UV Radiation-Blocking Sports Hat
The UV radiation-blocking sports hat is an apparatus that shields the face and the head of a user from sun exposure. The apparatus includes a hat, a panel, a pocket, and a tinted shield. The hat protects the upper portion of the head from sun exposure. The panel protects the bottom portion of the head and the back of the neck of the user. The pocket contains a cooling pack in order too cool down the environment within the present invention. The tinted shield protects the face of the user while allowing the user to view the surrounding environment. The tinted shield is preferably made of polycarbonate material that is anti-scratch, anti-glare, and anti-fog. The apparatus may further include a plurality of ventilation slots in order to facilitate air flow for the environment within the present invention.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/556,589 filed on Sep. 11, 2017.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention generally relates to hats. More specifically, the present invention is a UV radiation-blocking sports hat.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONProtecting the head and eyes from the damaging effects of the sun is essential for active people. Prolonged and constant exposure to the sun can result in wrinkled skin, sunspots underneath the eyes, uneven skin tone, damage to the eyes, and so on. Serious effects of sun exposure, however, may result in skin cancer. Wearing sunblock or sunscreen aid in the protection from sun damage but may not be sufficient. Sunblock and sunscreen can easily come off the skin if a person perspires enough or if a person is exposed to the sun for a long period of time.
The reduction of all forms of UV radiation is an objective of the present invention for all types of active and outdoor activities. The present invention provides constant protection against sun exposure to the most vulnerable part of the body, the face and head. While effectively protecting the face and the head of a user, the present invention provides broad visibility that can reduce the chance of being hit in the head by an oncoming object, such as a ball in play.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a UV radiation-blocking sports hat 1 that protects the head and the neck of the user from direct exposure to sunlight. The present invention shields the head and neck of the user while allowing the user to view the surrounding environment. The present invention also accommodates for the environment within the present invention by providing a cooling source for the user. In order for the present invention to protect the user from UV radiation, the present invention comprises a hat 1, a panel 7, a pocket 11, and a tinted shield 13, seen in
The overall arrangement of the aforementioned components effectively covers the head of the user without inhibiting or blocking the view of the user. The entirety of the head is covered as the crown 5 is oriented perpendicular with the sidewall 2. Moreover, a first rim 3 of the sidewall 2 is perimetrically connected across the crown 5, seen in
The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a cooling pack 16 as a cooling source. The cooling pack 16 is positioned within the pocket 11 in order to effectively cool the user while wearing the present invention, shown in
The present invention enhances the interior environment of the present invention as the preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises a plurality of ventilation slots 17. The plurality of ventilation slots 17 facilitates air flow through the present invention and creates a more breathable environment within the present invention for the user. The plurality of ventilation slots 17 traverses through the sidewall 2 and is distributed across the sidewall 2 in order to maximize air flow. More specifically, the plurality of ventilation slots 17 comprises a first set of ventilation slots 18 and a second set of ventilation slots 19, seen in
Alternate embodiments of the present invention may comprise a plurality of ventilation slots 17 that is positioned along a variety of areas across the sidewall 2. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of ventilation slots 17 is centrally aligned with a sagittal plane 6 of the hat 1, as seen in
In order for the user to have an uninhibited view of the surrounding environment while wearing the present invention, the tinted shield 13 is centrally aligned with a sagittal plane 6 of the hat 1, as seen in
As the present invention is preferably worn during sports events and sports competitions, the present invention may need to be secured to the head of the user. An alternate embodiment of the present invention comprises a first length-adjustable strap 20, a second length-adjustable strap 23, and a fastener 26, allowing the present invention to be secured to the head of a variety of users, seen in
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fastener 26 comprises a first interlocking member 27 and a second interlocking member 28, both shown in
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A UV radiation-blocking sports hat comprises:
- a hat;
- a panel;
- a pocket;
- a tinted shield;
- the hat comprises a sidewall and a crown;
- the crown being oriented perpendicular with the sidewall;
- a first rim of the sidewall being perimetrically connected across the crown;
- a second rim of the sidewall being positioned opposite the first rim of the sidewall across the sidewall;
- a first rim of the panel being connected along the second rim of the sidewall;
- a second rim of the panel being positioned opposite the first rim of the panel across the panel;
- a main opening being defined by the second rim of the panel;
- the tinted shield being integrated into the panel;
- the tinted shield traversing from the first rim of the panel to the second rim of the panel;
- the pocket being connected to an inner surface of the panel, positioned opposite the tinted shield; and
- an opening of the pocket being oriented towards the hat.
2. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a cooling pack; and
- the cooling pack being positioned within the pocket.
3. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a plurality of ventilation slots;
- the plurality of ventilation slots traversing through the sidewall; and
- the plurality of ventilation slots being distributed across the sidewall.
4. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 3 comprises:
- the plurality of ventilation slots comprises a first set of ventilation slots and a second set of ventilation slots;
- the first set of ventilation slots being laterally positioned along the sidewall; and
- the second set of ventilation slots being laterally positioned along the sidewall, opposite the first set of ventilation slots.
5. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 3 comprises:
- the plurality of ventilation slots being centrally aligned with a sagittal plane of the hat; and
- the plurality of ventilation slots being positioned adjacent the tinted shield.
6. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- the tinted shield being centrally aligned with a sagittal plane of the hat;
- a first lateral edge of the tinted shield being oriented at a first acute angle with the sagittal plane; and
- a second lateral edge of the tinted shield being oriented at a second acute angle with the sagittal plane.
7. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a first length-adjustable strap;
- a second length-adjustable strap;
- a fastener;
- a fixed end of the first length-adjustable strap being fixed to the sidewall, positioned adjacent the second rim;
- the fixed end of the first length-adjustable strap being positioned between the tinted shield and the pocket;
- a free end of the first length-adjustable strap being positioned opposite the fixed end of the first length-adjustable strap;
- a fixed end of the second length-adjustable strap being fixed to the sidewall;
- the fixed end of the second length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent the second rim, opposite the first length-adjustable strap;
- a free end of the second length-adjust and able strap being positioned opposite the fixed end of the second length-adjustable strap; and
- the free end of the first length-adjustable strap being removably attached to the free end of the second length-adjustable strap with the fastener.
8. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 7 comprises:
- the fastener comprises a first interlocking member and a second interlocking member;
- the first interlocking member being fixed to the free end of the first length-adjustable strap;
- the second interlocking member being fixed to the free end of the second length-adjustable strap; and
- the first interlocking member being engaged to the second interlocking member.
9. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tinted shield is made of polycarbonate material.
10. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
- a moisture-wicking layer;
- the moisture-wicking layer being fixed within the pocket; and
- the moisture-wicking layer traversing across the pocket.
11. A UV radiation-blocking sports hat comprises:
- a hat;
- a panel;
- a pocket;
- a tinted shield;
- a plurality of ventilation slots;
- the hat comprises a sidewall and a crown;
- the crown being oriented perpendicular with the sidewall;
- a first rim of the sidewall being perimetrically connected across the crown;
- a second rim of the sidewall being positioned opposite the first rim of the sidewall across the sidewall;
- a first rim of the panel being connected along the second rim of the sidewall;
- a second rim of the panel being positioned opposite the first rim of the panel across the panel;
- a main opening being defined by the second rim of the panel;
- the tinted shield being integrated into the panel;
- the tinted shield traversing from the first rim of the panel to the second rim of the panel;
- the pocket being connected to an inner surface of the panel, positioned opposite the tinted shield;
- an opening of the pocket being oriented towards the hat;
- the plurality of ventilation slots traversing through the sidewall; and
- the plurality of ventilation slots being distributed across the sidewall.
12. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- a cooling pack;
- a moisture-wicking layer;
- the moisture-wicking layer being fixed within the pocket;
- the moisture-wicking layer traversing across the pocket; and
- the cooling pack being positioned within the pocket.
13. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- the plurality of ventilation slots comprises a first set of ventilation slots and a second set of ventilation slots;
- the first set of ventilation slots being laterally positioned along the sidewall; and
- the second set of ventilation slots being laterally positioned along the sidewall, opposite the first set of ventilation slots.
14. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- the plurality of ventilation slots being centrally aligned with a sagittal plane of the hat; and
- the plurality of ventilation slots being positioned adjacent the tinted shield.
15. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- the tinted shield being centrally aligned with a sagittal plane of the hat;
- a first lateral edge of the tinted shield being oriented at a first acute angle with the sagittal plane; and
- a second lateral edge of the tinted shield being oriented at a second acute angle with the sagittal plane.
16. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 11 comprises:
- a first length-adjustable strap;
- a second length-adjustable strap;
- a fastener;
- the fastener comprises a first interlocking member and a second interlocking member;
- a fixed end of the first length-adjustable strap being fixed to the sidewall, positioned adjacent the second rim;
- the fixed end of the first length-adjustable strap being positioned between the tinted shield and the pocket;
- a free end of the first length-adjustable strap being positioned opposite the fixed end of the first length-adjustable strap;
- a fixed end of the second length-adjustable strap being fixed to the sidewall;
- the fixed end of the second length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent the second rim, opposite the first length-adjustable strap;
- a free end of the second length-adjust and able strap being positioned opposite the fixed end of the second length-adjustable strap;
- the free end of the first length-adjustable strap being removably attached to the free end of the second length-adjustable strap with the fastener;
- the first interlocking member being fixed to the free end of the first length-adjustable strap;
- the second interlocking member being fixed to the free end of the second length-adjustable strap; and
- the first interlocking member being engaged to the second interlocking member.
17. The UV radiation-blocking sports hat as claimed in claim 11, wherein the tinted shield is made of polycarbonate material.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 27, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 14, 2019
Inventor: Kim Demerly (Napa, CA)
Application Number: 16/113,877