Abstract: A head support device for supporting the head of a person in an upright position against the back support of a chair. The head support device includes a flexible panel having a first side and a second side. The panel has a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge wherein the first and second edges are positioned opposite of each other. The third and fourth edges extend outward in opposite directions at junctures with the first and second edges such that four flaps are defined. A fastening means removably fastens two flaps on the third edge together and the two flaps one the fourth edge together. A securing means removably secures the first side of the panel to the chair.

Abstract: A sports cap having a crown and a fastening mechanism having two coupling devices coupled to the crown and a belt detachably coupled to the coupling devices. The belt can be resiliently elastic, or may not be significantly elastic. The belt can also have indicia thereon. Because the belt is detachable, it can be replaced by a second belt.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed are cap (120), skullcap (200), hat (270), and hat insert (350) devices comprising a weight-increasing layer, such as an elastomeric weight layer (114, 214, 350, 414, 454, 514). The elastomeric weight layer (114, 214, 350, 414, 454, 514) is comprised of an elastomer and weighted bodies. In some embodiments the weight-increasing layer is shaped to conform to the crown of the head of a person wearing headwear of the present invention. In other embodiments a weighted component fits within a hat. Other forms of the weight-increasing layer include a double-walled bladder structure (700), shaped to conform to a person's head, into which weighted material is added. Exercise with such devices serves to increase the bone strengthening weight stress experienced by the wearer's spinal column and to encourage the wearer to maintain an improved, healthier posture.

Abstract: A headwear piece having a crown with a peripheral wall which extends around the head of a wearer. The crown has a front, a rear, and a top, and a bottom. The peripheral wall has a front wall portion that projects upwardly to define a forwardly facing surface and is contiguous with a top wall portion that defines an upwardly facing surface having a substantial area to protect a wearer's head. The crown further has first and second spaced legs which project rearwardly and cooperatively and compressibly capture a wearer's head to maintain the headwear piece in an operative position on a wearer's head.

Abstract: An audio system and hat connection assembly incorporated into or adapted for connecting to a hat and comprising a first connection plate and corresponding second connection plate that connect through or to the bill or hat material wherein the first section is adapted for storing the audio circuit and speaker components and connects to the second section in a manner that grips the hat material and provides access to the audio controls. In an alternative embodiment, the connection assembly may comprise a clip that secures the audio system to the hat without penetrating it. The assembly includes storage space for securing at least one speaker and audio system, which may be adapted for storing other items, such as money and keys.

Abstract: A hat apparatus includes a head covering portion, a visor portion extending from the head covering portion in a visor projection direction, and a three dimensional, miniature, simulated article attachment attached to the head covering portion and extending from the head covering portion in an attachment projection direction. The visor projection direction and the attachment projection direction are not the same direction. Preferably, the visor projection direction and the attachment projection direction are directions that are separated by 180 degrees. The three dimensional, miniature, simulated article attachment can be in a form of a plush animal. A first quantity of hook or loop material can be attached to the head covering portion, and a second quantity of hook or loop material can be attached to the three dimensional, miniature, simulated article attachment for attachment to the head covering portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective hat suitable for every day wear by infants, children, senior citizens or physically disabled individuals. Such hat protects at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head from injuries due to falls or bumps against hard objects while conducting routine, daily activities. Generally, the head protector of the present invention may comprise: (1) a cap member: and (2) one or more flexible, resilient shock absorbent pads. The cap member may be constructed so as to fully enclose and/or encapsulate the one or more pads.

Abstract: The invention is a head covering that is particularly suited for use when participating in aquatic sports activities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, and jet skiing, where the fabric is selected for its quick drying ability and stretchability, therein enabling excellent conformability to the body. Well known fabric brand names include Spandex, Lycra, and nylon or blends thereof. The head covering helps retain body heat, protect against sunburn, keep hair pulled away from a diver's mask, restrains hair in the back of the head, and makes divers on the surface more visible to boat crew. The head covering has a compartment/pouch which can optionally be disguised as to substantially form a hidden pocket. The fabric of the head covering is preferably brightly colored, stylish and decorative, and may be associated with a designer.

Abstract: A headgear and method for exhibiting displays, such as company logos, on a buckle used for securing a head strap of the headgear at an adjusted position. The buckle can include, on its outer surface, an embossed pattern and a display layer within the embossed pattern. The display layer can be provided with at least one color different from that of the buckle for ease of viewing. A sealant layer can be deposited over the display layer and the outer surface of the buckle, so as to minimize exposure of the display layer to environmental conditions. A method for exhibiting a display on an outer surface of the buckle is also provided.

Abstract: A method for silk screen printing a design on a visor of a cap using high-density ink is disclosed. The method of the present invention includes the steps of: (1) loading a fabric from which a visor of a cap will be fabricated onto a template formed in the shape of the visor of the cap; (2) printing the design on the visor of the cap using a flat panel silk screen printing apparatus and at least one high-density ink which can withstand the wear and tear experienced by the visor of the cap during normal usage; (3) curing the high-density ink by heating the ink to a predetermined temperature; (4) cutting the fabric to form the visor of the cap; and (5) assembling the cap by stitching together the fabric of the visor, inserting a visor board, and attaching the assemble visor to a headpiece.

Abstract: There is provided a hat comprising a crown portion, a brim removably and rotatably attached to the crown portion by a sliding assembly, a circumferential band attached along its lower edge to the lower periphery of the crown portion and having at least a first part of the sliding assembly attached thereto, a headband attached to the circumferential band and/or the crown portion, but preferably not to the sliding assembly, that is disposed between the sliding assembly and a wearer's head when the hat is worn. The sliding assembly comprises a first member at least partially secured to the inside of the crown portion and/or the circumferential band, and a second member at least partially secured to the brim. The sliding assembly is preferably vertically oriented so that, in particular, the sliding assembly may be recessed from the lower periphery of the crown portion for improved functioning and aesthetics.

Abstract: A head covering particularly adapted for use as a promotional item to be worn by patrons at sporting events and other types of entertainment venues. The head covering includes first, second and third panel sections which are adapted to cooperate to form a head covering that at least partially covers the head of a wearer. The panel sections comprising the head covering may be configured to simulate virtually any other object, thing or design that may be desired for a particular promotion, giveaway, or event.

Abstract: A temperature control system adapted for use with an article of clothing and designed to cool the wearer of the article of clothing. The temperature control system comprises a canister containing a cooling agent in its gaseous or vaporous state, a regulator for adjusting the flow of cooling agent from the canister and at least one supply line for delivering the cooling agent to an optimal release point. The canister can be an integral part of the article of clothing adapted to be recharged with the cooling agent or can be removable from the article of clothing, adapted to be refilled and replaced. The at least one supply line can be a plurality of supply lines delivering cooling agent to several optimal release points located within the article of clothing. The regulator enables the user to adjust the amount of cooling agent in order to obtain an optimal level of comfort.

Abstract: Mechanism to removably anchor a side area (3) of a visor (20) to the cap (2) of a helmet so that the visor rotates in relation to the eyeport opening (12) of the helmet, of the type comprising:

Abstract: A cap includes a crown portion for disposing on a head, and a visor portion for shielding a face from sunlight, the visor portion being coupled to the crown portion. The visor portion is provided with a symbol portion formed as an engraved shape or a hole.

Abstract: An improved fashion accessory band formed of elastic material is provided, wherein opposing ends of an elongated band of elastic material are coupled together to form an annular-shaped accessory. The outer face is decorated and can include a label and one or more circumferential stripe-like decorations printed or constructed thereon, so that there is no need to cover the surface of the band with a layer of additional fabric or other covering material.

Abstract: A heat activated form fitting hair cap to protect the hair and to retain hair products in close proximity to the hair. A loosely fitted hair cap is made from a heat activated shrink-wrap material that may be substantially moisture and gas resistant. The cap is placed over the hair, and optionally, secured with a variety of retention means such as elastic, drawstrings, or ties. Upon application of heat, normally from a hair dryer, at or slightly above the activation temperature of the plastic, the shrink-wrap material is activated and shrinks snugly about the hair. This effectuates both a protection of the hair, and a tendency to trap and retain hair treatment products that might have been applied to the hair. Options include pouches containing releasable hair treatment products on the inside of the cap and tear away areas to customize the size of the cap to the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable solar protection device comprising several articulated elements, characterized by the fact that the articulated elements are stacked panels (1) connected by a single pivot (4) adjacent one (6) of their ends for deployment by a circular movement and by the fact that it has means for holding the panels (1) in deployed position.

Abstract: A head covering device includes a dome-shaped, head engaging member that has an interior for receiving the user's head and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a front portion, a rear portion, a first side portion and a second side portion. A first feature is placed on at least one of the front and rear portions to distinguish the at least one of the front and rear portions from the first and second side portions. A second feature is placed on at least one of the first and second side portions to distinguish the at least one of the first and second side portions from the front and rear portion. The head covering does not include a bill member.

Abstract: The wrist or headband described herein is of composite construction, specifically, an essentially continuous elastic band or sleeve, which is anatomically conforming in overall dimensions to the approximate wrist or headband size of a wearer; and, a moisture absorbent material, associated with at least one end of the sleeve, to wick moisture from the interface of a wearer and the sleeve into a reservoir located on the exterior surface of the sleeve. The sleeve is preferably fabricated of the same material as the foam fabric used in the fabrication of a SCUBA diver's suit, specifically, a closed cell foam. The thickness of such materials is generally uniform throughout the device and designed to provide more than adequate thermal insulation for the source of cooling energy housed within the device. The sleeve is further modified on the interior surface thereof (also “skin contact surface”) to accommodate a source of thermal energy (also “chill pack”).

Abstract: A pillow is worn in the manner of a helmet and includes an inner layer of cotton type material, an outer layer and an intermediate layer of foam or the like. The pillow blocks noise from getting to the wearer and can block light as well. The pillow also includes a neck-supporting portion. A stretchable neck-encircling portion permits the pillow to be pulled over the wearer's head while holding the pillow snugly in place.

Abstract: A tubular hat and scarf combination garment with the appearance and functionality of a standard wrap around scarf that may alternately be used solely as a scarf, solely as a hat, or as a hat and scarf combination covering the head, neck chest and face or a combination thereof. The preferred embodiment is essentially a piece of fabric that is doubled-over onto itself with the two long ends of the fabric connected. Both tube ends are sized to fit over the head. Another embodiment of the hat and scarf combination garment and methods of wearing the same has a pair of hat members located at the opposite ends of the garment, and a “solid” fabric member running therebetween. Another embodiment of the hat scarf combination would include a fastening mechanism to secure the body of the garment to the hat portion in the desired fashion.

Abstract: An open-loop headband assembly includes an open-loop headband and a flickering decoration light device. The flickering decoration light device is provided on the top of the headband and composed by one or more elastic rods and a switching kit. Each elastic rod is made of elastic coil, and at least one flickering diode is provided in the top end of each elastic rod. The flickering diode is covered by a decorative block. The switching kit is disposed on the headband and composed by an electric circuit plate and a cover with a through hole. A battery and a pressing switch are disposed on the electric circuit plate. Wires extend from the bottom of the electric circuit plate and penetrate through the interior of each elastic rod to connect with each flickering diode. The pressing switch protrudes outward the through hole after the cover being assembled with the electric circuit plate.

Abstract: Protective headguards comprising a front panel, a rear panel, and a means for releasably connecting the lateral ends of the front and rear panels. At least one and preferably both of the front and rear panels comprise layers of at least a shell, a shock absorbing liner and a comfort liner.

Abstract: A hair cover is composed of a top and a bottom piece, in which the top piece further comprises a relatively longer side, an opposite relatively shorter side, and two arcuate equilateral sides; the bottom piece is correspondingly shaped to the top piece, having also a relatively longer side, a shorter side, two arcuate equilateral sides, and a central through hole. The top and the bottom piece are to be combined together by binding thermally the corresponding portions of each piece to form a trapezoid hair cover that is capable of promoting the wearing comfortableness considerably. In wearing the hair cover, one's head is put penetrating the central hole to have his hair shaded closely from his forehead and his longer hair portion shaded in a wider rear end by taking advantage of the natural stretchability of the resilient cloth of the hair cover.

Abstract: Headgear which can be formed into a compact unit such as a carrying case comprising a headband portion and a bill portion, the bill portion being comprised of at least two bill sections which are hingedly connected to one another, the bill sections being made of a semi-rigid plastic having a shape in a relaxed position, which maintains the bill sections in an extended position, the bill sections being releasably formable into a substantially flat configuration such that when the headband is collapsed so as to be partially positionable under the bottom side of the first bill section, the collapsed headband will be at least partially disposed between the bottom side of the first bill section and the bottom side of the second bill section.

Abstract: The present invention provides a top knot cap (headgear provided with a ponytail) comprising the upper top knot portion (22) formed by extending the top knot portion (20) connected to the crown (10) and the said upper top knot portion (22) may be bundled with the binding cord (31) to form a ponytail or unfurled to cover the neck. The top knot cap may be provided with the meeting and parting portion (23) that splits apart when the said top knot portion (20) is unfurled. The inventive top knot cap may protect the head part of a user and further express various designs full of ornamental effects.

Abstract: A hat is provided having a crown member made of stretchable uniform fabric material and a sweat band connected along the lower edge of the interior surface of the crown member. The sweat band is formed of a single sheet of fabric material wrapped over a single sheet of padding material. The single sheet of fabric material does not completely enclose the sheet of padding material, and a portion of the sheet of padding material must be exposed along the circumference of the sweat band.

Abstract: A shock absorbing pad comprising a molded rubbery elastomeric material having a generally smooth surface on the side adapted to abut a soccer player's head and the opposed face having an open grid structure defined by outwardly projecting patterns of short ribs or patterns of short and midsized ribs with at least some of the intersections of the ribs being defined by outwardly projecting cylinders which are taller than ribs or, if both types of ribs are present, the cylinders are taller than both the shortest and the midsized ribs, top-to-bottom to provide airways or passages for the flow of cooling air and to enhance player comfort.

Abstract: A perspiration control device includes a headband having opposite outer and inner sides and opposite front and back portions, and at least one elongated seal strip applied on the inner side of the front portion of the headband and having opposite ends such that the seal strip will cross a forehead of a user when the headband is worn by the user and the seal strip will function to direct perspiration toward the opposite ends of the strip and thus toward opposite sides of the forehead and beyond eyes of the user.

Abstract: A headband apparatus includes a flexible, resilient C-shaped core member. A first absorbent layer is attached to the core member. A cloth layer is attached to the first absorbent layer, and a second absorbent layer is attached to an inside portion of the first absorbent layer under the cloth layer. The first absorbent layer jackets the core member. The core member is comprised of a flexible, resilient plastic material. The first absorbent layer is comprised of foam first material. The cloth layer jackets the first absorbent layer. The cloth layer is comprised of terrycloth material. The second absorbent layer is comprised of loose foam second material. When the midportion of the apparatus is placed on the forehead of a person, the first absorbent layer, the cloth layer, and the second absorbent layer are all capable of absorbing perspiration from the person's forehead.

Abstract: An article of headgear is provided which includes a pair of flaps that are releasably coupled with one another to form a cap shaped to cover the head of a wearer. The flaps are coupled with the sides of a headband, and a brim extends from the headband.

Abstract: A multi-layered moisture resistant hair wrap surrounds a person's entire head of hair protecting, maintaining, and prolonging a hairstyle and adapted to do so in moist environments that include water, steam, mist and humidity and absorbing moisture generated from heat or perspiration from one's scalp.

Abstract: A headband for holding hairs off of forehead and out of face has a continuous non-elastic cord which has an inner size exceeding an outer size of a head of a user, and a fastener provided with a structure through which at least a portion of the cord can pass, so that by displacing the fastener relative to the cord, a front portion of the cord is reducible to fit exactly the head of the user.

Abstract: An adjustable encircling headband is one piece item composed of several ornamental blocks. On one end of the encircling headband is provided with an inserting portion, and on the other end is provided with a receiving base. In the inserting portion are provided with a plurality of mounting holes in two opposite rows, and an inserting strip is provided on the front end of the inserting portion. An inserting ring is formed between the encircling headband and the inserting portion for the inserting strip to penetrate through. On the receiving base are provided with two flanges. The inserting strip is penetrated through the inserting ring, and the flanges are inlaid in one preferable pair of the mounting holes for the inserting portion to be secured to the receiving base so as to form an adjustable encircling headband.

Abstract: An animal hat and a method for securing an animal hat to an animal are disclosed. The animal hat includes the hat, a shell and a securing means or a harness joined directly to the shell of the hat. The securing means or harness includes two straps, each having two loose ends which are movably secured to the shell of the hat. The two straps pass under the animal's muzzle and may be arranged so as to cross each other under the animal's muzzle or to extend in a generally parallel manner.

Abstract: Headgear having a plurality of projections extending outwardly therefrom is disclosed. The projections have compliant portions located between each end and are manually manipulatable by bending, twisting and curving into various configurations. The projections are thermoplastic tubes having sidewalls formed of frusto-conically shaped annuli joined in an accordion pleated fashion. The annuli have two stable positions relative to each other, either adjacent in contact or angularly displaced. The two stable positions permit the projections to maintain a particular shape until manually rearranged. Complementary couplings on the free end of the projections allow the tube to be joined to form continuous loops.

Abstract: A headband assembly includes a main body of the headband, several sliding bases, several elastic stems, several ornamental blocks and a decorative strap. Each sliding base has two hooks respectively formed on both sides and a post provided on the top. Each elastic stem has an inserting section formed at the top portion, and each ornamental block has a sleeve provided on the bottom. The decorative strap is provided with decoration on the circumference. The headband assembly can be easily and rapidly assembled and allow for rapid replacement, removal of alternate ornamental blocks, so as for the headband to look vivid and beautiful.

Abstract: An animal hat and a method for securing an animal hat to an animal are disclosed. The animal hat includes the hat, a shell and a securing means or a harness joined directly to the shell of the hat. The securing means or harness includes two straps, each having two loose ends which are movably secured to the shell of the hat. The two straps pass under the animal's muzzle and may be arranged so as to cross each other under the animal's muzzle or to extend in a generally parallel manner.

Abstract: An adjustable encircling headband is one piece item composed of several ornamental blocks. On one end of the encircling headband is provided with an inserting portion, and on the other end is provided with a receiving base. In the inserting portion are provided with a plurality of mounting holes in two opposite rows, and an inserting strip is provided on the front end of the inserting portion. An inserting ring is formed between the encircling headband and the inserting portion for the inserting strip to penetrate through. On the receiving base are provided with two flanges. The inserting strip is penetrated through the inserting ring, and the flanges are inlaid in one preferable pair of the mounting holes for the inserting portion to be secured to the receiving base so as to form an adjustable encircling headband.

Abstract: A preferably knit beanie has an opening allowing a wearer's long hair to pass therethrough. The opening is bordered by a smooth sewn cuff that prevents a wearer's hair from tangling or getting caught as it passes through the opening. Multiple openings permit wearer's to create a stylish creation with the hair passing through the multiple openings.

Abstract: A head wrap for keeping a hairstyle of a user in place while sleeping. The wrap includes a forehead-covering portion and a back of the head-covering portion. The forehead-covering portion has a forehead comfort strip that extends therealong. The back of the head-covering portion includes a pair of head-covering portions that are generally triangular-shaped and flare rearwardly from the forehead-covering portion to bases that are free and overlap each other vertically along the middle of the back of the head of the user. The base of one head-covering portion has a series of first portion of hook and loop fasteners and the base of the other head-covering portion has a series of second portion of hook and loop fasteners that engage the series of first portion of hook and loop fasteners to maintain the head wrap around the head of the user.

Abstract: Provided herein are articles of headwear that comprise a pouch portion which may be charged with ice. Ice so charged is caused to melt under the effects of ambient temperature and is caused to drip from the pouch portion onto the neck of a person wearing such article. According to a preferred form of the invention, the head of a wearer is not contacted by ice or water during use of such article.

Abstract: A card or note holder (12) to be attached to the underside of the bill of a hat (34) for the purpose of keeping to do lists, check lists, or reminders in a very convenient location which can be used to take notes and record ideas when they are encountered and before they are forgotten. The outer portion of the flat clip(s) (16) is closely connected to the inner portion of the clip(s) or flat plate (14) in manner which grips the outer edge(s) of a card (30) or multiple cards while allowing the card(s) to be removed and replaced easily.

Abstract: A novelty hat includes a headband with first and second end. The headband generally defines an annular shape and includes velcro closure strips on the ends thereof. At least one of the velcro strips also secures to the headband. A liner and exterior shaped figure extend upwardly from the headband. Stuffing is disposed between the liner and the figure such that the figure forms the shape of an animal head, sports logo or mascot.

Abstract: A cold weather hat that covers the wearer's top, back, and sides of head, and has hair pull throughs (10) which allow the wearer's long hair to be kept and displayed outside of the hat's head enclosing area.

Abstract: A cap includes a crown defining an opening for receiving the head of a wearer, a brim joined to the crown defining the front thereof, and an aperture on the crown adjacent the brim for allowing an accumulation of hair to extend therethrough. The brim is positioned for providing shade for the wearer's face and the aperture is positioned adjacent the brim for allowing an accumulation of hair to extend therethrough and be deflected by the brim. A reinforced border region of the crown ensures that the cap will assume a desired position while worn by a wearer. The brim may be fastened to the crown rearward of the aperture in such a way to allow relative movement between the crown and the brim. The cap may also be constructed so that the brim is removably fastened to the crown.

Abstract: A combination of three images printed on a side of an object with the first image providing a frame around an opening into the object, a second image representing a selected theme, printed within the area surrounded by the frame, and a third image printed outside the area of the first image consisting of a humorous phrase related to the second image.

Abstract: A baseball type cap comprising a hemispherical shell defining an opening for reception of a head of a wearer, and a size adjustment mechanism mounted to the shell for infinitely adjusting a size of the cap. The size adjustment mechanism includes a flexible drawstring slidably disposed within a channel formed along a peripheral edge of the shell, and a shiftable clamping slide adjustably mounted to the drawstring. A middle portion of the drawstring extends from the channel through a pair of holes therein and passes beneath a retaining loop formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cap shell, forming a closed adjusting loop. The clamping slide is operably attached to the adjusting loop for controlling the size of the adjusting loop, thus operatively adjusting an effective perimeter of the peripheral edge of the cap shell that defines a size of the headwear.

Abstract: A partyware makeup kit for allowing users to personalize their own parties. The partyware makeup kit includes party hats being storable in a container having compartments being separated with partitions; and further includes pairs of strap members being storable in the container and being detachably attached to the party hats with each of the pairs of strap members being fastenable to one another with fastening members; and also includes place mats being storable in the container; and further includes decorating items being storable in the container and being used to decorate the party hats and the place mats.