Abstract: A hat cover protects the face and neck of a wearer. The cover can be designed to fit almost any type or style of hat. The cover is adapted to slip over the outer area of the hat and to be easily attached and detached. The cover includes rear and side wing portions that drape below the rim of the hat to cover the neck and face of the wearer. The hat may be provided with a pouch for containing a cooling medium (ice), if desired. The hat cover may include frames specially designed for use with the cover if no hat is worn.

Abstract: A convertible head cover apparatus for protection against weather elements is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A sun shield device includes a head engagement assembly to facilitate coupling of the sun shield device to the head of a wearer. A sun shield body is formed from a flexible sheet material that is joined to the head engagement assembly. The sun shield body has a width sufficient to cover the neck and a majority of the shoulders of the wearer and a length such that the sun shield body extends to a position at or below the first thoracic (T1) vertebra of the wearer when wearing the sun shield device with the head engagement assembly being engaged with the wearer's head.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved specially designed ball cap that can be worn throughout the year, comprising a cap having easily accessed ear muffs positioned on each side of the cap so as to rest directly over the ears when accessed, these ear flaps are essentially triangular shaped panels featuring a cushiony warm lining, manufactured of cotton or wool. An easily accessed self affixing hook and loop strap fastener extends from the base of each ear flap and is comfortably secured beneath the chin during use. Designed to rest flush against the sides and top of the hat when not in use, these ear muffs blend with the overall design of the cap and can be adorned with logos or other decorative imagery, providing a striking contrast to the cap itself.

Abstract: One embodiment of said head apparel protects the face, eyes, temples and chin of the wearer. An embodiment based upon a typical broad brimmed hat with a polymer shield projecting down from the front brim is described. Other embodiments are described with specific interest to persons who may now wish to cover their hair. A device for placing the polymer shield under tension to reduce visual distortion of the shield and increase its resistance to being ruffled by wind is usable with all embodiments of this invention.

Abstract: During use of a firefighter helmet or a similar helmet, a detachable protective earflap unit can be used to provide convenient and easy storage of personal items for the firefighter or other helmet wearer secured at the back of the helmet and below the rear brim or rear lower edge of the helmet by a utility strap securement assembly. The protective earflap unit comprises an earflap having a utility strap securement assembly that selectively may encircle and retain eyewear, an eyewear case, a utility bag, or other small personal item.

Abstract: A reversible hat is converted between at least two visible designs within a substantially integrated unit. For example, the reversible hat can be converted between a blaze orange material and a camouflage material. In one embodiment, a first design is visible on the exterior surface of a first crown. The reversible hat is converted to show a second visible design by folding the exterior surface of a portion of a first crown onto the exterior surface of another portion of the first crown, thereby hiding the first visible design. The folding portion of the first crown is connected to a folding portion of a second crown. Thus, folding a portion of the first crown thereby unfolds a portion of the second crown. Folding the exterior surface of a portion of a second crown onto the exterior surface of another portion of the second crown reveals the first visible design again.

Abstract: A rain shield comprising a waterproof fabric material having means for attachment to a hat or cover for a hat and sides which hang down proximate an ear of a user with side edges that are weighted to prevent the fabric material from being blown around in a wind.

Abstract: The present invention is an hat for cooling the head of a wearer having a chamber comprising a central cavity and at least one opening for placing ice into the cavity; and at least one porous member secured to one end of said chamber; wherein the apparatus is configured to be demountably attached to the head of a wearer.

Abstract: A bandanna for use at sporting events, for example is disclosed. One or more graphics are located on a piece of material such that when the piece of material is properly formed into a bandanna and worn on the head of a wearer, the graphics are properly oriented. In one embodiment of the invention, the graphics and the location of the graphics are selected so that when the bandanna is properly worn on the head of the wearer, the bandanna emulates a football helmet of a sports team with the graphics orientated the same as on the sports team's football helmet. In addition to football events, the novelty bandanna can be adapted to virtually any sport as well as non-sporting events as well and may include various corporate logos as well as other graphics.

Abstract: A clothing accessory is provided to be worn on the head of a user and is provided with an upper end portion, an open lower end portion, a forward portion and a rearward portion. The forward portion is provided with at least one eye opening. The rearward portion is provided with a rear opening that is shaped and sized to permit the user to pass the user's head from within an interior portion of the clothing accessory through the rear opening. A removable visor may be coupled with the clothing accessory above the eye opening. One or more flaps may be positioned near the rear opening for covering the rear opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a headband, in particular for sporting activities. At least one circumferential pocket (11, 12) for housing sunscreen products (2, 3, 4) is arranged on the inner side of the headband (1).

Abstract: Earmuffs for use with protective headgear, primarily helmets for use in outside sports such as bicycling, skiing and the like, wherein the earmuffs are in the form a sleeves with flaps that overlap the edges of the sleeves, include a base element that spans a wearer's head and couples left and right sleeves, and include a chin cover that receives the portion of a chin strap that extends beyond the sleeve.

Abstract: A method of wearing a hat is accomplished by providing a hat with a crown and a brim projecting from the crown. A hole is provided in a sidewall of the crown and a hole in the brim. The hat is positioned on a wearer's head and the hair of the wearer is passed through at least one of the holes of the crown or brim. A hat is also disclosed having a crown with a sidewall that defines a central opening for receiving a wearer's head. A brim projects from the crown. The brim has a hole configured for allowing passage of the wearer's hair therethrough.

Abstract: A draw type sun shield cap includes: a) a visor component being an elongated member in the general shape of a cap visor with a central area and opposing back segments; and, b) a crown component having a shape adapted to cover the central portion of a human head with a front, a back and opposing sides, the crown component being connected to the visor component at its front; c) a draw line connecting the back of the crown component to each of the opposing back segments of the visor component; wherein the sun shield cap has a first position wherein the draw line is undrawn and loose and wherein the sun shield cap is flat and the sun shield cap has a second position wherein the draw line is drawn tightly so as to bring the back of the crown component and each of the opposing back segments of the visor component to one another to create a three dimensional cap with side cross ventilation. Preferably, both the visor component and the crown component are created from a single piece of material.

Abstract: A safety construction helmet is provided with an attachment which extends over the top of the helmet and provides sun protection.

Abstract: An adjustable cap or headwear intended for cold weather use that includes an ear flap that is movable between a retracted and an extended position to provide additional protection for the ears of the wearer. The adjustable cap or headwear includes a pair of expansion zones formed in the crown portion of the cap that adjust the size of the head opening of the cap such that the cap can be used by wearers having different head sizes. When the ear flap is in the retracted position, the ear flap is positioned along the outer surface of the crown portion to conceal the pair of expansion zones.

Abstract: Provided is an auxiliary sun visor for headgear in which the auxiliary sun visor is easily installed in headgear to thereby intercept sunlight over the whole surface of user's neck section as well as user's face, and thus discharge hot air generated from the neighborhood of the face and neck smoothly to the outside. The auxiliary sun visor includes: a sunshade portion which is detachably coupled with an adhesive female portion and an adhesive male portion in which a fitting hole through which the headgear is fitted is formed in the inner central portion of the sunshade portion; a ventilation net which is pendently formed so that air smoothly flows to the edge of the sunshade portion; and left and right screen curtains and rear neck screen curtains all or part of which are separately formed at the state of being spaced from each other by cutoff regions.

Abstract: A system of head and neck garments and components that allows the wearer to control the environment around the wearer's head and neck is disclosed. The system requires that the wearer carry minimal additional gear while providing the wearer with the ability to cool, warm, waterproof, camouflage, and protect his or her head and neck areas against sun, wind, rain, snow, insects, blowing sand, etc.

Abstract: A method of making an article of headwear comprises forming a first fabric member such that a first intermediate portion extends between a first end portion and a second end portion. The method further includes forming a second fabric member having a first edge opposing a second edge and extending between a third end portion and a fourth end portion. Additionally, the method includes attaching the third end portion and the fourth end portion to the first intermediate portion so as to define a first opening and an opposing second opening between the first fabric member and the second fabric member. The first edge of the second fabric member and the first end portion and the second end portion at least partially define the first opening, while the second edge and the first intermediate portion define the second opening. Another aspect includes an article of headwear formed by this method.

Abstract: An enhanced mask system including a mask portion, for covering the nose, mouth and lower face of a wearer. The mask portion has an inner surface for being closer to the wearer and an outer surface for being further from the wearer. A head covering or balaclava is secured to the mask portion and a pocket secured to the inner surface of the mask portion removably contains the head covering or balaclava when in its secured position. The mask can be worn by the wearer either with the head covering or balaclava on the wearer's head in a deployed position or without the head covering or balaclava on the wearer's head and stowed in the pocket in the secured position.

Abstract: There is provided an article of headwear to be worn over the head and ears of the individual encircling around the circumference of the individual's neck, and extending down a portion of the individual's chest. The article is formed by connecting two, generally double layered strips of fabric. The upper portion gradually increases in diameter to below the ears, with the diameter being thickest at the spaced points of attachment to the lower portion creating a central opening at the back of the individual's head. The lower portion gradually decreases on both ends and is used to secure the device through a passage way or a wrap method. The article provides protection and warmth to the covered areas and fulfills the function of a headband, ear warmer and scarf with one device.

Abstract: A hat includes a crown having an outer peripheral surface, and one or more flaps each having an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, and each having an edge portion attached to the outer peripheral surface of the crown with an attaching line. The flaps are foldable relative to the crown to have either of the inner peripheral surface or the outer peripheral surface of the flaps to be selectively engaged onto the outer peripheral surface of the crown or to be exposed outwardly. The attaching lines of the flaps may be partially superposed with the each other. The flaps may be partially superposed with the each other.

Abstract: A baseball type cap to be worn by a person constructed of a flexible material with a visor extending frontward and a pair of rearwardly extending, generally triangular shaped flaps that both have elongated inner edges and lower edges. In one embodiment, the lower edges of the flaps are adapted to be affixed together by an elongated securing system, such as a hook and loop system available under the trademark Velcro. In affixing the lower edges together, flaps are substantially overlapped and the crown of the cap is formed with a small opening formed at or near the crown to encircle the person's hair that can easily be directed through the opening and controlled to pass upwardly and rearwardly of the person to keep the hair off the nape of the neck of the person. The cap can thereby be easily donned by the person and provide control of the hair.

Abstract: A head covering for shielding the head neck, face and ears from the harsh elements of the environment with obstructing the user's vision. The head covering includes a cap including a head cover member and a bill; and also includes a shroud assembly including a shroud being removably depending from the cap; and further includes fastening members for fastening the shroud to the cap; and also includes a mirror assembly including a mirror being hingedly attached to the bill for allowing a user to view about oneself while wearing the head covering.

Abstract: A main body portion has interior and exterior surfaces. A centerline runs between the front and the back. A first side and a symmetric second side are formed. The front includes two convex edges. Stitching coupes the convex edges. The first and second sides each have first and second arcuate portions extending outwardly away from the centerline. The back includes a tail extending rearwardly away from the front from between the arcuate portions. A primary coupler includes first fasteners at the edges of the first arcuate portion on the interior surface. The first fasteners are remote from and generally parallel with the centerline. Second fasteners are provided at the edges of the second arcuate portion on the exterior surface. The second fasteners are proximal to the centerline. The first fasteners are adapted to separably couple with the second fasteners at any position along their lengths.

Abstract: An article of headgear is provided which includes a pair of flaps that are releasably coupled with one another to form a cap shaped to cover the head of a wearer. The flaps are coupled with the sides of a headband, and a brim extends from the headband.

Abstract: Provided herein are articles of headwear that comprise a pouch portion which may be charged with ice. Ice so charged is caused to melt under the effects of ambient temperature and is caused to drip from the pouch portion onto the neck of a person wearing such article. According to a preferred form of the invention, the head of a wearer is not contacted by ice or water during use of such article.

Abstract: This innovative “soft shell protective head gear fabrication” is characterized in hot-compression forming of shock-absorption inertia foam rubber, foam rubber and hard plastic platelet, which are then cut and sewn to complete a soft shell protective headgear with an appearance of hawksbill turtle shell but without a hard casing.

Abstract: A head covering made of a flexible material member wherein the flexible material member includes an inside surface, an outside surface and at least three corners. A first portion of the flexible material member is formed between the first corner and the second corner and is inclusive of the first and second corner. A first fastener is used to secure the first corner in close proximity to the second corner. A second fastener is used to secure the third corner to the first portion. In another embodiment disclosed, a first fastener is used to connect the first corner to the third corner and a second fastener is used to connect the second corner to the third corner. In both embodiments, an opening is provided to receive a pony tail therethrough.

Abstract: Protective headwear including a cover and a liner permanently attached to a hard hat. The cover and liner members provide protection against inclement weather conditions. In particular side, front, and rear flaps can be pivoted between folded and unfolded positions such that the protective headwear can be used in both bad and good weather conditions. The liner, being formed of fur, is both decorative and utilitarian in providing protection against cold weather.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding apparatus for covering and protecting the head of a user from EMF radiation which may be worn by itself or discretely beneath other head gear. A head covering is fabricated from a conductive, non-magnetizable material such as copper, bronze, brass or the like which may be drawn and shaped into a web or mesh material. The resulting shield is lightweight, air permeable and supple enough to be worn beneath other head gear.

Abstract: A flexible protector for the back of the neck of a wearer of a hard hat. The protector includes a brim, a drape, and apparatus. The brim receives the crown of the hard hat and rests on the peak of the hard hat. The drape depends from the brim and protects the back of the neck of the wearer of the hard hat. The apparatus is associated with the brim and selectively maintains the brim on the hard hat.

Abstract: A venting head wear containing at least one and, ordinarily, multiple apertures in the material of the cap, which are flanked by a set of differently shaped and sized flaps, which create circulation of air through the wearer's hair and scalp during activity involving motion and windy conditions. The air flow creates a cooling effect and prevents perspiration from wetting the scalp and forehead.

Abstract: A flexible neck cover for attachment to the lower back rim or band of a hat or cap is formed from a conical surface of revolution to provide an improved shape which allows the cover to flow or drape over a person's shoulders when wearing the neck cover. The neck cover is provided with respective upper and lower concave and convex arcuate edges and opposed, preferably straight or convex curved side edges. The neck cover may include decorative indicia thereon, including advertising information or the like, and water dispensing vials or a soaker “rope” secured thereto to provide an evaporative cooling effect for the wearer.

Abstract: A removable weather guard or sunshade enables easy attachment and repositioning relative to a cap. The weather guard hangs from an upper edge of an inner band common to most caps. Specifically, the weather guard has staying tabs with downwardly depending elements. The staying tabs are affixed to an upper portion of a flexible shield at an attachment location. The attachment location rests on the upper edge of the inner band while the downwardly depending elements are interposed between the headband and the cap's crown and the shield is disposed between the headband and the head of a wearer.

Abstract: Flexible individual ear coverings (2) with an elastic opening (1), and a flexible neck covering (2) with a fabric grip closure (3).

Abstract: A cap having a crown portion and a visor extended from a lower front of the crown portion is further provided at an upper part of the crown portion with a separated inner space for receiving a sunshade member therein and an openable top cover for closing the inner space. The crown portion is provided along a lower rear outer periphery with male fastener and the sunshade member is provided along an upper inner edge with female fastener. By opening the top cover, the sunshade member may be removed from the inner space in the crown portion and detachably attached to rear side of the crown portion by engaging the female fastener with the male fastener. The sunshade member connected to rear side of the crown portion of the cap may shield a large area of a wearer's nape and cheeks from sunrays.

Abstract: A cap or visor provides for side flaps that may be folded upwardly so as to be out of the sight of the wearer and may alternately be folded downwardly for shading the side and front of the face and upper neck. In either case the forward extending ends of the flaps may be joined with either the upper portion of the cap or headband portion of a visor, or with the free end of the visor portion in at least two different positions so as to adjust the level of shading or to adjust the position of the flaps with respect to the upper portion of the cap. The flaps provide shading protection along the sides of the head as well as forward of the face along both sides of the visor. In an alternative embodiment the side flaps are attached to the cap or visor by Velcro.RTM. fastener material.

Abstract: Protective head wear or cover for use in conjunction with a visor is disclosed. A top hair cover is provided with a front bill cover having an elastic front edge. This elastic front edge is fitted underneath the front edge of the bill of the visor, holding the protective cover in place. A lower rear edge of the cover is provided with elastic so as to assist in holding the cover to the back of a head of a user. A cape may be removably attached to this lower rear edge, the cape further provided with a drawstring for securing the cape about the neck of the user. Significantly, the cover and cape are constructed of a light weight, water resistant vapor permeable material for enhancing comfort of the user and preventing disturbance to a hairdo of the user. The drawstring gathers the cape about the neck of a user so that when the user bends forward, the cape remains secured about the users neck, preventing interference with vision and are movement.

Abstract: The invention is a protective head gear ("cap") useful for work within hazardous environments, especially within radioactive environments. The protective cap includes: (a) a hood for covering a substantial portion of the head of a user, the hood having a top portion, a rear portion and opposed side portions, (b) a top flap centrally disposed on the top portion of the hood, the top flap being reversibly opened and closed to reversibly accept and retain the lateral support bridge of an audio head set, (c) a pocket disposed on the hood for accepting and retaining a remotely transmitting dosimeter probe and a passive dosimeter, (d) opposed ear openings for exposing the ears of the wearer of the hood so as to allow the wearer to position the ear piece portions of an audio head set over the user's ears, and (e) ear opening flaps for reversibly covering and uncovering each ear opening, each ear opening flap being sufficient in size to cover each ear opening when the wearer is wearing an audio head set.

Abstract: A device for protecting the user while seated in a vehicle from the harmful effects of the sun. The sun protection device includes a headpiece, which may be a cap or headband, a face/neck cover for shielding the side of the user's face and directly exposed to the sun and a shoulder/arm cover for shielding the user's shoulder and arm directly exposed to sunlight. The device may further include a hand cover for the user's hand which is most directly exposed to sunlight, as well as a second shoulder/arm cover for the side of the user's body indirectly exposed to the sun through other vehicle openings.

Abstract: There is disclosed a havelock or neck shield attachment for a baseball type cap having a hemispheric opening and adjustment strap at the rear thereof and bill in the front, the attachment includes a securement loop portion for securing the attachment to the adjustment strap of the cap. A connector portion has first and second ends and diverging side edges between the first and second ends, the first end being secured to said securement loop forming portion and a deployable neck shield portion connected to the second end of the connector portion. The connector portion is shaped such that when stowed inside the cap, the connector portion fills the hemispheric opening and when deployed the connector portion positions the deployable neck shield in position to protect the user's neck from sun rays. The inside surface of the connector portion can carry decorative surface ornamentation (which can be a team logo) and when in a stowed position, the decorative surface ornamentation is presented for viewing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an otherwise conventional sports cap-like hat with two weatherproof, zippered pouches for storing and transporting personal items such as keys, wallets, money, etc. attached to the rear portion thereof.

Abstract: A cap useful for protecting against either rainwater or shower water is at least partially of transparent material that can hang down over the front of the face, the cap body portion including air vents over which flaps to keep out water are disposed. The cap further includes an integral hair pouch into which long hair, such as a pony tail, may be placed to protect that hair likewise from water. The pouch with contained hair can be allowed to hang down the back, or alternatively a hair pouch in the form of an arc within the cap interior may be used to contain the long hair or pony tail within an arc surrounding the upper neck, and leaving the lower neck and shoulders uncovered. Either of such embodiments is easily pressed into a flattened form and placed into an envelope of appropriate size so as to permit convenient storage using a minimum of shelf space.

Abstract: A multi functional hat consisting of a visor or brim attached to a hemispherically-shaped snow hat body which fits closely to a wearer's head. The hat's body is formed with several basic stitches. A flap is disposed at the point where the visor or trim attaches to the hat's body. An upper fold emanates from the lower periphery of the hat's body, and the fold can be partially lowered to provide added protection and warmth.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an attachment for use with adjusting straps on a cap comprising a sheet of flexible material having a first portion and a second portion contiguous with the first portion. The first portion and second portion each have a width and a length wherein the width of the first portion is greater than the width of the second portion and the length of the second portion is greater than the length of the first portion. The first portion has a widthwise slit having a perimetrical edge and an axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sheet. The slit is sized for frictional insertion therethrough of the second portion. The second portion has a first end at the point of contiguity of the first and second portions and a second end opposite the first end. The second portion has an integrally formed engagement region in proximity to the point of contiguity of the first and second portions and adapted for engaging the perimetrical edge of the slit.

Abstract: A hat having a twist folding brim includes a drape depending from the outer periphery of the brim. The outer periphery of the brim also includes a stiff but flexible member therein, enabling the brim to be twisted and folded over for compact storage of the hat with its attached brim and drape. The drape provides good air circulation about the back of the neck of a wearer of the present hat, due to its distance from the wearer from depending from the outer edge of the relatively wide brim of the hat. The drape also serves to shield the wearer from the sun and other environmental effects. The drape may be permanently or removably attached to the brim of the hat, and may be made in virtually any practicable length, width, and/or material as desired. Adjustment for the length and/or width may also be provided with the hat. The drape may be formed of water resistant, waterproof, or water absorbent materials, with water absorbent drapes providing an evaporative cooling effect when moistened.

Abstract: The present invention discloses sports headgear with an attached widow's veil which covers part or all of the face of the wearer. The headgear is designed to worn by a woman wanting to humorously express her "sorrow" at being displaced by a man's exclusive interest in a sporting activity. The preferred headgear is a peaked baseball cap with the veil attached to the front of the cap. The veil is of fine mesh and has wide interstices so that the face of the wearer, (and her expression), may be clearly seen, and the preferred color of the veil material is black. It will be appreciated that the juxtaposition of a sporting element (the cap) and a badge of sadness (the widow's veil) when worn together, communicates a woman's feelings of being left out of the fun in a wry subliminal manner. Other embodiments of the invention include the baseball cap and veil, with an inscription "WIDOWWEAR" on the crown at the front of the cap along with an icon representing the sport being targeted, e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sun protective shield worn with a headgear to protect face of a wearer from ultraviolet radiation. The shield is flexible, air permeable and optically transparent so as not to impede breathing or vision of the user. The shield has a first set of securing tabs adjacent the top edge of the shield for securing to a piece of headgear, and a second set of securing tabs for retaining the shield in any of a plurality of folded positions. The second set of tabs engages with the first set of tabs when the shield is partially or fully folded, covering the entire face of the user or only a part thereof.