Abstract: A fire helmet comprised of a helmet shell adapted to receive the head of a wearer and fit over the crown of the head of the wearer, a radially, inwardly-spaced liner attached to the inside of said helmet shell, a headband attached to said liner, fire-resistant ear flaps secured to said liner, and a fire-resistant, disengagable hood permently secured to said headband.
Abstract: A cold weather hat is formed of layered material comprised of an intermediate layer of open-cellular foam, an outer fabric layer, and an inner fabric. The hat has a high moisture vapor transmission rate. The hat has ear flaps which are constructed to conform to the configuration of the sides of an individual's face, eliminating the need for straps, and bill which is movable between upper and lower positions by a snap-type action. Peripheral vision is enhanced while the washer's head is kept warm.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 1989
Date of Patent:
August 28, 1990
Assignee:
Burlington Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
James G. Phillips, Jr., James M. Clanton, Jerry W. Green, Jimmy L. Huett
Abstract: A cap has a sizing band adjustable in effective length by the use of hook and pile fasteners which sizing band can also retain a liner in the cap. A hook and pile fastener can be used alternatively to hold earflaps in upward-folded position or, when the earflaps are extending downward, the fastener can be used to attach the ends of a chin strap to the earflaps. A drawstring can be drawn to gather a neck flap and earflaps into snug engagement with the wearer's neck.
Abstract: A hat is described having a set of audio earphones releasably mounted in earflaps that cover the user's ears. The earphones are disc shaped mini-speakers having a thin profile that are insertable in a pocket between an inner wall and outer wall of each flap. Each earphone is releasably held in place by a hook-loop connection. Preferably a loop fabric is formed as the inner lining of the inner wall and a hook patch is secured onto the grill face of the earphone. The user may adjust the position of the earphone with the pocket to individually fit the earphones in relation to his ears. The hook-loop connection prevents the earphones from moving within the pocket when the user is subjected to acceleration forces that are typical in vigorous activity such as skiing.
Abstract: A cap structure suitable for multi-size utilization including a shell forming the crown portion fabricated from biaxially stretchable fabric, a visor portion secured to the forward edge of the shell, and an elongated band forming an ear flap portion hingedly secured to the base of the shell. The ear flap portion is adapted to be folded inwardly and upwardly in a first disposition, and downwardly about the ears of the wearer in an ear-enveloping disposition, with the ear flap portion being fabricated from a material which is stretchable at least along the axial length thereof. Hinge means are provided to secure the ear flap portion to the crown portion, and with the positioning of the stitches coupling the hinge means to the crown portion and to the ear flap portion being arranged so that the ear flap portion overlaps no more than one layer of the hinge means when the ear flap portion is folded inwardly and upwardly into the crown portion between the crown portion and the wearer's head.
Abstract: A cap intended for cold or cool weather use, particularly useful in sports such as skiing, but not limited thereto. The cap is provided with integral ear flaps. A particular characteristic is that the ear flaps are self-stowing in the interior of the cap; that is, they tend to retract into the cap and out of the way without intevention. When in the downward operational position, the ear flaps tend to fit snugly around the ears of the wearer without the necessity of additional ties. An elongated securing of one edge of the ear flaps and the provision of a stiffener layer in the ear flaps combine to produce the spring-like lever-like action resulting in these advantages.
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a liner particularly adapted for use in high temperature environments, such as are encountered by fire fighters, and includes a crown defining a generally concave interior which receives the head of a wearer and ends in a bottom terminal peripheral edge portion to which is attached by a sewn seam an upper terminal peripheral edge portion of a neck and ear covering and protecting flap with the seam allowing relative folding between the flap and the crown between a position at which the flap is interiorly of the crown and a position at which the flap is exteriorly of the crown, the flap being of a generally downwardly and inwardly converging configuration when disposed exteriorly of the crown whereby the neck and ears of a wearer of the liner are intimately covered, whereas when disposed interiorly of the crown, the flap conforms generally to the configuration thereof and comfortably receives the head of a wearer, and the ear covering and protecting flap being constructed from at leas
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 3, 1980
Date of Patent:
August 9, 1983
Inventors:
Sarah Schonwetter, Steven B. Schonwetter
Abstract: A combination visor and sweatband for protecting the eyes and surrounding peri-ocular areas and for absorbing and evaporating perspiration from the upper facial area is disclosed. The combination visor and head band includes an absorbent, elastic sweatband encircling the head of the user. A visor is secured to the lower edge of the sweatband extending downwardly adapted to shade the eyes of the user. The head band is cooperable with detachable fasteners on the eyeshield so the visor may be secured to the eyeshield. In one embodiment, bendable stays are imbedded in the material of the visor so that the visor can be conformed to any shape desired by the user. In another embodiment, the depending visor extends annularly around the entire lower edge of the sweatband so the sweatband can be rotated when the portion at the user's forehead becomes saturated with moisture.
Abstract: An outer material layer is sized in length to extend from above the rim of a hat to below the collar area of a user and sized in width to extend around the rim of the hat rearward between about the temples of the user. An inner material layer is secured to the outer layer about the edges thereof and in between the upper edges and lower edges of the outer layer to form a pocket. A first insert is made of a pliable liquid absorbent material and is sized to fit within the pocket. An elastic band is adapted to the upper edge of the outer layer to tensionally hold the accessory to the hat. A face piece is similarly constructed and extends in length from the bridge of the nose to the upper chest area of the user and in width between about the ears of the user. The face piece also has an elastic band to hold it about the head of the user. In cold weather the inserts act as an insulator along with the outer layer to protect the user against the elements.