SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR A HEADBAND SECUREMENT HEAD COVERING APPARATUS

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Publication number: 20240156197
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 14, 2023
Publication Date: May 16, 2024
Inventors: Jeffrey N. Yu (Honolulu, HI), Gianna Leigh Lanza (Windermere, FL), Robyn L. Meeker (Hudson, OH), Rodney Patrick Cook (Windermere, FL)
Application Number: 18/509,140

Abstract

A head covering apparatus may include a crown portion. A head covering apparatus may include a brim portion. A head covering apparatus may include a bottom edge. A head covering apparatus may include a channel integrated into the crown portion and configured to receive the decorative headband device, wherein the channel comprises a top opening having a top width and a bottom opening having a bottom width, wherein the channel is vertically oriented with respect to the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus such that at least one of the top opening or the bottom opening are substantially horizontally oriented.

Description

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/489,050 titled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR A HEADBAND SECUREMENT HEAD COVERING APPARATUS” filed Mar. 8, 2023, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/486,926 titled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR A HEADBAND SECUREMENT HEAD COVERING APPARATUS” filed Feb. 24, 2023, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/483,370 titled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR A HEADBAND SECUREMENT HEAD COVERING APPARATUS” filed Feb. 6, 2023, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/482,731 titled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR A HEADBAND SECUREMENT HEAD COVERING APPARATUS” filed Feb. 1, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/383,605 titled “SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR A HEADBAND SECUREMENT HEAD COVERING APPARATUS” filed Nov. 14, 2022, the entire contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety and for all purposes as if set forth fully herein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This application is related to headwear. In some embodiments, headwear can include features for attaching accessories. In some embodiments, headwear can include electronic components.

BACKGROUND

A wide variety of headwear exists. However, existing headwear can present problems when an individual desires to wear multiple headwear items simultaneously. Headwear may also have limited functionality. Accordingly, there is a need for improved headwear.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the disclosure generally relate to systems, methods, and devices for a headband securement head covering apparatus, more particularly in some embodiments, the present embodiments of the disclosure generally relate to a head covering apparatus, for example a hat apparatus or the like, with one or more securement features and/or one or more hole(s), slit(s), opening(s), band(s), overlap(s), enlarged buttonhole(s), or any combination thereof for securing a band apparatus worn around, on, or on top of a person's head, for example, a headband coupled with a decorative feature, such that the band apparatus is secured, coupled, or others mechanically attached to a head of a user when the user wears the hat and band apparatus simultaneously. In some embodiments, enlarged buttonholes can be reinforced openings in the head covering apparatus that the band apparatus or a portion of the band apparatus can pass through, set in, or be inserted into. In some embodiments, the band apparatus to be secured to the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the edges of the enlarged buttonholes can include or comprise stitching. In some embodiments, the enlarged buttonhole stitching can be done by hand and/or a sewing machine.

SUMMARY

For purposes of this summary, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features are described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize the disclosures herein may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves one or more advantages taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.

All of the embodiments described herein are intended to be within the scope of the present disclosure. These and other embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, having reference to the attached figures. The invention is not intended to be limited to any particular disclosed embodiment or embodiments.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus with integrated features for securely holding a decorative headband device including: a crown portion; a brim portion; a bottom edge; a channel integrated into the crown portion and configured to receive the decorative headband device, wherein the channel includes a top opening having a top width and a bottom opening having a bottom width, wherein the channel is vertically oriented with respect to the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus such that at least one of the top opening or the bottom opening are substantially horizontally oriented.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, further including a size adjustment device.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the crown portion includes one or more panels.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the one or more panels include: a front panel; a side panel; and a rear panel, wherein the front panel is mechanically coupled to the side panel, wherein the side panel is mechanically coupled to the rear panel, and wherein the channel includes at least a portion of the side panel.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the side panel includes at least a portion of the channel.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the channel includes an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the interior surface includes a low friction material.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, further including: a display, wherein the display is mechanically attached to a brim of the head covering apparatus.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the display is rotatably coupled to a top surface of the brim of the head covering apparatus.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the display is rotatably coupled to a bottom surface of the brim of the head covering apparatus.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the decorative headband device includes a display.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the display includes a plurality of light emitting diodes.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the channel includes a holding band.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein a band portion of the decorative headband device extends through the channel and below a bottom edge of the head covering apparatus.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the top width of the channel is greater than the bottom width of the channel, wherein the bottom opening of the channel operates as a pivot point for the decorative headband device.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the bottom width of the channel is greater than the top width of the channel, wherein the top opening of the channel operates as a pivot point for the decorative headband device.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein a front end of the channel is disposed posterior to an ear of a user when the head covering apparatus is placed on a head of the user.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, further including an attachment feature disposed in the crown portion of the head covering apparatus and configured to removably attach a decorative item thereto.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the attachment feature disposed in the crown portion of the head covering apparatus includes a first permanent magnet configured to magnetically couple to a permanent magnet or ferromagnetic material disposed in or on the decorative item.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the attachment feature disposed in the crown portion of the head covering apparatus further includes a second permanent magnet, wherein the first permanent magnet has a north pole facing an exterior surface of the head covering apparatus, wherein the second permanent magnet has a south pole facing the exterior surface of the head covering apparatus, wherein the first permanent magnet is configured to couple to a south pole of a first decorative item permanent magnet of the decorative item, wherein the second permanent magnet is configured to couple to a north pole of a second decorative item permanent magnet of the decorative item.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the brim portion includes one or more holes configured to couple a decorative item to the brim portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, further including: a band disposed at the bottom edge of the crown portion, wherein the channel is formed by a top panel and a bottom panel, wherein a portion of the bottom panel overlaps the top panel to form the channel.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the channel is disposed above the band.

In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a head covering apparatus, wherein the bottom panel overlaps the top panel by from about 0.25 inches to about 0.75 inches.

In some embodiments, a headband securement head covering apparatus, that can, for example, take the form of a hat, can include a head covering apparatus comprising a bottom circumferential (or substantially circumferential) band portion for receiving a head of a user. In some embodiments, the headband securement head covering apparatus can be coupled with a separate decorative headband device, wherein the head covering apparatus includes one or more holes, openings, bands, slits, overlaps, enlarged buttonholes, or any combination thereof configured to receive a portion of the decorative headband device, for example, the end portions of the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, a bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus can include a gap area or portion or surface where the decorative headband device contacts a portion of the head covering apparatus and/or a head of a user when the head covering apparatus and the decorative headband device are on the head of the user at a same time. The advantage of the gap area or portion or surface in the bottom circumferential band portion is it allows there to be decreased pressure on the user's head at the areas where the decorative headband device contacts the user's head when a portion of the head covering apparatus contacts the decorative headband device to secure the decorative headband device to the head of the user. In some embodiments, the decorative headband device can comprise an interior surface that can contact the head of the user. In some embodiments, the decorative headband device can comprise an exterior surface that can contact an interior surface of a gap area or portion or surface in the bottom circumferential band portion. In some embodiments, the bottom circumferential band portion can comprise at least two elastic portions that are coupled to the head covering apparatus wherein one or more gap areas or portions or surfaces exists between the at least two elastic portions. In some embodiments, the one or more gap areas or portions or surfaces are formed between the at least two elastic portions and by a portion of the interior surface of the head covering apparatus where the exterior surface of the decorative headband device contacts the interior surface of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the one or more gap areas or portions or surfaces exert reduced or little or no pressure on the decorative headband device such that the decorative headband device does cause pressure or pain on the user's head while the decorative headband device is worn simultaneously with the head covering apparatus but allows for the decorative headband to be secured to the user's head and/or the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the enlarged buttonholes embodiments disclosed herein can be combined with the embodiments relating to the one or more gap areas, portions, or surfaces that are formed between the at least two elastic portions coupled to the bottom circumferential band portion. In some embodiments, enlarged buttonholes embodiments disclosed herein can be combined with embodiments relating to the bottom circumferential band portion that does not comprise gap areas or portions or surfaces, such that the bottom circumferential band portion contacts the user's head directly via an interior surface of the bottom circumferential band portion and the exterior surface of the bottom circumferential band portion contacts an interior portion of the decorative headband device, and the exterior surface of the decorative headband device contacts an interior surface of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the endpoints of the decorative headband device can be positioned between the bottom circumferential band portion and a portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments having the decorative headband device positioned over the bottom circumferential band portion can cause pressure and/or discomfort on the user's head, and in some embodiments, it may be more preferable to have one or more gap areas, portions, or surfaces in the bottom circumferential band portion such that the decorative headband device is not sandwiched between the head covering apparatus and the bottom circumferential band portion, but rather the decorative headband device is positioned directly on the user's head and a portion of the head covering apparatus is positioned over an exterior portion of the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus can fit loosely or snugly over a portion of the decorative headband device so as to not apply significant pressure on the decorative headband device to cause pressure or discomfort on the user's head but sufficient to help secure the decorative headband device to the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the decorative headband device, the head covering apparatus, or both can comprise one or more decorative feature portions that can be removably coupled or otherwise secured to the decorative headband device, the head covering apparatus, or both, and the foregoing feature can be combined with any of the embodiments disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the one or more decorative feature portions can be removably coupled or otherwise secured to the decorative headband device, the head covering apparatus, or both by a securing mechanism including, for example and without limitation hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, glue, straps, ties, friction fits, wrappings, or the like. The one or more decorative feature portions can include for example and without limitation, sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy and/or pointed ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, cloths, text, patterns, one or more pictures, embroidery, and/or any other decoration to be removably coupled to the decorative headband device, the head covering apparatus, or both.

In some embodiments, a head covering apparatus can include a crown portion. In some embodiments, the crown portion can include: front panels; back panels; and side panels. The side panels each can include a posterior side panel portion and an anterior side panel portion, the posterior side panel portion having a channel, wherein the channel is formed by a top part of the posterior side panel portion and a bottom part of the posterior side panel portion, and wherein the top part of the posterior side panel portion and the bottom part of the posterior side panel portion overlap by a depth of the channel, and wherein a seam between the posterior panel portion and the anterior side panel portion is aligned with an ear of a user such that when a decorative headband is inserted through an opening of the channel, a band portion of the decorative headband in posterior to the ear of the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the disclosure are described with reference to drawings of certain embodiments, which are intended to illustrate, but not to limit, the present disclosure. It is to be understood that the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, are for the purpose of illustrating concepts disclosed herein and may not be to scale.

FIGS. 1A-1C show a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 1D-1G show a channel of a headband securement hat according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 1H-1K show a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 2A-2D show a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 2E-21 show a head covering apparatus according to some embodiments herein.

FIGS. 3A-3D show a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 3E shows an example double hole securement feature according to some embodiments herein.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 5A-5D show a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 5E-5J show panels of a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 5K shows a brim decoration of a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 6A shows a schematic of electronics of a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 6B-6F show a display of a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 7A-7D show a headband securement head covering apparatus including a visor according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 7E shows a brim decoration of a headband securement head covering apparatus including a visor according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 8A shows magnets of a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 8B shows magnets of a headband securement head covering including a visor apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 8C shows a magnet of a headband securement head covering apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIG. 8D shows a magnet of a headband securement head covering including a visor apparatus according to embodiments herein.

FIGS. 8E-8J show a magnet of a headband securement head covering apparatus including a securement mechanism.

FIGS. 8K and 8L show magnets of a headband securement head covering apparatus with opposite polarities.

FIG. 9 illustrates a magnetic coupling mechanism according to some embodiments.

FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate a magnetic coupling mechanism according to some embodiments.

FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate magnetic coupling mechanisms according to some embodiments.

FIG. 12 illustrates various example decorations according to some embodiments.

FIG. 13 illustrates an example process for geofencing according to some embodiments.

FIG. 14 illustrates an example process that can be used to carry out an action in response to a signal received from a head covering apparatus according to some embodiments.

FIG. 15 shows a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a computer hardware system configured to run software for implementing one or more embodiments of the system, methods, and devices disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Although several embodiments, examples, and illustrations are disclosed below, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the inventions described herein extend beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments, examples, and illustrations and includes other uses of the inventions and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Embodiments of the inventions are described with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals refer to like elements throughout. The terminology used in the description presented herein is not intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive manner simply because it is being used in conjunction with a detailed description of certain specific embodiments of the inventions. In addition, embodiments of the inventions can comprise several novel features and no single feature is solely responsible for its desirable attributes or is essential to practicing the inventions herein described.

When children or other users wear a decorative headband device, such as ears, horns, frog eyes, and so forth, the decorative headband device cannot be worn simultaneously with a head covering apparatus (e.g., a hat), such as a hat, without the decorative headband device easily sliding on a user's head, exerting significant pressure on the user's head, or both. Thus, users are forced to choose between appearing stylish while wearing a decorative headband device or being protected from the sun's damaging UV light rays while wearing a head covering apparatus (e.g., a hat). In some embodiments, these and other issues can be reduced or eliminated by securing the decorative headband to the head covering apparatus such that the decorative headband and the head covering apparatus can be comfortably and stably worn simultaneously.

In some cases, if the user wears a head covering apparatus with a decorative headband device, the decorative headband device can apply a force to the head covering apparatus and the user's head which can cause the user to be uncomfortable after a short period of time. In some cases, the applied force to the user's head may not be uncomfortable, but the decorative headband device can easily fall off the user's head due to material of the head covering apparatus between the decorative headband device and the user's head. In some cases, the decorative headband device may exert an uncomfortable force on the user's head but may nonetheless still easily fall off the user's head, for example because of low friction between the decorative headband and the head covering apparatus, limited contact area between the decorative headband and the head covering apparatus, or both.

Both decorative headbands and head covering apparatuses may be worn for expressive or appearance purposes. However, in some cases, a decorative headband and head covering apparatus may not match. For example, the head covering apparatus may not match one or more colors, designs, etc., of the decorative headband device.

In some embodiments, a head covering apparatus with one or more securement features, holes, slits, openings, bands, overlaps, buttonholes, or any combination thereof can be securely worn with the decorative headband device such that the decorative headband device does not easily fall off the user's head. Additionally, the head covering apparatus can protect the user's head, face, and/or neck from sunburn while wearing the decorative headband device. Additionally, one or more colors or designs of the head covering apparatus can match, complement, and/or contrast one or more colors of the decorative headband device or designs of the decorative headband device.

In some embodiments, a portion of a bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus can be removed, or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus can include a gap surface where the decorative headband device contacts the head covering apparatus when the user wears both the decorative headband device and the head covering apparatus at the same time. The removed portion or the gap can minimize or reduce the pressure or force applied to the user's head when the user wears both the decorative headband device and the head covering apparatus at the same time. In some embodiments, the decorative headband device can include an interior surface that can contact the head of the user. In some embodiments, the decorative headband device can include an exterior surface that can contact the gap surface. In some embodiments, the bottom circumferential band portion can comprise at least two elastic portions wherein a gap surface exists between the at least two elastic portions wherein the gap surface is a portion of the interior surface of the head covering apparatus where the exterior surface of the decorative headband device contacts the interior surface of the head covering apparatus. The head covering apparatus, as the terms are used herein, can include without limitation a cap, a balaclava, a beret, a boater hat, a bonnet, a bucket hat, a cloche, a cowboy hat, a deerstalker hat, a derby hat, a fedora, a Gatsby hat, a Panama hat, a pillbox hat, a sombrero, a straw hat, a visor, a beanie hat, a knitted hat, and/or any other type of head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, one or more of the characteristics, features, elements, and/or limitations of the various embodiments disclosed herein of the head covering apparatus can also be applied to or incorporated into a shirt, shoes, a belt, glasses, pants, shorts, a bag, a purse, and/or any other apparel or clothing items.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus can include a crown portion. In some embodiments, the crown portion can include one or more panels that are coupled together to form the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, one or more of the one or more panels may be split into two or more portions. In some embodiments, the one or more panels may be split horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or any combination thereof to form the two or more portions. In some embodiments, the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus may be split into two portions, for example, a forward panel portion and a rear panel portion.

In some embodiments, the one or more panels and/or any other components of any of the head covering apparatuses, visors, and so forth described herein can include denim, canvas, straw, cotton, twill, terry, linen, polyester, nylon, acrylic, silk, wool, leather, plastic, or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the one or more panels and/or any other components of the head covering apparatus, visors, and so forth described herein can include a UV-reflective material. In some embodiments, a panel or other component can be layered, and the UV-reflective material can be a layer within a plurality of layers.

In some embodiments, a head covering apparatus can include a holding band that is configured to hold a decorative headband to the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the holding band works together with the forward panel portion, the rear panel portion, or both to hold the decorative headband to the head covering apparatus. For example, in some embodiments, only a top part of a typical rear panel portion exists, for example, a lower part of the rear panel portion can be removed or nonexistent. In some embodiments, the top part of a rear panel portion overlaps with the holding band in order to form a channel for receiving the decorative headband. In such embodiments, the holding band forms the lower part of a typical rear panel portion such that the holding band forms the typical lower part of the rear panel of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the interior surface of the decorative headband makes contact with the exterior portion of the top part of the rear panel portion while the exterior surface of the decorative headband makes contact with the interior surface of the holding band when the decorative headband is inserted into or through the channel formed by the overlap between the top part of the rear panel portion and the holding band. In some embodiments, the overlap is minimal, for example, ⅛ inch or about ⅛ inch, ¼ inch or about ¼ inch, ½ inch or about ½ inch, ¾ inch or about ¾ inch, or 1 inch or about 1 inch, or more or less. In some embodiments, a small overlap can be advantageous because a smaller overlap can result in less pressure or stress on the user's head when the decorative headband is inserted into or through the channel. In some embodiments, the rear panel overlaps with the entire holding band. Having the rear panel overlap the entire holding band can be advantageous because a relatively large overlap can reduce or eliminate contact between the decorative headband and the user's hair when being inserted into the channel, can better hold the decorative headband in position when coupled to the head covering apparatus, or both. In some embodiments, the channel can have a depth. In some embodiments, the depth of the channel can vary depending on the type of decorative headband being coupled to the head covering apparatus. For example, the channel can be deeper if the decorative headband is heavy or tall and requires more material to hold the decorative headband in position while a lighter or shorter decorative headband can require a short channel because less material is required to hold the decorative headband in position.

In some embodiments, the channel can include an opening. In some embodiments, the opening can be positioned at a height from a bottom edge of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, a user can insert a decorative headband device into the opening and/or through the channel. In some embodiments, the user can insert a portion of the decorative headband device into the opening and/or through the hole. In some embodiments, the user can insert a headband portion of the decorative headband device into the opening and/or through the hole. In some embodiments, the exterior surface of the rear panel portion together with the interior surface of the holding band that form the channel can wrap around the headband portion. In some embodiments, the interior surface of the holding band can apply a force to or on the exterior surface of the headband portion to secure the decorative headband device to the head of the user so the decorative headband device does not substantially rotate or move relative to the head covering apparatus when the user wears the head covering apparatus and the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, substantial rotation can include rotation of more than 10 degrees or about 10 degrees. In some embodiments, substantial movement can include move of more than 1 cm or about 1 cm.

In some embodiments, when the headband portion of the decorative headband device is in the channel, a portion of the headband portion can extend below the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus in order for the decorative headband to tuck behind a rear portion of a user's ears to better secure and/or position the decorative headband to the user. In some embodiments, the portion of the headband portion that extends below the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus can be anterior, posterior, or both to the ear of the user. In some embodiments, the portion of the headband portion that extends below the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus, or a portion thereof, can be in contact with the head of the user.

In some embodiments, the exterior surface of a head covering apparatus can include one or more decorations. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be removably or permanently coupled to the exterior surface of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be sewn to the exterior surface. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be removably coupled to the exterior surface. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be coupled to the exterior surface via hook and loop fasteners, magnets, buttons, snaps, glue, straps, ties, friction fits, wrappings, or the like.

In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can include ears, bows, sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, medallions, pins, a charm, and/or any other decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can include one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can include embroidery with glow in the dark threading. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can include words, images, logos, or any combination thereof stitched into the hat with glow in the dark threading. In some embodiments, stitching of the head covering apparatus can include glow in the dark threading.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus can include one or more magnets embedded in any portion of the head covering apparatus, for example, in the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus, a seam between the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus, the holding band, the forward panel portion, and/or the rear panel portion. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets may be embedded at a position on the head covering apparatus such that the one or more magnets are symmetric about a central line on the front of the hat (e.g., centered about the sagittal plane of a user when the head covering apparatus is worn in a typical forward-facing orientation by the user). In some embodiments, the one or more magnets may be embedded at a seam between two front panels of the hat. In some embodiments, a portion of at least one of the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus can include a magnet. In some embodiments, at least one of the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus can include a magnet having a same or similar size, a same of similar shape, or both as the at least one of the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus. Such an implementation can in some embodiments, a shape of the one or more magnets can include a square, a circle, a rectangle, a trapezoid, a star, an ellipse, or any other shape. In some embodiments, the shape of the one or more magnets can include a shape of at least one of the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus, the holding band, the forward panel portion, and/or the rear panel portion.

In some embodiments, the magnets can be embedded in one or more cutouts or pockets of a panel of a head covering apparatus, such that an exterior surface of the panel appears smooth, without clear projections or protrusions where the magnets are located. In some embodiments, the magnets can have decorative shapes, can be arranged in a decorative pattern, or both, and the decorate shapes, patterns, or both can be visible on the exterior surface of a panel of the hat.

In some embodiments, the decorative headband device can include one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the band portion of the decorative headband device can include one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets of the head covering apparatus can interact with the one or more magnets of the decorative headband device to couple the decorative headband device to the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears of the decorative headband device can include one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears of the decorative headband device may be removably coupled to the band portion of the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears of the decorative headband device can comprise a mechanical coupling portion to enable the one or more decorations and/or ears of the decorative headband device to be removably coupled to the band portion of the decorative headband device, for example, a slide mechanism or channel mechanism, a thread mechanism for screwing items together, and so forth. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears of the decorative headband device can comprise both one or more magnets and a mechanical coupling portion to ensure that the items are securely coupled to each other. In some embodiments, instead of magnets, the band portion, the one or more decorations of the decorative headband device, the ears of the decorative headband device, or both can include hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, glue, straps, ties, friction fits, wrappings, or the like.

In some embodiments, the one or more decorations of the decorative headband device can include sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, and/or any other decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can include a three-dimensional or two-dimensional decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears of the decorative headband device can include plastic, metal, cloth, wood, or any other suitable material. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears can include a translucent or transparent material, for example, a translucent, transparent, or partially transparent plastic. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations, ears, or both can include a matte or reflective material. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears can include any combination of translucent, transparent, matte, or reflective materials. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears can include one or more designs etched on or in a surface of the one or more decorations and/or ears. In some embodiments, the band portion of the decorative headband device and/or the one or more decorations and/or ears can include one or more lights (e.g., light emitting diodes (LEDs)). In some embodiments, the one or more lights can be configured to light up the one or more decorations and/or ears. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations and/or ears can include translucent material. In some embodiments, the one or more lights can be configured to enable the one or more decorations and/or ears to glow.

In some embodiments, a portion of the head covering apparatus can include two magnets. In some embodiments, the portion of the hat can include a brim of the head covering apparatus, a panel of the head covering apparatus, and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the two magnets can have a same or substantially the same dipolar orientation. In some embodiments, the two magnets can have opposite or substantially opposite dipolar orientations. For example, when viewed from a same direction, a north pole of a first magnet can be visible and a south pole of a second magnet can be visible. In some embodiments, each of the one or more decorations can include two magnets. In some embodiments, the two magnets of each of the one or more decorations can have a same magnetic dipolar orientation. In some embodiments, the two magnets of each of the one or more decorations can have opposite magnetic dipolar orientations. In some embodiments, a first magnet of the two magnets of each of the one or more decorations can magnetically couple with a second magnet of the portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the two magnets of the portion of the head covering apparatus and/or the two magnets of the each of the one or more decorations can be positioned such that the one or more decorations can be magnetically coupled to the portion of the head covering apparatus in a predetermined orientation, wherein the orientation of the magnets help ensure that the decoration is positioned in a particular orientation. For example, the magnets can be configured with a certain orientation to ensure that the decoration is positioned in an upright orientation relative to the head covering apparatus or user. In some embodiments, the dipolar orientations of the magnets are configured such that the magnets help the user position the decoration on the head covering apparatus, for example, the dipolar orientation of the magnets can be configured such that the magnets prevent or inhibit the decoration from being positioned on the head covering apparatus when the decoration is being positioned on the head covering apparatus in an upside down orientation relative to the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the dipolar orientation of the magnets can be configured such that the magnets allow or encourage the decoration to be positioned on or coupled to the head covering apparatus when the decoration is being positioned on the head covering apparatus in an upright orientation relative to the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the portion of the head covering apparatus can include one magnet. In some embodiments, opposite ends of the one magnet can include opposite polarities. In some embodiments, each of the one or more decorations can include one magnet. In some embodiments, opposite ends of the one magnet of each of the one or more decorations can include opposite polarities.

In some embodiments, the portion of the head covering apparatus and/or each of the one or more decorations can include more than two magnets. In some embodiments, the portion of the head covering apparatus and/or each of the one or more decorations can include three magnets, four magnets, five magnets, six magnets, seven magnets, eight magnets, nine magnets, and/or ten magnets. In some embodiments, the portion of the head covering apparatus and/or each of the one or more decorations can include more than ten magnets.

In some embodiments, both a head covering apparatus and a decoration can include magnets. For example, including multiple magnets with differing dipole orientations can cause the decoration to attach with a desired orientation. In some embodiments, either the head covering apparatus or the decoration, but not both, can include a permanent magnet, and the other of the head covering apparatus or the decoration can include a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material without a permanent magnetic moment.

In some embodiments, the portion of the head covering apparatus can include a securement mechanism. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism can be positioned or located at a position or location of one or more magnets of the portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the magnet can prevent or inhibit the decoration from moving from the position of the securement mechanism. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism can extend from the portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism can include a circular shape or a ring shape. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the decoration and/or the magnet can be inserted into the securement mechanism. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism can friction fit the decoration and/or a magnet of the decoration to the portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, a width or diameter of the securement mechanism can increase as the securement mechanism extends away from the portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, a width or diameter of the portion of the decoration and/or the magnet can be larger than the width or diameter of the securement mechanism. In some embodiments, when the portion of the decoration and/or the magnet is inserted into the securement mechanism, the portion of the decoration and/or the magnet may contact the securement mechanism so a friction force between the portion of the decoration and/or the magnet and the securement mechanism can secure the portion of the decoration and/or the magnet to the portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the securement mechanism can include first threading. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or a magnet of the decoration can include second threading. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration can be inserted into the securement mechanism. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet can be rotated relative to the securement mechanism. In some embodiments, when the decoration and/or the magnet are rotated relative to the securement mechanism, the first threading of the securement mechanism can engage or interact with the second threading of the decoration and/or the magnet. In some embodiments, the first threading can engage or interact with the second threading to couple the decoration and/or the magnet to the portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the securement mechanism can include a channel. In some embodiments, the channel can include a u-shape. In some embodiments, the channel can include an opening or an open end. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration can include an extension. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet can be inserted into the securement mechanism and/or the channel via the opening or the open end. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet can be slidably inserted into the securement mechanism and/or the channel via the opening or the open end. In some embodiments, the extension of the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration may be positioned in the channel between the securement mechanism and the portion of the head covering apparatus when the decoration and/or the magnet is inserted into the channel. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism may contact the extension to couple or secure the decoration and/or the magnet to the portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the channel can include a circular shape. In some embodiments, the channel can include one or more openings. In some embodiments, the one or more openings may include a rectangular shape, a square shape, a circular shape, and/or any other shape. In some embodiments, the one or more openings may be positioned at opposite ends of the channel. In some embodiments, the one or more openings may be equally spaced around the channel.

In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration may include one or more tabs. In some embodiments, the one or more tabs may extend from the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more tabs may be positioned such that the one or more tabs line up with the one or more openings of the channel. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration may be inserted into the securement mechanism with the tabs aligned with or positioned at a same position as the one or more openings of the channel. In some embodiments, the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration may be rotated relative to the securement mechanism such that the one or more tabs are positioned between the securement mechanism and the portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism may contact the one or more tabs to secure or couple the decoration and/or the magnet of the decoration to the portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, a brim of the head covering apparatus can include one or more holes. In some embodiments, one or more brim decorations can be coupled or removably coupled to the one or more holes. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can include sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, medallions, pins and/or any other decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can include, for example and without limitation, cloth, vinyl, plastic, leather, and/or vegan leather. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can comprise one or more images, texts, patterns, and/or signs. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can include a three-dimensional or two-dimensional decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can include one or more layers or planes.

In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations may each be a portion of one layered or three-dimensional brim decoration. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations may be coupled in front of (e.g., anterior to) and/or behind (e.g., posterior to) at least one of the one or more brim decorations. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decoration can be a layer of the layered or three-dimensional brim decoration. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations can be a layer of one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations such that the layered or three-dimensional brim decorations have a depth. In some embodiments, the one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations can be a diorama or can have a diorama look. In some embodiments, the one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations can be multi-plane.

In some embodiments, a first brim decoration can be coupled to a first hole or set of holes of the brim. In some embodiments, a second brim decoration can be coupled to a second hole or set of holes of the brim. The second hole or set of holes can be anterior to the first hole or set of holes such that the second brim decoration is positioned anterior to the first brim decoration. In some embodiments, the second brim decoration can be coupled to the first brim decoration. In some embodiments, the second brim decoration can be coupled to the first brim decoration and the second hole or set of holes.

In some embodiments, a brim decoration can be coupled to the brim via a magnet, a button, a pin, a zipper, an eyelet, a popper, a fabric tie, a grommet, a pin, a toggle, a stud, a snap fastener, a clasp, a buckle, a hook and loop, and/or any other type of fastener. In some embodiments, a magnet, a button, a pin, a zipper, an eyelet, a popper, a fabric tie, a grommet, a pin, a toggle, a stud, a snap fastener, a clasp, a buckle, hook and loop, and/or any other type of fastener can be embedded in or coupled to the brim. In some embodiments, one or more magnets can be embedded in the brim. In some embodiments, the brim can include a first portion of a fastener. In some embodiments, the brim decoration can include a second portion of the fastener. In some embodiments, the first portion and the second portion can be coupled together to removably or permanently attach or couple the brim decoration to the brim. In some embodiments, a portion of the brim can include a magnet. In some embodiments, the entire brim can include a magnet or a plurality of magnets. In some embodiments, the brim can include a plurality of magnets coupled to and/or embedded in the brim.

In some embodiments, the magnet, the button, the pin, the zipper, the eyelet, the popper, the fabric tie, the grommet, the pin, the toggle, the stud, the snap fastener, the clasp, the buckle, the hook and loop, and/or any other type of fastener can be positioned or located on or in the brim at a front/anterior portion of the brim, a middle portion of the brim, and/or a back/posterior portion of the brim. In some embodiments, the magnet, the button, the pin, the zipper, the eyelet, the popper, the fabric tie, the grommet, the pin, the toggle, the stud, the snap fastener, the clasp, the buckle, the hook and loop, and/or any other type of fastener can be positioned or located on an edge of the brim such that the brim decoration can be coupled to the edge of the brim.

In some embodiments, a brim decoration can cast a shadow on an outer surface of a head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the shadow may include a silhouette of the brim decoration. In some embodiments, the shadow may be formed by at least one layer of a layered or three-dimensional brim decoration. In some embodiments, each layer of a layered or three-dimensional brim decorations may form a portion of the shadow. In some embodiments, the shadow may depict a silhouette of one or more images, characters, or graphics of one or more brim decorations). In some embodiments, the shadow may depict a silhouette of one or more images, character, or graphics not included on the one or more brim decorations. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations are configured to cast one or more shadows on the head covering apparatus based on the rays of the sun shining down from the sky or an artificial light source, such as overhead lights in a room. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus comprises one or more electric lights on the brim. The one or more electric lights can be configured to shine on the one or more brim decorations in order to cast one or more shadows on the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus comprises one or more electronic displays coupled to the brim wherein the one or more electronic displays are configured to shine light onto the one or more brim decorations in order to cast one or more shadows on the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the one or more electric lights and/or the electronic displays are configured to change color and/or the angle of light being projected onto the one or more brim decorations in order to cause the shadow being cast onto the head covering apparatus to move or appear to move.

In some embodiments, the brim can include a top surface and a bottom surface. In some embodiments, the top surface is a surface of the brim that faces the superior direction of a vertical axis, wherein the vertical axis extends from a bottom of the user's head (e.g., the user's chin, jaw, etc.) to a top of the user's head. In some embodiments, the bottom surface is a surface of the brim that faces the inferior direction of the vertical axis. In some embodiments, a brim decoration can be coupled to the top surface of the brim, the bottom surface of the brim, or both. In some embodiments, the brim decoration can be coupled to the top surface, the bottom surface, or both of the brim via the magnet, the button, the pin, the zipper, the eyelet, the popper, the fabric tie, the grommet, the pin, the toggle, the stud, the snap fastener, the clasp, the buckle, the hook and loop, and/or any other type of fastener.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus can reduce or minimize a pressure applied by the band portion of the decorative headband device to the user's head. In some embodiments, the band portion of the decorative headband device can apply a force and/or a pressure to the outer surface and/or one or more panels of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the force or pressure can be dispersed across the outer surface and/or the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus such that the pressure applied to the user's head is smaller than a pressure applied to the user's head by the decorative headband device when the user is not wearing the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus, the decorative headband device, or both can include one or more electronics.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include a memory (e.g., a non-volatile memory). In some embodiments, the memory can be configured to store information about one or more objects, attractions, restaurants, a user's hotel room, and or any other points of interest. In some embodiments, the memory can be configured to store user information. In some embodiments, the user information can include a location of the user, room number of the user, a special status of the user, one or more reservations of the user, a user's account information, a user's tickets, a virtual queue status of the user, user payment information, and/or any other information about the user. In some embodiments, the special status of the user can include whether a user has purchased a pass to skip a line, whether a user is a VIP, whether it is the user's birthday, etc.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include a processor. In some embodiments, the processor can be configured to control and/or process signals, data, or other information from a location module, a communication module, or both. In some embodiments, the processor can include circuitry configured to transmit signals, data, or other information to any of the electronics. The processor can be mechanically coupled to a part of a head covering apparatus or decorative headband, such as the top surface of the brim, the bottom surface of the brim, one or more panels, the band portion of the decorative headband, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion of the decorative headband device, one or more ears of the decorative headband device, or any other portion of head covering apparatus or the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, a size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus can include the processor. In some embodiments, the processor can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the processor and/or the circuitry can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus, the headband device, or both. In some embodiments, the processor and/or the circuitry can be coupled to a sweatband and/or bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include a location module. In some embodiments, the location module can be coupled to the brim of the head covering apparatus, the top surface of the brim, the bottom surface of the brim, one or more panels of head covering apparatus, the band portion of the decorative headband device, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion of the decorative headband device and/or the one or more ears of the decorative headband device and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus or the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, this size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus can include the location module. In some embodiments the location module can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments the location module can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus and/or the headband device. In some embodiments, the location module can be coupled to the sweatband and/or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the location module can be configured to track a location or position of a user. In some embodiments, the location module can include GPS, geographic information systems (GIS), NavIC, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and/or any other location-based services protocol. In some embodiments, the location module can track a location or position of the user via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth® Low Energy, a cellular connection, ultra-wideband (UWB), RFID, NFC, wireless local area network (WLAN), and/or any other wireless communication protocol. In some embodiments, the location module can communicate with one or more Wi-Fi routers, one or more cell towers, one or more satellites, a location module of a headband securement head covering apparatus of one or more other users, one or more objects near the user, smartphones, an attraction, and/or any other device or points of interest including suitable communications hardware.

In some embodiments, the location module can determine or triangulate a location of the user based on signals received from one or more Wi-Fi routers, one or more cell towers, one or more satellites, and/or any other devices including an antenna. In some embodiments, the location module can determine a location of the user based on signals received by the location module from an antenna of one or more objects near the user, an attraction, and/or any other points of interest. In some embodiments, the signal received by the location module can include a known location, for example, coordinates or an identification of a point of interest.

In some embodiments, the location module can be configured to receive a location or position of other users. In some embodiments, the location module can be configured to track the location or position of the user relative to locations or positions of other users. In some embodiments the location module can be configured to enable tracking the location or position of the user relative to locations or positions of other users the user is with (e.g., a child's location relative to that of a parent). In some embodiments, the location module and/or the processor can determine a distance from the user to other users the user is with. In some embodiments, the location module and or the processor can determine when the distance is larger than a predetermined threshold. In some embodiments the location module and/or the processor can automatically trigger an alarm and/or notify the user, the other user(s) the user is with (e.g., a parent), and or any other person that the user is lost or has exited a geofenced area when the distance is larger than the predetermined threshold.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include a communication module. In some embodiments, the communication module can be coupled to the brim of the head covering apparatus, the top surface of the brim, the bottom surface of the brim, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus, the band portion of the decorative headband device, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion and/or the one or more ears of the decorative headband device and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus or the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus can include the communication module. In some embodiments, the communication module can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the communication module can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus and/or the headband device. In some embodiments, the communication module can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the communication module can include an antenna configured to send signals to and/or receive signals from one or more other antennas. In some embodiments, the communication module can transmit and/or receive signals via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth® Low Energy, a cellular connection, ultra-wideband (UWB), RFID, NFC, wireless local area network (WLAN), and/or any other wireless communication protocol. In some embodiments, the communication module can transmit and/or receive short range and/or long-range signals. In some embodiments, the communication module can transmit and/or receive short range and/or long-range RFID signals. In some embodiments, the communication module can transmit and/or receive short range signals at a distance from one or more other antennas. In some embodiments, the distance may include a distance of 1 inch or about 1 inch, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, 4 inches or about 4 inches, 5 inches or about 5 inches, 6 inches or about 6 inches, 7 inches or about 7 inches, 8 inches or about 8 inches, 9 inches or about 9 inches, 10 inches or about 10 inches, 11 inches or about 11 inches, 1 foot or about 1 foot, 2 feet or about 2 feet, and/or any other value between the aforementioned values. In some embodiments, the communication module can transmit and/or receive long range signals at a distance from one or more other antennas. In some embodiments, the distance may include a distance of 2 feet or about 2 feet, 1 yard or about 1 yard, 2 yards or about 2 yards, 3 yards or about 3 yards, 4 yards or about 4 yards, 5 yards or about 5 yards, 6 yards or about 6 yards, 7 yards or about 7 yards, 8 yards or about 8 yards, 9 yards or about 9 yards, 10 yards or about 10 yards, 15 yards or about 15 yards, 20 yards or about 20 yards, 25 yards or about 25 yards, 30 yards or about 30 yards, 40 yards or about 40 yards, 50 yards or about 50 yards, 60 yards or about 60 yards, 70 yards or about 70 yards, 80 yards or about 80 yards, 90 yards or about 90 yards, 100 yards or about 100 yards, 200 yards or about 200 yards, 300 yards or about 300 yards, 400 yards or about 400 yards, 500 yards or about 500 yards, and/or any value between the aforementioned values, or more depending upon the implementation.

In some embodiments, the communication module can be configured to receive information from one or more objects near the user, an attraction, a restaurant, and/or any other points of interest near the user. For example, the communication module can receive menu information, a current wait time for a ride, a price of an article of clothing or a souvenir, a time of an upcoming show at a building near the user, information about the history of an object, information about the history of an attraction, etc. In some embodiments, the information from the one or more objects near the user, the attraction, the restaurant, and/or any other points of interest near the user can include audio information, display information, or both.

In some embodiments, both the head covering apparatus and the decorative headband device can include a communication module. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus and the decorative headband device can transmit signals and/or information between each other. For example, the signals and/or the information can include a theme of the head covering apparatus or the decorative headband device, information about one or more decorations of the head covering apparatus or the decorative headband device, information received from one or more other antennas, etc. In some embodiments, head covering apparatus can be configured to transmit power to the communication module and/or other electronics of the decorative headband device.

In some embodiments, the communication module can be configured to communicate with one or more user devices. In some embodiments, the one or more user devices can include a smartphone, a smartwatch, a smart band, a smart ring, a smartphone application, headphones, and/or any other user device. In some embodiments, the communication module can send and/or receive user information from the one or more user devices. In some embodiments, the user information can include a location of the user device, a room number of the user, a special status of the user (e.g., if the user has a pass to skip a line, if the user is a VIP, if it's the user's birthday, etc.), one or more reservations, user account information, a user's tickets, a virtual queue status of the user, user payment information, etc. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive audio information, for example, music, a phone call, etc., from the one or more user devices. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive fitness information from the one or more user devices, such as a user's heart rate, a number of steps the user has taken, a distance the user has traveled, a blood oxygen level of the user, or any combination of these and any other fitness information. In some embodiments, the user information, the special status of the user, the audio information, the fitness information and/or any other information may be synced and/or linked to an RFID device associated with the user and/or the user's account.

In some embodiments, the communication module, the processor, or both can determine the location of the user based on the location of the user device received by the communication module. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive directions, for example GPS directions from the user device. In some embodiments, the processor, a display, one or more speakers, and/or one or more vibration motors can use the received directions to provide direction to the user. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive user customizations from the user device. In some embodiments, the user customizations received by the communication module can include user selection of a sound to play via speakers, a volume of the sound, one or more vibration patterns of vibration motors, a vibration intensity, a display brightness, one or more colors of the display, a layout of information displayed on the display, the predetermined threshold when a user can be determined to be lost and/or any other user customization.

In some embodiments, the communication module can receive one or more audio signals. In some embodiments, the one or more audio signals may include audio streamed or played near the user. In some embodiments, the communication module may automatically update a sound to play via speakers, a volume of the sound, one or more vibration patterns of vibration motors, a vibration intensity, a display brightness, one or more colors of the display, a layout of information displayed on the display, the predetermined threshold when a user can be determined to be lost and/or any other customization or information based on the one or more audio signals. In some embodiments, the communication module may direct the speakers to play one or more sounds based on the received one or more audio signals. In some embodiments, the communication may direct the speakers to play one or more sounds based on the received one or more audio signals in real time or substantially real time. In some embodiments, the communication module or other electronic hardware (e.g., a processor) may direct the speakers to play one or more sounds in response to the one or more audio signals.

In some embodiments, the communication module can communicate with one or more third-party devices. In some embodiments, the communication module can communicate with a third-party device via a user device. In some embodiments, third-party devices can include payment terminals, ticket scanners, door locks, user devices of other users, etc. In some embodiments, the user can pay for an item or food via the communication module. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive payment information from a user device, and the communication module can transmit the payment information to a payment terminal. In some embodiments, the user can unlock a room via the communication module. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive a room number of the user's room and/or key information from a user device, and the communication module can transmit the key information to the door lock to unlock the user's room. In some embodiments, the user can enter or gain access to an attraction, a building, an amusement park, and/or any other location via the communication module. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive ticket or pass information from a user device, and the communication module can transmit the ticket or pass information to a scanner or a terminal to gain access to an attraction, a building, an amusement park, and/or any other location.

In some embodiments, the user can skip a queue line of an attraction via the communication module. In some embodiments, the communication module can receive information about a user's pass to skip a line, and the communication module can transmit the information about the user's pass to skip a line to a scanner or a terminal so the user can skip the line.

In some embodiments, electronic hardware (e.g., non-volatile memory) included in the head covering apparatus, decorative headband device, or both can store an identifier of the user of the head covering apparatus or decorative headband device. In some embodiments, a communications module included in the head covering apparatus or decorative headband device can transmit the identifier to a receiver. In some embodiments, the received user identifier can be used to determine a special status of the user, whether the user has a ticket for an attraction, etc. For example, the received user identifier can be used to query a database or other data store that contains information about the user.

In some embodiments, the communication module can transmit information or data to a computer system. In some embodiments, the information or data can include the location of the user, payments made by the user, one or more objects the user interacts with, when the communication module transmits information to a third-party device, and/or any other information.

In some embodiments, a communications module can transmit a signal that can be detected by one or more receivers. In some embodiments, the locations of the one of the more receivers can be known. For example, the one or more receivers may be placed in fixed locations such as at gates, near ride lines, at ticket machines, doorways, elevators, concierge desks, in restaurants, in stores, etc. In some embodiments, a location of the user on the receivers that detected a signal from the communications module. In some embodiments, a distance from the receiver to the user can be determined based on, for example, a receiving signal strength indicator (RSSI), time of flight, etc. In some embodiments, the placement of the receivers can be considered when determined a location based on RSSI. For example, if a receiver is located in an open area, the received signal can be stronger than if the receiver is located in a crowded area with objects such as walls, tables, merchandise, etc., between the user and the receiver.

In some embodiments, the computer system can determine one or more user metrics. In some embodiments, the computer system can determine the one or more user metrics based on the information or data received from the communication module. In some embodiments, the computer system can receive information or data from a plurality of communication modules of a plurality of different users. In some embodiments, the one or more metrics can include a total distance traveled by the user, a time the user spends at one or more locations, a total amount of money spent by the user over a period of time, how much money a user spent on categories of items (for example souvenirs, food, upgrades, etc.), which attractions a user goes to and/or enters, a time the user waits in line for one or more attractions, an average time the user waits in line for attractions, a time of day when the user is at one or more locations or attractions, and/or any other user metrics.

In some embodiments, the computer system can determine the one or more user metrics for each of the plurality of different users. In some embodiments, the computer system can generate metrics, data, and or trends of the plurality of different users. For example, the computer system can determine average wait times for each attraction, a number of users at each attraction, an average amount of money spent by each user, how much time users spend and each attraction, a density of users at one or more locations, a number of user's that are determined to be lost over a period of time, etc.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include one or more speakers. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can include one or more headphones. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can be coupled to the brim of the head covering apparatus, the top surface of the brim, the bottom surface of the brim, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus, the band portion of the decorative headband device, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion and/or the one or more ears of the decorative headband device and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus or the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus can include the one or more speakers. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus and/or the headband device. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can be coupled to the sweat band and/or a bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can be configured to generate sound. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can receive any of the information received by the communication module and/or the location module. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can generate sound based on the information received by the communication module. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can generate sound based on audio information received by the communication module. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can generate sound based on information stored in the memory. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can generate sound based on a location of the user. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can receive audio information from the memory, and the audio information can be based on a location of the user received by or determined by the location module. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can receive audio information from the memory, and the audio information can be based on information from one or more objects near the user, an attraction, a restaurant, and/or any other points of interest near the user received by the communication module. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers can generate audio directions to direct the user to a location or a point of interest.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include one or more vibration motors. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be coupled to the brim of the head covering apparatus, the top surface of the brim, the bottom surface of the brim, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus, the band portion of the decorative headband device, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion and/or the one or more ears of the decorative headband device and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus or the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus can include the one or more vibration motors. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus and/or the headband device. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be configured to generate vibrations. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be configured to generate vibrations based on sound generated by the one or more speakers, information displayed by a display module, information received by the location module, information received by the communication module, data or information stored in the memory, and/or any other information. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be configured to generate vibrations based on a location of the user. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be configured to generate vibrations when the communication module sends and/or receives information. For example, the one or more vibration motors can be configured to generate vibrations when a user unlocks the user's room, when the user makes a purchase, when the user gains entry to a building or attraction, etc. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors can be configured to generate vibrations based on one or more signals received by the communication module. In some embodiments, the one or more signals received by the communication module can include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth® Low Energy, a cellular connection, ultra-wideband (UWB), RFID, NFC, wireless local area network (WLAN), and/or any other wireless communication protocol.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include a display. In some embodiments, the display can include an LED display, a mini-LED display, a micro-LED display, an LCD display, a segment code LCD display, a dot matrix display, a twisted nematic display, one or more fiber optics, one or more LEDs coupled to fiber optics, and/or any other type of display. In some embodiments, a display can include a plurality of LEDs integrated into a head covering apparatus, decorative headband device, and/or any other decorative item. In some embodiments, the display can include a touchscreen. In some embodiments, the display can include lights, for example, RGB lights (e.g., RGB LEDs). In some embodiments, the display can be flat or planar. In some embodiments, the display can be curved. In some embodiments, the display can include one or more LEDs coupled to fiber optics, for example so that the display resembles one or more fireworks. In some embodiments, the one or more LEDs coupled to fiber optics may light up or display a fireworks show. In some embodiments, the fireworks show may be based on or replicate a real fireworks show near the user. In some embodiments, the fireworks show may be based on one or more signals received by the communication device, for example using a wireless communications protocol. In some embodiments, the fireworks show may be based on audio received via a microphone. In some embodiments, the fireworks show may be based on light receiving by a photosensor.

In some embodiments, a brim of the head covering apparatus can include the display. In some embodiments, the display can be coupled to the top surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the display can form at least a portion of the top surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the display can be coupled to the bottom surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the display can form at least a portion of the bottom surface of the brim.

In some embodiments, the display can be embedded in the brim. In these embodiments, the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim can include a transparent or semi-transparent material. In some embodiments, the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim can include glass, plastic, and/or any other display materials.

In some embodiments, the display can be rotatably coupled to the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the display can be rotatable between a flat orientation and an upright orientation in some embodiments, the flat orientation can include the display positioned against the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the flat orientation can include the display resting on the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the flat orientation can include the display substantially parallel to the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim.

In some embodiments, when the display is in the upright orientation, the display can form an angle with the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the angle can include an angle of about 1 degree, about 5 degrees, about 10 degrees, about 15 degrees, about 20 degrees, about 25 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 35 degrees, about 40 degrees, about 45 degrees, about 50 degrees, about 55 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 65 degrees, about 70 degrees, about 75 degrees, about 28 degrees, about 85 degrees, about 90 degrees, about 95 degrees, about 100 degrees, about 105 degrees, about 110 degrees, about 115 degrees, about 120 degrees, about 125 degrees, about 130 degrees, about 135 degrees, about 140 degrees, about 145 degrees, about 150 degrees, about 155 degrees, about 160 degrees, about 165 degrees, about 170 degrees, about 175 degrees, about 180 degrees, or any value between the aforementioned values. In some embodiments, the angle can exceed 180 degrees. For example, in some embodiments, the display can be rotatably coupled to the head covering apparatus at or near an edge of the brim of the hat, and the display can rotate such that the display is visible either above or below the brim of the hat. In some embodiments, an orientation sensor can be used to determine whether the display is oriented above or below the brim. In some embodiments, the orientation sensor can be a switch that can be activated based on the position of a hinge attached to the display and the brim.

In some embodiments, when the display is in the upright orientation, the display can cover or obstruct at least a portion of a user's field of vision or field of view. In some embodiments, the display can be coupled to an edge of the brim, and the display can be rotated from the flat orientation to the upright orientation such that the display is below or underneath the bottom surface of the brim. In some embodiments, the edge of the brim can include an outer perimeter of the brim between the top surface and the bottom surface.

In some embodiments, the display can be coupled to the top surface and/or the bottom surface of the brim at a fixed angle such that the display cannot rotate.

In some embodiments, the display can be transparent and/or semi-transparent. In some embodiments, the display can display or show augmented reality (AR) content to the user. In some embodiments, the augmented reality (AR) content can include any of display information as described herein. For example, in some embodiments, the display can be used to overlay a direction arrow indicating a direction the user should walk in to reach a destination. In some embodiments, the AR content can include an estimated wait time. In some embodiments, the AR content can be used to embellish features of the physical environment, such as adding sparkles or other visual effects to physical objects such as ride gates, beverage containers, hotel room doors, etc.

In some embodiments, an edge of the brim can include the display. In some embodiments, the display can be embedded in the edge of the brim. In some embodiments, a portion of the edge of the brim can include the display. In some embodiments, the entire edge of the brim can include the display. In some embodiments, the edge of the brim can include a light strip. In some embodiments, one or more segments of the light strip can be controlled independently or semi-independently. For example, in some embodiments, a portion of the light strip can flash to indicate a direction the user should travel. In some embodiments, a portion of the light strip can change brightness, color, etc., in response to certain events such as arriving at a destination, events that occur during a show such as a fireworks display, etc.

In some embodiments, the one or more panels of the head covering apparatus can include the display. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can include the display.

In some embodiments, the decorative headband device can include the display. In some embodiments, at least a portion of a band portion of the decorative headband device can include the display. In some embodiments, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion and/or one or more ears of the decorative headband device can include the display.

In some embodiments, the display can show display information. In some embodiments, the display information can include any information received by the location module and/or the communication module. In some embodiments, the display information can include a power level of a power source, as described below. In some embodiments, the display information can include directions to a place, for example a ride, a building, a restaurant, an attraction, a location of one or more family members, a hotel room, an entrance, an exit, a public transportation stop, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can include information about a location of the user and/or an object near the user, for example, information about an attraction a user is waiting in line for, an attraction the user is on or riding, a menu of a restaurant, a current wait time for an attraction, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can include information about an event near the user, for example, a parade, a show, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can indicate if a user is lost. In some embodiments, the display information can indicate a special status of the user, for example, that a user has purchased a pass to skip a line, that a user is a VIP, that it is the user's birthday, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can include fitness information. In some embodiments, the display information can automatically change based on a location of the user. In some embodiments, the display information can automatically and/or dynamically update based on a location of the user, one or more brim decorations, and/or the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, a theme of the display information can be based on a location of the user, one or more brim decorations, and/or the decorative headband device. For example, if the user is on a rollercoaster, text and/or images of the display information may include a font or images from signage of the rollercoaster.

In some embodiments, a size, a shape, or both of the display can be based on where the display is positioned on the head covering apparatus and/or the decorative headband device. In some embodiments, the size, shape, or both of the display can be based on the one or more brim decorations, one or more decorations coupled to the head covering apparatus, a theme of the head covering apparatus, the one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion and/or the one or more ears of the decorative headband device. For example, the head covering apparatus and/or the decorative headband device can be Halloween themed, and the shape of the display can be a ghost.

In some embodiments, the electronics can include a power source. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus and/or the decorative headband device can include the power source. In some embodiments, the power source can include a battery, a rechargeable battery, a lithium-ion battery, a solar panel, and/or any other power source. In some embodiments, the power source can be configured to power the electronics. In some embodiments, the brim can include the power source. In some embodiments, the power source can be coupled to the brim. In some embodiments, the power source can be embedded in the brim. In some embodiments, the display can include the power source. In some embodiments, the power source can be coupled to any of the one or more panels. In some embodiments, the power source can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus and/or the headband device. In some embodiments, a size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus can include the power source. In some embodiments, the power source can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the power source can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the band portion, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion and/or the one or more ears of the decorative headband device can include the power source. For example, the one or more ears can each include a solar panel or a battery.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus can include a charm. In some embodiments, the charm can include a first magnet coupled to the charm. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus can include a brim portion. In some embodiments, the brim portion can include a receiving magnet. In some embodiments, the first magnet and/or the receiving magnet can be configured to securely and/or removably couple the charm to the brim portion of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the first magnet and/or the receiving magnet can prevent or inhibit the charm from falling off the brim portion of the head covering apparatus when the head covering is moved or jostled while the head covering apparatus is worn by a user.

Headband Securement

FIGS. 1A-1C show an embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 100.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the apparatus 101 can include a head covering apparatus 101 and a decorative headband device 102. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 101 can include one or more securement features 101D, which can be, for example and without limitation, holes, slits, openings, bands, overlaps, buttonholes, hook and loop fasteners, friction fasteners, or any combination thereof. The one or more securement features 101D can be located on the head covering apparatus 101 such that when a user places the decorative headband device 102 on an exterior surface 101A of the head covering apparatus 101, the user can insert at least a portion of a band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 into, through, and/or under the one or more securement features 101D.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D can be located on the head covering apparatus 101 above a circumferential portion of the head covering apparatus 101, for example a band or material that forms the bottom opening of the head covering apparatus 101, wherein the bottom opening is configured to receive the user's head. A portion of material 101G between the one or more securement features 101D and a bottom edge 101H of the head covering apparatus 101 can overlap and/or cover the band portion 102A and secure the decorative headband device 102 to a head of the user so the decorative headband device 102 does not rotate or move relative to the head covering apparatus 101 when the user wears the head covering apparatus 101 and the decorative headband device 102. In some embodiments, one or more securement features 101D can be located on the head covering apparatus 101 in, on, or near a circumferential portion of the head covering apparatus 101.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D can be substantially horizontal such that when the portion of the band portion 102A is inserted through into the one or more securement features 101D, the decorative headband device 102 is substantially vertical, wherein horizontal is defined by a first horizontal axis extending between an anterior portion 101B of the head covering apparatus 101 and a posterior portion 101C of the head covering apparatus 101, and vertical is defined by a vertical axis extending from a top of the user's head to a bottom of the user's head, for example, the user's chin, the user's jaw, or the like, or substantially in the direction of gravity. In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D can be oriented at an angle from the horizontal axis such that when the portion of the band portion 102A is inserted through into the one or more securement features 101D, the decorative headband device 102 is at the angle from a vertical axis. For example, in some embodiments, it may be desirable for at least a portion of decorative headband device 102 to be positioned somewhat in front of or somewhat behind the ears of the user.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D can include a width 101D-3. The width 101D-3 can be a same width as a width 102A-1 of the band portion 102A. In some embodiments, the width 101D-3 can be greater than the width 102A-1 of the band portion 102A such that the user can place the decorative headband device 102 on the head covering apparatus 101, and/or the user can rotate or translate the decorative headband device 102 between the anterior portion 101B of the head covering apparatus 101 and the posterior portion 101C of the head covering apparatus 101 so the decorative headband device 102 rests comfortably on the head of the user depending on a size and/or shape of the head of the user and/or a position of the user's ears. In some embodiments, the width 101D-3 of the one or more securement features 101D can be ¼ inch or about ¼ inch, ⅓ inch or about ⅓ inch, ½ inch or about ½ inch, ⅔ inch or about ⅔, ¾ inch or about ¾ inch, 1 inch or about 1 inch, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, 4 inches or about 4 inches, 5 inches or about 5 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the portion of material 101G can include a portion of the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101. The portion of the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101 can be an elastic material and/or a piece of material between the exterior surface 101A and the head of the user that can provide structural support to the head covering apparatus 101 near the bottom edge 101H of the head covering apparatus 101 and/or secure the head covering apparatus 101 on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the portion of the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101 can be removed. In some embodiments, the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101 can comprise at least two elastic portions such that a gap surface exists between the at least two elastic portions. In some embodiments, the gap surface can be a portion of the interior surface of the head covering apparatus 101 where the exterior surface 101A of the decorative headband device contacts the interior surface of the head covering apparatus. The removal of the portion of the bottom circumferential band portion and/or the gap surface can reduce or minimize a pressure applied to the head of the user caused by the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101 or a pressure applied to the head of the user caused by the portion of material 101G applying a force to the band portion 102A. Advantageously, reducing or minimizing the pressure applied to the head of the user can increase comfort when the head covering apparatus 101 and the decorative headband device 102 are worn by a user at a same time, and can increase a time the user can wear the head covering apparatus 101 and the decorative headband device 102 before the user experiences discomfort.

FIG. 1C shows a posterior view of the headband securement head covering apparatus 100. As shown in FIG. 1C, the headband securement head covering apparatus 100 can include a headband apparatus 101 and a decorative headband device 102.

FIGS. 1D-1G show a channel 104 of the headband securement head covering apparatus 100. In some embodiments, the channel 104 can include a piece of material 104A that can form an opening 104B with the head covering apparatus 101. In some embodiments, the piece of material 104A can be the portion of material 101G. In some embodiments, the piece of material 104A can include fabric, elastic, fur, wool, felt and/or any other flexible or stretchable material. In some embodiments, the material 104A can comprise a rigid material. In some embodiments, an exterior surface of the channel 104 and/or an interior surface of the channel 104 can include material with slop, slack, or leeway such that material that forms the exterior surface of the channel 104 and/or the interior surface of the channel 104 can include a width that is larger than a width of the opening 104B of the channel 104, so the user can rotate the band portion 102A between the anterior portion 101b and the posterior portion 101C, rotate the band portion 102A about the horizontal axis, and/or translate the band portion 102a between the anterior portion 101B and the posterior portion 101c, relative to the head covering apparatus 101 and/or the user's head to center the band portion 102A and/or the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head or comfortably position the band portion 102A and/or the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head. In some embodiments, the width of the opening can be ¼ inch or about ¼ inch, ⅓ inch or about ⅓ inch, ½ inch or about ½ inch, ⅔ inch or about ⅔ inch, ¾ inch or about ¾ inch, 1 inch or about 1 inch, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, 4 inches or about 4 inches, 5 inches or about 5 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 101 can include a plurality of channels 104 along the bottom edge 101H of the head covering apparatus 101 so the user can insert at least the portion of the band portion 102A into one or more of the channels 104 so the decorative headband device 102 can sit comfortably on the head covering apparatus 101 and the head of the user based on a size and/or shape of the head of the user and/or a size or shape of the decorative headband device 102.

In some embodiments, the channel 104 or the plurality of channels 104 can be on the exterior surface 101A of the head covering apparatus 101 as described with reference to FIG. 3A or the channels can be on an inner surface of the head covering apparatus 101 as described with reference to FIG. 3C.

In some embodiments, when the user inserts at least the portion of the band portion 102A into the one or more securement features 101D, the user can insert at least the portion of the band portion 102A into the opening 104B such that the piece of material 104A frictionally secures at least the portion of the band portion 102A to the head covering apparatus 101 and the head of the user.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D can include slop, slack, or leeway so the user can rotate the band portion 102A between the anterior portion 101B and the posterior portion 101C, rotate the band portion 102A about the horizontal axis, and/or translate the band portion 102A between the anterior portion 101B and the posterior portion 101C, relative to the head covering apparatus 101 and/or the user's head to center the band portion 102A and/or the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head or comfortably position the band portion 102A and/or the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head.

Users can have different head shapes and/or sizes, and/or the users' ears can be positioned or located in different locations on each user's head relative to other features of the users' heads. Therefore, in some embodiments, the aforementioned slop, slack, or leeway can allow or provide the user the ability to position the band portion 102A on the user's head so the decorative headband device 102 rests comfortably on the head of the user depending on a size and/or shape of the head of the user, and/or a position of the user's ears.

In some embodiments, the decorative headband device 102 can move relative to the user's head or dislodge the decorative headband device 102 from the center of the user's head and/or the comfortable position on the user's head because of wind and/or movement of the user's head caused by the user walking, running, jumping, riding a ride or attraction, and/or any other movement of the user. The aforementioned slop, slack, or leeway of the channel 104 and/or the one or more securement features 101D can allow or provide the user the ability to easily reposition the decorative headband device 102 so the band portion 102A is centered on the user's head or in a comfortable position on the user's head.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D and/or the channel 104 can include can include Teflon, Tyvek, a smooth fabric, and/or any other low friction material so the band portion 102A can be easily removed from the one or more securement features 101D and/or the channel 104. For example, a low friction material can be disposed on an interior surface of the channel 104. In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D and/or the channel 104 can include a medium friction material (e.g., leather, denim or another cotton or fabric, and so forth). In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D and/or the channel 104 can include a high friction material, such as rubber, which can help prevent movement of movement of the decorative headband device when the user walks, runs, rides a ride, tilts their head, or engages in other movements.

In some embodiments, at least a portion the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101 can be semi-rigid and/or rigid. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101 can include or comprise plastic, metal and/or any other rigid material. In some embodiments, the semi-rigid and/or rigid portion of the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 101 can be located at the one or more securement features 101D, the channel 104, or both so the user can more easily insert the band portion 204A into the one or more securement features and/or the channel 104. In some embodiments, the semi-rigid and/or rigid portion of the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus can be sewn or coupled to the exterior surface 101A, an interior surface, and/or a lining of the head covering apparatus 101.

In some embodiments, a portion of the head covering apparatus 101 where the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 contacts the exterior surface 101A of the head covering apparatus 101 can be semi-rigid and/or rigid so the user can more easily insert the band portion 102A into the one or more securement features and/or the channel 104. In some embodiments, a portion of the head covering apparatus 101 where the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 contacts the exterior surface 101A of the head covering apparatus 101 can include or comprise metal, plastic, and/or any other rigid material. In some embodiments, the semi-rigid and/or rigid portion of the head covering apparatus 101 where the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 contacts the exterior surface 101A of the head covering apparatus 101 can be sewn or coupled to the exterior surface 101A, an interior surface, and/or a lining of the head covering apparatus 101.

As shown in FIG. 1G, the channel 104 can have a top width w_tand a bottom width w_b. In some embodiments, the w_tand the bottom width w_bcan be equal widths. In some embodiments, the w_tand the bottom width w_bcan be different. For example, the top width w_tcan be greater than the bottom width w_b. In such implementations, to bottom of the channel 104 can act as a pivot point and the user can pivot the decorative headband device 102 about the bottom of the channel 104. In some implementations the top width w_tcan be smaller than the bottom width w_b, and the top of the channel 104 can act as a pivot point for the decorative headband device 102 about which the user can rotate the decorative headband device 102. In some implementations, providing a pivot point can allow the user the easily adjust the angle of the decorative headband device 102, for example to ensure proper placement of the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head and/or to comfortably position the ends of the decorative headband device 102 with respect to the user's ears.

In some embodiments, the width of a channel can be the same as the width of a panel. In some embodiments, a channel can extend over more than one panel. In some embodiments, a width of a channel can be less than the width of a panel. In any embodiments herein, a channel can, in some embodiments, have about the same width as a decorative headband device (e.g., slightly larger than the decorative headband device). Such designs can limit movement of the decorative headband device with respect to the head covering apparatus. However, in some cases, it can be significant to provide a larger channel. For example, users have differently sized heads, differently positioned ears, wear hats at different positions on their heads (e.g., higher up or lower town, tilted to one side vs. front-facing), wear their hats with different angulation with respect to the user's head (e.g., tilted up in the front, level with the ground, etc.). Accordingly, to provide a head covering apparatus that is suitable for use by a wide audience, in some embodiments, a channel width can be substantially larger than the width of a decorative headband device.

FIGS. 1H-1K show an embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 100A. Common features between the headband securement head covering apparatus 100A and the headband securement head covering apparatus 100 will not be described again but are incorporated here in their entirety.

In these embodiments, the headband securement head covering apparatus 100A can include the head covering apparatus 101 and/or the decorative headband device 102. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 101 can include a bucket hat or bucket head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 101 can include one or more securement features 101D. The one or more securement features 101D can be located on the head covering apparatus 101 such that when a user places the decorative headband device 102 on then exterior surface 101A of the head covering apparatus 101, the user can insert at least a portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 into and/or through and/or under the one or more securement features 101D. In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 101D can be located on the head covering apparatus 101 above a brim 101E of the head covering apparatus 101, wherein a top edge 101E-1 of the brim 101E forms a bottom opening of the head covering apparatus 101 the bottom opening is configured to receive the user's head. In some embodiments, the brim 101E can include a slope. In some embodiments, the brim 101E can be a downward sloping brim.

As best shown in FIG. 1I, in some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 101 can include or comprise a size adjustment device 101F. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 101F can include a band, cord, string, strip of material, rope, or the like. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 101F can include elastic, fabric, fur, wool, felt and/or any other flexible or stretchable material. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 101F can be located on the head covering apparatus 101 above the top edge 101E-1 of the brim 101E. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 101F can be located in a circumferential channel 101F-1. The circumferential channel 101F-1 can include an exterior surface and an interior surface. In some embodiments, the exterior surface and the interior surface of the circumferential channel 101F-1 can form an opening wherein at least a portion of the size adjustment device 101F is located in the opening. In some embodiments, the exterior surface of the circumferential channel 101F-1 can include one or more gaps, holes, slots, and/or vents where the exterior surface does not cover a portion of the size adjustment device 101F.

In some embodiments, a portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 can be located between the user's head and the interior surface of the circumferential channel 101F-1 or a portion of the size adjustment device 101F so the size adjustment device 101F can contact the exterior surface of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 101F can apply a pressure or force to the exterior surface of the band portion 102A to secure the decorative headband device 102 to the user's head and/or the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, a user can adjust a size of the size adjustment device 101F to secure the head covering apparatus 101 to the user's head. In some embodiments, the user can decrease the size of the size adjustment device 101F to increase a tension in the size adjustment device 101F and increase a pressure or force applied from the size adjustment device 101F to the user's head and/or the exterior surface of the band portion 102A to secure the head covering apparatus 101 and/or the decorative headband device 102 to the user's head. In some embodiments, the user can increase the size of the size adjustment device 101F to decrease a tension in the size adjustment device 101F and decrease a pressure or force applied from the size adjustment device 101F to the user's head and/or the exterior surface of the band portion 102A.

In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 101F can include a size securement apparatus 101F-2 coupled to the size adjustment device 101F. The size securement device 101F-2 can include a cinch, a bracket, a clasp, a clip and/or any other securement device. In some embodiments, the size securement device 101F-2 can engage at least a portion of the size adjustment device 101F to maintain the size and/or tension of the size adjustment device 101F.

FIGS. 1J and 1K illustrate examples of a headband securement head covering apparatus 100A in which a band portion 102A is partially disposed inside the apparatus 101, for example between a size adjustment device 101F and the user's head.

FIG. 2A shows an embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 200. Common features between the headband securement head covering apparatus 200 and the headband securement head covering apparatus 100, 100A will not be described again but are incorporated here in their entirety. The headband securement head covering apparatus 200 can include a head covering apparatus 201, a decorative headband device 202, and headband securement features 204.

In some embodiments, the decorative headband device 202 can include a band portion 202A and/or one or more ears 202B. In some embodiments, the one or more ears 202B can include a pointed profile, circular profile, or any other desired shape. The band portion 202A and/or the head covering apparatus 201 can include one or more decorative feature portions that can be removably coupled and/or secured to the band portion 202A and/or the head covering apparatus 201 in any of the embodiments disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the decorative feature portions can be removably coupled and/or secured to the band portion 202A and/or the head covering apparatus 201 by a securing mechanism, such as but not limited to hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, glue, straps, ties, friction fits, wrappings, or the like. The decorative feature portions can include sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, round ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, and/or any other decoration on the band portion 202A and/or the head covering apparatus 201. In some embodiments, the band portion 202A can include one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 202B. The one or more additional decorations can include a three-dimensional or two-dimensional decoration that extends from the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 202B. In some embodiments, the decorative headband device 202 can include two ears 202B, and the one or more decorations can extend from a first portion 202A-1 of the band portion 202A between the two ears 202B. In some embodiments, the one or more additional decorations can extend from a second portion 202A-2 of the band portion 202A between one of the one or more ears 202B and a tip 202A-3 of the band portion 202A. For simplicity, the second portion 202A-2 and the tip 202A-3 are labeled on only one side, but it will be readily appreciated that a corresponding second portion and corresponding tip can also exist on the other side of the decorative headband device 202 (e.g., near an opposite side of a user's head). The one or more additional decorations can include a bow, text, a hat, an image, a train, a veil, a flower, and/or any other decoration.

In some embodiments, an exterior surface 201A of the head covering apparatus 201 can include one or more decorations. The one or more decorations can include sequins, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, a bow, a train, a veil, a flower embroidery and/or any other two-dimensional or three-dimensional decorations. In some embodiments, the exterior surface 201A can include sequins except for a portion of the exterior surface 201A where the band portion 202A the decorative headband device 202 contacts the exterior surface 201A. In some embodiments, at least one of the one or more decorations can be removable by a user.

In some embodiments the headband securement features 204 can include a first portion 204A and a securement portion 204B, as shown in FIGS. 2C-2D. The first portion 204A and the securement portion 204B can be removably coupled together such that when the first portion 204A and the securement portion 204B are coupled together, the headband securement features 204 secure the decorative headband device 202 to the exterior surface 201A of the head covering apparatus 201. In some embodiments, the first portion 204A and the securement portion 204B can be magnets, a hook and loop fastener, a snap fastener, a clasp, a buckle, and/or any other type of fastener. In some embodiments the first portion 204A can be attached to the head covering apparatus 201, and the securement portion 204B can be attached to the band portion 202A of decorative headband device 202. In some embodiments both the first portion 204A and the securement portion 204B can be attached to the apparatus 201 or the decorative headband device 202.

In some embodiments, the first portion 204A and the securement portion 204B can be coupled to the head covering apparatus 201. In these embodiments, the securement portion 204B can be a piece of material with a first and a second end. The first end of the securement portion 204B can be attached or coupled to the head covering apparatus 201, and the second end of the securement portion 204B can include a fastener that can be removably coupled with the first portion 204A. In some embodiments, the first portion 204A can be coupled to the head covering apparatus 201 between the portion of the exterior surface 201A where the band portion 202A of the decorative headband device 202 contacts the exterior surface 201A and a front end 201B of the head covering apparatus 201, and the securement portion 204B can be coupled to the head covering apparatus 201 between the portion of the exterior surface 201A where the band portion 202A of the decorative headband device 202 contacts the exterior surface 201A and a back end 201C of the head covering apparatus 201. In some embodiments, the first portion 204A can be coupled to the head covering apparatus 201 between the portion of the exterior surface 201A where the band portion 202A of the decorative headband device 202 contacts the exterior surface 201A and the back end 201C of the head covering apparatus 201, and the first end of the securement portion 204B can be coupled to the head covering apparatus 201 between the portion of the exterior surface 201A where the decorative headband device 202 contacts the exterior surface 201A and the front end 201B of the head covering apparatus 201. In this way, when the decorative headband device 202 is placed on the exterior surface 201A, the piece of material of the securement portion 204B can be placed over an exterior surface 202D of the decorative headband device 202, and the second end of the securement portion 204B can be coupled to the head covering apparatus portion 204A such that the piece of material can secure the decorative headband device 202 to the head covering apparatus 201.

In FIG. 2B, the first portion 204A and securement portion 204B are attached to the apparatus 201. The first portion 204A and securement portion 204B can be, for example, flexible straps that can be connected to each other via a button, hook and loop fastener, or any other securement mechanism. In FIG. 2C, the first portion 204A and the securement portion 204B are both affixed to the apparatus 201, but the first portion 204A is moveable while the securement portion 204B is immovably attached to the apparatus 201. FIG. 2D shows an example embodiment in which the first portion 204A is affixed to the apparatus 201 and the securement portion 204B is affixed to the decorative headband device 202. In some embodiments, rather than extending out of the apparatus 201, the first portion 204A can be embedded in the apparatus 201. For example, the first portion 204A can be a magnet or magnetic material (e.g., ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material with or without a permanent magnetization) embedded in the headband securement head covering apparatus 200 such that the first portion 204A is not visible when viewing the exterior surface 201A of the headband securement head covering apparatus 200.

In some embodiments, the headband securement features 204 can include slop or slack, for example the piece of material of the headband securement features 204 can include a length that is larger than a width of the band portion 202A, so the user can move the band portion 202A relative to the headband securement features 204, the head covering apparatus 101 and/or the user's head to center the band portion 102A and/or the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head. In some embodiments, the length of the piece of material of the headband securement features 204 can be ¼ inch, ⅓ inch, ½ inch, ⅔ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch, 2 inches, 3 inches, 4 inches, 5 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values.

In some embodiments, as described above with reference to FIGS. 1A-1G, a portion of material near a bottom edge of the head covering apparatus 201 can be removed or include a gap surface to reduce a pressure applied to a head of the user when the user wears the head covering apparatus 201 and the decorative headband device 202 at a same time.

FIG. 2E shows another example head covering apparatus 210 according to some embodiments. The head covering apparatus can include a crown portion 212 and a brim portion 214. The crown portion 212 can include a plurality of panels 216A, 216B, 216C, 216D. The number of panels can vary and can be more or less than shown in FIG. 2E. The crown portion 212 can include a channel 218 having a top opening 220 with a top opening width w_tand a bottom opening 222 with a bottom opening width w_b. In some embodiments, the top opening width and/or the bottom opening width can be 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.25 inches or about 0.25 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.75 inches or about 0.75 inches, 1 inch or about 1 inch, 1.25 inches or about 1.25 inches, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 1.75 inches or about 1.75 inches, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, or any value between the these values, or more or less. In some embodiments, the top and bottom opening widths can be the same. In some embodiments, the top opening width can be smaller than the bottom opening width or the bottom opening width can be smaller than the top opening width. In some embodiments, a smaller opening width can provide a pivot point about which a head covering apparatus can be rotated.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 210 can include one or more buttonholes or other openings 224 for receiving eyeglasses or sunglasses of a user. For example, the opening 224 can receive a temple of a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses worn by the user, which can help prevent the eyeglasses or sunglasses from sliding off the head of the user, as compared with having the temple of the eyeglasses or sunglasses in contact with an exterior surface of the head covering apparatus.

In some embodiments, the crown portion 212 can include a band 226 (also referred to as a sweatband). The 226 can provide physical structure to the head covering apparatus, can help keep the head covering apparatus secure to the user's head, and so forth. The band 226 can be adjustable, or an adjustable component can be disposed in the band, near the band or attached to the band. In some embodiments, a head covering apparatus may not be adjustable. When a decorative headband is worn, for example as shown in FIG. 2I, the decorative headband can pass through the top opening 220 and rest between the user's head and the band 226.

FIG. 2F shows an inside-out, or reversed, view of a head covering apparatus according to some embodiments. In FIG. 2F, the head covering apparatus can include a plurality of panels 216A-216C. The panels 216A and 216C can extend downward toward the band 226 and can cover, partially cover, overlap, or partially overlap the band 226. For example, either or both of panels 216A and 216C can overlap an exterior surface of the band 226, e.g., a surface facing away from a user's head when the head covering apparatus is worn. In some embodiments, the panels 216A and 216B can extend to a bottom edge of the head covering apparatus (e.g., a bottom edge of the band 226). The panel 216B can be an upper panel and can extend from the top of the head covering apparatus to a distance hi above the top of the band 226. In some embodiments, the panel 216B. in the distance hi can be, for example, 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.25 inches or about 0.25 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.75 inches or about 0.75 inches, 1 inch or about 1 inch, 1.25 inches or about 1.25 inches, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 1.75 inches or about 1.75 inches, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, or any value between the these values, or more or less. In some embodiments, the panel 216B can include a portion 216B-1 that folds over the panel 216B and that is sewn, glued, fused, or otherwise affixed to the panel 216B. A lower panel 228 can cover the band 226 or a portion thereof and can overlap partially with the panel 216B to form the channel 218. In some embodiments, the lower panel 228 can include a fold-over feature similar to the fold-over feature 216B-1.

FIG. 2G is similar to FIG. 2F. In FIG. 2G, a portion of a headband 250 is shown. When the head covering apparatus and the headband 250 are worn by a user, the headband 250 can be position between the head of the user and the band 226. The headband 250 can be positioned between the user's head and the lower panel 228. The headband can pass through the channel 218. The headband 250 can be disposed on an exterior surface of the panel 216B, as indicated by the dashed lines. The headband can be disposed between the band 226 and a user's head when the head covering apparatus is worn.

FIG. 2H is an illustration showing a panel 216, lower panel 228, and band 226 according to some embodiments. FIG. 2H shows a view from an interior of a head covering apparatus. The panel 216 can include a fold-over portion 216B-1 that can be sewn, glued, fused, or otherwise attached to the panel 216. The lower panel 228 can disposed on an external surface of the head covering apparatus, such that, when viewed from the outside, the lower panel 228 is visible and overlaps a portion of the panel 216. For example, the dashed lines of the lower panel 228 show that the lower panel 228 can overlap a portion of the panel 216. In some embodiments, the band 226 can be disposed between a user's head and the lower panel 228 when the head covering apparatus is worn by the user. In some embodiments, the overlap h 2 between the panel 216 and the lower panel 228 can be 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.25 inches or about 0.25 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.75 inches or about 0.75 inches, 1 inch or about 1 inch, 1.25 inches or about 1.25 inches, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 1.75 inches or about 1.75 inches, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, or any value between the these values, or more or less.

FIG. 2I illustrates a head covering apparatus and headband according to some embodiments. FIG. 2I is similar to FIG. 2E, except that in FIG. 2I, a headband 250 is also shown. The headband 250 can be exposed on an exterior surface of the panel 216C. The headband 250 can pass through the channel 218 and below the lower panel 228, closer to a user's head. In some embodiments, the headband 250 can extend below the bottom opening 222 (e.g., the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus 210). In some embodiments, the headband 250 can be disposed between the band 226 and a user's head. In some embodiments, the band 226 can be disposed between the headband 250 and the user's head. As described herein, having little or no fabric between the headband and the user's head can reduce pressure on the head. However, in some cases, some fabric may be desirable, for example to prevent a user's hair from being pulled or tangled when a headband is placed on or removed from the user's head.

FIGS. 3A-3D show another embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 300. Common features between the headband securement head covering apparatus 300 and the headband securement head covering apparatus 100, 100A, 200 will not be described again but are incorporated here in their entirety.

The headband securement head covering apparatus 300 can include a head covering apparatus 301, a decorative headband device 302, and one or more channels 304 coupled to an exterior surface 301A of the head covering apparatus 301. In some embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can be coupled to the exterior surface 301A so the one or more channels 304 extend vertically from a bottom edge of the head covering apparatus 301 (though the one or more channels 304 do not necessary extend to the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus 301). The one or more channels 304 can include a first sidewall 304A and a second sidewall 304B. The first sidewall 304A and the second sidewall 304B can form a recess 304C. The recess 304C can receive at least a portion of the band portion 302A of the decorative headband device 302. In some embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can be coupled to the exterior surface 301A such that when the decorative headband device 302 is placed on the exterior surface 301A, at least a portion of the band portion 302A of the decorative headband device 302 is inserted into the recess 304C, as shown in FIG. 3B.

In some embodiments, the first sidewall 304A and the second sidewall 304B can contact the band portion 302A and prevent rotation of the decorative headband device 302 from a front end 301B of the head covering apparatus 301 to a back end 301C of the head covering apparatus 301 or vice versa. The first sidewall 304A and the second sidewall 304B can prevent rotation of the decorative headband device 302 around a vertical axis defined as an axis pointing generally along the direction of gravity and approximately orthogonal to a bottom edge of the head covering apparatus 301.

In some embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can include plastic, metal, wood, glass and/or any other hard material. In some embodiments, as described above with reference to FIGS. 1D-1G, the one or more channels 304 can include fabric, elastic, fur, wool, felt, and/or any other flexible or stretchable material. In some embodiments, an interior surface of the one or more channels 304 can include Teflon, Tyvek, a smooth fabric, and/or any other low friction material so the band portion 302A can be easily removed from the one or more channels 304. In some embodiments, an interior portion of the one or more channels 304 can include a medium friction material or a high friction material such as rubber. As described herein, a high friction material can limit slipping of a decorative headband device. The one or more channels 304 can be transparent, semi-transparent and/or opaque. In some embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can include a decoration.

In some embodiments, an exterior surface of the one or more channels 304 and/or an interior surface of the one or more channels 104 can include material with slop or slack, for example the exterior surface of the one or more channels 304 and/or the interior surface of the one or more channels 304 can include a width that is larger than a width of the recess 304C of the one or more channels 304, so the user can move the band portion 102A relative to the head covering apparatus 101 and/or the user's head to center the band portion 102A and/or the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head. In some embodiments, the width of the recess 304C can be larger than the width of the band portion 302A so the so the user can move the band portion 102A relative to the head covering apparatus 101 and/or the user's head to center the band portion 102A and/or the decorative headband device 102 on the user's head. In some embodiments, the width of the recess 304C can be ¼ inch or about ¼ inch, ⅓ inch or about ⅓ inch, ½ inch or about ½ inch, ⅔ inch or about ⅔ inch, ¾ inch or about ¾ inch, 1 inch or about 1 inch, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, 4 inches or about 4 inches, 5 inches or about 5 inches, any value in between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the headband securement head covering apparatus 300 can include one or more headband securement features, for example as described above with reference to FIGS. 2A-2D. In these embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can be removably coupled to the exterior surface 301A of the head covering apparatus 301 so a user can remove the one or more channels 304.

As shown in FIG. 3C, in some embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can be coupled to an interior surface of the head covering apparatus 301. An exterior surface 304D of the one or more channels 304 can be tapered such that when a user wears the head covering apparatus 301, the exterior surface 301A gradually transitions from a head of the user to the one or more channels 304 improving a comfort of the head covering apparatus 301 and a look of the head covering apparatus 301. In some embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can separate the interior surface of the head covering apparatus 301 from the head of the user providing room for the band portion 302A of the decorative headband device 302 between the head of the user and the interior surface of the head covering apparatus 301. In some embodiments, apparatus 301 can include one or more slits for receiving the decorative headband device 302 into the one or more channels 304.

In these embodiments, the head covering apparatus 301 can include one or more securement features 301D above the one or more channels 304. When the decorative headband device 302 is placed on the exterior surface 301A of the head covering apparatus 301, at least a portion the band portion 302A can be inserted through the one or more securement features 301D so at least a portion of the band portion 302A can be inserted into the one or more channels 304 and a portion of the band portion 302A with one or more ears 302B and/or one or more decorations can be outside of the head covering apparatus 301. In some embodiments, a portion of the band portion 302A can extend all the way through the one or more channels 304. In some embodiments, the band portion 302A can extend below a bottom edge of the apparatus 301 and can, for example, make contact with the user's head behind the user's ears.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 301D can include a closure. The closure can be a magnet, a snap fastener, claps, a buckle, a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, and/or any other type of closure or fastener. In this way, when a user is wearing the head covering apparatus 301 without the decorative headband device 302, the user can close the one or more securement features 301D.

In some embodiments, an edge of the one or more securement features 301D can be sewn or embroidered such that the one or more securement features 301D are not damaged or altered by a user inserting or removing the portion of the band portion 302A into or from the one or more securement features 301D.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 301D can include a shaped profile. The shaped profile can be a circle, a square, an oval, a triangle, a star, and/or any other shape. In some embodiments, the shaped profile can be based on one or more decorations of the head covering apparatus 301 and/or the decorative headband device 302, or can be otherwise designed to have a pleasing decorative appearance.

As shown in FIG. 3D, in some embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can receive a tip or end portion 302A-1 of the band portion 302A such that, for example, the tip or end portion 302A-1 can be allowed to pass through or be placed in or on the one or more channels 304. In these embodiments, the one or more channels 304 can include a height, and the height can be less than or greater than or equal to a height of the one or more channels 304 as shown in FIG. 3A-3C. The one or more channels 304 can include a bottom wall or portion such that the tip or end portion 302A-1 can contact or be position adjacent or near the bottom wall or portion when the decorative headband device 302 is placed on the exterior surface 301A of the head covering apparatus 301.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 301 can include one or more securement features 301D. In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 301D can be double holes. The double holes can include a top hole 301D-1 and a bottom hole 301D-2, such that when the decorative headband device 302 is placed on the exterior surface 301A, the band portion 302A can be inserted into the top hole and the bottom hole. A portion of material 301D-3 between the top hole and the bottom hole can contact the band portion 302A to prevent rotation of the decorative headband device 302, as shown in FIG. 3E.

In some embodiments, the one or more securement features 301D can be one or more headband securement features as described above with reference to FIGS. 2A-2D.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show another embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 400. Common features between the headband securement head covering apparatus 400 and the headband securement head covering apparatus 100, 100A, 200, 300 will not be described again but are incorporated here in their entirety.

The headband securement head covering apparatus 400 can include a head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include an exterior surface 401A. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus can include a crown portion. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include panels. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include front panels 401A-1 and/or side panels 401A-2. In some embodiments, the front panels 401A-1 can be panels coupled or attached to a brim 408 of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the side panels 401A-2 can be coupled to the front panels 401A-1. In some embodiments, the side panels 401A-2 can be on a side of a head of a user when the user wears the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include one or more back panels 401A-3, as shown in FIG. 4B. In some embodiments, the front panels 401A-1, the side panels 401A-2, and/or the back panels 401A-3 can be triangular, square, rectangular, trapezoidal, and/or any other shape. In some embodiments, the front panels 401A-1, the side panels 401A-2, and/or the back panels 401A-3 can be separated by a seam 403.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include 1 front panel 401A-1, 2 front panels 401A-1, 3 front panels 401A-1, 4 front panels 401A-1, 5 front panels 401A-1, 6 front panels 401A-1, 7 front panels 401A-1, 8 front panels 401A-1, and/or any other number of front panels 401A-1. In some embodiments, head covering apparatus 401 can include 1 side panel 401A-2, 2 side panels 401A-2, 3 side panels 401A-2, 4 side panels 401A-2, 5 side panels 401A-2, 6 side panels 401A-2, 7 side panels 401A-2, 8 side panels 401A-2, and/or any other number of side panels 401A-2. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include 1 back panel 401A-3, 2 back panels 401A-3, 3 back panels 401A-3, 4 back panels 401A-3, 5 back panels 401A-3, 6 back panels 401A-3, 7 back panels 401A-3, 8 back panels 401A-3, and/or any other number of back panels 401A-3. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include 1 panel, 2 panels, 3 panels, 4 panels, 5 panels, 6 panels, 7 panels, 8 panels, and/or any other number of panels.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include the same number of front panels 401A-1 on a left side of the head covering apparatus and a right side of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include a different number of front panels 401A-1 on the left side of the head covering apparatus and the right side of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include the same number of side panels 401A-2 on the left side of the head covering apparatus and the right side of the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include a different number of side panels 401A-2 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 401 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include the same number of back panels 401A-3 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 401 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include a different number of back panels 401A-3 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 401 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 401.

In some embodiments, the front panels 401A-1, side panels 401A-2, and rear panels 401A-3 can extend to an uppermost point of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include a button or other decorative feature at the uppermost point where the panels meet.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 401 can include holding band 401G. In some embodiments, the holding band 401G and a side panel 401A-2 can form a channel 404. In some embodiments, an interior surface of the holding band 401G and an exterior surface of the side panel 401A-2 can form the channel 404. In some embodiments, the channel can include an opening 404B. In some embodiments, the interior surface of the channel 404 can be the exterior surface 401A of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the interior surface of the channel 404 can be one or more of the front panels 401A-1, the side panels 401A-2, and/or the back panels 401A-3. In some embodiments, the channel 404B can be lined with a low friction material such as Teflon or Tyvek, a smooth fabric, and/or any other low friction material to facilitate easy insertion and removal of a decorative headband device or other decorative item into the channel 404B. In some embodiments, the channel 404B can be lined with a medium friction material or a high friction material. The use of a high friction material can limit slipping of the decorative item.

In some embodiments, the holding band 401G can be positioned at a bottom edge 401H of the head covering apparatus 401 or the holding band 401G can be positioned a distance above the bottom edge 401H. In some embodiments, the holding band 401G can be positioned a distance above the bottom edge 401H of 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.2 inches or about 0.2 inches, 0.3 inches or about 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches or about 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches or about 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches or about 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches or about 0.9 inches, about 1.0 inch, about 1.5 inches, about 2.0 inches, about 2.5 inches, about 3.0 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values.

In some embodiments, a width 404C of the opening 404B can be the same width as the width 102A-1 of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 shown in FIGS. 1A-1K. In some embodiments, the width 404C of the opening 404B can be greater than the width 102A-1 of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102. In some embodiments, the width 404C of the opening 404B can be the same width as a width of the front panels 401A-1, the side panels 401A-2 and/or the back panels 401A-3. In some embodiments, the opening 404B can have a uniform width. In some embodiments, the opening 404B can have a top width w_tthat is different from a bottom width w_b. In some embodiments, the top width w_tcan be greater than, equal to, or less than the bottom width w_b. In some embodiments, the bottom of the opening 404B can be a pivot point for a decorate headband device when the width w_bis less than the width w_t. In some embodiments, the top of the opening 404B can be a pivot point for a decorative headband device when the width w_tis less than the width w_b. Such arrangements can provide for rotation of decorative headband device, which can aid in placement of the decorative headband device with respect to the ears of the user.

In some embodiments, a front end 404D of the channel 404 can be anterior to an ear of a user when the head covering apparatus 401 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the front end 404D of the channel 404 can be posterior to the ear of the user when the head covering apparatus 401 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the front end 404D of the channel 404 can be substantially aligned with the ear of the user along the sagittal axis when the head covering apparatus 401 is worn by the user.

In some embodiments, a back end 404E of the channel 404 can be anterior to the ear of the user when the head covering apparatus 401 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the back end 404E of the channel 404 can be posterior to the ear of the user when the head covering apparatus 401 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the back end 404E of the channel 404 can be substantially aligned with the ear of the user along the sagittal axis when the head covering apparatus 401 is worn by the user.

In some embodiments, the user can modify a location of the channel 40 by adjusting a size adjustment device 401F of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 401F can include a strap, a hook and loop fastener, a strap with one or more buttons, and/or any other size adjustment devices used for head covering apparatuses.

In some embodiments, the user can insert a portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 through opening 404B of the channel 404. In some embodiments, the user can insert the portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 through the channel 404 before and/or after the user places the head covering apparatus 401 on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the user can insert a finger and/or any other object into the opening 404B of the channel 404 before the user inserts the portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 in order to push the holding band 401G distally away from the head of the user. In some embodiments, the user can use seams 403 to guide the portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 to a location of the opening 404B of the channel 404 when the user inserts the portion of the band portion 102A into the opening 404B of the channel 404.

In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 is in the opening 404B of the channel 404, the exterior surface 401A of the head covering apparatus 401 and/or the exterior surface of the side panel 401A-2 can contact an interior surface of the band portion 102A. In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 is in the opening 404B of the channel 404, the head covering apparatus 401 and/or the side panel 401A-2 can be between the head of the user and the interior surface of the band portion 102A. In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 is in the opening 404B of the channel 404, the holding band 401G can contact an exterior surface of the band portion 102A. In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 is in the opening 404B of the channel 404 the holding band 401G can wrap around the band portion 102A and/or the exterior surface of the band portion 102A. In some embodiments, the holding band 401G can apply a force to the exterior surface of the band portion 102A to secure the decorative headband device 102 to the head of the user so the decorative headband device 102 does not rotate or move relative to the head covering apparatus 401 when the user wears the head covering apparatus 401 and the decorative headband device 102. In some embodiments, the holding band 401G can include an elastic material.

In some embodiments, when the band portion 102A of the decorative headband device 102 is in the channel 404, a portion of the band portion 102A can extend below the bottom edge 401H of the head covering apparatus 401. In some embodiments, the portion of the band portion 102A that extends below the bottom edge 401H of the head covering apparatus 401 can be anterior and/or posterior to the ear of the user.

In some embodiments, the channel 404 can be substantially horizontal such that when the portion of the band portion 102A is inserted through into the opening 404B of the channel 404, the decorative headband device 102 is substantially vertical, wherein horizontal is defined by a first horizontal axis extending between a front end 401B of the head covering apparatus 401 and a back end 401C of the head covering apparatus 401 (e.g., within 5 degrees or about 5 degrees, within 10 degrees or about 10 degrees, within 15 degrees or about 15 degrees, within 20 degrees or about 20 degrees, within 25 degrees or about 25 degrees, within 30 degrees or about 30 degrees, or any value between the these values, of a plane whose normal vector is defined by the direction of gravity), and vertical is defined by a vertical axis extending from a top of the user's head to a bottom of the user's head, for example, the user's chin, the user's jaw, or the like, or by the direction of gravity or approximately the direction of gravity. In some embodiments, the channel 404 can be oriented at an angle from the horizontal axis such that when the portion of the band portion 102A is inserted through the opening 404B of the channel 404 the decorative headband device 102 is at the angle from the vertical axis.

As shown in FIG. 4B, in some embodiments, the side panels 401A-2 can include a first side panel portion 401A-2A and a second side panel portion 401A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 401A-2A and the second side panel portion 401A-2B can each be a half of a side panels 401A-2. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 401A-2A can be coupled to a front panel 401A-1. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 401A-2B can be coupled to a back panel 401A-3. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 401A-2A can be coupled to the second side panel portion 401A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 401A-2A can be anterior to the second side panel portion 401A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 401A-2A can be posterior to the second side panel portion 401A-2B. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 401A-2B can be anterior to the first side panel portion 401A-2A. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 401A-2B can be posterior to the first side panel portion 401A-2A.

In some embodiments, the width 404C of the channel 404 can be a width of the first side panel portion 401A-2A and/or a width of the second side panel portion 401A-2B. In some embodiments, the channel 404 can be located on the first side panel portion 401A-2A and/or the second side panel portion 401A-2B. In some embodiments, the width of the first side panel portion 401A-2A and/or the width of the second side panel portion 401A-2B can be constant. In some embodiments, the width of the first side panel portion 401A-2A and/or the width of the second side panel portion 401A-2B may not be constant.

FIGS. 5A-5J show another embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 500. Common features between the headband securement head covering apparatus 500 and the headband securement head covering apparatus 100, 100A, 200, 300, 400 will not be described again but are incorporated here in their entirety.

In some embodiments, the headband securement head covering apparatus 500 can include a head covering apparatus 501 and a decorative headband device 502 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 5D).

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include an exterior surface 501A. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include panels. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include front panels 501A-1 and/or side panels 501A-2 (e.g., side panels 501A-2A and 501A-2B). In some embodiments, the front panels 501A-1 can be panels coupled or attached to a brim 508. In some embodiments, the side panels 501A-2 can be coupled to the front panels 501A-1. In some embodiments, the side panels 501A-2 can be on a side of a head of a user when the user wears the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include one or more back panels 501A-3. In some embodiments, the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2, and/or the back panels 501A-3 can be triangular, square, rectangular, trapezoidal, and/or any other shape. In some embodiments, the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2, and/or the back panels 501A-3 can be separated by a seam 503. In some embodiments, the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2, and/or the back panels 501A-3 can overlap by 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.2 inches or about 0.2 inches, 0.25 inches or about 0.25 inches, 0.3 inches or about 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches or about 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches or about 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches or about 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches or about 0.9 inches, 1 inches or about 1.0 inch, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values, or more or less, to form the seam 503. As shown in FIGS. 5E-5G, in some embodiments, the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2, and/or the back panels 501A-3 can be three-sided or four-sided. In some embodiments, a side panel, front panel, and/or back panel can be triangular or generally triangular, although edges of a side panel, front panel, and/or back panel may not all be straight. In some embodiments, the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2, and/or the back panels 501A-3 can include a height 510A-1, 510A-2, 510A-3 and a width 512A-1, 512A-2, 512A-3. As shown in FIG. 5E, in some embodiments, the height 510A-1 of the front panels 501A-1 can be from about 4 inches to about 10 inches, for example about 7.6 inches, and/or the width 512A-1 of the front panels 501A-1 can be from about 2 inches to about 6 inches, for example about 4.25 inches. As shown in FIG. 5F, in some embodiments, the height 510A-2 of the side panels 501A-2 can be from about 4 inches to about 10 inches, for example about 7.5 inches and/or the width 512A-2 of the side panels 501A-2 can be from about 2 inches to about 6 inches, for example about 4.25 inches. As shown in FIG. 5G, in some embodiments, the height 510A-3 of the back panels 501A-3 can be from about 4 inches to about 10 inches, for example about 7.6 inches and/or the width 512A-3 of the back panels 501A-3 can be from about 2 inches to about 6 inches, for example about 3.25 inches. These are merely examples, and other sizes are possible, for example to accommodate different head sizes. For example, children commonly have smaller heads than adults, and thus a head covering apparatus designed for use by a child can have smaller panels than a head covering apparatus design for use by adults.

In some embodiments, the heights 510A-1, 510A-2, 510A-3 and/or the widths 512A-1, 512A-2, 512A-3 can be 1 inch or about 1 inch, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, 3.5 inches or about 3.5 inches, 4 inches or about 4 inches, 4.5 inches or about 4.5 inches, 5 inches or about 5 inches, 5.5 inches or about 5.5 inches, 6 inches or about 6 inches, 6.5 inches or about 6.5 inches, 7 inches or about 7 inches, 7.5 inches or about 7.5 inches, 8 inches or about 8 inches, 8.5 inches or about 8.5 inches, 9 inches or about 9 inches, 9.5 inches or about 9.5 inches, 10 inches or about 10.0 inches, and/or any value between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include 1 front panel 501A-1, 2 front panels 501A-1, 3 front panels 501A-1, 4 front panels 501A-1, 5 front panels 501A-1, 6 front panels 501A-1, 7 front panels 501A-1, 8 front panels 501A-1, and/or any other number of front panels 501A-1. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include 1 side panel 501A-2, 2 side panels 501A-2, 3 side panels 501A-2, 4 side panels 501A-2, 5 side panels 501A-2, 6 side panels 501A-2, 7 side panels 501A-2, 8 side panels 501A-2, and/or any other number of side panels 501A-2. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include no back panel 501A-3 (e.g., a side panel can extend back to a rear portion of the head and joint with corresponding side panel on an opposite site of the head covering apparatus, 1 back panel 501A-3, 2 back panels 501A-3, 3 back panels 501A-3, 4 back panels 501A-3, 5 back panels 501A-3, 6 back panels 501A-3, 7 back panels 501A-3, 8 back panels 501A-3, and/or any other number of back panels 501A-3. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include 1 panel, 2 panels, 3 panels, 4 panels, 5 panels, 6 panels, 7 panels, 8 panels, and/or any other number of panels.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include the same number of front panels 501A-1 on a left side of the head covering apparatus 501 and a right side of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include a different number of front panels 501A-1 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 501 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include the same number of side panels 501A-2 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 501 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include a different number of side panels 501A-2 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 501 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include the same number of back panels 501A-3 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 501 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include a different number of back panels 501A-3 on the left side of the head covering apparatus 501 and the right side of the head covering apparatus 501.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 can include a holding band 501G. In some embodiments, a side panel 501A-2 can be split into two parts, a top part, as shown in FIG. 5I and a lower part. In some embodiments, the holding band 501G can be the lower part of the side panels 501A-2, and a top part 504A of a channel 504, as further described below, can be the top part of the side panel 501A-2.

In some embodiments, the top part 504A and the holding band 501G can form a channel 504. In some embodiments, a top edge 504B-1 of the loop band 501G can be folded over or hemmed. In some embodiment, a bottom edge 504A-1 of the top part 504A can be folded over or hemmed. In some embodiments, the top edge 504B-1 and/or the bottom edge 504A-1 can be folded over or hemmed by 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.2 inches or about 0.2 inches, 0.3 inches or about 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches or about 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, and/or any other value between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

As shown in FIG. 5C, in some embodiments, the holding band 501G and the top part 504A can overlap to form the channel 504. In some embodiments, a depth 504F of the channel 504 can be a distance the holding band 501G and the top part 504A overlap. In some embodiments, the depth 504F of the channel 504 can be 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.2 inches or about 0.2 inches, 0.3 inches or about 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches or about 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches or about 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches or about 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches or about 0.9 inches, 1 inch about 1 inch, and/or any other values between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the channel 504 can include an opening 504G. In some embodiments, the opening 504G of the channel 504 can be positioned a distance 525A above a bottom edge 501H of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, opening 504G of the channel 504 can be a distance 525A above the bottom edge 501H of about 0.1 inches, about 0.2 inches, about 0.3 inches, about 0.4 inches, about 0.5 inches, about 0.6 inches, about 0.7 inches, about 0.8 inches, about 0.9 inches, about 1.0 inch, about 1.5 inches, about 2.0 inches, about 2.5 inches, about 3.0 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values. In some embodiments, the holding band 501G can extend from the bottom edge 501H of the head covering apparatus 501 to the opening 504G channel 504. In some embodiments, a sweat band and/or a bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 501 can be coupled to the holding band 501G. In some embodiments, a sweat band and/or a bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 501 can be coupled to the holding band 501G such that when a portion of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 is inserted through the channel 504 as described below, the portion of the band portion 502A does not get caught by or stuck in the sweat band and/or bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 501.

In some embodiments, a width 504C of the channel 504 can be the same width as the width 502A-1 of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502. In some embodiments, the width 504C of the channel 504 can be greater than the width 502A-1 of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502. In some embodiments, the width 504C of the channel 504 can be the same width as the width 512A-1, 512A-2, 512A-3 of the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2 and/or the back panels 501A-3.

In some embodiments, a front end 504D of the channel 504 can be anterior to an ear of a user when the head covering apparatus 501 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the front end 504D of the channel 504 can be posterior to the ear of the user when the head covering apparatus 501 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the front end 504D of the channel 504 can be substantially aligned with the ear of the user along the sagittal axis when the head covering apparatus 501 is worn by the user.

In some embodiments, a back end 504E of the channel 504 can be anterior to the ear of the user when the head covering apparatus 501 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the back end 504E of the channel 504 can be posterior to the ear of the user when the head covering apparatus 501 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the back end 504E of the channel 504 can be substantially aligned with the ear of the user along the sagittal axis when the head covering apparatus 501.

In some embodiments, the user can modify a location of the channel 504 by adjusting a size adjustment device 501F of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 501F can be a strap, a hook and loop strap, a strap with one or more buttons, and/or any other size adjustment devices used for head covering apparatuses.

In some embodiments, the user can insert a portion of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 through the opening 504G of the channel 504. In some embodiments, the user can insert the portion of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 through the opening 504G channel 504 before and/or after the user places the head covering apparatus 501 on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the user can insert a finger and/or any other object into the channel 504 before the user inserts the portion of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 in order to push or move the exterior surface 504B of the channel 504 distally away from the head of the user. In some embodiments, the user can use seams 503 to guide the portion of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 to a location of the opening 504G of the channel 504 when the user inserts the portion of the band portion 502A into the opening 504G of the channel 504.

In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 is in the channel 504 the holding band 501G can contact an exterior surface of the band portion 502A. In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 is in the channel 504 holding band 501G can wrap around the band portion 502A and/or the exterior surface of the band portion 502A. In some embodiments, holding band 501G can apply a force to the exterior surface of the band portion 502A to secure the decorative headband device 502 to the head of the user so the decorative headband device 502 does not rotate or move relative to the head covering apparatus 501 when the user wears the head covering apparatus 501 and the decorative headband device 502. In some embodiments, the holding band 501G can include an elastic material. In some embodiments, the holding band 501G can include a low friction material such as Teflon or Tyvek, or any other low friction material. in some embodiments, the holding band 501G can include a medium friction material or a high friction material, for example disposed on an interior surface of the holding band 501G. The use of a high friction material can limit slipping or other movement of the band portion 502A.

In some embodiments, when the band portion 502A of the decorative headband device 502 is in the channel 504, a portion of the band portion 502A can extend below the bottom edge 501H of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the portion of the band portion 502A that extends below the bottom edge 501H of the head covering apparatus 501 can be anterior and/or posterior to the ear of the user.

In some embodiments, the channel 504 can be substantially horizontal such that when the portion of the band portion 502A is inserted through into the channel 504, the decorative headband device 502 is substantially vertical, wherein horizontal is defined by a first horizontal axis extending between a front end 501B of the head covering apparatus 501 and a back end 501C of the head covering apparatus 501, and vertical is defined by a vertical axis extending from a top of the user's head to a bottom of the user's head, for example, the user's chin, the user's jaw, or the like. In some embodiments, the channel 504 can be oriented at an angle from the horizontal axis such that when the portion of the band portion 502A is inserted through the channel 504 the decorative headband device 502 is at the angle from the vertical axis.

In some embodiments, the side panels 501A-2 can be a first side panel portion 501A-2A and a second side panel portion 501A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 501A-2A and the second side panel portion 501A-2B can each be a half of a side panels 501A-2. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5H the height 510A-2A, 510A-2B of the first side panel portion 501A-2A and/or the second side panel portion 501A-2B can be 7.5 inches or about 7.5 inches and/or the width 512A-2 of the side panels 501A-2 can be 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches.

In some embodiments, the heights 510A-2A, 510A-2B and/or the widths 512A-2A, 512A-2B can be 1 inch or about 1 inch, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 2 inches or about 2 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3 inches, 3.5 inches or about 3.5 inches, 4 inches or about 4 inches, 4.5 inches or about 4.5 inches, 5 inches or about 5 inches, 5.5 inches or about 5.5 inches, 6 inches or about 6 inches, 6.5 inches or about 6.5 inches, 7 inches or about 7 inches, 7.5 inches or about 7.5 inches, 8 inches or about 8 inches, 8.5 inches or about 8.5 inches, 9 inches or about 9 inches., 9.5 inches or about 9.5 inches, 10 inches or about 10\ inches, and/or any value between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 501A-2A can be coupled to a front panel 501A-1. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 501A-2B can be coupled to a back panel 501A-3. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 501A-2A can be coupled to the second side panel portion 501A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 501A-2A can be anterior to the second side panel portion 501A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 501A-2A can be posterior to the second side panel portion 501A-2B. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 501A-2B can be anterior to the first side panel portion 501A-2A. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 501A-2B can be posterior to the first side panel portion 501A-2A.

In some embodiments, the holding band 501G can be a lower part of the first side panel portion 501A-2A, and the top part 504A of the channel 504 can be a top part of the first side panel portion 501A-2A. In some embodiments, the holding band 501G can be a lower part of the second side panel portion 501A-2B, and the top part 504A of the channel 504 can be a top part of the second side panel portion 501A-2B.

In some embodiments, the width 504C of the channel 504 can be a width of the first side panel portion 501A-2A and/or a width of the second side panel portion 501A-2B. In some embodiments, the channel 504 can be located on the first side panel portion 501A-2A and/or the second side panel portion 501A-2B.

In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 501 of the head covering apparatus 501 can include one or more decorations 550. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations 550 can be removably or permanently coupled to the exterior surface 501A. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations 550 can be sewn to the exterior surface 501A. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations 550 can be removably coupled to the exterior surface 501A. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be coupled to the exterior surface 501A via hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, glue, straps, ties, friction fits, wrappings, or the like.

In some embodiments, the one or more decorations 550 can include sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, and/or any other decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations 550 can be a three-dimensional or two-dimensional decorations.

In some embodiments, the brim 508 of the head covering apparatus 501 can include one or more holes 514. In some embodiments, one or more brim decorations 516 can be permanently coupled or removably coupled to the one or more holes 514, as shown in FIG. 5K. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 516 can include sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, medallions, pins, and/or any other decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can comprise vinyl, plastic, leather, and/or vegan leather. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 516 can comprise one or more images, texts, patterns, and/or signs. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 516 can be a three-dimensional or two-dimensional decorations. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 516 can include one or more layers or planes.

In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 516 may each be a portion of one layered or three-dimensional brim decorations. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations 516 may be coupled in front of (e.g., anterior to) and/or behind (e.g., posterior to) at least one of the one or more brim decorations 516. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations 516 can be a layer of the layered or three-dimensional brim decorations. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations 516 can be a layer of one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations such that the layered or three-dimensional brim decorations have a depth. In some embodiments, the one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations can be a diorama or comprise a diorama look. In some embodiments, the one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations can be multi-plane.

In some embodiments, a first brim decoration can be coupled to a first hole or set of holes of the brim. In some embodiments, a second brim decoration can be coupled to a second hole or set of holes of the brim. The second hole or set of holes can be anterior to the first hole or set of holes such that the second brim decoration is positioned anterior to the first brim decoration. In some embodiments, the second brim decoration can be coupled to the first brim decoration. In some embodiments, the second brim decoration can be coupled to the first brim decoration and the second hole or set of holes.

FIGS. 6A-6F show another embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 600 and/or components thereof. Common features between the headband securement head covering apparatus 600 and the headband securement head covering apparatus 100, 100A, 200, 300, 400, and 500 will not be described again but are incorporated herein in their entirety.

As shown in FIG. 6A, a headband securement head covering apparatus 600 can include electronics 604. The electronics 604 can include a display 610, memory 631, location module 632, processor 633, communication module 634, one or more speakers 636, one or more vibration motors 638, power source 630, microphone 640, and/or one or more additional modules 642.

In some embodiments, the headband securement head covering apparatus 600 can include a head covering apparatus 601 and/or a decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the decorative headband device 602 can include electronics 604.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include a memory 631. In some embodiments, the memory 631 can be configured to store information about one or more objects, attractions, restaurants, and/or any other points of interest. In some embodiments, the memory 631 can be configured to store user information, such as a name, birthdate, status, user identifier, and so forth. In some embodiments, the user information can include a location of the user, a room number of the user, a special status of the user, one or more reservations, user account information, a user's tickets, a virtual queue status of the user, user payment information, etc. In some embodiments, the special status of the user can include whether a user has purchased a pass to skip a line, whether a user is a VIP, whether it is the user's birthday, etc.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include a processor 633. In some embodiments, the processor 633 can be configured to control and/or process signals, data, or other information from a location module 632, a communication module 634, a microphone 640, and/or another module. In some embodiments, the processor 633 can include circuitry configured to transmit signals, data or other information to any of the electronics 604. In some embodiments, the processor 633 can be coupled to a brim 608 of the head covering apparatus 601, a top surface 608A of the brim 608, a bottom surface 608B of the brim 608, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus 601, a band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602 and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus 601 or the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the one or more panels 620 can include any of the panels and/or panel portions as described herein. In some embodiments, a size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the processor 633. In some embodiments, the processor 633 can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the processor 633 can be embedded in the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, the one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 302A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the processor 633 and/or the circuitry can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the headband device 602. In some embodiments, the processor 633 and/or the circuitry can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 601.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include a location module 632. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can be coupled to the brim 608 of the head covering apparatus 601, the top surface 608A of the brim 608, the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus 601, the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 602A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602 and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus 601 or the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the location module 632. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can be embedded in the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, the one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the headband device 602. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 601.

In some embodiments, the location module 632 can be configured to track a location or position of a user. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can include GPS, geographic information systems (GIS), NavIC, GLONASS, and/or any other location-based services protocol. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can track a location or position of the user via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, a cellular connection, ultra-wideband (UWB), RFID, NFC, wireless local area network (WLAN), and/or any other wireless communication protocol. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can communicate with one or more Wi-Fi routers, one or more cell towers, one or more satellites, a location module 632 or communication module 634 of a headband securement head covering apparatus 600 of one or more other users, one or more objects near the user, an attraction, and/or any other device or points of interest including an antenna.

In some embodiments, the location module 632 can determine or triangulate a location of the user based on signals received from one or more Wi-Fi routers, one or more cell towers, one or more satellites, and/or any other devices including an antenna. In some embodiments, the location module 632 can determine a location of the user based on signals received by the location module 632 from an antenna of one or more objects near the user, an attraction, and/or any other points of interest. In some embodiments, the signal received by the location module 632 can include a known location, for example, coordinates or an identification of a point of interest.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include a communication module 634. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can be coupled to the brim 608 of the head covering apparatus 601, the top surface 608A of the brim 608, the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus 601, the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602 and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus 601 or the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can be embedded in the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, the one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the headband device 602. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 601.

In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can include an antenna configured to send signals to and/or receive signals from one or more other antennas. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can transmit and/or receive signals via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, a cellular connection, ultra-wideband (UWB), RFID, NFC, wireless local area network (WLAN), and/or any other wireless communication protocol.

In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can be configured to communicate with or receive information from one or more objects near the user, an attraction, a restaurant, and/or any other points of interest near the user. For example, the communication module 634 can receive menu information, a current wait time for a ride, a price of an article of clothing or a souvenir, a time of an upcoming show at a building near the user, information about the history of an object, information about the history of an attraction, etc. In some embodiments, the information from or about the one or more objects near the user, the attraction, the restaurant, and/or any other points of interest near the user can include audio information and or display information.

In some embodiments, both the head covering apparatus 601 and the decorative headband device 602 can include a communication module 634. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 601 and the decorative headband device 602 can transmit signals and/or information between each other. For example, the signals and/or the information can include a theme if the head covering apparatus 601 or the decorative headband device 602, information about one or more decorations of the head covering apparatus 601 or the decorative headband device 602, information received from one or more other antennas, etc.

In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can be configured to communicate with one or more user devices. In some embodiments, the one or more user devices can include a smartphone, a smartwatch, a smartphone application, headphones, and/or any other user device. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can send and/or receive user information from the one or more user devices. In some embodiments, the user information can include, a location of the user, a room number of the user, a special status of the user, one or more reservations, user account information, a user's tickets, a virtual queue status of the user, user payment information, etc. In some embodiments, the special status of the user can include whether a user has purchased a pass to skip a line, whether a user is a VIP, whether it is the user's birthday, etc. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can receive audio information, for example, music, a phone call, etc. from the one or more user devices.

In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can communicate with one or more third-party devices. In some embodiments, the third-party devices can include a payment terminal, a ticket scanner, a room lock, user devices of other users, etc. In some embodiments, the user can pay for an item or food via the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can receive payment information from a user device, and the communication module 634 can transmit the payment information to a payment terminal. In some embodiments, the user can unlock a room via the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can receive a room number of the user's room and/or key information from a user device, and the communication module 634 can transmit the key information to the room lock to unlock the user's room. In some embodiments, the user can enter or gain access to an attraction, a building, an amusement park, and/or any other location via the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can receive ticket or pass information from a user device, and the communication module 634 can transmit the ticket or pass information to a scanner or a terminal to gain access to an attraction, a building, an amusement park, and/or any other location.

In some embodiments, the user can skip a queue line of an attraction via the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can receive information about a user's pass to skip a line, and the communication module 634 can transmit the information about the user's pass to skip a line to a scanner or a terminal so the user can skip the line. In some embodiments, the communication module 634 can transmit a user identifier to a scanner or terminal, and the terminal can use the user identifier to query a database to determine if the user has a pass to skip a line.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include one or more speakers 636. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can include one or more headphones. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can be coupled to the brim 608 of the head covering apparatus 601, the top surface 608A of the brim 608, the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus 601, the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 602A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602 and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus 601 or the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the one or more speakers 636. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can be embedded in the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, the one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 602A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the headband device 602. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can be coupled to the sweat band and/or a bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 601.

In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can be configured to generate audio or sound. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can receive any of the information received by the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can generate audio or sound based on the information received by the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can generate audio or sound based on audio information received by the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can generate audio or sound based on information stored in the memory 631. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can generate audio or sound based on a location of the user. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can receive audio information from the memory 631 and the audio information can be based on a location of the user received by or determined by the location module 632. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can receive audio information form the memory 631 and the audio information can be based on information from one or more objects near the user, an attraction, a restaurant, and/or any other points of interest near the user received by the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the one or more speakers 636 can be configured to generate audio based on information received via the microphone 640.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include one or more vibration motors 638. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be coupled to the brim 608 of the head covering apparatus 601, the top surface 608A of the brim 608, the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608, one or more panels of the head covering apparatus 601, the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602 and/or any other portion of the head covering apparatus 601 or the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the one or more vibration motors 638. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be embedded in the band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602, the one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the headband device 602. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the bottom circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 601.

In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be configured to generate vibrations. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be configured to generate vibrations based on audio and or sound generated by the one or more speakers 636, information displayed by the display 610 (as described further below), information received by the location module 632 and/or the communication module 634, information received by the microphone 640, data or information stored in the memory 631, and/or any other information. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be configured to generate vibrations based on a location of the user. In some embodiments, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be configured to generate vibrations when the communication module 634 sends and/or receives information. For example, the one or more vibration motors 638 can be configured to generate vibrations when a user unlocks the user's room, when the user makes a purchase, when the user gains entry to a building or attraction, etc.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include a display 610. In some embodiments, the display 610 can include an LED display, a mini-LED display, a micro-LED display, an LCD display, a segment code LCD display, a dot matrix display, a twisted nematic display, and/or any other type of display. In some embodiments, the display 610 can include a touchscreen. In some embodiments, the display 610 can include lights, for example, RGB lights.

As shown in FIG. 6B, in some embodiments, a brim 608 of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the display 610. In some embodiments, the brim 608 can include a top surface 608A and a bottom surface 608B, as shown in FIG. 6C. In some embodiments, the display 610 can be coupled to the top surface 608A of the brim 608. In some embodiments, the display 610 can form at least a portion of the top surface 608A of the brim 608. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6C, the display 610 can be coupled to the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608. In some embodiments, the display 610 can form at least a portion of the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608.

In some embodiments, the display 610 can be embedded in the brim 608. In these embodiments, the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608 can include a translucent, transparent, or semi-transparent material. In some embodiments, the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608 can include glass, plastic, Gorilla Glass, and/or any other display materials.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 6D and 6E, the display 610 can be rotatably coupled to the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608. In some embodiments, the display 610 can be rotatable between a flat orientation and an upright orientation. In some embodiments, the flat orientation can include the display 610 positioned against the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608. In some embodiments, the flat orientation can include the display 610 resting on the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608. In some embodiments, the flat orientation can include the display 610 substantially parallel to the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608.

In some embodiments, when the display 610 can be flipped up to an upright orientation, wherein the display 610 can form an angle 612 with the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608. In some embodiments, the angle 612 can include an angle of 1 degree or about 1 degree, 5 degrees or about 5 degrees, 10 degrees or about 10 degrees, 15 degrees or about 15 degrees, 20 degrees or about 20 degrees, 25 degrees or about 25 degrees, 30 degrees or about 30 degrees, 35 degrees or about 35 degrees, 40 degrees or about 40 degrees, 45 degrees or about 45 degrees, 50 degrees or about 50 degrees, 55 degrees or about 55 degrees, 60 degrees or about 60 degrees, 65 degrees or about 65 degrees, 70 degrees or about 70 degrees, 75 degrees or about 75 degrees, 80 degrees or about 80-degrees, 85 degrees or about 85 degrees, 90 degrees or about 90 degrees, 95 degrees or about 95 degrees, 100 degrees or about 100 degrees, 105 degrees or about 105 degrees, 110 degrees or about 110 degrees, 115 degrees or about 115 degrees, 120 degrees or about 120 degrees, 125 degrees or about 125 degrees, 130 degrees or about 130 degrees, 135 degrees or about 135 degrees, 140 degrees or about 140 degrees, 145 degrees or about 145 degrees, 150 degrees or about 150 degrees, 155 degrees or about 155 degrees, 160 degrees or about 160 degrees, 165 degrees or about 165 degrees, 170 degrees or about 170 degrees, 175 degrees or about 175 degrees, 180 degrees or about 180 degrees, and/or an value between the aforementioned values.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6E, in some embodiments, when the display 610 is flipped down, in the upright orientation, the display 610 can cover or obstruct at least a portion of a user's field of vision or field of view. In some embodiments, the display 610 can be coupled to an edge 608C of the brim 608, and the display 610 can be rotated from the flat orientation to the upright orientation such that the display 610 is below or underneath the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608 or above or on top of the top surface 608A. In some embodiments, the edge 608C of the brim 608 can include an outer perimeter of the brim 608 between the top surface 608A and the bottom surface 608B.

In some embodiments, the display 610 can be coupled to the top surface 608A and/or the bottom surface 608B of the brim 608 at the angle 612 such that the display 610 cannot rotate.

In some embodiments, the display 610 can be transparent and/or semi-transparent. In some embodiments, the display 610 can display or show augmented reality (AR) content to the user. In some embodiments, the augmented reality (AR) content can include any of display information as described further below.

In some embodiments, the edge 608C of the brim 608 can include the display 610. In some embodiments, the display 610 can be embedded in the edge 608C of the brim 608. In some embodiments, the display 610 can be a portion of the edge 608C of the brim 608, or the display 610 can be the entire edge 608C of the brim.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6F, one or more panels of the one or more panels 620 of the crown portion of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the display 610. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 516 as described above with reference to FIG. 5K, can include the display 610.

In some embodiments, the decorative headband device 602 can include the display 610. In some embodiments, at least a portion of a band portion 602A of the decorative headband device 602 can include the display 610. In some embodiments, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 202A and/or one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602 can include the display 610.

In some embodiments, the display 610 can show display information. In some embodiments, the display information can include any information received by the location module 632 and/or the communication module 634. In some embodiments, the display information can include a power level of a power source 630, as described below. In some embodiments, the display information can include directions to a place, for example a ride, a building, a restaurant, an attraction, a location of one or more family members, a hotel room, an entrance, an exit, a public transportation stops, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can include information about a location of the user and/or an object near the user, for example, information about an attraction a user is waiting in line for, an attraction the user is on or riding, a menu of a restaurant, a current wait time for an attraction, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can include information about an event near the user, for example, a parade, a show, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can indicate if a user is lost. In some embodiments, the display information can indicate a special status of the user, for example, that a user has purchased a pass to skip a line, that a user is a VIP, that it is the user's birthday, etc. In some embodiments, the display information can automatically change based on a location of the user. In some embodiments, the display information can automatically and/or dynamically update based on a location of the user, one or more brim decorations 516 (as described above with reference to FIG. 5K), and/or the decorative headband device 602.

In some embodiments, the electronics 604 can include a power source 630. In some embodiments, the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the decorative headband device 602 can include the power source 630. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can include a battery, a rechargeable battery, a lithium-ion battery, a solar panel, and/or any other power source. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can be configured to power the electronics 604. In some embodiments, the brim 608 can include the power source 630. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can be coupled to the brim 608. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can be embedded in the brim 608. In some embodiments, the display 610 can include the power source 630. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can be coupled to any of the one or more panels 620. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can be embedded into or woven into material of the head covering apparatus 601 and/or the headband device 602. In some embodiments, a size adjustment device of the head covering apparatus 601 can include the power source 630. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can be embedded in the size adjustment device. In some embodiments, the power source 630 can be coupled to the sweat band and/or the circumferential band portion of the head covering apparatus 601. In some embodiments, the band portion 602A, one or more decorative feature portions attached to the band portion 602A and/or the one or more ears 602B of the decorative headband device 602 can include the power source 630. For example, the one or more ears 602B can each include a solar panel or a battery.

FIGS. 7A-7D show another embodiment of a headband securement head covering apparatus 700 wherein the head covering apparatus 701 is a visor 701. Common features between the headband securement head covering apparatus 700 and the headband securement head covering apparatus 100, 100A, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 will not be described again but are incorporated here in their entirety.

In some embodiments, the headband securement head covering apparatus 700 can include a visor 701 and a decorative headband device 702.

In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include an exterior surface 701A. In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include panels. In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include front panels 701A-1 and/or side panels 701A-2. In some embodiments, the front panels 701A-1 can be panels coupled or attached to a brim 708. In some embodiments, the side panels 701A-2 can be coupled to the front panels 701A-1. In some embodiments, the side panels 701A-2 can be on a side of a head of a user when the user wears the visor 701. In some embodiments, the front panels 701A-1, and/or the side panels 701A-2, can include a square, a rectangle, a trapezoid, and/or any other shape. In some embodiments, the front panels 701A-1 and/or the side panels 701A-2 can be separated by a seam 703. In some embodiments, the front panels 701A-1 and/or the side panels 701A-2 can overlap by 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.2 inches or about 0.2 inches, 0.25 inches or about 0.25 inches, 0.3 inches or about 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches or about 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches or about 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches or about 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches or about 0.9 inches, 1 inch or about 1.0 inch, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 2 inches or about 2.0 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3.0 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values or more or less to form the seam 703. In some embodiments, the front panels 701A-1 and/or the side panels 701A-2 can include a height 710 and a width 712. In some embodiments, the height 710 and/or the width 712 can be 1 inch or about 1.0 inch, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 2 inches or about 2.0 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3.0 inches, 3.5 inches or about 3.5 inches, 4 inches or about 4.0 inches, 4.5 inches or about 4.5 inches, 4 inches or about 5.0 inches, 5.5 inches or about 5.5 inches, 6 inches or about 6.0 inches, 6.5 inches or about 6.5 inches, 7 inches or about 7.0 inches, 7.5 inches or about 7.5 inches, 8 inches or about 8.0 inches, 8.5 inches or about 8.5 inches, 9 inches or about 9.0 inches, 9.5 inches or about 9.5 inches, 10 inches or about 10.0 inches, and/or any value between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include 1 front panel 701A-1, 2 front panels 701A-1, 3 front panels 701A-1, 4 front panels 701A-1, 5 front panels 701A-1, 6 front panels 701A-1, 7 front panels 701A-1, 8 front panels 701A-1, and/or any other number of front panels 701A-1. In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include 1 side panel 701A-2, 2 side panels 701A-2, 3 side panels 701A-2, 4 side panels 701A-2, 5 side panels 701A-2, 6 side panels 701A-2, 7 side panels 701A-2, 8 side panels 701A-2, and/or any other number of side panels 701A-2. In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include 1 panel, 2 panels, 3 panels, 4 panels, 5 panels, 6 panels, 7 panels, 8 panels, and/or any other number of panels.

In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include the same number of front panels 701A-1 on a left side of the visor 701 and a right side of the visor 701. In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include a different number of front panels 701A-1 on the left side of the visor 701 and the right side of the visor 701. In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include the same number of side panels 701A-2 on the left side of the visor 701 and the right side of the visor 701. In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include a different number of side panels 701A-2 on the left side of the visor 701 and the right side of the visor 701.

In some embodiments, the visor 701 can include a holding band 701G. In some embodiments, a side panel 701A-2 can be split into two parts, a top part and a lower part. In some embodiments, the holding band 701G can be the lower part of the side panels 701A-2, and a top part 704A of a channel 704, as further described below, can be the top part of the side panel 701A-2.

In some embodiments, the top part 704A and the holding band 701G can form a channel 704. In some embodiments, a top edge 704B-1 of the loop band 701G can be folded over or hemmed. In some embodiments, a bottom edge 704A-1 of the top part 704A can be folded over or hemmed. In some embodiments, the top edge 704B-1 and/or the bottom edge 704A-1 can be folded over or hemmed by about 0.1 inches, about 0.2 inches, about 0.3 inches, about 0.4 inches, about 0.5 inches, and/or any other value between the aforementioned values.

As shown in FIG. 7C, in some embodiments, the holding band 701G and the top part 704A can overlap to form the channel 704. In some embodiments, a depth 704F of the channel 704 can be a distance the holding band 701G and the top part 704A overlap. In some embodiments, the depth 704F of the channel 704 can be 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.2 inches or about 0.2 inches, 0.3 inches or about 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches or about 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches or about 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches or about 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches or about 0.9 inches, 1 inch or about 1.0 inch, and/or any other values between the aforementioned values, or more or less.

In some embodiments, the channel 704 can include an opening 704G. In some embodiments, the opening 704G of the channel 704 can be positioned a distance above a bottom edge 701H of the visor 701. In some embodiments, opening 704G of the channel 704 can be a distance above the bottom edge 701H of 0.1 inches or about 0.1 inches, 0.2 inches about 0.2 inches, 0.3 inches or about 0.3 inches, 0.4 inches or about 0.4 inches, 0.5 inches or about 0.5 inches, 0.6 inches or about 0.6 inches, 0.7 inches or about 0.7 inches, 0.8 inches or about 0.8 inches, 0.9 inches or about 0.9 inches, 1 inch or about 1.0 inch, 1.5 inches or about 1.5 inches, 2 inches or about 2.0 inches, 2.5 inches or about 2.5 inches, 3 inches or about 3.0 inches, and/or any value in between the aforementioned values, or more or less. In some embodiments, the holding band 701G can extend from the bottom edge 701H of the visor 701 to the channel 704. In some embodiments, a sweat band and/or a bottom circumferential band portion of the visor 701 can be coupled to or integrally formed with the holding band 701G. In some embodiments, a sweat band and/or a bottom circumferential band portion of the visor 701 can be coupled to the holding band 701G such that when a portion of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 is inserted through the channel 704 as described below, the portion of the band portion 702A does not get caught by or stuck in the sweat band and/or bottom circumferential band portion of the visor 701.

In some embodiments, a width 704C of the channel 704 can be the same width as the width 702A-1 of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702. In some embodiments, the width 704C of the channel 704 can be greater than the width 702A-1 of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702. In some embodiments, the width 704C of the channel 704 can be the same width as the width 712 of the front panels 701A-1 and/or the side panels 701A-2. In some embodiments, as described herein with respect to other embodiments, the channel 704 can have a uniform width. In some embodiments, the top of the channel 704 can be narrower than the bottom of the channel 704 and act as a pivot point for the decorative headband device 702. In some embodiments, the bottom of the channel 704 can be narrow than the top of the channel 704 and can act as a pivot point for the decorative headband device 702.

In some embodiments, a front end 704D of the channel 704 can be anterior to an ear of a user when the visor 701 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the front end 704D of the channel 704 can be posterior to the ear of the user when the visor 701 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the front end 704D of the channel 704 can be substantially aligned with the ear of the user along the sagittal axis when the visor 701.

In some embodiments, a back end 704E of the channel 704 can be anterior to the ear of the user when the visor 701 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the back end 704E of the channel 704 can be posterior to the ear of the user when the visor 701 is on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the back end 704E of the channel 704 can be substantially aligned with the ear of the user along the sagittal axis when the visor 701.

In some embodiments, the user can modify a location of the channel 704 by adjusting a size adjustment device 701F of the visor 701 as shown in FIG. 7B. In some embodiments, the size adjustment device 701F can be a strap, a hook and loop strap, a strap with one or more buttons, and/or any other size adjustment devices used for head covering apparatuses.

In some embodiments, the user can insert a portion of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 through the opening 704G of the channel 704. In some embodiments, the user can insert the portion of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 through the opening 704G channel 704 before and/or after the user places the visor 701 on the head of the user. In some embodiments, the user can insert a finger and/or any other object into the channel 704 before the user inserts the portion of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 in order to push or move the exterior surface 704B of the channel 704 distally away from the head of the user. In some embodiments, the user can use seams 703 to guide the portion of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 to a location of the opening 704G of the channel 704 when the user inserts the portion of the band portion 702A into the opening 704G of the channel 704.

In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 is in the channel 704 the holding band 701G can contact an exterior surface of the band portion 702A. In some embodiments, when the portion of the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 is in the channel 704 holding band 701G can wrap around the band portion 702A and/or the exterior surface of the band portion 702A.

In some embodiments, holding band 701G can apply a force to the exterior surface of the band portion 702A to secure the decorative headband device 702 to the head of the user so the decorative headband device 702 does not rotate or move relative to the visor 701 when the user wears the visor 701 and the decorative headband device 702.

In some embodiments, when the band portion 702A of the decorative headband device 702 is in the channel 704, a portion of the band portion 702A can extend below the bottom edge 701H of the visor 701. In some embodiments, the portion of the band portion 702A that extends below the bottom edge 701H of the visor 701 can be anterior and/or posterior to the ear of the user.

In some embodiments, the channel 704 can be substantially horizontal such that when the portion of the band portion 702A is inserted through into the channel 704, the decorative headband device 702 is substantially vertical, wherein horizontal is defined by a first horizontal axis extending between a front end 701B of the visor 701 and a back end 701C of the visor 701, and vertical is defined by a vertical axis extending from a top of the user's head to a bottom of the user's head, for example, the user's chin, the user's jaw, or the like. In some embodiments, the channel 704 can be oriented at an angle from the horizontal axis such that when the portion of the band portion 702A is inserted through the channel 704 the decorative headband device 702 is at the angle from the vertical axis.

In some embodiments, the side panels 701A-2 can include a first side panel portion 701A-2A and a second side panel portion 701A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 701A-2A and the second side panel portion 701A-2B can each be a half of a side panel 701A-2. In some embodiments, a width 705 of the first side panel portion 701A-2A and the second side panel portion 701A-2B can be about half the width 712 of a side panel 701A-2.

In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 701A-2A can be coupled to a front panel 701A-1. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 701A-2B can be coupled to the size adjustment device 701F. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 701A-2A can be coupled to the second side panel portion 701A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 701A-2A can be anterior to the second side panel portion 701A-2B. In some embodiments, the first side panel portion 701A-2A can be posterior to the second side panel portion 701A-2B. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 701A-2B can be anterior to the first side panel portion 701A-2A. In some embodiments, the second side panel portion 701A-2B can be posterior to the first side panel portion 701A-2A.

In some embodiments, the holding band 701G can be a lower part of the first side panel portion 701A-2A, and the top part 704A of the channel 704 can be a top part of the first side panel portion 701A-2A. In some embodiments, the holding band 701G can be a lower part of the second side panel portion 701A-2B, and the top part 704A of the channel 704 can be a top part of the second side panel portion 701A-2B.

In some embodiments, the width 704C of the channel 704 can be the width 705 of the first side panel portion 701A-2A and/or the width 705 of the second side panel portion 701A-2B. In some embodiments, the channel 704 can be located on the first side panel portion 701A-2A and/or the second side panel portion 701A-2B.

In some embodiments, the exterior surface 701A of the visor 701 can include one or more decorations. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be removably or permanently coupled to the exterior surface 701A. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be sewn to the exterior surface 701A. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be removably coupled to the exterior surface 701A. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be coupled to the exterior surface 701A via a hook and loop fastener, buttons, snaps, glue, straps, ties, friction fits, wrappings, or the like.

In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can include sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, round ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, and/or any other decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more decorations can be a three-dimensional or two-dimensional decorations.

In some embodiments, the brim 708 of the visor 701 can include one or more holes 714. In some embodiments, one or more brim decorations 716 can be permanently coupled or removably coupled to the one or more holes 714, as shown in FIG. 7E. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 716 can include sequins, synthetic hair, trains, wedding trains, horns, floppy or pointed ears, lights, electronics, signs, materials, text, a pattern, one or more pictures, embroidery, medallions, pins, and/or any other decoration. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations can comprise vinyl, plastic, leather, and/or vegan leather. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 716 can comprise one or more images, texts, patterns, and/or signs. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 716 can be three-dimensional and/or two-dimensional decorations. In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 716 can include one or more layers or planes.

In some embodiments, the one or more brim decorations 716 may each be a portion of one layered or three-dimensional brim decoration. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations 716 may be coupled in front of (e.g., anterior to) and/or behind (e.g., posterior to) at least one of the one or more brim decorations 716. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations 716 can be a layer of the layered or three-dimensional brim decoration. In some embodiments, each of the one or more brim decorations 716 can be a layer of one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations such that the layered or three-dimensional brim decorations have a depth. In some embodiments, the one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations can be a diorama or comprise a diorama look. In some embodiments, the one or more layered or three-dimensional brim decorations can be multi-plane.

In some embodiments, a first brim decoration can be coupled to a first hole or set of holes of the brim. In some embodiments, a second brim decoration can be coupled to a second hole or set of holes of the brim. The second hole or set of holes can be anterior to the first hole or set of holes such that the second brim decoration is positioned anterior to the first brim decoration. In some embodiments, the second brim decoration can be coupled to the first brim decoration. In some embodiments, the second brim decoration can be coupled to the first brim decoration and the second hole or set of holes.

As described with reference to FIG. 5B, the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 can include one or more decorations 550 coupled to the outer surface 501A, 701A. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 can include one or more magnets 802. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8A, the one or more magnets 802 can be coupled to the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2, and/or the back panels 501A-3 of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 can be embedded in the front panels 501A-1, the side panels 501A-2, and/or the back panels 501A-3 of the head covering apparatus 501. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8B, the one or more magnets 802 can be coupled to the front panels 701A-1, and/or the side panels 701A-2 of the visor 701. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 can be embedded in the front panels 701A-1 and/or the side panels 701A-2 of the visor 701. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 can include a panel magnet 802A. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the panel magnet 802A can include a size and/or shape of an entire panel 501A-1, 501A-2, 501A-3, 701A-1, 701A-2.

In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 can be coupled to and/or embedded in the holding band 501G, 701G. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 can be coupled to and/or embedded in the top part 504A, 704A of the channel 504, 704. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 can be coupled to and/or embedded in the size adjustment device 501F, 701F. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 can be coupled to and/or embedded in a sweatband of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, the one or more magnets 802 may be coupled to and/or embedded in a head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 so the one or more magnets are centered on the front of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 may be embedded at a location of a seam 503, 703 between two front panels 501A-1, 701A-1 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 8E-8J, the head covering apparatus 501, and/or the visor 701 may include a securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 may removably secure or couple a decoration 806 to the head covering apparatus 501, and/or the visor 701.

In some embodiments, the decoration 806 may include the one or more brim decorations 516, 716, the one or more decorations coupled to the outer surface 501A, 701A, and/or a charm. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 may include one or more magnets 806A. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 and the one or more magnets 802 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 may secure or couple the decoration 806 to the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 may magnetically couple the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 to the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 to allow a user to couple the decoration 806 to the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 802 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 may prevent or inhibit the decoration 806 from moving away from a position of the one or more magnets 802 and/or the securement mechanism 804 when the user couples the decoration 806 to the securement mechanism 804.

As shown in FIGS. 8E and 8F, a portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 may include the one or more magnets 802. In some embodiments, the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 may include the brim 508, 708, and/or any panel 501A-1, 501A-2, 501A-3, 701A-1, 701A-2.

In some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 may extend from the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 at a position of the one or more magnets 802. As shown in FIG. 8F, in some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 may include a circular shape. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 may include first threading 804A. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may include second threading 806B. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may be inserted into the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 and/or the decoration 806 may be rotated relative to the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the first threading 804A and the second threading 806B may secure or couple the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 to the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, threading can be used without the use of magnets.

As shown in FIGS. 8G and 8H, in some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 may include a channel 804C. In some embodiments, as shown best in FIG. 8H, the channel may include a u-shape. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may include an extension 806C. In some embodiments, the extension 806C may extend from the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may be inserted into an open end 804B of the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may be slidably inserted into an open end 804B of the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the extension 806C may be inserted into the open end 804B of the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the extension 806C may be slidably inserted into the open end 804B of the securement mechanism 804. In some embodiments, the extension 806C may be positioned between the securement mechanism 804 and the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 may contact the extension 806C to secure or couple the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A to the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701.

As shown in FIGS. 81 and 8J, the channel 804C may include a circular shape. In some embodiments, the channel 804C may include one or more openings 804D. In some embodiments, the one or more openings 804D may include a rectangular shape, a square shape, a circular shape, and/or any other shape. In some embodiments, the one or more openings 804D may be positioned at opposite ends of the channel 804C. In some embodiments, the one or more openings 804D may be equally spaced around the channel 804C.

In some embodiments, the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may include one or more tabs 806D. In some embodiments, the one or more tabs 806D may extend from the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806. In some embodiments, the one or more tabs 806D may be positioned such that the one or more tabs 806D line up with the one or more openings 804D of the channel 804C. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may be inserted into the securement mechanism 804 with the one or more tabs 806D lined up with or positioned at a same position as the one or more openings 804D of the channel 804C. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 may be rotated relative to the securement mechanism 804 so the one or more tabs 806D are positioned between the securement mechanism 804 and the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701. In some embodiments, the securement mechanism 804 and/or the channel 804C of the securement mechanism 804 may contact the one or more tabs 806D to secure or couple the decoration 806 and/or the one or more magnets 806A of the decoration 806 to the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701.

As shown in FIG. 8K, in some embodiments, the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 may include a first magnet 802B and a second magnet 802C. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 may include a first magnet 806A-1 and a second magnet 806A-2.

In some embodiments, the first magnet 802B of the portion 801 and the second magnet 802C of the portion 801 may each include a polarity. In some embodiments, the polarity of the first magnet 802B of the portion 801 and the polarity of the second magnet 802C of the portion 801 may include a same polarity. In some embodiments, the polarity of the first magnet 802B of the portion 801 and the polarity of the second magnet 802C of the portion 801 may include opposite polarities (e.g., opposite poles can be closest to an exterior surface of the portion 801). In some embodiments, for example, the first magnet 802B of the portion 801 may include north polarity and the second magnet 802C of the portion 801 may include a south polarity.

In some embodiments, the first magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 and the second magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 may each include a polarity. In some embodiments, the polarity of the first magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 and the polarity of the second magnet 806A-2 of the decoration 806 may include a same polarity. In some embodiments, the polarity of the first magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 and the polarity of the second magnet 806A-2 of the decoration 806 may include opposite polarities. In some embodiments, for example, the first magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 may include a south polarity facing outward from the decoration 806 and the second magnet 806A-2 of the decoration 806 may include a north polarity facing outward from the decoration 806.

In some embodiments, the opposite polarities of the first magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 and the second magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806, and/or the opposite polarities of the first magnet 802B of the portion 801 and the second magnet 802C of the portion 801 may allow only the first magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 to magnetically coupled with the first magnet 802B of the portion 801, and may allow only the second magnet 806A-2 of the decoration 806 to magnetically couple with the second magnet 802C of the portion 801. Therefore, in some embodiments, the decoration 806 may be coupled to the portion 801 in a predetermined orientation or position. In some embodiments, the predetermined orientation or position may include an orientation or position where the decoration 806 is upright, for example, words or images on the decoration 806 are upright or a correct orientation. In some embodiments, the opposite polarities of the opposite polarities of the first magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806 and the second magnet 806A-1 of the decoration 806, and/or the opposite polarities of the first magnet 802B of the portion 801 and the second magnet 802C of the portion 801 may prevent or inhibit the decoration 806 from rotating.

As shown in FIG. 8L, the portion 801 may include one magnet 802 and/or the decoration 806 may include one magnet 806A. In some embodiments, opposite ends of the magnet 802 of the portion 801 may include opposite polarities. In some embodiments, opposite ends of the magnet 806A of the decoration 806 may include opposite polarities. As described above, in some embodiments, the opposite polarities of the ends of the magnets 802, 806A may allow the decoration 806 to be coupled to the portion 801 in a predetermined orientation or position. In some embodiments, the opposite polarities of the ends of the magnets 802, 806A may prevent or inhibit the decoration 806 from being rotated relative to the portion 801. Although the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 is described above as including one or two magnets 802, in some embodiments, the portion 801 of the head covering apparatus 501 and/or the visor 701 may include more than two magnets 802. In some embodiments, the portion 801 may include three magnets 802, four magnets 802, five magnets 802, six magnets 802, seven magnets 802, eight magnets 802, nine magnets 802, and/or ten magnets 802. In some embodiments, the portion 801 may include more the ten magnets 802.

Although the decoration 806 is described above as including one or two magnets 806A, in some embodiments, the decoration 806 may include more than two magnets 806A. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 may include three magnets 806A, four magnets 806A, five magnets 806A, six magnets 806A, seven magnets 806A, eight magnets 806A, nine magnets 806A, and/or ten magnets 806A. In some embodiments, the decoration 806 may include more the ten magnets 806A.

In some embodiments, magnets can be used to secure a headband or other decorate item to a head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the shape of the magnets or magnetic materials can help prevent movement of the headband or other decorative item with respect to the head covering apparatus. For example, a magnet or magnetic material can include a concave shape configured to receive a corresponding convex shape of a second magnetic or magnetic material

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a magnetic attachment mechanism according to some embodiments. In FIG. 9, a first magnet 902 can be a permanent magnet. The first magnet 902 can be embedded in a head covering apparatus. A second magnet 904 can be part of a headband or other decorative item 906. The second magnet 904 can be a permanent magnet. The orientation of the first magnet 902 and second magnet 904 can be such that a north pole of the first magnet 902 is closest to the south pole of the second magnet 904 when the other decorative item 906 is worn in conjunction with a head covering apparatus. In FIG. 9, the first magnet 902 has a concave shape and the second magnet 904 has a corresponding convex shape. The shapes of the first magnet 902 and second magnet 904 can help prevent lateral movement of the other decorative item 906 with respect to the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the first magnet 902 and second magnet 904 can be rotationally symmetric, such that the other decorative item 906 can rotate with respect to the head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the first magnet 902 and the second magnet 904 may not be axially symmetric, which can prevent or limit rotation of the other decorative item 906 with respect to the head covering apparatus.

While the first magnet 902 is concave and the second magnet 904 is convex in FIG. 9, it will be appreciated that other configurations are possible, such as where the second magnet 904 is concave and the first magnet 902 is convex. In FIG. 9, the north pole of the first magnet 902 is paired with the south of the second magnet 904; however, other configurations are possible. In some implementations, the poles of the magnets can be reversed, and the north pole of the second magnet 904 can be paired with the south pole of the first magnet 902.

In FIG. 9, both the first magnet 902 and the second magnet 904 are illustrated as permanent magnets. In some embodiments, the first magnet 902 or the second magnet 904 can be a permanent magnet and the other of the first magnet 902 or the second magnet 904 can be a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material without a permanent magnetic moment.

As described herein, in some embodiments, it can be significant to align decorative features in a particular orientation. For example, if a user attaches a decorative badge or banner to their head covering apparatus, the badge or banner can be aligned with the hat so that it fits in an expected position as if the badge or banner were permanently attached to the head covering apparatus. For example, a badge can be positioned at the front, center of the head covering apparatus.

FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate an example embodiment that uses magnets to achieve a desired alignment of a decoration and a head covering apparatus. FIG. 10A shows a cross-section or side view of a head covering apparatus 908 and a decoration 910. The apparatus 908 can have a first permanent magnet 912a and a second permanent magnet 912b embedded therein. A north pole of the 912a can face an exterior surface 908a of the apparatus 908. A south pole of the second permanent magnet 912b can face the exterior surface exterior surface 908a. The decoration 910 can have a first permanent magnet 914a and a second permanent magnet 914b embedded therein or attached to a rear surface 910a thereof. The first permanent magnet 914a can have a south pole that faces the rear surface 910a, and the second permanent magnet 914b can have a north pole that faces the rear surface 910a. The south pole of the first permanent magnet 914a can magnetically couple to the north pole of the first permanent magnet 912a, and the north pole of the second permanent magnet 914b can magnetically couple with the south pole of the second permanent magnet 912b.

Such an arrangement can ensure desired placement of the decoration 910 with respect to the apparatus 908. For example, if a user attempts to attach the decoration 910 upside down, the north pole of the second permanent magnet 914b would be magnetically repelled by the north pole of the first permanent magnet 912a, and the south pole of the first permanent magnet 914a would be magnetically repelled by the south pole of the second permanent magnet 912b, prevent such placement of the decoration 910.

FIG. 10B shows a view of the rear surface 910a of a decoration 910, with the first permanent magnet 914a and second permanent magnet 914b visible. In some implementations, the first permanent magnet 914a and second permanent magnet 914b can be exposed. In some embodiments, the first permanent magnet 914a, the second permanent magnet 914b, or both can be embedded in the decoration 910 such that either or both are not exposed.

In some implementations, orientation may not be a significant consideration. For example, when attaching some badges or other decorations, users can have flexibility in how the decoration is oriented with respect to the head covering apparatus.

FIGS. 11A and 11B show example embodiments which can provide for flexible placement of decorative items on a head covering apparatus. In FIG. 11A, a apparatus 908 includes a permanent magnet 916, and a decoration 910 includes a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material 918 that can become magnetized when in proximity to the permanent magnet 916, thereby magnetically coupling the decoration 910 to the apparatus 908.

FIG. 11B shows an alternative implementation in which a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material 920 is embedded within the 908 and a permanent magnet 922 is embedded within or attached to a rear surface of a decoration 910.

In some implementations, the arrangement of FIG. 11B can be preferred. For example, in FIG. 11B, the decoration 910 could be removed from the hat and attached to another ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic surface. For example, the decoration 910 could be placed on a refrigerator for display.

FIG. 12 illustrates various decorations that can be magnetically attached to a head covering apparatus according to some implementations. A decoration can include a badge 924A with a preferred orientation. The badge 924A can have at least two permanent magnets 926A and 926B affixed thereto. The permanent 926A and permanent magnet 926B can have opposite orientations such that the badge 924A can be attached to a head covering apparatus in a preferred orientation. A decoration can be a scroll or banner 924B. In some cases, the banner 924B can include at least two permanent magnets, a first permanent magnet 926C and a second permanent magnet 926D. In some cases, the banner 924B can have a preferred orientation, and the first permanent magnet 926C and second permanent magnet 926D can have opposite orientations for magnetically coupling to permanent magnets embedded or included in a head covering apparatus. In some implementations, the banner 924B can facilitate free place of the banner 924B. For example, the first permanent magnet 926C and the second permanent magnet 926D can have the same magnetic orientations and can magnetically couple to a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material in a head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the first permanent magnet 926C and second permanent magnet 926D may not be permanent magnets, but may instead comprise ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic materials that can couple with one or more permanent magnetics embedded or included in a head covering apparatus.

In some cases, the decoration can have a magnetic back surface, for example as shown in the decoration 924C. The decoration 924C can be similar to a common refrigerator magnet and can include a permanently magnetized backing that can couple with a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material in a head covering apparatus. In some embodiments, the magnetic backing can couple with a permanent magnetic of the head covering apparats.

In some cases, a decorated can include a single permanent magnet. For example, the decoration 924D includes a single permanent magnet 926E. Such an arrangement can enable the decoration 924D to be placed at an arbitrary rotation on a head covering apparatus. In some cases, the single permanent magnet 926E can instead comprise a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material without a permanent magnetic moment, and the decoration 924D can magnetically couple to a permanent magnet of the head covering apparatus.

FIG. 13 illustrates an example process according to some embodiments. The process shown in FIG. 13 can be used to provide an alert to user or to a third party (e.g., a parent) when the user leaves a geofenced area (e.g., an area of an amusement park, a distance from a parent or guardian, and so forth). At step 1310, a communications module of a head covering apparatus can transmit a signal, for example via Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, UWB, NFC, RFID, etc. The signal can be received by a receiver. At step 1320, based on the received signal a known location of the receiver, a computing system can determine an approximate location of the head covering apparatus. At step 1330, the system can determine that the user is outside a geofence and can transmit a signal to the communications module of the head covering apparatus, which, at step 1340, can be processed by a processor of the head covering apparatus to cause an alert on the head covering apparatus. The alert can include a motor vibration, audio alert, alert on a display of the head covering apparatus, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, an alert may not be visibly displayed on the head covering apparatus, as doing so could provide an indication to nefarious actors that a child may have wandered off from a parent. In some embodiments, the computer system can, at step 1350, send an alert to a second system. The second system can be, for example, a head covering apparatus worn by a parent or guardian, a smartphone, a smart watch, or any other system capable of receiving alerts. In this way, a parent or guardian can receive an alert if their child leaves a predefined area or wanders off from the parent or guardian.

While FIG. 13 illustrates an example geofencing process, a wide range of actions of possible. FIG. 14 illustrates an example process according to some embodiments. At step 1410, a communications module can transmit a signal to a receiver. The signal can be a user identifier, ticket information, payment information, hotel room information, or any other information. At step 1420, a computer system can process the received signal to determine an action to take in response to the signal, such as admitted a user to a ride, unlocking a hotel room, processing a purchase, etc. At step 1430, the system can execute the determined action. In some embodiments, executed the determined action can include interacting with another device, such as a ticket kiosk, payment terminal, hotel room lock, and so forth.

Computer System

FIG. 15 is a block diagram depicting an embodiment of a computer hardware system configured to run software for implementing one or more embodiments disclosed herein.

In some embodiments, the systems, processes, and methods described herein are implemented using a computing system, such as the one illustrated in FIG. 15. The example computer system 3102 is in communication with one or more computing systems 3120 and/or one or more data sources 3122 via one or more networks 3118. While FIG. 15 illustrates an embodiment of a computing system 3102, it is recognized that the functionality provided for in the components and modules of computer system 3102 may be combined into fewer components and modules, or further separated into additional components and modules.

The computer system 3102 can comprise a module 3114 that carries out the functions, methods, acts, and/or processes described herein. The module 3114 is executed on the computer system 3102 by a central processing unit 3106 discussed further below.

In general, the word “module,” as used herein, refers to logic embodied in hardware or firmware or to a collection of software instructions, having entry and exit points. Modules are written in a program language, such as JAVA, C or C++, Python, or the like. Software modules may be compiled or linked into an executable program, installed in a dynamic link library, or may be written in an interpreted language such as BASIC, PERL, LUA, or Python. Software modules may be called from other modules or from themselves, and/or may be invoked in response to detected events or interruptions. Modules implemented in hardware include connected logic units such as gates and flip-flops, and/or may include programmable units, such as programmable gate arrays or processors.

Generally, the modules described herein refer to logical modules that may be combined with other modules or divided into sub-modules despite their physical organization or storage. The modules are executed by one or more computing systems and may be stored on or within any suitable computer readable medium or implemented in-whole or in-part within special designed hardware or firmware. Not all calculations, analysis, and/or optimization require the use of computer systems, though any of the above-described methods, calculations, processes, or analyses may be facilitated through the use of computers. Further, in some embodiments, process blocks described herein may be altered, rearranged, combined, and/or omitted.

The computer system 3102 includes one or more processing units (CPU) 3106, which may comprise a microprocessor. The computer system 3102 further includes a physical memory 3110, such as random-access memory (RAM) for temporary storage of information, a read only memory (ROM) for permanent storage of information, and a mass storage device 3104, such as a backing store, hard drive, rotating magnetic disks, solid state disks (SSD), flash memory, phase-change memory (PCM), 3D XPoint memory, diskette, or optical media storage device. Alternatively, the mass storage device may be implemented in an array of servers. Typically, the components of the computer system 3102 are connected to the computer using a standards-based bus system. The bus system can be implemented using various protocols, such as Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), Micro Channel, SCSI, Industrial Standard Architecture (ISA) and Extended ISA (EISA) architectures.

The computer system 3102 includes one or more input/output (I/O) devices and interfaces 3112, such as a keyboard, mouse, touch pad, and printer. The I/O devices and interfaces 3112 can include one or more display devices, such as a monitor, which allows the visual presentation of data to a user. More particularly, a display device provides for the presentation of GUIs as application software data, and multi-media presentations, for example. The I/O devices and interfaces 3112 can also provide a communications interface to various external devices. The computer system 3102 may comprise one or more multi-media devices 3108, such as speakers, video cards, graphics accelerators, and microphones, for example.

The computer system 3102 may run on a variety of computing devices, such as a server, a Windows server, a Structure Query Language server, a Unix Server, a personal computer, a laptop computer, and so forth. In other embodiments, the computer system 3102 may run on a cluster computer system, a mainframe computer system and/or other computing system suitable for controlling and/or communicating with large databases, performing high volume transaction processing, and generating reports from large databases. The computing system 3102 is generally controlled and coordinated by an operating system software, such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server, Unix, Linux (and its variants such as Debian, Linux Mint, Fedora, and Red Hat), SunOS, Solaris, Blackberry OS, z/OS, iOS, macOS, or other operating systems, including proprietary operating systems. Operating systems control and schedule computer processes for execution, perform memory management, provide file system, networking, and I/O services, and provide a user interface, such as a graphical user interface (GUI), among other things.

The computer system 3102 illustrated in FIG. 15 is coupled to a network 3118, such as a LAN, WAN, or the Internet via a communication link 3116 (wired, wireless, or a combination thereof). Network 3118 communicates with various computing devices and/or other electronic devices. Network 3118 is communicating with one or more computing systems 3120 and one or more data sources 3122. The module 3114 may access or may be accessed by computing systems 3120 and/or data sources 3122 through a web-enabled user access point. Connections may be a direct physical connection, a virtual connection, and other connection type. The web-enabled user access point may comprise a browser module that uses text, graphics, audio, video, and other media to present data and to allow interaction with data via the network 3118.

Access to the module 3114 of the computer system 3102 by computing systems 3120 and/or by data sources 3122 may be through a web-enabled user access point such as the computing systems' 3120 or data source's 3122 personal computer, cellular phone, smartphone, laptop, tablet computer, e-reader device, audio player, or another device capable of connecting to the network 3118. Such a device may have a browser module that is implemented as a module that uses text, graphics, audio, video, and other media to present data and to allow interaction with data via the network 3118.

The output module may be implemented as a combination of an all-points addressable display such as a cathode ray tube (CRT), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display, or other types and/or combinations of displays. The output module may be implemented to communicate with input devices 3112 and they also include software with the appropriate interfaces which allow a user to access data through the use of stylized screen elements, such as menus, windows, dialogue boxes, tool bars, and controls (for example, radio buttons, check boxes, sliding scales, and so forth). Furthermore, the output module may communicate with a set of input and output devices to receive signals from the user.

The input device(s) may comprise a keyboard, roller ball, pen and stylus, mouse, trackball, voice recognition system, or pre-designated switches or buttons. The output device(s) may comprise a speaker, a display screen, a printer, or a voice synthesizer. In addition, a touch screen may act as a hybrid input/output device. In another embodiment, a user may interact with the system more directly such as through a system terminal connected to the score generator without communications over the Internet, a WAN, or LAN, or similar network.

In some embodiments, the system 3102 may comprise a physical or logical connection established between a remote microprocessor and a mainframe host computer for the express purpose of uploading, downloading, or viewing interactive data and databases on-line in real time. The remote microprocessor may be operated by an entity operating the computer system 3102, including the client server systems or the main server system, an/or may be operated by one or more of the data sources 3122 and/or one or more of the computing systems 3120. In some embodiments, terminal emulation software may be used on the microprocessor for participating in the micro-mainframe link.

In some embodiments, computing systems 3120 who are internal to an entity operating the computer system 3102 may access the module 3114 internally as an application or process run by the CPU 3106.

In some embodiments, one or more features of the systems, methods, and devices described herein can utilize a URL and/or cookies, for example for storing and/or transmitting data or user information. A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) can include a web address and/or a reference to a web resource that is stored on a database and/or a server. The URL can specify the location of the resource on a computer and/or a computer network. The URL can include a mechanism to retrieve the network resource. The source of the network resource can receive a URL, identify the location of the web resource, and transmit the web resource back to the requestor. A URL can be converted to an IP address, and a Domain Name System (DNS) can look up the URL and its corresponding IP address. URLs can be references to web pages, file transfers, emails, database accesses, and other applications. The URLs can include a sequence of characters that identify a path, domain name, a file extension, a host name, a query, a fragment, scheme, a protocol identifier, a port number, a username, a password, a flag, an object, a resource name and/or the like. The systems disclosed herein can generate, receive, transmit, apply, parse, serialize, render, and/or perform an action on a URL.

A cookie, also referred to as an HTTP cookie, a web cookie, an internet cookie, and a browser cookie, can include data sent from a website and/or stored on a user's computer. This data can be stored by a user's web browser while the user is browsing. The cookies can include useful information for websites to remember prior browsing information, such as a shopping cart on an online store, clicking of buttons, login information, and/or records of web pages or network resources visited in the past. Cookies can also include information that the user enters, such as names, addresses, passwords, credit card information, etc. Cookies can also perform computer functions. For example, authentication cookies can be used by applications (for example, a web browser) to identify whether the user is already logged in (for example, to a web site). The cookie data can be encrypted to provide security for the consumer. Tracking cookies can be used to compile historical browsing histories of individuals. Systems disclosed herein can generate and use cookies to access data of an individual. Systems can also generate and use JSON web tokens to store authenticity information, HTTP authentication as authentication protocols, IP addresses to track session or identity information, URLs, and the like.

The computing system 3102 may include one or more internal and/or external data sources (for example, data sources 3122). In some embodiments, one or more of the data repositories and the data sources described above may be implemented using a relational database, such as Sybase, Oracle, CodeBase, DB2, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft® SQL Server as well as other types of databases such as, for example, a NoSQL database (for example, Couchbase, Cassandra, or MongoDB), a flat file database, an entity-relationship database, an object-oriented database (for example, InterSystems Cache), a cloud-based database (for example, Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, Microsoft Cosmos DB, Azure Database for MySQL, Azure Database for MariaDB, Azure Cache for Redis, Azure Managed Instance for Apache Cassandra, Google Bare Metal Solution for Oracle on Google Cloud, Google Cloud SQL, Google Cloud Spanner, Google Cloud Big Table, Google Firestore, Google Firebase Realtime Database, Google Memorystore, Google MongoDB Atlas, Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, Amazon DocumentDB, Amazon Keyspaces, Amazon Neptune, Amazon Timestream, or Amazon QLDB), a non-relational database, or a record-based database.

The computer system 3102 may also access one or more databases 3122. The databases 3122 may be stored in a database or data repository. The computer system 3102 may access the one or more databases 3122 through a network 3118 or may directly access the database or data repository through I/O devices and interfaces 3112. The data repository storing the one or more databases 3122 may reside within the computer system 3102.

Additional Embodiments

In the foregoing specification, the systems and processes have been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the embodiments disclosed herein. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense.

Indeed, although the systems and processes have been disclosed in the context of certain embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the various embodiments of the systems and processes extend beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses of the systems and processes and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. In addition, while several variations of the embodiments of the systems and processes have been shown and described in detail, other modifications, which are within the scope of this disclosure, will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art based upon this disclosure. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the disclosure. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with, or substituted for, one another in order to form varying modes of the embodiments of the disclosed systems and processes. Any methods disclosed herein need not be performed in the order recited. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the systems and processes herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular embodiments described above.

It will be appreciated that the systems and methods of the disclosure each have several innovative aspects, no single one of which is solely responsible or required for the desirable attributes disclosed herein. The various features and processes described above may be used independently of one another or may be combined in various ways. All possible combinations and sub-combinations are intended to fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate embodiments also may be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment also may be implemented in multiple embodiments separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination may in some cases be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination. No single feature or group of features is necessary or indispensable to each and every embodiment.

It will also be appreciated that conditional language used herein, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” “may,” “for example,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without author input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. In addition, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. In addition, the articles “a,” “an,” and “the” as used in this application and the appended claims are to be construed to mean “one or more” or “at least one” unless specified otherwise. Similarly, while operations may be depicted in the drawings in a particular order, it is to be recognized that such operations need not be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. Further, the drawings may schematically depict one or more example processes in the form of a flowchart. However, other operations that are not depicted may be incorporated in the example methods and processes that are schematically illustrated. For example, one or more additional operations may be performed before, after, simultaneously, or between any of the illustrated operations. Additionally, the operations may be rearranged or reordered in other embodiments. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Moreover, the separation of various system components in the embodiments described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the described program components and systems may generally be integrated together in a single software product or packaged into multiple software products. Additionally, other embodiments are within the scope of the following claims. In some cases, the actions recited in the claims may be performed in a different order and still achieve desirable results.

Further, while the methods and devices described herein may be susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific examples thereof have been shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the embodiments are not to be limited to the particular forms or methods disclosed, but, to the contrary, the embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various implementations described and the appended claims. Further, the disclosure herein of any particular feature, aspect, method, property, characteristic, quality, attribute, element, or the like in connection with an implementation or embodiment can be used in all other implementations or embodiments set forth herein. Any methods disclosed herein need not be performed in the order recited. The methods disclosed herein may include certain actions taken by a practitioner; however, the methods can also include any third-party instruction of those actions, either expressly or by implication. The ranges disclosed herein also encompass any and all overlap, sub-ranges, and combinations thereof. Language such as “up to,” “at least,” “greater than,” “less than,” “between,” and the like includes the number recited. Numbers preceded by a term such as “about” or “approximately” include the recited numbers and should be interpreted based on the circumstances (for example, as accurate as reasonably possible under the circumstances, for example ±5%, ±10%, ±15%, etc.). For example, “about 3.5 mm” includes “3.5 mm.” Phrases preceded by a term such as “substantially” include the recited phrase and should be interpreted based on the circumstances (for example, as much as reasonably possible under the circumstances). For example, “substantially constant” includes “constant.” Unless stated otherwise, all measurements are at standard conditions including temperature and pressure.

As used herein, a phrase referring to “at least one of” a list of items refers to any combination of those items, including single members. As an example, “at least one of: A, B, or C” is intended to cover: A, B, C, A and B, A and C, B and C, and A, B, and C. Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be at least one of X, Y or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present. The headings provided herein, if any, are for convenience only and do not necessarily affect the scope or meaning of the devices and methods disclosed herein.

Accordingly, the claims are not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but are to be accorded the widest scope consistent with this disclosure, the principles and the novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A head covering apparatus with integrated features for securely holding a decorative headband device comprising:

a crown portion;

a brim portion;

a bottom edge;

a channel integrated into the crown portion and configured to receive the decorative headband device,

wherein the channel comprises a top opening having a top width and a bottom opening having a bottom width,

wherein the channel is vertically oriented with respect to the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus such that at least one of the top opening or the bottom opening are substantially horizontally oriented.

2. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a size adjustment device.

3. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein the crown portion comprises one or more panels.

4. The head covering apparatus of claim 3, wherein the one or more panels comprise:

a front panel;

a side panel; and

a rear panel,

wherein the front panel is mechanically coupled to the side panel,

wherein the side panel is mechanically coupled to the rear panel, and

wherein the channel comprises at least a portion of the side panel.

5. The head covering apparatus of claim 4, wherein the side panel comprises at least a portion of the channel.

6. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

a band disposed at the bottom edge of the crown portion;

a top panel; and

a bottom panel

wherein a portion of the bottom panel overlaps the top panel to form the channel.

7. The head covering apparatus of claim 6,

wherein the channel is disposed above the band.

8. The head covering apparatus of claim 6, wherein the bottom panel overlaps the top panel by from about 0.25 inches to about 0.75 inches.

9. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

a display, wherein the display is mechanically attached to a brim of the head covering apparatus.

10. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein the decorative headband device comprises a display.

11. The head covering apparatus of claim 10, wherein the display comprises a plurality of light emitting diodes.

12. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein the channel comprises a holding band.

13. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein a band portion of the decorative headband device extends through the channel and below a bottom edge of the head covering apparatus.

14. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein the top width of the channel is greater than the bottom width of the channel, wherein the bottom opening of the channel operates as a pivot point for the decorative headband device.

15. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein the bottom width of the channel is greater than the top width of the channel, wherein the top opening of the channel operates as a pivot point for the decorative headband device.

16. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein a front end of the channel is disposed posterior to an ear of a user when the head covering apparatus is placed on a head of the user.

17. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an attachment feature disposed in the crown portion of the head covering apparatus and configured to removably attach a decorative item thereto.

18. The head covering apparatus of claim 17, wherein the attachment feature disposed in the crown portion of the head covering apparatus comprises a first permanent magnet configured to magnetically couple to a permanent magnet or ferromagnetic material disposed in or on the decorative item.

19. The head covering apparatus of claim 18, wherein the attachment feature disposed in the crown portion of the head covering apparatus further comprises a second permanent magnet,

wherein the first permanent magnet has a north pole facing an exterior surface of the head covering apparatus,

wherein the second permanent magnet has a south pole facing the exterior surface of the head covering apparatus,

wherein the first permanent magnet is configured to couple to a south pole of a first decorative item permanent magnet of the decorative item,

wherein the second permanent magnet is configured to couple to a north pole of a second decorative item permanent magnet of the decorative item.

20. The head covering apparatus of claim 1, wherein the brim portion comprises one or more holes configured to couple a decorative item to the brim portion of the head covering apparatus.