INTERCHANGEABLE HAT COVER
An interchangeable cap cover comprising: a decorative outer cover; a first means for attachment along an inner perimeter of the outer cover; and a second means for attachment along an outer perimeter of an adjoining cap, which adjoins the outer cover to the adjoining cap. The respective means for attachment may include either a hook and loop connector or snap fasteners.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/749,462 filed on Jan. 7, 2013.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to an interchangeable hat cover that slips over a conventional hat.
2. Description of Related Art
A hat or cap usually provides full headgear that's used to cover an individual's head. The traditional hat or cap may be worn for protection, worn for ceremonial purposes, safety or as a fashion accessory. Certain professions such as police, firemen, military, athletes and other government officials use some specific caps or hats which may relate to certain aspects of their profession. The traditional cap is a form of headgear that includes a bill with a fitted covering that is placed directly on the head of the individual. The bill or brim extends forward and provides shading for the eyes of the individual. The conventional cap associated with a bill is usually shaped as a baseball cap, which includes many forms and styles. Sometimes the typical baseball-style cap is customized for a particular team or styled in a manner for a particular affiliation with a group or event. Further the traditional cap is also sold in various styles and consequently an individual may have several caps of several different styles.
One drawback to having various styles, an individual may accumulate various caps which consequently need to be stored when not in use. Further one may need or desire to change various styles based upon desires, environment or conditions. Consequently it would be advantageous to have a convenient manner to decorate and customize a baseball cap with various styles as desired by the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to an interchangeable cap cover comprising: a decorative outer cover; a first means for attachment along an inner perimeter of the outer cover; and a second means for attachment along an outer perimeter of an adjoining cap, which adjoins the outer cover to the adjoining cap. The respective means for attachment may include either a hook and loop connector or snap fasteners.
The present invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.
The present invention relates to a stylized cap cover used in conjunction with traditional cap with a bill. The stylish cap cover may be conveniently placed over the cap according to the present invention through the use of a means of attachment such as a hook and loop fastening strip on the inside of the cap or snap fasteners. The fasteners provided on the cap cover allow the user to slide the cover over the cap to provide an outer decorative stylized cover. The cap cover covers the cap that is held firm in place through the means of attachment provided on the inside of the cap and bill provided on the cap.
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Claims
1. An interchangeable cap cover comprising:
- a. a decorative outer cover;
- b. a first means for attachment along an inner perimeter of the outer cover; and
- c. a second means for attachment along an outer perimeter of an adjoining cap, which adjoins the outer cover to the adjoining cap.
2. The interchangeable cap cover according to claim 1, where the first means for attachment and second means for attachment include hook and loop fasteners.
3. The interchangeable cap cover according to claim 1 where the first means for attachment and second means for attachment include snap fasteners.
4. A method of cap styling comprising the steps of:
- a. inserting a first means for attachment along an inner perimeter of an outer cover;
- b. integrating a second means for attachment along an outer perimeter of a cap; and
- c. connecting the first means for attachment to the second means for attachment to create a unique style for the cap.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 3, 2014
Publication Date: Jul 10, 2014
Inventors: Melanie O'Connor (Idaho Falls, ID), Ronald O'Connor (Idaho Falls, ID)
Application Number: 14/146,943