Abstract: An improved protective eyewear that will provide maximum protection to the wearer from the brightness of the sun and the harmful UV rays, while at the same time, provide maximum utility and appeal at minimal cost to the wearer. In accordance with one embodiment, the protective eyewear is a wrap-around type including a transparently tinted visor attached to a lens support member such that the visor is within the wearer's field of vision and provides protection from the brightness of the sun and the harmful UV rays and maximizes the utility of the protective eyewear. The protective eyewear also minimizes undesirable obstruction of the wearer's field of vision and maximizes the appeal of the protective eyewear at a minimal cost to the wearer.

Abstract: Protective head wear or cover for use in conjunction with a visor is disclosed. A top hair cover is provided with a front bill cover having an elastic front edge. This elastic front edge is fitted underneath the front edge of the bill of the visor, holding the protective cover in place. A lower rear edge of the cover is provided with elastic so as to assist in holding the cover to the back of a head of a user. A cape may be removably attached to this lower rear edge, the cape further provided with a drawstring for securing the cape about the neck of the user. Significantly, the cover and cape are constructed of a light weight, water resistant vapor permeable material for enhancing comfort of the user and preventing disturbance to a hairdo of the user. The drawstring gathers the cape about the neck of a user so that when the user bends forward, the cape remains secured about the users neck, preventing interference with vision and are movement.

Abstract: Sunglasses and a sun visor attached to a headband in an opposed configuration, such that only one or the other accessory is used at a given time. The alternate accessory is carried behind the head where it serves to close the circle of the headband. This secures the device on the user's head during vigorous activity and in windy conditions such as encountered in beach sports, cycling, boating, skate-boarding, etc.. The user wears either the sunglasses or visor forward, thus protecting the eyes with the sunglasses, or allowing full ventilation for the eyes on hot days by using the visor. In addition to its practical uses, the unique appearance of the device provides a marketable attraction.

Abstract: A baseball cap which is both functional and aesthetically pleasing with a crown portion and self-adjustable means made of fabric. Said self-adjustable means are made in part of extensible materials that are not exposed to engage the hair of the wearer. The baseball cap design is such that the cap does not bunch up. Such a baseball cap design provides a self-adjustable baseball cap, which provides a comfortable fit covering a range of head sizes in an aesthetically pleasing fashion.

Abstract: Various sheet material blanks comprising one or a plurality of interconnected panels are fabricated so that a stand-out structure die-cut into one panel upon manipulation assumes an attention-attracting, 3-dimensional orientation. The various configurations are such that particular advantages may be obtained through mass production,and machine-assembly methods can profitably be used to construct certain configurations. A variety of methods are shown for efficiently producing such pieces via mass-production, including items having multiple stand-out structures. Flat individual blanks in sheet form are particularly adapted to be conveyed through laser printers, copy machines and other suitable imprinting equipment in order to inexpensively personalize such blanks, which can be used to create a variety of different 3-dimensional items, including novelty sunvisors.

Abstract: A visor for attachment to a support element is provided that comprises either a rigid wood layer, or an exterior surface that has a wood grain appearance. Also provided is a hat in combination with the visor of the present invention. The visor, as well as the hat and visor combination, provide the advantages of being attractive, weather resistant, durable, rigid and pre-shaped.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel sun visor, and more particularly, to the combination of a sun visor and bandanna, and to the attachment mechanism, for releasably securing the headband to the visor. A sun visor includes a band of flexible, moisture absorbent material, and a sun visor brim member. The brim member is a planar self-supporting material, secured to the band by flaps. The brim is adapted to lie symmetrically curved when affixed to the head of a person by the band. The inner curved edge of the brim is positioned to lie against the forehead of the user, when affixed to the head of a person by the band. Two or three flaps are provided each of which extending inward from the curved inner edge. Each flap is provided with pairs of fasteners, preferably of the hook and loop type, that the flaps can be folded over and secured in the folded position by the fasteners, to form an elongated loop. The brim is preferably a closed cell, substantially moisture impermeable polymeric foam.

Abstract: A facial sun block mask having a lens that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation. The lens is formed to protect most, if not all, of the face of the wearer. The lens is attached to a main body or visor that seat firmly against the upper forehead region of the wearer. The main body may also have vents.

Abstract: A cap with a hinged ultraviolet ray visor is disclosed. The ultraviolet ray visor or a main visor is made of a transparent or translucent material capable of intercepting ultraviolet rays, and is rotatably attached to both sides of an elastic head band at both ends thereof by two joint pins. In an embodiment, an auxiliary visor is attached to both sides of the head band at both ends thereof by the two joint pins so as to be positioned between the head band and the main visor. The angular position of the main visor relative to the head band is easily adjusted by a user when necessary.

Abstract: A helmet and method of making the same for allowing repeatably removable and adjustable attachment of helmet accessories, that includes an inner liner member for substantially covering a wearer's head, and an outer shell member that includes an upper shell surface, a lower shell surface which substantially covers an upper liner surface of the inner liner member, and at least one mounting hole formed therethrough. A grommet with a access hole formed therethrough is attached to the outer shell so that the access hole is aligned with the mounting hole. A helmet accessory has at least one mounting member insertable through the access hole. An engagement member is rotatably attached to the grommet with a predetermined amount of friction therebetween, and has means for removably engaging the helmet accessory mounting member inserted through the access hole for removably mounting the helmet accessory to the helmet.

Abstract: The present invention incorporates a unique system of attaching multiple headgear components upon the user so as to increase the overall effectiveness of the headgear during extreme sporting conditions. This is accomplished by providing a headgear apparatus having a visor member which is removably secured to and independently adjustable from a headband member. The visor member surface is uniquely designed with a lightwave transmissive gradient. An eye shield member is removably secured to the headband member by the same set of rivets and is adjustable to provide a desired distance between the eye shield member and the user's eyes. A sealant material is selectively placed between the headband member and the user's forehead so as to prevent water from interfering with the eyes and face of the user during use as well as provide a stabilizing grip. A protective hood member and mask may be removably secured by a set of rivets to the headband member and is securely fitted upon the head of the user by a chin strap.

Abstract: A helmet and method of making the same for allowing repeatably removable attachment of helmet accessories, that includes an inner liner member for substantially covering a wearer's head, and an outer shell member that includes an upper shell surface, a lower shell surface which substantially covers an upper liner surface of the inner liner member, and at least one mounting hole formed therethrough. A grommet is disposed along the upper shell surface and aligned over the mounting hole. A receptacle housing is disposed along the lower shell surface and has a receptacle aligned to and facing the mounting hole. Engagement prongs secure the grommet to the receptacle housing with the shell member therebetween. The helmet accessory has at least one mounting member, such as a protrusion or screw. The receptacle includes a device for removably engaging the mounting member when the mounting member is inserted through the mounting hole in order to removably mount the helmet accessory to the helmet.

Abstract: A golf ball marker is carried in open display on a fabric article of golf clothing or other fabric golf accessory and remains in position due to the force of magnetism. To produce this effect, a layer of magnetic material is secured in position in contact with a concealed side of a layer of fabric in the article of golf clothing or other golf accessory. The golf ball marker is constructed of a ferrous material so that when it is placed into contact with an exposed surface of the same layer of fabric against which the magnetic material is secured opposite the layer of magnetic material, the ball marker is held by the force of magnetic attraction against the exposed surface of the to fabric layer. The ball marker remains in position until purposefully dislodged by a force that opposes the magnetic field created by the magnetic material. This force may be applied by the thumb and forefinger of the golfer's hand to remove the golf ball marker from the fabric layer.

Abstract: A protective article for use as headwear including: a flexible support (4) and a shield (2) able to be removably secured to the flexible support (4), wherein both the flexible support (4) and the shield (2) are of a substantially flat configuration, and in use, the flexible support (4) is able to be configured to surround the forehead of a user, and the shield (2) is able to be configured to shield the eyes of the user.

Abstract: An item of headwear which includes a visor portion. The item of headwear includes a hinge portion which permits the headwear to be moved from an open position, for wearing, to a closed position, for storage, which compacts the headwear into a small, collapsed configuration. The visor portion is of a fan-type construction which undergoes concertinaed movement when the headwear is moved from the closed position to the open position. The visor portion is stretched to a substantially planer configuration when in the open position and is accordian shaped when in the closed position.

Abstract: A head worn visor apparatus having a headband, forwardly disposed shade, and a pair of rearwardly disposed elongated support arm assemblies having movable portions which are positionally adjustable to provide increased wearer comfort. The support arm assemblies each include a generally fixed forward support arm and an articulating segment and/or head gripping region pivotally coupled to the support arm. Preferably, cylindrical posts are included on the ends of the support arms, and sockets which pivotally engage the posts are included on the articulating portions.

Abstract: A high quality, ultra-lightweight headgear and method of displaying and storing the headgear in a rolled up format. The headgear is adapted for folding and rolling into a tight compact unit for ease in packaging, product display, travel and storage. The headgear, when unrolled and unfolded, returns to its original and natural shape maintaining its rigidity and new appearance. The headgear may be a visor, ball cap and the like and is made of cloth fabric with a fabric covered soft bill of different shapes. The bill is characterized by being made of closed cell, chemically crosslinked, polyolefin foam with an average cell size of not more than, 0.008 inches and a density range of 5 to 12 pcf. The bill, by the nature of the polyolefin foam construction, won't break or crease when folded or crushed. The bill has a thickness in a range of 3/32 to 1/8 inches and a compression set in a range of 6 to 10% of its thickness.

Abstract: A segmented cap assembly comprising a crown component, a visored headband component and at least one ornamental badge. Ornamental badge is selectively attachable to either the crown component or the headband component.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet having a transparent eye shade and various interchangeable sun shield portions, along with affixed sun shield portions, also including a helmet with a built in sun shield. Sticker or stickers of various styles can be connected to all eye shade portions of the assemblage.

Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.

Abstract: A visor or cap with an elastic ponytail pull-through. A pair of parallel elastic bands are utilized which exert pressure to hold the visor on the user's head. The bands are simply separated when used as a ponytail pull-through to encircle and grasp the ponytail while also simultaneously holding the visor on the user's head.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective visor for use during the treatment of hair comprising a bill attached to a headband, wherein the bill is composed of high density foam and the headband is composed of soft foam, the protective visor being adopted to attach to a person's head just below that person's hair line, thereby protecting that person from fluids running off of her hair or hot air blown in her face.

Abstract: Headwear, such as visor or cap, which has a bill for shielding the wearer's face, which bill extends from the headband that encircles the wearer's head. The bill is attached to the headband along its inner edge and has a wire-like, flexible member which extends along the outer edge or periphery of the bill. The wire-like member serves to maintain the bill in a fully extended condition when worn but has sufficient flexibility to permit the bill and headband to be folded into a compact, collapsed condition and to fit into a small pouch or pocket for storage.

Abstract: A device for protecting the eyes by preventing incoming sunlight from falling upon the eyes includes a lens-free eye shade frame having detachable and interchangeable shades of different sizes and shapes attached to the frame and biased outward and extending horizontally from a wearer's face. The eye shade frame includes biasing members arranged on the front portion of the frame just above the wearer's eyes proximate the wearer's eyebrows for permitting adjustment of the shades on the frame by the wearer. The biasing members have engaging ends which are wedge shaped such that shades which engages the biasing members are biased horizontally outward from the wearer's face and are resiliently retained on the frame. The eye shade frame includes rearwardly extending ear extensions attached to the front portion of the frame which may be inwardly foldable.

Abstract: A sun visor with attached sunglasses rotatable incrementally between an up position, a down position and several intermediate positions. The frame of the sunglasses is equipped with a pair of circular shoulders from which a pair of posts extend perpendicularly therefrom. The visor has a pair of depending members, each having a hole formed therethrough which is surrounded by a circular pattern of domes extending from the inner faces of the members. A pair of ribs extend from each circular shoulder which abut the domes when the posts are placed through the holes. The ribs fit within the interstices defined by adjacent domes and resist rotation of the frame, but do not prevent rotation if sufficient force is applied. The ends of the posts are conical and slotted to facilitate insertion of the posts through the holes in the depending members and prevent removal because the diameter of the base of the cone is larger than the diameter of the hole.

Abstract: A visored golf cap with a measuring means is disclosed. In the cap, a front visor is attached to the front part of a size-adjustable head band. The regularly-spaced visor holders are radially attached to all the opposite side parts of the band except for the front part. The flexible fabric visors cover the intervals between the front visor and the visor holders, respectively. The visor coupling plate is coupled to either one of the two endmost visor holders through a corrugated flexible connector. The visored cap effectively screens the sun's rays that are radiated onto both side parts of a golfer's face and onto a golfer's neck. Due to the measuring means attached to the front visor, a golfer while golfing effectively checks the distance between a golf ball and a target point and checks the inclination angle of a slope where the golf ball must roll in order to reach a target hole.

Abstract: An eye shading device includes a mounting block, a pivot frame and a lens member. The mounting block has opposite sides which are formed respectively with a pivot hole, vertical and horizontal retaining grooves that extend from an insert end of the pivot hole, and a protuberance that is defined by the vertical and horizontal retaining grooves. The mounting block further has a top side provided with a planar fastening member. The pivot frame is generally U-shaped and includes a pair of resilient arm portions and an intermediate retaining portion that interconnects the arm portions. The arm portions have bent distal sections that extend pivotally and respectively into the pivot holes in the opposite sides of the mounting block.

Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.

Abstract: A sun-visor includes a first plate having a curved inner side from which a second plate extends. A curved slit is defined along an outer side of the first plate so as to form a curved fastening member foldably connected to two ends of the first plate. A belt is connected to two sides of the second plate.

Abstract: A visor construction and an attachment to a visor are described which makes unlikely the unintentional removal of the visor or cap to which the visor is attached by wind. The visor, in accordance with the invention, has a cross-section from its front edge to its rear edge which resembles an inverted airfoil.

Abstract: An anti-glare eye shield particularly suitable for use by computer operators includes a hood portion to shield the user's eyes from overhead lighting as well as peripheral lighting, an adjustable shield, and a nose bridge support. The bottom face of the hood portion includes a plurality of recesses for selectively receiving a nose bridge support and the adjustable shield. The nose bridge support and adjustable shield are removably attached to the hood by inserting the members into the appropriate recess to accommodate the facial characteristics of the user. The eye shield is particularly suitable for limiting the field of view of the user to enable to user to focus on the computer screen and reduce the incidence of eyestrain and fatigue. The shield is dimensioned to be fit over the user's glasses without discomfort.

Abstract: A sun visor (10) comprising a headband (12) worn on a head (14) of a person (16). A bill (18) is provided. while a structure (20) is for pivotally connecting the bill (18) to the front of the headband (12). The bill (18) can be tilted to the left side, straight and then be tilted to the right side of the head (14) of the person (16), to block the rays (22) of the sun (24) that will normally shine into the eyes (26) of the person (16) and cause sun blindness.

Abstract: An altenative face protector made of a covering body for covering at least a portion of a user's face below the eye area thereof, and attachments for attaching the covering body to a user. The face protector covers at least a portion of a user's face and it comprises a breathing vent skirt element. The breathing vent skirt element has a skirt edge, and is configured such that when the face protector is worn by the user, the breathing vent skirt element, from the tip of the nose of the user, projects outwardly and extends downwardly in such a manner that the breathing vent skirt element defines an outer wall of a nostril air pocket extending below the nostril area of the user's nose. The nostril air pocket has a lower nostril opening which is in air communication, at an upper end thereof, with the nostril area of the user's nose and, at the lower nostril opening, with the atmosphere.

Abstract: A head worn visor with a headband, a forwardly disposed bill attached to the headband, a pair of rearwardly disposed outer arms coupled to the headband, and a pair of recurve arms attached to the outer arms by resilient hinge regions such that the recurve arms are spaced apart from the outer arms and provide a gripping surface for the wearer's head.

Abstract: A head worn visor apparatus having a headband, forwardly disposed shade, and a pair of rearwardly disposed elongated support arm assembliles having movable portions which are positionally adjustable to provide increased wearer comfort. The support arm assemblies each include a generally fixed forward support arm and an articulating segment and/or head gripping region pivotally coupled to the support arm. Preferably, cylindrical posts are included on the ends of the support arms, and sockets which pivotally engage the posts are included on the articulating portions.

Abstract: Eyeshade spectacles containing a light shield body, and the supporting materials to wear it, whereby the eyeshade spectacles assist the user in focusing his mind and dilating the pupils of the eye due to the difference in luminous intensity.

Abstract: A helmet visor attachment apparatus is disclosed including an attachment protrusion with a semi-ball portion on the free end thereof on each side of the visor removably attachable to the helmet with a mounting plate which has an opening therethrough smaller than the semi-ball and slits extending from the opening permitting flexure of the mounting plate when the semi-ball is pressed through the opening.

Abstract: A portable light that is hands-free, out of the way, adjustable, and automatically directed to the user's line of sight by virtue of his head movement. This is accomplished by taking a topless hat, commonly known as the visor, and building around it to form a portable light that is worn on the head. Said visor would have battery casing molded at the base of the brim closest to the forehead to minimize the downward pull of the battery's weight. The bulb assembly housing unit is attached to the front of the brim by means to allow pivotal movement thus allowing for the light to he directed forward or downward, or at any angle in between.

Abstract: Vision limiters including an upper sheet assembly and two side sheet assemblies to be positioned on a head for framing the vision path of an individual. A bottom sheet assembly may also be employed, thereby creating a rectangular or an oval rectangular vision path which restricts peripheral views. An extension sheet or sheets are positioned within a guideway or slot in one or more of the sheet assemblies or are slidably attached to the shield, or are pivotally mounted thereto such that extended positions as well as retracted positions may be employed to further limit peripheral view. Partial toothed surfaces provide some resistance to sliding of the sheet extensions which may be positioned in guideways or slots. A hanger system such as ear pieces and a nose piece or clips hold the device in place to frame a direct view.

Abstract: An improved visor includes a C-shaped band which fits around the head of the user and includes a brim attached to the band. A pliable cloth sleeve is provided which removably fits over the visor. The sleeve is removed for washing when soiled.

Abstract: A face shield assembly to protect the wearer from contaminants and airborne particles. The shield assembly includes a visor having a head-engaging band and a forwardly extending bill portion which, in the preferred embodiment, defines a light passing area which in the preferred form of the invention comprises a plurality of apertures. The band carries attachment means in the form of outwardly extending studs which engage arcuate slots and apertures in the transparent shield. The transparent shield is fabricated from a flexible plastic and in a use-position is spaced from the face of the wearer and extends above and below the visor for protection. The attachment means allow the visor to be pivoted upwardly to an out-of-the-way position when the headband is in place on the wearers head. The apertures also permit air circulation for the comfort of the wearer and to minimize fogging of the shield.

Abstract: An elongated panel configured in the shape of a visor has its respective left and right rear edges pivotally secured to the respective left and right ends of a band-shaped support member whose rear surface has a concave curvature to mate with the front of a person's forehead. The vertical orientation of the visor can be adjusted with respect to the band-shaped support member. An elongated strap is secured to the rear surface of the band-shaped support member and it has a plurality of loops secured to its rear surface. A bandanna is threaded through the respective loops and tied at the rear of the wearer's head. A display panel is formed below the visor adjacent its front end and it may have a mirror, a pager, a clock and a battery mounted therein. An audio speaker ear piece may be pivotally mounted adjacent either the left or right edge of the visor. An audio microphone may be pivotally mounted adjacent one of the edges of the visor.

Abstract: An interface apparatus for adapting separate bicycle accessories such as a visor, a chin protector or both to standard bicycle helmets. The interface apparatus comprises rear locking fasteners so that the interface apparatus can be locked in position surrounding: the perimeter of the standard bicycle helmet and before it is attached thereto.

Abstract: A removable cap visor extension having an extension unit with an curved mating edge that mates flush with the lower edge of a cap's hemispherical shell. The extension unit attaches to the permanent visor of a cap or hat either by sliding the visor through slots in the extension unit or by clasping the extension unit to a cap's visor with fasteners.

Abstract: A self-conforming, head worn device which includes a head encircling band and a visor dependent therefrom which are fabricated from a flexible material that softens and conforms to a wearer's head upon warming up to the body temperature of the wearer. The head band includes a first fastening member on a first tail, and a second fastening member on a second tail of the head band. A plurality of protrusions on the first fastening member reversibly engage a plurality of bores on the second fastening member. The head band material is preferably a polymeric material which has a T.sub.g or softening temperature that is slightly lower than the human body temperature so that, when worn about the head of a wearer, the head band softens and conforms to the shape of the wearer's head, thereby maximizing wearer comfort. In an alternative embodiment, there is included hair receiving member in the form of a generally circular "pony-tail" adapter for use by persons with long hair.

Abstract: An anti-glare eye shield particularly suitable for use by computer operators includes a hood portion to shield the user's eyes from overhead lighting as well as peripheral lighting, a headband, and a nose bridge support. The headband includes a coupling device for adjusting the size of the headband to accommodate different users. The bottom face of the hood portion includes a plurality of recesses for selectively receiving a nose bridge support. The nose bridge support is removably attached to the hood by inserting the nose bridge support into the appropriate recess to accommodate the facial characteristics of the user. The eye shield is particularly suitable for limiting the field of view of the user to enable to user to focus on the computer screen and reduce the incidence of eyestrain and fatigue. The shield is dimensioned to be fit over the user's glasses without discomfort.

Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.

Abstract: A device for expediting the uniform cutting of a person's hair and catching the resultant hair clippings has a cap-like construction having an encircling headband and a forwardly directed brim. The headband has size-adjusting rear portions and straight line indicia which provide guidance to the operator during cutting. The brim has an upturned lip for retaining clippings.

Abstract: An apparatus for partially shading the eyes of an intended user from excessive sunlight is disclosed. A dual visor hat has one generally stationary visor and a second visor that is detachably secured to the first visor. The hat has an air permeable, flexible, crescent-shaped member disposed between, and connected in hinged relation to, the first and second visors. Detaching the second visor from the first visor will extend the crescent shaped member downward, thereby positioning the second visor obliquely over the eyes of the intended user.

Abstract: A cap or hat having a visor for permitting a flow of air through the visor, thereby precluding unintentional removal of the cap by wind currents. The inventive device includes a cap having a visor;extending outwardly therefrom, with the visor having a semi-circular aperture extending therethrough. A venting assembly extends across the visor aperture and is secured to forward and lateral edges of the visor aperture only, thereby allowing a trailing edge of the venting assembly to be fluidly biased out of the plane of the visor such that a pressure differential across the visor is reduced. The device may take the form of an integrally molded vent having a predetermined shape and fixedly secured to the visor. In addition, mounting plates facilitating the retro-fitting of existing caps are also provided.