Abstract: The invention is directed to a combination of a baseball cap, a sound generator and a three dimensional image of an object having a distinctive sound. A lower case is fastened to the baseball hat with snap fasteners and an upper case is formed in the shape of the image being recorded and played by the sound generator. The application discusses examples of attachments to the cap consisting of an auto scoop, a three barrel carburetor, a boat and a helicopter.

Abstract: A hat having a strip of fabric with an accordion folding which can be made closed or open to a fan-like structure on the top of the hat to attract attention and has entertaining and marketing values.

Abstract: A decorative headband is provided including an elastic and flexible band having a top edge, a bottom edge, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The band may be fitted about a forehead of a user. Next provided is a coupling mechanism mounted on the elastic and flexible band. Also included is a plurality of decorative attachments each removably attached to the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A cap with adjustable side visors is disclosed having a main body portion conforming to one's head, a rear adjustable strap and a forward extending curved main visor. A pair of spaced side visors are disposed on opposite sides of the main visor extending downwardly therefrom. Each side visor has a flap pivotally mounted thereto which is movable from a first position disposed within the respective side visor to a second position extending downwardly therefrom to vary the shading desired by the user.

Abstract: An Instrument Meteorological Conditions Simulation Device including a headpiece and a drape having a viewing aperture laterally translated from the centerline of the headpiece. The off-center viewing aperture provides a pilot wearing the IFR training hood with an asymmetric field-of-view, which allows a pilot using the IFR training hood to view an entire instrument panel, while excluding outside visual references. The IFR training hood can be implemented by single-piece construction, or by two-part construction using hook-and-pile type fasteners, or other suitable fasteners, to connect the drape to the headpiece. A two-part construction allows retro-fitting the IFR training hood to a pilot's cap or visor.

Abstract: A segmented cap assembly comprising a crown component, a visored headband component and at least one ornamental badge. Ornamental badge is selectively attachable to either the crown component or the headband component.

Abstract: A multi-purpose garment has an elongated, rectangular first sheet. The first sheet has an inside surface, an outside surface, a pair of short sides and a pair of long sides. A hood has a bottom edge attached at a central position along one of the long sides of the first sheet. A first pocket is disposed on the inside of the first sheet and opens towards the hood at a central position along the one long side of the first sheet. The first pocket is positioned and sized to receive the hood folded therein. A reversible second pocket is disposed on the outside of the first sheet and opens away from the hood at a central position along the one long side of the first sheet and the second pocket is sized to receive the first sheet folded therein.

Abstract: A cap with an adjustable visor section that is adjustable between a range from a lowered position, which gives the cap the appearance of a traditional baseball cap, and a raised position based on the incident sunlight and the wearer's preference, to shield the wearer's eyes. The visor section is removably attached to the sides of the cap thereby allowing other visors of different shapes or colors to be used interchangeably with the cap portion. The visor section also provides a means to attach protective eyewear thereon to further shield the wearer's eyes from sunlight or the like when the visor is worn in the lowered position.

Abstract: A first buckle having a slot therethrough is connected to the garment at a first location. One end portion of a takeup strap is connected to the garment at a spaced second location. A second buckle has a pair of slots formed therethrough with a bar therebetween. The takeup strap extends from the second location through a slot in the second buckle, around the bar, through the other slot in the second buckle, through the slot in the first buckle, and the opposite end portion of the takeup strap is connected to the second buckle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective pad which may be used in a protective garment such as firefighter's garment. The pad of the present invention is designed to provide both insulation to the area covered by the pad, and dispersal of heated vapors and/or liquids away from this area. The pad of the present invention comprises an insulating construction that features a plurality of channels which allow the pad to accept and disperse heated vapors and/or liquids. The present invention also includes a firefighter's garment containing such a protective pad.

Abstract: A device or ornament to be mounted on a bottom on a cap by means of a bottom on the device or ornament having a slot or slit running from one side of the bottom with a centrally positioned opening in the bottom adapted to snap around the button attachment at the apogee of a cap and to hold the device on the cap.

Abstract: An upright water extraction cleaning machine having an assembly of tanks efficiently stored on and interconnected to the machine is shown. The tank assembly has at least two tanks nested with one another and having one-way valve mechanisms on the bottom thereof. The two tanks are slidably mounted to one another and the tank assembly is slidably mounted and operatively connected to the machine. With this structure, the user can quickly and easily remove and refill the tanks and continue operation of the machine with a minimum amount of interruption and delay.

Abstract: Sizing agent-free tangled multifilament yarn with an opening length of 1 to 6 cm and a knot strength of no more than 2, at least the majority of whose filaments have a thin film consisting mainly of hard wax constituting about 0.3 to 2% of the total weight of the filaments together with this film, and are glued, at least in places, via this film to adjacent filaments.

Abstract: A carrying case for storing items used to care for an infant and which also serves to cover the infant. The case has a first section which contains a plurality of pockets for storing accessories used in caring for the infant, and a second section that has a hood that can be used to cover the infant's head.

Abstract: A hat of plush material configured and arranged in the form of a Santa Clause cap having a crown and an adjustable headband attached to the crown to enable the hat to be placed around the head of the wearer and maintained in a secure position, the adjustable headband in one embodiment including a first strap and second strap of semi-rigid material respectively attached to the crown to enable the crown to be tightened around the head of the wearer, each of the first and second straps including provisions for fastening the first and second straps to each other at a plurality of locations to provide for tightening the crown around the head of the wearer; wherein, in a preferred embodiment, the crown defines a pair of opposed sides to define a cutout therein proximal to the first and second straps to enable the wearer to manipulate the first and second straps to adjustably tighten the crown around the head of the wearer; and wherein the crown is comprised of a main body section of a primarily conical shape formed

Abstract: A type of lightweight, multi-use headware is provided which has an aperture on one or both sides of the headware for temporarily receiving a small illuminating device in a non-obstructive manner that allows the handle of the illuminating device to be securely held within the interior of the headware. When the illuminating device is removed from the aperture the headware may be more traditionally used to shield the user's face and eyes from sunlight.

Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an absorbent structure in an absorbent product such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, diaper or similar product, which is manufactured by air-permeable forming elements. In the present method, the constituent fibres or similar material are given a certain electrical potential while the forming elements completely or partially are given an opposite potential or are grounded, the position and duration of the potential being variable. The material's orientation, distribution and location can be controlled so that the structure in the absorbent product can have the desired appearance.

Abstract: A hair pouch for being worn over wet hair. The pouch has an opening end with a resilient band and a baggy pouch consisting solely of a terry cloth type material. When worn, the weight of baggy portion causes the pouch to hang downward while resting against the wearer's hair causing the hair to flatten out. Wearing this hair pouch eliminates dripping after showers and helps to keep hair dry while working or playing in hot and humid conditions. Furthermore, the pouch allows the wearer to apply makeup without having the wet hair drip. The hair pouch can be worn by person's with long hair, short hair and by chemotherapy patients. The pouch can also be used as a steering wheel cover to protect the steering wheel from the effects of the sun while a vehicle is parked keeping the steering wheel cool so as not to burn a driver's hands.

Abstract: A cooling cap (1) made up with knitted net fabric of polyester yarn comprises an outer open-meshed fabric (3) for covering the front half part of the hemispheric part of the cap to receive the human head, an inner fine linen fabric (4) for lining the outer open-meshed fabric, a water absorbent fiber layer (5) for bearing water or absorbing sweat, and a plurality of eyelets or loopholes (6). The head is cooled owing to the vaporization of the water borne in the water absorbent fiber layer by absorbing the heat.