Abstract: A headwear (16) designed with a permanent or removable pocket that holds objects about the crown (17). A Veil (21) attaching to the crown (17) hanging about the back and side portion of the person. An outside grasping member (23) attaches to the headwear (16) for storing objects on the outside. The pocket is formed of a pair of liners, using a inner liner comprising a segment of the crown (17) and an additional outer liner (30) stitched (29) proximate its top edges with the bottom portion being secured with a fastener or a separate set of liners stitched proximate their top edges with the bottom portion secured with a fastener making it removable from the headwear (16). A veil (21) made with sufficient material that encompasses the headwear (16) from side to side and in length to protect the wearer's upper body. A veil (21) with optional fasteners 27 and handle device 36 connected to the veil thereby utilizing it as a carrying entity.

Abstract: A removable anterior sweatband assembly suited for use in a baseball-style cap or hat that has a circular headband includes a perspiration-absorbent pad suspended from a support member between the cap headband and the forehead so as to prevent the forehead from contacting the headband of the cap. The pad includes an absorbent material for holding perspiration to help prevent the perspiration from the forehead of the person wearing the cap from contacting the cap. In one form, a four-layer structure or assembly is provided including a stiff supporting sheet and depending therefrom a laminate of three layers including the perspiration-absorbing layer, e.g., a super-absorbent cloth layer, a backing layer and a porous perspiration transferring layer between the absorbent layer and the forehead and in contact with the absorbent layer.

Abstract: A headgear assembly including a flexible cap and an insulator adapted to increase the heat retention of the cap. The cap includes an interior surface and a peripheral edge which surround and define a hemispherical interior cavity. A sweatband is affixed to the peripheral edge of the cap and is located adjacent the interior surface of the cap. The insulator is disposed within the interior cavity of the cap and includes a peripheral edge disposed between the band and the interior surface of the cap which retains the insulator within the cap.

Abstract: A baseball cap having an internal shape retainer and support assembly affixed to the interior of the crown portion of the cap. The shape retainer and support assembly comprises a flexible body having a spine and several prongs or arms projecting outwardly from the spine. The arms are flexed and positioned between the inner surface of the crown and the sweatband or liner of the cap. The button of the cap is used to secure the shape retainer in place. The flexible nature of the shape retainer counteracts the tendency of the cap crown to droop or sag and helps to maintain the original shape of the cap. In addition, fasteners can be installed on the spine of the shape retainer so that small items can be attached thereto for carrying in the space between the cap and the head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible mirror that can be attached to a variety of items of apparel. The flexible mirror preferably includes a low strength magnet and a hinge member, which pivotally secures the flexible mirror to a flexible surface of a item of apparel. Preferably a second low strength magnet is located on the flexible surface and engages the low strength magnet on the flexible mirror when the flexible mirror is pivoted against the item of apparel. Bending the flexible surface of the item of apparel disengages the low strength magnets from each other and permits the flexible mirror to pivot away from the item of apparel revealing the flexible mirror.

Abstract: A fishing hat comprises a crown, having a front and back, and a bill and blinder assembly. The bill and blinder assembly is made of a single piece of semi-rigid material and comprises a bill and two side blinders, each side blinder having front and back edges. The bill has a length ranging from about 95 mm to about 115 mm.A sun shade for use with the fishing hat comprises a fabric and a holding means fixedly attached to the fabric. The holding means comprises a band that can be situated on and wrapped around the wearer's head such that the single fabric covers the wearer's ears and neck.

Abstract: An improved impact absorbing pad comprising a foam core attached to and enclosed within a generally air impermeable covering, having at least one selected air permeable region, and wherein at least a portion of the covering enclosing one side of the core is comprised of stretch fabric.

Abstract: The cold weather hood includes a left side wall, a right side wall, a rear wall, and a front wall. A face opening is provided in the front wall. A cord passes through a tubular passage around the face opening, and controls the size of the face opening. Shoulder recesses are provided in the lower portion of the hood, and leave a chest flap and a back flap between the recesses. Left and right ear openings are provided in the side walls. Ear opening covers are attached to the side walls above the ear openings. The ear opening covers can be held in contact with inside surfaces of the hood surrounding the ear openings to close the ear openings. The ear opening covers can also be held against the outside surface of the hood above the ear openings by magnets to open the openings for improved hearing.

Abstract: A pair of flags bearing a sports team's colors and/or logo are carried by a pair of upstanding standards that are removably secured to the opposing sides of the visor of a baseball-type cap. The standards are bendable to permit them to assume a desired (e.g. vertical) orientation once attached to the visor. The standards may also be rotatable about their longitudinal axes so that the flags may be oriented as desired by the wearer.

Abstract: A visor or cap with an elastic ponytail pull-through. A pair of parallel elastic bands are utilized which exert pressure to hold the visor on the user's head. The bands are simply separated when used as a ponytail pull-through to encircle and grasp the ponytail while also simultaneously holding the visor on the user's head.

Abstract: The Modular Head Covering System includes a temperature regulation module, an insect-excluding module and a rain cover module. The temperature regulation module can include the following components: a head-encircling member such as a headband, to which a visor, a scarf-like headcover, and a pair of side flaps can be detachably attached in varying combinations for shade, regulation of body heat, and insulation. The headcover attaches within a pocket built into the section of the head-encircling member that crosses the forehead of the wearer. Two notches are cut into the headcover, one on each side, where the pocket ends at approximately the temples of the wearer. Notches allow the attaching edge of the headcover to be fastened within the pocket, and the rest of the headcover to be positioned either over (on the outside of) the head-encircling member or under (on the inside of) the head-encircling member. The side flaps also fasten within pockets built into the head-encircling member, one on each side.

Abstract: A sports cap 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.

Abstract: An article of apparel to be worn about the head includes an elongate sleeve of material having an elongate pliable member extending at least partially through the sleeve. The ends of the article are securable about the head so that at least a portion of the head and ears are covered, with the pliable member providing all or a portion of the facilities for securing and maintaining the device about the head.

Abstract: A cover to protect the clothing from cosmetic dirt is disclosed. In order to realize the protection, the cover comprises an upper part that covers the head, a lower part that covers around the neck, an elastic part in between, and a loopy strap on the top. As the cover is placed between the head and the neckline of clothing, the clothing does not touch the cosmetics on the face, when being dressed or undressed. As a result, the clothing is completely protected from cosmetic dirt, while the cover can be quickly and easily put on and off.Additionally, a pair of releasable fasteners attached to a loopy strap on the top, or a loopy strap and the main body of cover make the cover in a compact manner for easy carrying.

Abstract: My invention, the "Hat Bob", is designed to be an independent clothing accessory item that will "fit over" the closure or adjusting strap found on the back of most "ball type" caps and hats. It's main purpose is the "cover" the opening in the back of a hat or cap above the closure or adjusting strap. It could be constructed of common materials, such as, but not limited to, cloth, plastic, vinyl, etc. It would attach securely onto the back of a hat or cap using common fastening devices, such as, but not limited to, velcro, snaps, loops, etc.(see Enclosure 7: Materials List). One of the previously mentioned designs can be constructed so that a "hidden pocket" can be formed into the "backing" of the "Hat Bob". The "Hat Bob" is easily detachable to launder or attach to another hat or cap. The benefits of the "Hat Bob", although not limited to, could include practical protection from sun, wind, rain, cold, dust, bugs, etc.

Abstract: A method and device for shaping the visors of caps is disclosed. In the method, the visor is curved into a predetermined curvature prior to being heated by hot steam having a temperature of about 100.degree. C. for about 5-150 seconds. The heated visor is cooled by a cool air current having a temperature of about 5.degree.-25.degree. C. for about 10-150 seconds. The device has heating and cooling units respectively connected to hot steam and cool air sources. A plurality of molds, used for shaping the visors, are received in at least one of the two units. Each of the molds includes two perforated panels, which are curved into the curvature and are assembled into a single body, with a plurality of spacers being interposed between the two panels and spacing the two panels apart from each other while def ining a curved gap between the two panels for receiving the visor of a cap.

Abstract: A hat brim for attaching to a sports cap and the like having a semiflexible, formable stiffener, enclosed in a covering. The stiffener including a central opening and collar having slots for threadably passing the adjustable headband of a sports cap. The covering provided with a pocket for receiving the bill portion of a sports cap thereby converting the sports cap to a wide brim hat.

Abstract: A hat including a receptacle for securely hold an article regardless of the orientation of the hat. The receptacle is a cylindrical sleeve composed in part of a stretch fabric that forms itself snuggly about the article. In one embodiment, the receptacle is constructed nearly entirely of stretch fabric in a cylindrical shape. In another embodiment, the receptacle is composed of stretch fabric arches on a platform. The receptacle is sewn to the hat.

Abstract: A lightweight thermal liner suitable for use with a garment which provides thermal protection for the garment without the stiffness and bulk of conventional prior art thermal liners. In a preferred embodiment, the thermal liner includes a fabric substrate and a layer of relatively incompressible, lightweight insulating beads bonded to the substrate. The insulating beads are spaced on the substrate in a spaced array and create an insulating air space between the substrate and an adjacent layer of material in the garment. Also in a preferred embodiment, the thermal liner is made of flame and heat resistant material such as aramid or PBI fibers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective visor for use during the treatment of hair comprising a bill attached to a headband, wherein the bill is composed of high density foam and the headband is composed of soft foam, the protective visor being adopted to attach to a person's head just below that person's hair line, thereby protecting that person from fluids running off of her hair or hot air blown in her face.