Abstract: Crash-helmet is provided with a sunshade visor front-piece, in which the front-piece is made of rigid material and is jut-fixed to connection side pins of the visor by using cogs. The cogs are partly deformable and so sized as to permit the prompt detachment of the front-piece from the helmet pins in case the user should fall or hit against obstacles.

Abstract: A hat has a shell of general hemispherical shape with an open bottom, a peripheral edge around the open bottom and an interior. A visor, having an inside edge and an outside edge, is flexibly attached along a section of the peripheral edge to the shell and extends substantially perpendicularly away from the shell. The visor has a plurality of fold lines extending from its inside edge to its outside edge. The fold lines allow the visor to be folded to a reduced size and tucked into the interior of the hat to form a purse.

Abstract: Protective eyewear is provided with a visor component integrally sweeping arcuately over the bridge of the nose and over both eyes between opposed extremities that are positioned rearwardly of the outer corners of both eyes, a lens component having portions sweeping arcuately across both eyes between opposed extremities that are positioned rearwardly of the outward corners of both eyes the visor component defining an arcuate groove in which the upper profile of the lens component is seated and bonded, and a pair of temple components hinged to opposite extremities of the visor component, each of the temple components including a forward part that is hinged to the visor component, and a rearward part that telescopically engages the forward part and that presents an ear engaging portion. The configuration adjustably accommodates a wide range of wearers and adaptably serves under a wide range of conditions.

Abstract: An aerodynamically configured face-shield suitable for sports-helmets or other similar head protective gear, which is inexpensively die-cut and readily conforming to the frontal vertical-brim region of an existing visorless-helmet via special mounting elements. The vestigial low-profile mounting-elements are non-intrusive, and permanently install via double-face mounting-tape, as extruded-plastic strips having elongated-bifurcations which are manually swedged into corresponding die-cut attachment-slots at opposite lateral sides of the helmet brim. Thus attached, the special faceshield is held rigidly in position against physical forces such as are encountered during bicycling; yet, may be instantly avulsedly detatched by the user merely pulling the faceshield away from the brim mount-strips. This unique mounting methodology virtually eliminates potentially injurious fasteners heretofore employed in faceshield hardware design; plus, it presents an aerodynamically superior conformation.

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 has a pair of posts extending laterally through holes in members dependent from the visor. The holes both have scalloped edges and the posts have a prismatic shape so that the scallops will engage the sides of the prismatic post and resist its rotation but not prevent rotation if sufficient force is applied to deform the scallops. The ends of the posts are conical and slotted to facilitate insertion of the posts through the holes in the dependent members and prevent removal because the diameter of the base of the cone is larger than the diameter of the hole.

Abstract: Bicycle helmet apparatus includes a visor which is removable and adjustable relative to the visor. The helmet includes three patches of fastening material and the visor includes three patches of mating material. The visor is preferably secured to the helmet at the three locations and may be pivoted or oriented relative to the visor by varying the locations at which the patches on the visor are connected to the fixed patches on the helmet. The visor is completely removable from the helmet, if desired.

Abstract: A headwear piece with a crown for placement on the head of a wearer and having a front and rear and a top and bottom. The crown grips the head of the wearer to maintain the headwear piece in place. The crown has a front wall with a forwardly facing surface. The front wall blends into a top wall that extends rearwardly and terminates at an edge that bounds an opening in the crown through which a substantial portion of a wearer's head can be exposed with the headwear piece in place on a wearer's head. The top wall edge extends from the front of the crown no more than two-thirds, and more preferably no more than one-half, the distance between the front and the rear of the crown.

Abstract: An article of protective eye wear, specifically, sunglasses which are self-buoyant is disclosed. The self-buoyant sunglasses include an elongated flexible strap having two free ends provided with fasteners joinable together to form a band which encircles the head. The strap has a cutout section in its lower longitudinal edge wall for receiving an eye shield having the shape of a thin cylindrical plate. A flap formed in the upper edge of the strap folds down behind the strap to sandwich the upper margin of the eye shield, which is fastened to the strap and flap, preferably by strips coated on both sides with a pressure sensitive adhesive. In the preferred embodiment, the strap is made buoyant by fabricating it from a low-density polyethylene foam core, the outer surface of which core has adhered thereto by flame, heat and pressure, a nylon spandex cover.

Abstract: An eye protector having a body with an upper edge, a lower edge and an arcuate portion extending between the upper and lower edges. The body is dimensioned to fit over the eye so that, in doing so, the upper edge is positioned closely adjacent and above the eye while the lower edge is positioned closely adjacent and below the eye. The body is constructed so that the weight of the body between a midline extending across the arcuate section and the top edge of the body is greater than the remainder of the body. In addition, a plurality of spaced ridges extend outwardly from the anterior surface of the arcuate section which form cooling fins to cool the body. Ventilation holes are also formed in opposite lateral sides of the protector for cooling of the eyeball.

Abstract: Headwear that produces sound from a signal is provided by an audio device in addition to the normal features of the headwear. The audio headwear of the present invention may be configured as a visor, goggles or a headband. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is an audio visor comprising a flexible body, a protective layer and two speaker elements. The speaker elements are attached between the flexible body and the protective layer attached to cover the bottom side of the flexible body. Thus, the speaker elements do not interfere with the operation of flexible body as a visor. The preferred embodiment also comprises conductor leads and an amplifier to adapt the output of the audio device for the speaker elements. In the second embodiment, the audio headwear further comprises a lens attached to the flexible body to form goggles or sunglasses.

Abstract: An anti-dazzling device relating to eye protection for drivers driving at night comprises a fixing means, a shield, and an adapter means, in which the fixing means can be fixed adjustably in tightness to the head of a user, the adapter means extends forward from the fixing means, the shield is connected to the fixing means through the adapter means and is put at the left front or right front side of the user's eyes with its one end away from the user's eyes inclining to the centerline. The shield is made of transparent color material, which not only shields the intense dazzle emitting obliquely from head-on approaching cars but also does not hamper the normal sight of the users. Said device further comprises a front shield. The present invention is simple in structure, convenient for use and very low in cost.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a visored cap having a crown portion with opposing front and rear portions and with two opposing side portions, the visored cap including: providing the visor displaced from its normal position of being attached to and extending forwardly from the perimeter of the front portion, such that the visor is attached to and extends outwardly from the perimeter of one of the side portions.

Abstract: A pair of sportglasses comprises a large, curved polymer lens (10) sized and shaped to shield the front and sides of the face from harmful solar radiation which may cause accelerated skin aging and skin cancer after repeated exposure. The lens has main portions (11) which cover the eyes (31) and cheeks (32), lower portions (13) which extend down the front of the face past the level of the mouth on either side to cover the side portions of the face (33), and rear portions (14) which wrap around the sides of the face to cover the sides of the face as far back as the ears. The large lens has an optical coating which significantly attenuates ultraviolet radiation, the most harmful component of sunlight, to protect most of the face from the damaging effects which may result after repeated exposure. A detachable nosepiece (19) protects the nose. The nostrils and mouth are left uncovered such that breathing and speaking are not impaired.

Abstract: A welder's helmet (1) provided with a fast filter (3) which is controlled by welding light and through which the wearer of the helmet can see clearly in the absence of welding light. In accordance with the invention, the helmet is complemented with side windows (4) operative to filter out IR and UV radiation and having a moderate filter effect for visible light.

Abstract: A safety spectacles against laser radiation has a first frame part which is of integral construction and in which shields are integrated, which cover the area between the frame and the spectacle-wearer's face. This frame part is also drawn over the spectacle-wearer's temple area and forms temple plates. Fitted pivotably to these temple plates are side arms which are each integrated in a further plate which forms the continuation of the associated temple plate.

Abstract: A lightweight, low cost sun and sports visor that is comfortably fit and reliably attached to a wearer's head. According to a first embodiment, the visor includes a headband, having a series of alternating ridges and valleys that establishes spaces through which air may flow to ventilate the forehead. A pair of side straps are slidably adjustable relative to a respective pair of opposing side bands to releasably attach the visor to the wearer's head. According to a second embodiment, the visor includes a peripherally extending, folded-over headband having an air space or channel running therethrough so that the headband can be compressed into the channel and thereby conform to the shape of and cushion the wearer's forehead to assure a comfortable fit. The channel runs continuously through the headband and each of a pair of opposing side bands so as to receive therein the tops of the ears of the wearer to anchor the visor and prevent sunburn to the ears.

Abstract: A disposable visored cap to be worn during outdoor or indoor activities to shade the wearer's eyes from the light, or as a cap representing a club mascot or displaying advertisements. The visored cap, and blank therefor, is fabricated of a flexible material such as paper, cardboard, and the like. The blank has a first end edge, a second end edge, an arcuate fold line spaced from the first end edge defining a visor therebetween, and defining a front panel between the arcuate fold line and second end edge. To fold the blank to form the cap, the visor is folded in a downwardly direction about the arcuate fold line to project outwardly from the front panel and the front panel depends from the arcuate fold line.

Abstract: A protective hat comprises a shell having a visor in which the underside of the visor is molded with a textured surface that diffuses reflected light.

Abstract: A head shade is provided that includes a covering which will protect a person's face and head from the rays of the sun when the person is in a reclined position, such as on the beach or the like. The head shade can be folded up and stored when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention entails a sun visor adapted to be attached to the temples of an eyeglass. In particular, the sun visor is constructed of a pliable material and includes a set of slits on each side of the sun visor. The sun visor is secured to the temples of the eyeglass by weaving the temples through the respective slits of each set formed in the sun visor. In one embodiment disclosed, the sun visor is formed by securing a first panel to a second panel and wherein one panel is formed from a material that has a relatively low friction property while the other material has a relatively high friction property.

Abstract: A sports visor having a sweatband and a normally flat, sheet-like removable visor fixed to the sweatband. The visor is comprised of a top face and a bottom face and may be secured to the sweatband with a securing means located on the bottom face of the visor.

Abstract: Headgear is provided having a head element adapted to be worn by a person and including in combination an eye shield carried by the head element and which may be selectively positioned with respect to the head element in either a shielding or covering position relative to the wearer's eyes or in a stored position. The head element has a section that is positionable on a wearer's forehead in secured relationship by a headband and is formed with a forwardly projecting visor and a storage compartment to contain the eye shield. The storage compartment is formed by spaced apart, rigid walls that are interconnected at their upper ends by a top wall with the bottom of the compartment being open to permit movement of the eye shield into and out of the compartment.

Abstract: A segmented cap assembly that includes selectively detachable crown component, sweatband component and visor component. The sweatband component is formed having a forward part made of hook and loop tape hook portion-engaging material. The crown component selectively attaches to the sweatband component by engagement of hook and loop tape material fixedly attached to the inside portion of the crown component to the upper half of the hook and loop tape hook portion-engaging material. The visor component selectively attaches to the sweatband component by engagement of hook and loop tape material fixedly attached to the inside portion of the visor component to the lower half of the hook and loop tape hook portion-engaging material.

Abstract: A sun screen hat formed from a planar sheet of flexible, slightly stretchable, pliant, sunblocking material. The hat has generally a brim section, an adjoining and extending skirt section and a generally circular opening at least partly within the brim section to define a rim band. The pliant hat material is self-draping so that when the hat is worn, the skirt section hangs down in vertical folds at the back of the wearer's head and neck, and if desired, parts of the shoulders, and folds into a hanging drape-like shape.

Abstract: An adjustable baseball type cap assemblage having a crown portion and various interchangeable visor portions. Insignia patches of various styles can be removably affixed to the selected visor and crown portions so that one cap assembly can be modified to identify with two or more athletic teams.

Abstract: A one-time trouble-free sun visor made from a detachable page of a program, the page having a perforated line that separates a substantially rectangular interior portion of the page from a substantially rectangular exterior portion of the page along three sides of the page. The fourth side of the page forms the front of the visor. The exterior portion forms a continuous band that encircles the head. The interior portion is bisected by a fold line that approximately parallels the front of the visor.

Abstract: A visor adapted for use with a headset worn on a person's head having a brim portion formed to wrap around the front of said person's head providing shielding from visually adverse conditions. The brim portion is formed with rearwardly extending portions which terminate in clips used to mount the visor to the headset. The visor is integrally formed of a suitable plastic providing necessary rigidity and flexibility characteristics. The design of the clips exploit the flexibility characteristics of the plastic to removably retain the visor on the headset without any additional fasteners or adhesives. The clip is formed of two generally parallelly aligned flanges with a headband receiving gap therebetween, one flange formed with a heel portion and a gap and the other flange formed with a stabilizing flange. A portion of the headset fits into the gap and is retained in the gap by the stabilizing flange on the opposing flange.

Abstract: A garment selectively convertible between several different fashions, such as an ascot, a face and neck mask, and a visor, includes a body or bib portion having a protruding distal edge and opposing side edges. The garment further includes a nose portion having a proximate edge opposite the distal edge, and a breathing vent portion of a foraminous fabric interconnecting the body and nose portions. Two opposing side straps extend outwardly from each of the side edges to secure the garment on a wearer. The side straps may each have a mating portion of a VELCRO hook and eye fabric fastener means attached thereto for releasably interconnecting the straps to secure the garment on a wearer and to provide incremental size adjustment of the garment. Alternatively, the side straps may be permanently interconnected by an elastic insert for resiliently securing the garment on a wearer.

Abstract: A visor-cap which can present a variety of display surfaces is formed from a rectangular blank of material having a unitary die-cut portion including a bill portion, a display portion, two straps whose outer ends are detachably joinable, and several structural fold lines. The rectangular blank of material has two longer and two shorter sides. The bill extends along one of the two shorter sides and the straps extend from opposite sides of the bill along the longer sides to points near the other shorter side. The display portion lies between the straps and extends to first and second points where the straps join the bill. First and second structural fold lines extend between the two points with the first line extending substantially directly between them and the second line being curved toward the bill's forward end. A third structural fold line extends across the display portion essentially parallel to the first fold line and dividing the display portion into upper and lower panels.

Abstract: A flexible transparent lens that may be darkened to substantially block passage of bright sunlight is releasably or fixedly secured to the underside of a bill of an article of headwear such as a cap. In a first embodiment, buckles are affixed to the upper opposite corners of the lens and complemental snaps are affixed to the opposite rear corners of the bill. The lens follows the contour of the trailing edge of the bill when the snaps and buckles are engaged to one another. The top edge of the lens is spaced forwardly of its bottom edge when the lens is in its bowed configuration so that the bottom edge is closely spaced to the face of the individual wearing the head gear to thereby minimize the amount of sunlight reflected into the individual's eyes from reflective clothing and other sources of reflected sunlight. In another embodiment, the lens is riveted or stapled into position. In all embodiments, the lens may be clear or darkened.

Abstract: An elongated, generally strip-like shade visor device is removably attachable to the front frame section of a pair of eyeglasses to shade the wearer's eyes from overhead glare. Support tab portions of the visor project downwardly from its bottom side surface adjacent downturned opposite ends of the visor, each of the support tab portions having a resilient attachment loop removable secured thereto. To install the visor, the outer ends of the eyeglass temple bar members are inserted into the attachment loops, the visor is moved forwardly along the temple bar members, and the attachment loops are stretched diagonally around the outer top corner portions of the front frame section.

Abstract: A disposable visored cap or mask to be worn during outdoor or indoor activities to shade the wearer's eyes from the light, or as a cap or mask representing a club mascot or displaying advertisements. The visored cap, and blank therefor, is fabricated of a flexible material such as paper, cardboard, and the like. The blank has a first end edge, a second end edge, an arcuate fold line spaced from the first end edge defining a visor therebetween, and a straight fold line between the first end edge and second end edge defining an intermediate portion between the straight fold line and arcuate fold line and defining a front panel between the straight fold line and second end edge. To fold the blank to form the cap or mask, the intermediate portion is folded upwardly about the straight fold line to overlay the front panel, and the visor is folded in the opposite direction or downwardly about the arcuate fold line to project outwardly from the front panel.

Abstract: A mask protects doctors, dentists and technicians, on the one hand, and their patients, on the other, from cross-contamination with various viruses and germs. The mask is inexpensive and hence disposable after a single use, if desired. Various types of visors fit on the head of the wearer. Fixed to the forward projecting edge of the visor is a shield which extends down to protect the eyes, nose and mouth and around the sides. The shield may be attached to the edge of the visor by adhesives such as glue, heat sealing, ultrasonic welding or other suitable means.

Abstract: A combination sun visor and sunglasses assembly including a mounting structure designed to surround the head of the wearer similar to a headband wherein the lens structure or viewing portion of the sunglasses are positionable between an overlying, normally viewing position relative to the eyes of the wearer or an outwardly extending, shading position similar to an orientation of a visor structure in overhanging, shading position.

Abstract: An improved sun visor with eyeshield in which the eyeshield can be positioned, in a positive and secure manner, both up and down and at incremental distances from the wearer's eyes so as to allow the wearer to keep his/her face and eyes shaded as the direction of direct and reflected sunlight changes during the course of a day.

Abstract: A sun visor is disclosed having a plurality of louvers of differing vertical heights with the innermost louver being the highest in elevation to thereby provide overhead light cutoff angles that shield the wearer's eyes from direct rays of the sun.

Abstract: A dual visor system enables the wearer to use the device as a conventional visor, or to lower a secondary visor to a position below the eyes to provide an aperture to reduce both direct and reflected light entering the wearer's eyes. By providing a roughened upper surface on the lower visor, reflection and glare is further reduced. Both primary and secondary visors may be formed of either opaque or translucent materials in order to either block or reduce light passage to the eyes as desired.

Abstract: A visor formed from sheet material includes a bill formed with integral straps, one of which has a slot near its end extending obliquely across the strap. The other strap has a series of triangular teeth on both of its edges, which provide positive locking within the slot, and yet easy adjustment of the visor for head size.

Abstract: A hat structure is provided for displaying indicia illuminated by a light mounted to the hat structure. Indicia in the form of text or advertising figures may be displayed by an illuminating light and the hat structure may be unitarily formed in molded construction. A groove (11) is formed within a portion of a visor (1) with the groove (11) being used for insert of a board member (2). Fence walls (12) are provided on a lower surface of the visor (1) with an arcuate board cover member (3) being insertable within the groove (11) for constraining indicia bearing board member (2). The arcuate board cover member (3) includes a boss plate (33) to which is rotatably mounted a switch body (4) having a housing containing a power board (43) electrically coupled to printed circuitboard member (2) for controlling illumination of the indicia, text or advertisements.

Abstract: A golf cap of this invention comprises a headband that grips the golfer's head, and an elongated visor that includes on the inside at least one marker which is plainly visible to the wearer. The visor is permanently attached. The visor is longer than the usual golf cap visor, and is sufficiently long so that the lower edge thereof will be below eye level when the wearer has positioned the hat properly on his head. The marker preferably is in the form of a longitudinally extending line along the centerline of the visor. The golfer wearing this hat addresses the golf ball so that this longitudinal line is aligned with the ball and perpendicular to the proposed line of flight. The hat is an aid to the golfer in keeping his head down and his eye on the ball, because the marking makes him very conscious of any lifting or turning of the head. The side extensions aid the golfer's concentration by reducing any peripheral distractions.

Abstract: An adjustable baseball type cap assemblage having a crown portion and various interchangeable visor portions. Insignia patches of various styles can be removably affixed to the selected visor and crown portions so that one cap assembly can be modified to identify with two or more athletic teams.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes an elongated, semi-flexible head support strip divided into four foldable segments and a rectangular, semi-flexible, transparent protective face panel affixed at its upper edge portion to an intermediate face panel support segment of the head support strip. The intermediate face panel support segment is bounded on one side by a forehead support segment of shorter length than the face panel support segment and on the other side by first and second head support segments.

Abstract: A sweatband which has a first component for absorbing copious quantities of perspiration from a user's skin and a second component for holding the first component against that part of the user's body from which perspiration is to be adsorbed. The moisture absorbing component has a core of moisture absorbent material covered with a soft, pliable material which will be comfortable to the user and will efficiently promote the absorption of moisture from the user's skin and the transfer of that moisture to the absorbent core. The second component of the sweatband includes an elongated, elastically extensible member with the ends thereof fixed to opposite ends of the first sweatband component. A visor may be attached to the sweatband to provide an article of apparel which is capable of absorbing perspiration from a user's forehead and of simultaneously shielding the user's eyes and face from the elements.

Abstract: A cap with binoculars for using, both as a cap and binoculars, comprising a first member, a second member, pin means and binoculars.

Abstract: Shooter's hat comprising a crown portion and an integral bill and side blinder assembly, in which the bill is characterized as being short and wide, and the side blinders are rigid but bendable forms to suit the needs of the shooter. The side blinders are characterized by having forward and rearward relieved arcuate portions, the forward portion providing wider visible flight path and the rearward portion preventing side vision distractions and light blockage without interfering with facial anatomy. The side blinders also have a lower lobe approximately coordinate with the eye position, in a front-to-back orientation, that extends below the eye socket to approximately the level of the cheek bone. As compared to the long bill loose fabric flaps of the prior art, the hat provides necessary shielding from sun and distracting peripheral light or activities, yet does not unduly restrict the angle of vision of the target flight path.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal sun shield device for attachment directly to the facial area of the wearer. The shield has a primary shield member preferrably positionable immediately above the wearer's line of vision and a lower shield member which extends downward from the primary shield member to provide a slot such that the wearer's line of vision is through the slot between the primary shield member and the lower shield member. The lower shield member can be folded upward to reside in abutting position immediately behind the primary shield member so that the wearer has the option of using or not using the lower shield member. The primary shield member attaches to the face of the wearer by means of suction cups or two-sided tape preferrably in the area of the wearer's temples. This direct attachment allows the wearer to manipulate the primary shield member slightly upward or downward by means of merely raising or lowering his brow.

Abstract: Protective apparatus for shielding the eyes against the entrance of foreign matter. The apparatus includes a one-piece molded plastic visor which is formed of resilient material and includes a brim having an inner surface for engaging the forehead. The visor further includes a bill extending outwardly with the visor having first and second spaced legs extending rearwardly from the brim for compressively holding the head therebetween. The legs and the brim form a spring system which permits resilient deflection of the legs. The protective apparatus further includes a transparent shield dependent from the brim for overlaying the eyes. The shield includes a first end positioned adjacent the first leg and a second end disposed adjacent the second leg with an upper surface extending intermediate the ends and positioned closely adjacent the bill. The apparatus additionally includes a connection for fixably holding the shield to the brim.

Abstract: There is described a hollow visor capable of being removably attached to a safety helmet of the type used by motorcycle riders. The visor is filled with water and sealed. One end of small tube extends into the hollow portion of the visor with the other end of the tube removably attached to the open face portion of the visor, thereby allowing the user to hold the open end of the flexible tube in his mouth. The visor is particularly useful for racing drivers by allowing the user to keep his mouth moist without taking his hands off the controls. The water will not leak from the visor since it is sealed and must be drawn out by the user.