Headband with Infinity Scarf

Abstract

A combination headband and neck scarf in an endless loop is provided. A neck scarf portion has a first width and a headband portion has a second width wherein the first width is larger than the second width. The neck scarf portion and the headband portion form one continuous piece.

Description

(1) TECHNICAL FIELD

The disclosure relates to scarves, and more particularly, to an integrated headband and neck scarf.

(2) BACKGROUND

U.S. Patent Applications 2013/0326792 (Matos et al), 2015/0201687 (Graves), and 2016/0058096 (Simmons) and U.S. Pat. No. 7,096,511 (Cohen), U.S. Pat. No. 8,516,619 (Absi et al), and U.S. Pat. No. 7,290,293 (Kanitz) show neck scarf or head scarf and headband combinations.

SUMMARY

A principal object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved combination headband and neck scarf in an endless loop.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a combination headband and neck scarf in an endless loop wherein tightness of the headband can be varied.

In accordance with the objects of the disclosure, a combination headband and neck scarf in an endless loop is provided. A neck scarf portion has a first width and a headband portion has a second width wherein the first width is larger than the second width. The neck scarf portion and the headband portion form one continuous piece.

Also in accordance with the objects of the disclosure, a method of wearing a combination neck scarf and headband is achieved. A combination headband and neck scarf is provided comprising a neck scarf portion having a first width and a headband portion having a second width wherein the first width is larger than the second width and wherein the neck scarf portion and the headband portion form one continuous piece. The headband portion is placed over the ears and head of a user and the tightness is adjusted. Next, the neck scarf portion, in a figure 8, is placed around the user's neck.

Also in accordance with the objects of the disclosure, a method of making a combination headband and neck scarf is achieved. A neck scarf portion having a first constant width is knitted, crocheted, or sewed and a headband portion having a second constant width is knitted, crocheted, or sewed wherein the first width is larger than the second width and wherein the neck scarf portion and the headband portion form one continuous piece.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this description, there is shown:

FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate two alternative embodiments of the neckband portion of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate frontal views of wearing a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates a back view of wearing a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure describes an infinity band which incorporates a headband and infinity scarf in one piece. That is, a headband and neck scarf form an endless loop.

FIG. 1 illustrates the endless loop combination headband and neck scarf 10 of the present disclosure. Scarf portion 12 is wider than headband portion 14. The headband/scarf combination is all in one; there is no need to worry about finding a matching headband or scarf. One does not have to worry about running out of the house with a scarf and no headband and vice-versa.

The combination headband/scarf is an infinity band which incorporates a headband and neck scarf in one. An adjustment mechanism allows one to adjust the size or tightness of the headband section. This will accommodate smaller or larger heads, more or less hair, or just for individual comfort.

For example, an adjustment mechanism 16a/16b can be located behind the head, near the neck, at the junction between the headband width and scarf width. For example, a button 16a can be used to adjust the size of the headband. The button 16a on one side of the headband can be pushed through a buttonhole 16b on the other side of the headband. If the headband portion is crocheted or knitted, a portion of the headband can be moved over the button 16a and the button can be pushed through that part of the headband portion. Alternatively, 16a and 16b can be two parts of a snap, a hook and loop fastener, a hook and eye, a zipper, a button and loop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, or a tie.

A decorative button 20 is shown on a section of the headband portion that will be near the front of the head when worn and may include knitted attachments or embellishments.

FIG. 2A is another illustration of the headband/scarf combination showing headband portion 14 and scarf portion 12. It can be seen that the scarf portion 12 has a first width and the headband portion 14 has a second width, narrower than the first width. The first and second widths are preferably constant, but could alternatively be variable over the length of the headband portion or of the neck scarf portion. The headband/scarf combination is easy to fold and store. The headband/scarf is designed to keep ears, head, and neck warm.

Preferably, the scarf portion is crocheted and the headband portion is knitted. Alternatively, both portions can be knitted or crocheted, or one or both portions can be made of fabric. The scarf/headband combination may be lined with fleece, for example. If one portion is made of fabric, the other portion can be knit or crocheted. Especially if the headband is made of a non-stretchable fabric, as shown in FIG. 2B, an optional elastic segment 15 may be added near the place of headband attachment to the scarf portion on both sides so that the headband tightness can be adjusted.

FIG. 3 shows a front view of the combination headband/scarf worn by a person. The headband portion 14 is on the person's head, covering her ears. The scarf portion 12 is around her neck. Decorative button 20 is shown on the headband portion. Also shown is an embellishment 22 attached to the headband portion by the button 20. Embellishments can be interchanged to match an outfit. The button in FIG. 1 is preferably round while the button in FIG. 4 is preferably heart-shaped, although the decorative button 20 can be of any desired shape. It can be a regular button or it could be made from yarn.

To put on the headband/neck scarf, a user first places the headband over her ears and head, then adjusts the tightness of the headband using the adjustment mechanism located near the back of the neck. Next, the user flips the neck scarf portion into a figure 8 configuration and places the neck scarf around the front of her neck. Depending on the length of the neck scarf portion and the user's desires, the user can flip the neck scarf into another figure 8 configuration and place the neck scarf around her neck again toward her back.

If the user decides to remove the headband from around her head, she can pull the headband down and attach it to the scarf portion using the decorative button 20, as shown in FIG. 4. The decorative button 20 could be attached to a knit or crocheted scarf portion by simply pushing the button through the knitting or crocheting.

FIG. 5 illustrates a rear view of a user wearing the combination headband/neck scarf of the present disclosure. Adjustment mechanism 16 can be seen near the user's neck. The headband can be adjusted to the size needed at 16a at one side of the headband and attached to adjustment mechanism 16b at the other side of the headband. In FIG. 5, the adjustment mechanism is a button 16, but alternatively, it could be a snap, a hook and loop fastener, a hook and eye, a zipper, a button and loop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, elastic segments, or a tie. The scarf and headband combination is worn in a figure 8 configuration as can be seen in FIG. 5.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure has been illustrated, and that form has been described in detail, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the disclosure or from the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A combination headband and neck scarf comprising:

a neck scarf portion having a constant first width; and

a headband portion having a constant second width wherein said first width is larger than said second width and wherein said neck scarf portion and said headband portion are one continuous piece forming an endless loop and wherein said headband portion size or tightness is adjustable by an adjustment mechanism having a first part located at a first junction between said neck scarf portion and said headband portion and having a second part located at a second junction between said neck scarf portion and said headband portion, wherein said first and second parts of said adjustment mechanism comprise one of: a button and buttonhole, two parts of a snap, a hook and eye, a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a button and loop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, ties, and a pair of elastic segments wherein said adjustment mechanism does not join said headband portion and said neck scarf portion into said endless loop.

2. (canceled)

3. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1 further comprising a decorative button on a front of said headband portion.

4. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 3 further comprising a plurality of embellishments, each configured to be alternatively attached to said headband portion by said decorative button.

5. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1 wherein said headband portion is configured to be worn over ears and head of a user.

6. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1 wherein said neck scarf portion is configured to be worn around a neck of a user.

7. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1 wherein both said neck scarf and said headband portions are configured to be worn around a neck of a user.

8. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 7 wherein said headband portion is configured to be attached to said neck scarf portion by a decorative button on said headband portion pushed through a buttonhole or through an opening in fabric of said neck scarf portion when both said neck scarf and headband portions are worn around the neck of said user.

9. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1 wherein said neck scarf portion and headband portion comprise one or more of the following:

one or both of said neck scarf portion and said headband portion knitted;

one or both of said neck scarf portion and said headband portion crocheted; and

one or both of said neck scarf portion and said headband portion made of fabric.

10. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1 wherein said headband portion and said neck scarf portion are lined with fleece.

11. A method of wearing a combination headband and neck scarf comprising:

providing a combination headband and neck scarf comprising: a neck scarf portion having a first width; a headband portion having a second width wherein said first width is larger than said second width and wherein said neck scarf portion and said headband portion are one continuous piece forming an endless loop; and an adjustment mechanism having a first part located at a first junction between said neck scarf portion and said headband portion and having a second part located at a second junction between said neck scarf portion and said headband portion;

placing said headband portion over ears and head of a user;

optionally adjusting size or tightness of said headband portion over said user's ears and head by combining said first and second parts of said adjustment mechanism; and

thereafter, in a figure 8 pattern, placing said neck scarf portion around said user's neck.

12. The method according to claim 11 wherein said first and second parts of said adjustment mechanism comprise one of: a button and buttonhole, two parts of a snap, a hook and eye, a hook and loop fastener, two parts of a zipper, a button and loop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, ties, and a pair of elastic segments.

13. The method according to claim 11 further comprising:

placing a decorative button on a front of said headband portion.

14. The method according to claim 13 further comprising attaching one of a plurality of embellishments to said headband portion by said decorative button.

15. The method according to claim 13 further comprising:

removing said headband portion from over said user's head and ears; and

attaching said headband portion to said neck scarf portion by said decorative button.

16. A method of making a combination headband and neck scarf comprising:

knitting, crocheting, or sewing a neck scarf portion having a first constant width;

knitting, crocheting, or sewing a headband portion having a second constant width wherein said first width is larger than said second width and wherein said neck scarf portion and said headband portion are permanently joined together in one continuous piece forming an endless loop; and

adding an adjustment mechanism having a first part located at a first junction between said neck scarf portion and said headband portion and having a second part located at a second junction between said neck scarf portion and said headband portion for adjusting size or tightness of said headband portion over a user's ears and wherein said first and second parts of said adjustment mechanism comprise one of: a button and buttonhole, two parts of a snap, a hook and eye, a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a button and loop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, and ties.

17. (canceled)

18. The method according to claim 16 further comprising:

placing a decorative button on a front of said headband portion wherein said decorative button is configured to do one or more of:

providing a decoration to said headband portion;

attaching said headband portion to said neck scarf portion; and

attaching one of a plurality of embellishments to said headband portion.

19. The method according to claim 16 wherein said headband portion comprises a non-stretchable fabric and further comprising attaching an elastic segment at each side between said headband portion and said neck scarf portion.

20. The method according to claim 16 wherein said headband portion and said neck scarf portion are lined with fleece.