visor section 14. The front section 16 may include indicia 20 which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 1 may incorporate a right side orientation of the visor section 14 with respect to the front section 16. The visor section 14 may be angled at an acute angle but less than 90° with respect to the front section 16. The front section 16 may be substantially aligned with the front of the user for example aligned with the forehead of the user.

FIG. 2 illustrates another front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap 10 and may include a body or body section 12 which may include a front section 16 and a visor section 14 which may be attached to the crown section 22 along the edge of the visor section 14. The front section 16 may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 2 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section 14 with respect to the front section 16.

FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the present invention having a right side orientation. The cap 10 of the present invention may include a body section 12 including a front section 16 and a visor section 14 which extends outwards and may be affixed to the crown section 22 along an edge of the visor section 14. FIG. 3 additionally illustrates a crown section 22 which may be at the top of the body section 12 and illustrates that the visor section 14 is at a right orientation with respect to the front section 16.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap 10 and may include a body or body section 12 which may include a front section 16 and a visor section 14 which may be attached to the crown section 22 along the edge of the visor section 14. The front section 16 may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 4 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section 14 with respect to the front section 16.

FIG. 5 illustrates an enlarged front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap 10 and may include a body or body section 12 which may include a front section 16 and a visor section 14 which may be attached to the crown section 22 along the edge of the visor section 14. The front section 16 may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 5 may incorporate a right side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section 16.

FIG. 6 illustrates an enlarged front view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap 10 and may include a body or body section 12 which may include a front section 16 and a visor section 16 which may be attached to the crown section 22 along the edge of the visor section 14. The front section 16 may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 6 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section with respect to the front section 16.

FIG. 7 illustrates an enlarged top view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap 10 and may include a body or body section 12 which may include a front section 16 and a visor section 14 which may be attached to the crown section 22 along the edge of the visor section 14. The front section 16 may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 7 may incorporate a right side orientation of the visor section 14 with respect to the front section 16; and FIG. 7 additionally illustrates the crown section 22 which may be positioned over the body section 12.

FIG. 8 illustrates an enlarged top view of the present invention and illustrates a fashion or sports cap 10 and may include a body or body section 12 which may include a front section 16 and a visor section 14 which may be attached to the crown section 22 along the edge of the visor section 14. The front section 16 may include indicia which may be a team insignia, slogan or logo or other type of indicia. FIG. 8 may incorporate a left side orientation of the visor section 14 with respect to the front section 16; and FIG. 8 additionally illustrates the crown section 22 which may be positioned over the body section 12.

While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed.

Claims

1) A cap for a user, comprising:

a body section including:

a crown section including a front section; and

a visor section at a acute angle with respect to the front section.

2) A cap for a user as in claim 1, wherein the front section includes indicia.

3) A cap for a user as in claim 1, wherein the visor section is positioned with a right orientation.

4) A cap for a user as in claim 1, wherein the visor section is positioned with a left orientation.

5) A cap for a user as in claim 1, wherein the cap is a baseball cap.

6. A cap for a user as in claim 1, wherein the cap is a fashion hat.