Abstract: Headgear comprising a crown portion, a visor portion, and a netting secured to the visor portion. The crown portion is preferably separably secured to the visor portion. Various means of separably securing the crown portion to the visor portion are used including any of Velcro®, or other hook and loop fastening material, buttons, snaps, elastic, or the like. Various means of securing the netting to the visor portion are also used including any of Velcro® or other hook and loop fastening material, buttons, snaps, thread, or the like. The headgear may also omit the crown portion to provide only the visor portion with the netting secured thereto. In any case, a bill of the visor portion may be fitted between a door frame and an edge of the door and the frame, in order to render the netting available for tossing articles into the netting.

Abstract: A golf accessory accenting system utilizes one or more accent groups to coordinate golf accessories with a user's outfit. Each accent group include a plurality of replaceable accent pieces that may be coordinated for use on or with one or more golf accessory, including a golf hat (such as a golf visor or a baseball cap), a golf glove, a belt, golf shoes, a golf bag, a golf towel, one or more equipment storage bags, and the like, to accent, customize and coordinate a golfer's outfit and full ensemble based on color, pattern, style, texture, or the like. Accent pieces may be swatches, strips or bands of ribbon or fabric cut and sized to be added to a golf accessory as an accent of color, style or texture, and removably fastened thereto by means of fasteners so that they can be easily removed, replaced, and mixed-and-matched as desired.

Abstract: The headgear of the present invention includes a headcover with a headcover attaching part on right and left sides of the headcover, wherein a goggle attaching part provided at a back side of an end portion of a belt of a goggle is detachably attached to the headcover attaching part so that the goggle can be attached to the headcover. The goggle of the present invention includes a goggle attaching part at a back side of an end portion of a belt, wherein the goggle attaching part is detachably attached to a headcover attaching part provided at right and left sides of the headcover so that the goggle can be attached to the headcover of the headgear.

Abstract: A fisherman can clip a left reading glass frame to the left side of his visor. He can clip a right reading glass frame to the right side of his visor. He can bend the flex arm connected to the clip to store each lens above the visor in a passive mode. When reading glass focus is needed, perhaps to tie the fly onto the leader, he bends each frame half down in front of his eye and connects the two halves to provide a pair of reading glasses.

Abstract: A motorcycle helmet enhancing horn having a horn shaped, hollow body initiating at a broad base tapering to a distal point. The horn arches is formed about a curved central axis spanning between a center of the broad base and a central point of the distal end. The central axis can be a single or compound curved shape. A mounting flange supports the horn body. The mounting flange is contiguous about and extends substantially perpendicularly outward from the base edge. An adhesive is applied to the bonding surface of the mounting flange for securing the horn to a motorcycle helmet. The horns can be provided in mirror image pairs having individual flanges or in a series assembled in a linear, spatial arrangement on a single flange. The flanges are shaped in a compound curve for mating to an outer surface of a motorcycle helmet.

Abstract: A protective insert adapted to convert a standard baseball cap into a protective head guard, while maintaining the cap's desired attributes, such as comfort and stability. The protective insert of the present invention in combination with a baseball cap, not only protects a wearer from head injuries caused by impact force, but also has the attributes of stability, light weight and comfort so that it may be worn for extended periods during more intense activity than conventional baseball helmets.

Abstract: A wearable garment with a stitched or otherwise secured accessory, which is preferably a one piece PVC or injection molded plastic accessory. The accessory includes a base for attachment to the garment and a disk in the general shape of a bottle cap and bottle flange. The disk is attached together with the base by a flexible tether. The base unit is glued, stitched or otherwise attached to the wearable garment and the, bottle cap shape, is snapped onto the base unit.

Abstract: A visor protector for caps having a visor including a periphery having a front edge, a pair of lateral edges, and upper and lower sides. The visor protector includes a flexible body having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the flexible body meets the lower portion of the flexible body at a leading edge of the flexible body. The upper portion of the flexible body is receivable on the upper side of the visor, and the lower portion of the flexible body is receivable on the lower side of the visor. The upper and lower portions of the flexible body cooperate to define a substantial U-shape, wherein the visor is receivable between the upper and lower portions such that the leading edge of the flexible body is substantially aligned with the front edge of the visor. The visor protector includes a pair of spring clips that each have a first leg that is engageable with the upper portion of the flexible body and a second leg that is engageable with the lower portion of the flexible body.

Abstract: A device for displaying a recognition award includes a hard hat having a pocket, a detachable connected holder to be placed in the pocket and a personnel unit adapted to display the recognition award and adapted to be positioned in the detachedly connected holder. The device is used as a recognition award or personnel identification unit to be retained within a detachedly connected holder.

Abstract: A headphone carrying device comprises a thin, flexible strip of material which supports the wires for conventional ear bud style headphones. The strip can be quickly and easily inserted inside a cap or hat, between the body and headband of the hat or cap. The device is fully hidden from view when the hat or cap is worn and maintains the wires adjacent the back of the person's head, without the wires hanging or dangling loosely. Alternatively, the device can be attached to the back of a bike helmet or other headgear using adhesive, Velcro fasteners, or other connectors. The device is lightweight, fits all sizes of hats, caps and headgear, and does not interfere with the normal wearing of the hat, cap or headgear.

Abstract: An impact sensing device including a plurality of accelerometers orthogonally oriented with respect to each other and attachable at a body location, each capable of producing a signal indicative of an impact. An integrated circuit is configured to determine the magnitude and direction of the impact based on the signals and operative to activate an indicator when the magnitude exceeds a selected threshold based on the direction of the impact. A head injury coefficient is determined based on the magnitude and a duration of the impact, and the threshold level of acceleration is expressed in terms of a head injury coefficient value. The head injury coefficient value is determined by empirically correlating a head injury coefficient measured at the body location and a head injury coefficient measured at the center of mass of a human head resulting from an impact.

Abstract: Described is head apparel for restraining the head of a wearer. The head apparel includes headwear having an outer surface and an opening that exposes an interior surface configured to receive the head of the wearer. The headwear also includes a restraining device attached to the outer surface of the headwear. The restraining device has a first state in which a length of the restraining device extends from the headwear and is configured to engage a stationary object to restrain the head against the stationary object. The restraining device has a second state in which the length of the restraining device is substantially secured to the headwear.

Abstract: A cap or hat having a pocket accessible from the inside or outside of the cap or hat for holding a cold or hot gel pouch. The pocket has a top layer of a top outer ply and a top inner ply where the top inner ply has UV rays reflecting properties and a bottom layer of at least one ply where the bottom layer is a layer of insulation that partially insulated the cold or heat from the gel pouch from the head of a person wearing the cap. To accommodate the pocket which is provided to hold a soft sided gel pack that is especially designed to conform to the upper part of the wearers head, the cap has an extra deep dome which is obtained by providing side panels of the cap which are longer than the side panels of a prior art baseball type of cap.

Abstract: A doll is disclosed. The doll has an outer layer that is constructed of a faux fur and that includes a number of openings. The faux fur has a pile height sufficient to at least partially conceal the openings. A number of interchangeable features can be connected to the outer layer by securing connecting members in the openings. Depending on the embodiment, the openings may be buttonholes or grommeted openings, and the connecting members may be buttons or connecting bars. Some embodiments of the doll may have a removable stuffed insert. When embodiments of the doll are not stuffed, or when the removable insert is removed, the doll may serve as a puppet, a hat, or a cover for an object.

Abstract: A hat has a removable faux front crown panel with storage pocket(s) located on the inner face of said removable faux front crown panel. The removable faux front crown can be securely fastened over the outside face of the original front crown of the hat to conceal the unique storage area entirely. References Cited U.S. Patent Documents D160404 October 1950 Levine 1,172,927 February 1916 Bloch 1,190,427 July 1916 Kromer, Jr. 1,422,435 July 1922 Gooding 1,575,130 March 1926 Schiff 1,808,966 June 1931 Morgan 2,597,447 May 1952 Bruns 2,615,168 October 1952 Tannenbaum 2,708,273 May 1955 Bonaventura 2,744,256 May 1956 Slotkin et al.

Abstract: Left and right ear shades that are connectable to the bottom of an ordinary baseball cap, etc. Each ear shade removably attaches to the side of the hat and can be moved forward or backward along the hat to accommodate the wearer. Each ear shade includes an attachment member for releasably connecting the ear shade to the hat. Connected to the attachment member is an arcuate cover, which is ideally shaped to fit around the at least part of the back, the top, and part of the front of the ear. The cover extends laterally from the wearer's head to shade the ear. The attachment member may include an integral clip, a serrated projection, a wedge, or a tab and removable clip, for example.

Abstract: A hat-cord assembly, kit, and method for manufacturing same provides users with a hat construction and a braided or weaved length of cord fastened thereto. The hat construction comprises a looped hat band or foliage ring, which band or ring comprises at least one aperture structure extending therethrough. The length of cord is preferably braided to provide both a decorative effect and an ample cord source when attached to the hat band or foliage ring. The cord preferably comprises thermally-liquefiable material and has opposed primary cord ends, which ends are insertable through the aperture structure and are thermally-liquefiable for respectively liquefying the primary cord ends at the aperture structure. The liquefied primary cord ends are thermally-solidifiable for fastening the primary cord ends to the hat band at the aperture structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retaining camouflage material from the natural surrounding of a user. A device includes a retaining mechanism and at least two coupling mechanisms for attaching the device to the clothing, or person, of the user. Alternatively, the device includes elastomeric banding to attach a device to the user. The device includes a backing plate to provide tension across the retaining mechanism. The user immobilizes the camouflage material by inserting the camouflage material between the retaining mechanism and the clothing, apparel or person of the user.

Abstract: The indicia systems and methods include indicia and articles of clothing, both having top sides. Pairs of magnets are situated on the article of clothing and the indicia to magnetically attract each other so that the top side of the indicia and the top side of the article of clothing properly align.

Abstract: A head and neck support device includes first and second head support members that may be positioned in complimentary opposing locations to a rear area of the head. Each head support member comprises a substantially rectangular shaped pillow that may be affixed to headwear (e.g., hat) or a headband. The first and second head support members are configured to complimentarily support and distribute a weight of the head to substantially bypass a neck or the wearer and effectuate translation of the forces of gravity (somewhat equally) to the sides of the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A sporting type helmet with a smoke detector. The sporting type helmet features a partial shell defining a portion of a complete helmet. The partial shell is curved and is three-dimensional. The partial shell forms a concave cavity configured to engage around an outer periphery of said smoke detector so as to cover said smoke detector. The partial shell also includes an aperture or helmet button on said partial shell for conducting periodical testing of the smoke detector. The partial shell also includes a plurality of vents that permit smoke to reach the smoke detector. The partial shell also incorporates a speaker that can issue audible sounds upon testing or operation of the smoke detector.

Abstract: A self supporting head mounted harness for mounting a respirator mask on the face of a user, the harness including a harness body having a material stiffness sufficient to enable the harness to be retained and self supported on the head of a user independent of whether or not the mask is attached to the harness.

Abstract: The musical headwear includes headwear having a pocket that carries an electronic audio device. The pocket has an opening, sealable via fasteners disposed across fabric surrounding the top central portion of the opening. The electronic audio device is dropped into the open pocket and then sealed inside by fastening together the fasteners proximate the top central portion of the pocket opening. Gaps on either side of the seal are provided so that a user can touch the case of the electronic audio device, the case having a touch sensitive electronic pad that actuates the unit when momentarily touched by the user. When the unit is actuated, speakers embedded in the audio unit broadcast a song, chant, or other refrain that has been pre-stored in the unit's digital memory. The unit is factory programmed to play one or more different programs responsive to momentary user contact with the touch pad.

Abstract: Headgear techniques are provided. The headgear has a crown configured to fit on a wearer's head, a bill extending from the crown with at least a portion of the bill being transparent, and a filtration material positioned about the transparent portion of the bill. The filtration material is reactive to radiant energy whereby radiant energy is selectively permitted to pass therethrough. The filtration material may also be capable of passing electrical signals therethrough. The headgear may be providing with sensors, and be part of a monitoring system.

Abstract: Apparatus for shading a user's neck. In some embodiments, a support device comprises a flexible, generally U-shaped structure with a laterally extending central portion to accommodate attachment of a proximal edge of a neckpiece, and opposing leg portions which extend from the central portion to engage the headwear. In further embodiments, the neckpiece preferably comprises a layer of flexible material with a proximal end supported adjacent a headwear and an opposing distal end configured to be suspended adjacent to a base of the user's neck. A support portion is formed from laterally extending first and second panels which fold together to form a V-shaped channel circumferentially extending in contact against an outermost rearward surface of the headwear. A flap portion extending from the second panel is moveable between a deployed state to cover the user's neck to a retracted state in which the flap portion is gathered into the channel.

Abstract: The head covering includes a skull portion, a visor and an expandable section for connecting the visor and the skull portion. The expandable section is moveable between an expanded position and a retracted position to move the visor between a generally horizontal position to shade the eyes and a generally vertical position to protect the back of the neck. The expandable section is interposed between and connects the skull portion and the visor. The expandable section is formed of flexible material that is easily folded.

Abstract: A carrier for an audio device attaches to the adjustment strap at the back of an adjustable cap, visor or other headwear. Windows in the face of the pocket allow access to controls of the audio player. The carrier includes headphones with short cords having a length to comfortably reach a wearer's ears from the player mounted at the back of the headwear. A soft wide loop is provided on the back of the pocket of the carrier, approximately midway between the top and bottom of the carrier. The wide loop is sized to receive the adjustment strap of the adjustable headwear, and resist side to side twisting, sliding and pitching of the carrier relative to the strap.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for securing eyewear to headwear. The apparatus includes a plurality of patches. Each of the plurality of patches comprise an elastomeric polymer configured to frictionally cling to a stem of the eyewear when the stem of the eyewear is placed on or over the surface. At least a first patch of the plurality of patches is disposed on a first outer side of the headwear and at least a second patch of the plurality of patches is disposed on a second outer side of the headwear. An adhesive is disposed at least partially on an underside of each of the plurality of patches. The adhesive is configured to secure each of the plurality of patches to the at least the first outer side of the headwear and the second outer side of the headwear respectively.

Abstract: A device for promoting the goods and/or services of a particular entity. The device is a hat in the form of an item of footwear having an appearance that is distinctive of the particular entity. The footwear may have indicia thereon or a shape that identifies the particular entity. The footwear may have an open bottom so that it can be positioned on the head of a user for promotional purposes.

Abstract: A hat having a crown and a brim is provided. A flexible speaker is disposed in or on the brim. The flexible speaker includes a first flexible electrode and a second flexible electrode used for receiving an audio signal. A first electret and a second electret are disposed between the first and the second flexible electrode. A conductive layer is disposed between the first electret and the second electret. After the audio signal is input into the first flexible electrode and the second flexible electrode, the first electret, the second electret and the conductive layer are driven to vibrate.

Abstract: A utility holder assembly for securely holding articles such as eyewear and the like, small tools and accessories such as screwdrivers, flash lights, pliers, and the like, and writing utensils such as pencils, pens and the like to the sides of various types and styles of headwear. The utility holder assembly may be mounted on the outside surface or the inside surface of the headwear to accommodate easy insertion of an article for temporary storage. The holder may include a gripping mechanism such as hook and loop fasteners, a ductile layer, or a ductile member, such that the holder may be configured to conform to the shape of the article to more securely retain the article within the holder. The utility holder may also hold an article securely when the headwear is removed.

Abstract: A sports-type cap comprises a crown structure and a bill attached at its first edge portion to a crown structure's lower edge portion. A fabric strap is secured at its first end portion within an interface between the crown structure and the bill, and extends outwardly from the interface over the bill's upper surface. A first magnet is attached to a second end portion of the fabric strap. A second magnet is attached to the bill adjacent its second edge portion. A third magnet is attached to the crown structure at a location above the interface. The magnets are jointly positioned and configured to allow the first magnet to be selectively engaged with/disengaged from the second magnet for securing the fabric strap in a stowed orientation and to allow the first magnet to be selectively engaged with/disengaged from the third magnet for securing the fabric strap in an eyeglass-securing orientation.

Abstract: A baseball styled cap that retains an elasticized sleeve on the inside, front wall of the cap. A portable audio player or radio can be inserted into the sleeve and connected to a pre-installed wiring and speaker system that is integrated into the fabric seams of the cap. This unitary configuration allows the cap with audio system to be worn and used in comfort, with little or no limitation on the physical activity of the wearer.

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: An article of headgear, particularly but not limited to surgeon's headgear, comprises a frame 12, a lighting arrangement 68 on the frame arranged to point generally towards a focal point in front of the frame. The headgear is arranged such that, when worn on the head of a user, the centre of gravity of the headgear 78 is arranged rearwardly relative to the nodding pivot point of the head of the user. The frame 12 has a front part and a rear part. The front part carries a piece of optical equipment 104 and the rear part carries a lighting arrangement 68 or power source. The weight of the lighting arrangement 68 or power source at least partially counterbalances the weight of the optical equipment 104 or vice versa.

Abstract: The scarfguard system includes a scarf made from cotton, wool, silk, cashmere or other suitable materials. The device has a pocket or a sleeve sewn into the center wherein users may insert a disposable facemask or filter providing immediate, convenient and discreet protection from germs. An envelope-like flap is tucked into the pocket to keep the mask dry and in place. There is a plastic mesh strip sewn into both sides of the pocket for stability. Each end of the scarf has a pocket made of nylon, rubber, or other materials similar to those used in rainwear for inserting the hands. This grants users a protective covering for their hands that can be easily washed and sanitized for continued use. The scarf measure approximately 98?, but is also be available in several lengths, widths and colors to suit user preferences.

Abstract: Headwear for securely placing eyeglasses and for releaseably retaining a plurality of patches, each of the patches having a hook and loop surface for releaseable attachment to hook and loop surfaces facing outwardly of the cap or hat.

Abstract: A charm hat 10 comprising an attachment 30 for attaching a charm 70 with the charm hat 10 at specific locations; an exterior covering 60; and the charm attached with the attachment for attaching the charm; wherein the exterior covering includes a material woven loose enough for the charm to be attached with the means for attaching. An interior lining 20 may be attached with the exterior covering such that the attachment 30 for attaching a charm 70 may be attached with the interior lining 20. Also included is a method for attaching charms 70 with a charm hat 10 comprising the steps of reaching through the weave of an exterior covering 60 of the charm hat to extract an attachment ring 50 attached to an attachment line; attaching the charm with the attachment ring; and reinserting the attachment ring between the exterior covering and an interior lining 20.

Abstract: There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories for being combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats and includes various accessories for use therewith, such as lighted headgear having two switch or actuator devices mounted thereto. The two switch devices can include a temporary switch device and a maintained switch device. The lighted headgear can further include a switch guard associated therewith. The lighted headgear can alternatively or also include a switch cover. The switch guard and/or the switch cover can be associated with packaging configured to mount to the lighted hat to substantially prevent inadvertent activation while still allowing intentional actuation thereof, or substantially prevent activation thereof, respectively.

Abstract: The invention is directed at to a pest entrapment device for attracting and trapping flying pests around the head of a person. The apparatus includes an attachable device having at least one member, which member contains at least one cavity to hold a pest attractant. The attachable device is affixed to a head covering on the underside of a bill, brim, visor or the like. The pest attractant can be of a combination of grease, carbon dioxide, sweetener, and a sticky, viscid matter. The pest attractant also acts as a trapping substance to capture the flying insects. The pest entrapment device can be removed for cleaning and reapplication of the pest attractant.

Abstract: A clip for holding articles and being mountable to headwear includes a first body member and second body member pivotally mounted thereto. The first and second body members include respective first and second mating elements. The second body member is movable between a closed position, wherein the first and second elements are mutually engaged and an open position wherein the first and second elements are disengaged thereby providing for the second body member to pivot away from the first body member. In the closed position, the first and second body members provide for holding articles therebetween. A bottom portion extends from the first body member is insertable within a slot formed in the headwear.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for protecting a user from environmental effects. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a headpiece having opposing first and second sides. The apparatus further comprises a right elongated panel and a left elongated panel, each having a length greater than a width. The right elongated panel and the left elongated panel are attachable to the headpiece. When attached the right elongated panel extends from the headpiece at the first side and the left elongated panel extends from the headpiece at the second side.

Abstract: A cap (10) is provided with a plurality of pockets (29) formed between a plurality of panels (13-18) and fabric materials (25) attached to each of the panels (13-18). The pockets (29) have an open end which is covered by a headband (23). A protection segment (30) is positioned in each pocket (29) and includes a plastic protective panel (31) and an energy absorbing foam layer (32). The segments (30) are curved in both the longitudinal and lateral directions, but not all of the segments (30) have the same radii of curvature in those directions.

Abstract: A display headband is a band which displays an indicium perpendicular to the sizable band that wraps around the head. The headband can adjust to many sizes, from a child's head to large adult size. The headband can be manufactured for many purposes of display, according to the desired indicia. This headband can be made of soft, flexible materials which can be easily folded for storage, and is lightweight but displays the indicia in an upright position perpendicular to the band around the head.

Abstract: A device for drawing prizes includes a hat; and an identifying label on the hat. The identifying label is adapted to identify a winner of a random drawing, and may be a patch attached to the brim or it may be printed on the brim. The hat may depict an identifying code, such as numbers, letters, or colors that correspond to the winning code. A method of awarding prizes utilizes the hats.

Abstract: Stem holders are attached to opposing sides of the headwear crown, each forming an opening extending from its front edge to its back edge. The front and back edges of each stem holder may be partially attached to the crown such that the opening is larger along the front than along the back. At least a portion of the opening may be angled downward from front to back. For brimmed headwear, a raised flair may be positioned on the brim to create a pocket between it and the crown. For brimless headwear, the raised flair may be attached to the front of the crown to form a pocket between it and at least a portion of the crown. In either the brimmed or brimless configuration, the lens portion of the glasses will rest in the pocket when the stems of the glasses are inserted into the stem holders.

Abstract: Disclosed is headgear with audio recording and playback capability that may capture the sound of the voice of the wearer or other sounds in the vicinity of the headgear. An electronic module containing specialized recording and playback integrated circuitry (IC), together with a microphone and speaker, are integral components of the semi-rigid brim of the headgear. A series of microchips, are used to record a vocal message, a music track, or a desired sound proximate the wearer of the hat, in selected increments of time. The material thusly recorded may be played back via an integral speaker so as to be audible to the wearer or other persons nearby.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell module including a plurality of serially connected photovoltaic cells on a common substrate, each including a first electrode, a printed light-harvesting layer and a printed second electrode, wherein at least one of the electrodes is transparent, and wherein the second electrode of a first cell is printed such that it forms an electrical contact with the first electrode of an adjacent second cell without forming an electrical contact with the first electrode of the first cell or the light-harvesting layer of the second cell, and a method of making such photovoltaic cell modules.

Abstract: An embodiment of a baseball-style cap and stereo combination having a crown, a brim/bill, a sweatband, and two amplified stereo speakers concealed within the brim/bill is disclosed. The stereo components including a circuit board, an amplifier and battery are concealed within an inner surface and/or inner space defined as the area between the lowermost inner surface area of the crown and the inner surface of the sweatband when pulled apart from one another. Also included are wires connecting the battery to the circuit board and wires connecting the amplifier to the speakers both of which are concealed within the sweatband. A stereophonic music generator sends a music signal which is provided to the amplifier by any suitable means of communication, like an audio cord or wireless by means of infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology.

Abstract: A hat with sound playing function includes a hat body, a brim extending from the hat body and at least one slim speaker. The brim has a supporting layer and a decorating layer covering a surface of the supporting layer. The at least one slim speaker is disposed between the supporting layer and the decorating layer.