Abstract: Retro-reflective material is secured to the exterior surface of an article of wearing apparel in a manner which maximizes the light-reflecting capability of the article. Specifically, the retro-reflective material is secured in a manner not requiring any add-on fasteners and which leaves the material ruffled or pleated. The invention increases the number of different surfaces available for gathering incident light rays and reflecting same back to the light source making the wearer more visible to the light source.

Abstract: An improved nonwoven polypropylene fabric, having the fibers on one side fused and the fibers on the opposite side unfused, which fabric when wetted exhibits a wet feeling on the fused side and a substantially dry feeling on the unfused side. Also disclosed are bandage, diaper, hat sweatband and headband or wristband structures employing the fabric as well as a method of transferring moisture from a moisture-bearing surface utilizing the fabric.

Abstract: A stretchable knitted article of predominately terry loop construction, e.g., an athletic headband, with a design printed thereon, includes a knitted fabric of single jersey construction the reverse side of which has a predominant terry loop region bordering an integrally knit smaller reverse-side plain jersey region. The plain jersey region is oriented in the article for coursewise stretching such that the sinker loop and needle loop crests of the yarn thereof are substantially the only visible yarn portions in both the stretched and unstretched conditions of the article. The design is printed on the plain region whereby it maintains its definition and continuity of appearance when stretched in ordinary use.

Abstract: This perspiration band provides for more comfortable wearing and non-allergic reaction for its user, when attached to the existing band of a safety hat or other headgear. Primarily, it consists of a washable terrycloth strip, which includes snap fasteners for attachment to the existing hat band.

Abstract: An adornment having a front face, preferably decorated, and a rear face. The rear face preferably has an adhesive layer thereon for fixing the adornment to another surface. The front face of the adornment has a pocket formed therein for receiving a scented element, preferably a scent saturated pellet or a scent-filled capsule.

Abstract: A combination visor and sweatband for protecting the eyes and surrounding peri-ocular areas and for absorbing and evaporating perspiration from the upper facial area is disclosed. The combination visor and head band includes an absorbent, elastic sweatband encircling the head of the user. A visor is secured to the lower edge of the sweatband extending downwardly adapted to shade the eyes of the user. The head band is cooperable with detachable fasteners on the eyeshield so the visor may be secured to the eyeshield. In one embodiment, bendable stays are imbedded in the material of the visor so that the visor can be conformed to any shape desired by the user. In another embodiment, the depending visor extends annularly around the entire lower edge of the sweatband so the sweatband can be rotated when the portion at the user's forehead becomes saturated with moisture.

Abstract: A retroreflective strip on the outside of a garment encircling a body limb is formed with a pocket formed by another strip of retroreflective material outside the first strip with opposed Velcro fasteners selectively closing the pocket opening.

Abstract: A head restraint for supporting the user's head while seated in a chair is disclosed. The head restraint of the present invention comprises a strap adapted to be wrapped around the back of a chair and an adjustable headband secured to a central forward portion of the strap. The headband is adjustable and comprises a head strap with a pair of open ends having an adhesive patch with adhesive attached to opposed surfaces affixed to one end of the head strap. Another end of the head strap is engageable with the patch to enable the head strap to encircle the user's head securing the head strap thereto. In a preferred embodiment the strap and the head strap are made from disposable paper strips foldable into a compact planar form for storage in the user's pocket. The head restraint is readily disposable after use.

Abstract: An adjustable cap kit including a first band member having first and second ends with male connection means and a bottom lateral edge with slit means adjacent thereto, a second band member having first and second ends with female connectors for compatible locking engagement with the first band member, a reinforcing member with first and second ends and a plurality of generally rectangular openings spaced apart throughout the length of the reinforcing member and a brim member having a visor portion and an inner abutment edge, the inner abutment edge including a plurality of spaced apart male connection means for compatible interengagement with the first band member slits and the reinforcing member openings.

Abstract: An article of apparel specifically designed to be worn on or about the head of a wearer and comprising in essence a combination head band and shade producing element extending outwardly therefrom. A support band is specifically configured to be disposed in surrounding relation to the upper portion of the wearer's head in somewhat conventional fashion. A visor is at least partially defined by a flexible material pouch specifically configured to have mounted therein a visor support element so as to provide outward extension of the visor relative to the face or other predetermined portion of the wearer's head wherein the visor support element can be readily removed from the pouch to allow washing of the entire article of apparel or alternately for folding over of the visor portion about itself in surrounding relation to the support band so as to essentially function as a band used primarily to absorb perspiration from the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A water absorbent material such as terry cloth is cut into a rectangle. A smaller rectangle of nylon or other water repellent material is sewn over one portion of the terry cloth and that portion is folded over onto itself and sewn together to form watertight pockets. A flap remains which covers the pockets. A hook-type fastener such as is sold under the name "Velcro" is used to hold the flap in a covering position and additional "Velcro" is contained on the ends of the terry cloth to hold the ends together about a user's head. Optionally, a visor may be sewn onto the headband.

Abstract: An ear cushioning device is disclosed for use with plug type earphones mounted on a springable carrier, as are commonly dispensed on commercial airplanes. The cushioning device is of a soft, resilient foam material which provides comfort through a spreading of the pressure from the earphones over the entire ear of the user. A preferred embodiment of the device is formed integrally from a single foam pad, with the ear cushions at the ends and a stretchable band between the cushions, for extension over the top of the user's head. The stretchable band is preferably a convoluted formation which acts as a light spring, tending to pull the ear cushions toward one another. Openings through the ear cushions receive the plug type earphones, so that the latter do not extend into the user's ears. In another embodiment, a semi-rigid head band fits over the head with a pair of soft foam ear cushions slidably mounted on the ends of the head band.

Abstract: An eyeglass support and a hat to be sold separately from but to be used in combination with a pair of glasses; the hat includes a forwardly projecting bill portion and a head encircling band having a front zone and a pair of side band zones; on the outside surface of the side zones of the hat headband, supports are provided to receive and support the temples of a pair of glasses; and, additionally, a clip is provided on the front zone of the hat headband to clip releasably about the nose piece of a pair of glasses; the glasses are thus adapted to be displayed and carried on the hat above the bill with the temples supported by the side zones of the hat and the nose piece supported by the clip.