Headgear article incorporating a bottle opener
A headgear article is disclosed including a head-engaging portion, a brim attached to the head-engaging portion, and a bottle opener forming a portion of either the head-engaging portion or the brim.
This application for a utility patent is a continuation-in-part of a previously filed design patent, still pending, having the application Ser. No. 29/207,574, filed Jun. 15, 2004.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to headgear articles, and more particularly to a headgear articles incorporating an integral bottle opener.
2. Description of Related Art
Headgear articles such as hats are widely worn outdoors to protect wearers' eyes and/or heads from solar radiation and rain. A typical hat includes a top head covering portion called a “crown” and projecting edge called a “brim.” A cap is a well-known type of hat with a close-fitting crown and a partial brim called a “visor.”
The present invention includes the combination of a headgear article such as a baseball cap that includes an integral bottle opener.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA headgear article is disclosed including a head-engaging portion, a brim attached to the head-engaging portion, and a bottle opener forming a portion of either the head-engaging portion or the brim.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGThe accompanying drawings illustrate the present invention. In such drawings:
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It is noted that the bottle opener 18 may form a portion of the visor 16 in other ways. For example, the sheet of material 22 may be smaller than the visor 16, and may be attached to or within the visor 16 such that the aperture 24 is positioned within the opening 20 of the visor 16.
It is noted that other known size adjustment mechanisms may also be used, including size adjustment mechanisms with elastic straps, hook-and-loop fasteners, buckles, etc.
While the invention has been described with reference to at least one preferred embodiment, it is to be clearly understood by those skilled in the art that the invention is not limited thereto. Rather, the scope of the invention is to be interpreted only in conjunction with the appended claims.
Claims
1. A headgear article, comprising:
- a head-engaging portion;
- a brim attached to the head-engaging portion; and
- a bottle opener forming a portion of either the head-engaging portion or the brim.
2. The headgear article as recited in claim 1, wherein the head-engaging portion comprises a band adapted to encircle a head of a wearer.
3. The headgear article as recited in claim 1, wherein the bottle opener forms an integral portion of either the head-engaging portion or the brim.
4. The headgear article as recited in claim 1, wherein the bottle opener forms an integral portion of the brim.
5. The headgear article as recited in claim 4, wherein the brim comprises a visor, and wherein the bottle opener forms an integral portion of the visor.
6. The headgear article as recited in claim 5, wherein the visor comprises an opening, and wherein the bottle opener is positioned in the opening of the visor.
7. The headgear article as recited in claim 6, wherein the bottle opener comprises a sheet of a substantially rigid material having an aperture dimensioned to receive a portion of a cap covering an opening in a neck of a bottle.
8. The headgear article as recited in claim 7, wherein the aperture of the bottle opener is positioned in the opening of the visor.
9. The headgear article as recited in claim 7, wherein the bottle opener further comprises a projection extending into the aperture for engaging an edge of a rim of the cap.
10. A headgear article, comprising:
- a head-engaging portion;
- a brim attached to the head-engaging portion; and
- a bottle opener forming an integral portion of the brim.
11. The headgear article as recited in claim 10, wherein the head-engaging portion comprises a band adapted to encircle a head of a wearer.
12. The headgear article as recited in claim 10, wherein the brim comprises a visor, and wherein the bottle opener forms an integral portion of the visor.
13. The headgear article as recited in claim 12, wherein the visor comprises an opening, and wherein the bottle opener is positioned in the opening of the visor.
14. The headgear article as recited in claim 13, wherein the bottle opener comprises a sheet of a substantially rigid material having an aperture dimensioned to receive a portion of a cap covering an opening in a neck of a bottle.
15. The headgear article as recited in claim 14, wherein the aperture of the bottle opener is positioned in the opening of the visor.
16. The headgear article as recited in claim 15, wherein the bottle opener further comprises a projection extending into the aperture for engaging an edge of a rim of the cap.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 4, 2004
Publication Date: Feb 16, 2006
Inventor: James Wysopal (Newport Beach, CA)
Application Number: 10/957,985
International Classification: A42B 1/24 (20060101);