Abstract: A discus training glove for use in adding to the competitive capability of discus throwers is provided herein. The present invention proposes to add an evenly distributed amount of weight to the glove of the discus thrower. The weight will be inserted and contained in a pouch on the back hand side of the glove, and if desired, additional weight in the form of a weighted pad can be attached to the pouch on the glove. By adding a balanced weight to the top portion of the hand, the discus thrower will become tolerant and adjusted to the weight added. Thus, upon removal of the additional weight, the discus thrower will have the ability to well surpass his or her best previous throws.

Abstract: A size adjustable cap utilizing a new and improved size adjustment strap is disclosed. The size adjustable cap has an opening in the back of the cap between the cap and the size adjustment strap which extends across the opening. The size adjustment strap has one end secured to the cap in the vicinity of a sweatband that is internally attached to the cap proximate its lower margin. The size adjustment strap has a free end and extends through a complementary shaped slot provided in the cap in the vicinity of the sweatband on an opposite side of the cap opening to allow the size adjustment strap to pass through the complementary shaped slot for positionment between the sweatband and the cap. Cooperating adjustment fasteners are associated with the size adjustment strap and the sweatband for engagement with one another when the size adjustment strap is positioned between the sweatband and the cap. Preferably, the cooperating adjustable fasteners are loop and hook fasteners.

Abstract: The invention is a bandana with a flexible bill made of an inner layer of relatively rigid material. The bill has a series of stitching lines running parallel across the width of the bill which may be folded into varying positions for the user's convenience. The stitching lines offer convenient folding lines for this purpose. An optional pocket may be constructed at the rear of the bandana for secreting items, etc.

Abstract: A sweatband comprises an elongated, decorative, cloth element made of a stretchable material, and a water-absorber retained by the cloth element. The cloth element has end portions that can be secured together so that when the sweatband is placed around a body part, the band is held in place so the water-absorber can absorb sweat from the body part. The sweatband has a combination of comfort, high sweat absorbance.

Abstract: A cap having a head band and a brim. An expandable tube is mounted inside the head band and an air pump is mounted on the brim and connected to the tube. An air release valve is connected to the tube and is mounted on the outside front of the cap. Whereby the cap may be adjusted to different sizes by pumping air into the tube. The pump being an air cushion mounted on the brim of the cap having an entry valve to provide for entry of air to the tube, so that the pump and release valve maybe operated to fit the cap while the cap is on the user's head.

Abstract: A positionable mount is demonstrated as a headgear implement-mount (28) supporting an eyewear front (30) through a resilient appendage (68). The implement-mount includes a friction surface (50) cooperating with a headed stud (52) to establish a constraint-dimension (62). The appendage is formed with an edged-channel cross section and includes an elongated slot (76) for receiving the implement-mount headed stud. In engaging the implement-mount, the appendage cross section is torsionally, deformably constricted in a manner creating resiliently biased friction between the appendage edges (72) and the friction surface, thereby holding the eyewear implement in a selected position relative to the headgear. Because the appendage with implement-mount engagement is resiliently biased, the implement position may be hand adjusted. The appendage with implement-mount engagement may be influenced by a pair of hand operators (100).

Abstract: A sports cap with a replaceable tradename/logo panel to allow one cap to be worn bearing different tradenames/logos on different occasions as desired.

Abstract: An improved hat band adapted to be wrapped around the body of a hat with free ends detachably connected to each other, the band being held in place by tension and slideably adjustable around the hat body to properly position the band on the hat.

Abstract: An adjustable hood system including a pair of drawstrings extending from the two temple areas of the wearer to the area corresponding to the nape of the neck. The drawstrings provide both vertical and lateral adjustability around the head of the wearer to allow the wearer to customize the fit of the hood, regardless of the size of the wearer's head or the amount of layers of headgear under the hood. The drawstrings are contained by a single cordlock so that the desired fit is achieved and maintained around the wearer's head with one simple operation of the drawstrings.

Abstract: A convertible hat and bag assembly is formed from a first, hat-shaped layer and a separate, bag-shaped enclosure secured around part of its area to part or all of the peripheral edge of the hat-shaped layer. The bag-shaped enclosure can be stowed inside the hat-shaped layer in order to use the assembly as a hat, while the assembly can be turned inside out with the bag-shaped enclosure outermost and the hat-shaped layer stowed inside the enclosure in order to use the assembly as a bag. The bag enclosure may be in the form of a small bag layer secured around its periphery to the periphery of the hat layer, and may have straps for wearing around the waist. In another version, the bag is a tubular member with closed ends and the hat layer is sewn or releasably secured to the inside of the bag.

Abstract: A collapsable, cylindrical, fabric mesh headnet for protecting a wearer's head from insects. The headnet includes an integral hoop located at mid height of the mesh tube. It keeps the mesh fabric away from the wearer's face when the tube is in place over the wearers head. The hoop is collapsable for storage by twisting and folding to form a plurality of concentric loop rings and layers of mesh fabric to substantially reduce the size of the head covering during storage. A drawstring is provided on the bottom edge of the covering to keep insects from entering there.

Abstract: The improved golf glove of the present invention is constructed to provide convenient, compact, and readily-accessible storage for a golf tee and a ball marker. The glove includes a hand-receiving glove portion having an overlapping flap type closure, a tee holder mounted atop the flap and having a series of channels of elastic or any other suitable material for securing tees in side-by-side relationship, and a retainer into which a ball marker may be easily inserted and removed using one hand. The marker retainer is coupled with the tee-holder and includes a slot for holding the marker base overlying the tee-holder with the tang projecting outwardly.

Abstract: A disposable rain shield consisting of a bag having a looped shape and a perpheral inflatable bag. A chin strap is attached to central part of the bag and a valve is provided on the bag for injecting air into the bag.

Abstract: A cap utilizing evaporative cooling interior apparatus includes a cap having a generally dome-shaped head covering portion defining an interior cavity. A plurality of elongated tapered porous liquid evaporating pads are removably secured within the cap interior in a spaced apart arrangement. A plurality of air passage channels are formed between the evaporative pads to promote air circulation about the pads within the cap interior. The pads are formed of a porous material having the capacity to absorb and retain a substantial quantity of liquid such as water. The pads preferably contact the user's head and provide a cooling effect thereon as the liquid within the porous pads evaporates.

Abstract: A hair drying turban made from a single piece of absorbent cloth and having a cap portion and, extending forwardly, a hair basket portion. In use, the wearer places the cap portion on his or her hair with the hair extending forwardly over the forehead and face (the wearer bending at the waist). Then, with the hair placed neatly within the hair basket portion, the hair basket is twisted about the longitudinal axis of the hair. The hair basket portion is then folded backwardly along the center line of the cap portion and secured to the back of the cap portion. A loop is provided for allowing the turban to be easily hung on a door peg and/or, alternatively, to facilitate the tucking in of the hair basket portion beneath the cap portion.

Abstract: A protective head gear for both male and female amateur wrestlers that is light in weight, easy to put on and take off, and provides excellent protection against ear damage during a match by providing resilient ring-shaped foam ear protectors. The head gear is formed of a nylon netting material and covers substantially the entire scalp. Pockets on either side have resilient oval ring-shaped foam pads that cover and protect the ears. A very secure chin strap is provided by a bifurcated strap having hook and loop material on either inside surface that mates with and pinches a double sided hook and loop strap between the bifurcated straps. Portions of the head gear covering the top of the head can be left open to provide further ventilation. An optional protective foam pad at the front of the head gear provides protection against head butts.

Abstract: A headcover and chin cup assembly which maintains a closed mouth during the treatment of sleep apnea and makes the user breathe only through his or her nose. The assembly is made up of a headcover which fits easily and securely on the head of practically all people. The headcover and the chin cup each include a set of straps and a set of D-rings. The set of straps attached to the headcover engage the set of D-rings attached to the chin cup. The set of straps attached to the chin cup engage the set of D-rings attached to the headcover. Each set of straps is adjusted secured via fasteners. The chin cup holds the apex of the user's chin for a secure fit.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a hat that may simultaneously accept a plurality of patches. The patches may be connected to the hat by hook and loop fasteners. The hat may be a six-panel baseball cap having an area of hook material either integrally forming a portion of the cap or retrofitted to a pre-existing six-panel cap. A rear area of hook material may also be provided, which may receive a patch or patches. A border of material such as embroidered stitching or paint may bound or surround one or more the areas of hook material. The hat and patches may also provided in the form of a kit. The kit may include a display ant storage board covered along one surface with hook material. The display and storage board should be sized to accommodate a plurality of patches for a sports team.

Abstract: A versatile head gear system includes a hat having a vertical wall in which an opening has been made, and a seam formed about the periphery of the opening; one part of a two-part hook-and-pile type fastening means filling the opening and sewed to the seam; a number of cloth panels each of substantially the same size as the opening and bearing a name, logo, character, or other message on one side thereof; and each of the cloth panels having the other part of the two-part fastening means secured on its other side so that it may be attached to the hat when its particular name, logo, or other message has been selected for display with the hat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hat sunguard for use with any size of expandable or fitted "baseball" style hat having an upturned inner band. The invention includes a substantially rectangular body having a pair of pockets and a centrally positioned notch along the upper portion of the body. The pockets are adapted for folding engagement to the interior of the upturned inner band on opposite sides of the interior of the hat. The notch permits the expansion of the positioning of the pockets for engagement to any size of hat. The body depends from the back of the hat protecting the back of a wearer's neck and ears from harmful waves of sunlight.