Abstract: A head covering garment comprising two exterior components and a stretchable band. The garment is formed by folding a rectangular stretchable material in half and sewing side edges, except for a small portion which is left unattached, to create a stretchable band. Next, at least two exterior components are then sewn to the top and bottom edge portions of the stretchable material. The exterior components and the stretchable material are pulled through the opening left at the unattached portion in the stretchable material and the opening is finally sewn to form the finished garment. The additional versions of the head covering garment comprise of an opening in the stretchable band, a slip proof material, a storage strap, and a hairline treatment strip insert.

Abstract: A protective helmet for protecting the head of a user, characterized in that it comprises an enveloping structure consisting of an inner component (1), at least one intermediate component (2) and an outer base component (3) having an annular configuration, where the components (1, 2, 3) are coupled one inside the other, can move in relation to each other from a retracted position to a deployed position and vice versa, and create a space, in a deployed position, corresponding to the part of the user's head that is inside the helmet.

Abstract: A helmet includes a frame component and a detachable, replaceable head-protection component. The frame component includes a facemask and a chin strap attachment. The head-protection component is attached to the frame component by mating respective connectors disposed on each component. Upon an impact, the damaged head-protection component may be removed and replaced with a new replacement head-protection component.

Abstract: A portable blanket is made from flexible material and has opposed front and back faces bounded by perimeter edges, and has a first surface area in an unfolded condition. The flexible material incorporates a folding guide thereon, the folding guide having lines which represent a sequence of two or more folds defining a folded condition of the blanket, the folded condition having a second surface area smaller than the first surface area.

Abstract: A cover-type containing structure for flexible enclosures primarily includes a front cover sheet, a rear cover sheet and a flexible enclosure. The front cover sheet includes a first joining edge and a cover piece, whereas the rear cover sheet includes a cover assembly corresponding to the cover piece. The flexible enclosure includes a second joining edge and by engaging the first joining edge with the second joining edge, the front cover sheet and the flexible enclosure are fixed. Besides, the containing structure further includes a holding portion. Under a contained state, the holding portion is used to contain smaller objectives; whereas, in an unfolded state, in addition to using the flexible enclosure to contain larger objectives, the holding portion can be also used to contain smaller objectives. The present invention can be also applied to a piece of clothing combined with a bag unit or other flexible enclosure.

Abstract: A wig for a wearer. The wig includes a cap and primary hair. The cap is worn by the wearer. The primary hair is affixed to the cap, and when the wig is worn by the wearer, the wearer has a pre-styled hairdo.

Abstract: A compact shade held over the head during inclement weather or to shield the sun. The shade has a simple circular or elongated loop of a thin strip of spring-like material covered by a sheet of one or more layers of soft, lightweight material. The shape of the elongated loop may vary from a generally rectangular shape with slightly rounded corners to an oval or generally elliptical shape. One or both of the major surfaces of the material are adapted to reflect water, snow, or radiation from the sun. The single elongated fabric-covered loop of the head shade can easily be twisted into a figure-8 configuration and fold into itself with two quick hand motions. The shade is made of soft, lightweight flexible material having two handles on the underside. It can be held together in its compact state with either a retaining member or separate pouch.

Abstract: A modular head wear system includes a base cap structure defined by seams, an inner head band, a base band, and a front section. The base cap structure is adapted to receive interchangeable panels that fit over the openings.

Abstract: Apparel in which retractable extensions from a body portion can be selectively engaged in to cover the wearer's face, head, arms or legs. The extension of material is connected to the body portion, and stored within a pocket when it is not in use. When it is needed the wearer reaches into the pocket, and extends the material out of the pocket, engaging it as a useful sleeve, pant leg, face covering, or hood.

Abstract: A collapsible head covering device includes a wide-brimmed hat made of an anti-UV waterproof fabric and having a memory metal wire ring fastened to the border edge of the brim thereof, a cap detachably accommodated in the wide-brimmed hat for capping on the head of a person, and a fastening belt selectively inserted through multiple through holes on the wide-brimmed hat and multiple through holes on the cap to fasten the wide-brimmed hat to the cap in one of multiple different angular positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a head covering such as a tiara having a display element attached thereon which may be easily interchanged by the user to increase the versatility of the head covering and allow the user to switch in display elements having varying shapes and sizes. The head coverings may be used by adults at sporting events and/or by children playing dress-up, for example.

Abstract: An interchangeable cap cover comprising: a decorative outer cover; a first means for attachment along an inner perimeter of the outer cover; and a second means for attachment along an outer perimeter of an adjoining cap, which adjoins the outer cover to the adjoining cap. The respective means for attachment may include either a hook and loop connector or snap fasteners.

Abstract: An easily removable headwear extension that will attach to a wide variety of headwear utilizing the headwear's structural band. It is for multiple purposes including but not limited to, fashion design; protection from environmental elements (weather, insects, overspray); and/or advertising and promotional expression. The fabric will vary based on artistic and environmental requirements. The extension utilizes a unique attachment method that allows the headwear extension to slide over the any exposed structural band without any mating parts, destructive mounting or permanency.

Abstract: A novelty headgear apparatus made from a formed, three-dimensional paperboard box is presented. The inventive apparatus, and method for making same, comprises the use of guides applied to a formed, three-dimensional paperboard box in any headgear configuration selected by a producer. The user thereafter tears or cuts along the guides to reveal the selected headgear. Multiple pieces and indicia may also be applied or enabled in the device.

Abstract: A two-sided, reversible storage sun visor, reversible storage cap, and a reversible storage sun hat, each featuring retaining straps on the crown to secure a pair of glasses, when not in use, and an elastic headband or elastic storage panel for versatile fitment. The bill of the reversible sun visor and the reversible hat is constructed from durable materials that retain theft original shape and thus may be folded, crumpled, and washed without any permanent distortion to the bill. The elastic panel may be formed as a pocket for storage that can be securely closed. When the reversible sun storage visor, reversible storage hat, or reversible storage sun hat are reversed, the pocket will remain in an upright orientation.

Abstract: A convertible winter garment converts from a cap or hat configuration to a neck gaiter, face cover, or hand warmer. The garment is a four-edged fabric with two layers such that opposing side edges of the fabric provide openings for insertion of the user's hands between the layers when the garment is used as a hand warmer. A transparent window through one layer of the garment permits observation of a mobile device held between the layers. Clips mounted along the edge opposing the longest edge can be attached to edges of the bill of a baseball cap worn by the user and anchor the garment to the baseball cap. In one embodiment, a bill having view openings is attached to the garment such that it can be used to shield the user's face from either overhead or below.

Abstract: A method for constructing a product comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of component parts fashioned from a flexible substrate material and having a flat profile when disassembled; forming apertures in the component parts to establish fastening points for facilitating product assembly, where each aperture has a single-component snap fastener mounted therein; integrally molding each snap fastener to include a female section and a male section; assembling the component parts by removably stackably affixing the fastener male sections of a first component part to the fastener female sections of a second component part, to form a self-supporting, three-dimensional product exoskeleton having flexibly curved surfaces; and returning the component parts to a flat profile upon disengaging the snap fasteners from the product.

Abstract: A head-covering apparatus is disclosed, which extends over the top of a human head and down its sides and toward the back of the neck. The apparatus has a forward extending portion with two pocket-style openings, the first pocket for receiving a flexible material that makes up the head-covering portion of the apparatus, and the second pocket for receiving the visor or bill of a baseball-style hat. The apparatus can be affixed to the visor/bill of a baseball-style hat and used in two different configurations: in the first configuration, the invention is “unfurled” so that its flexible material covers the human head and portions of the baseball hat; in the second configuration, the invention is compacted such that its flexible material is rolled or folded into a small compacted size, and then placed into the second pocket of the forward extending portion.

Abstract: A method and device which allows chemotherapy patients to stylishly cover their heads and gives them the option of turning the head covering into a ball. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: An article of headwear is disclosed that includes a support and a material element secured to the support. The support extends around a periphery of the headwear and has an elongate structure that defines a first end portion and a second end portion. The support is flexed such that the first end portion overlaps the second end portion to define a loop with an interior area, and the end portions may have mating undulating configurations. The material element is secured to the support and extends around the interior area of the loop to define an aperture for receiving a head of an individual. The support may be flexed to form multiple loops and place the headwear in a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A fitting system for a hat includes a band configured to be coupled to the hat; and a resilient member disposed within at least a portion of the band. The resilient member includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. A crown extension and a crown extension bottom edge extend downwardly below a circumferential bottom edge of the hat wherein the resilient member is only positioned within a front band portion, a first side band portion, a second side band portion, and the crown extension. The first side band portion and the second side band portion are adapted to attach to the crown to form side gaps. Each of the side gaps are designed to receive the top portion of the user's ear so that the hat is designed to sit lower on the user's head without impinging upon the user's ears while the hat is being worn. A system and method are provided.

Abstract: A hat includes a crown, a band and a resilient member. The crown includes a front having a first height; a rear having a second height wherein the second height is greater than the first height; an interior including a forward portion; an exterior including a rearward portion; and a circumferential bottom edge separating the interior and exterior. The band is coupled to the interior of the crown. The resilient member includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends, wherein the first end extends through the exterior rearward portion of the crown, and wherein the second end extends through the exterior rearward portion of the crown, and wherein the intermediate portion is positioned between the band and the interior of the crown.

Abstract: Headgear that can be converted into another object, comprising a figurine provided with a hollow base which, in at least one configuration, defines an object including a volume for receiving an element. In a second configuration, the hollow base can be turned partially inside out to form a second object including another reception volume and, in a third configuration, the hollow base can be turned fully inside out to form a third object.

Abstract: A baseball cap having a modified brim that includes a rigid main visor and two rigid side panels that can be in a nested position within the rigid main visor or in an extended position outside of the rigid main visor, and a mechanism that permanently secures the two rigid side panels to the baseball cap.

Abstract: A article of clothing suitable for providing protection from the elements and wearable on the head having means of securing and directing illuminants whereby providing its user safety in low light. The article of clothing is further configured to be airborne providing its user with entertainment such as a light show and exercise both day and night.

Abstract: Headgear comprising a crown portion, a visor portion, and a netting secured to the visor portion. The crown portion is preferably separably secured to the visor portion. Various means of separably securing the crown portion to the visor portion are used including any of Velcro®, or other hook and loop fastening material, buttons, snaps, elastic, or the like. Various means of securing the netting to the visor portion are also used including any of Velcro® or other hook and loop fastening material, buttons, snaps, thread, or the like. The headgear may also omit the crown portion to provide only the visor portion with the netting secured thereto. In any case, a bill of the visor portion may be fitted between a door frame and an edge of the door and the frame, in order to render the netting available for tossing articles into the netting.

Abstract: A head garment kit comprising the combination of at least one detachable headband further comprising at least one coupling attachment, at least one elastic material, at least one suction material, at least one sunray protection cloth further comprising at least one second coupling attachment adapted to the first coupling attachment. The sunray protection cloth further comprises, at least one peripheral pocket at least one tying band and at least one flexible band. Wherein the one flexible band is to be disposed within said peripheral pocket and the one detachable headband is demountably disposed on said at least one sunray protection cloth by said at least one first coupling attachment and said at least one second coupling attachment.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to protective headgear worn by a user to protect his eyes, head, and face. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a protective headgear assembly used by welders and the like wherein a headgear strap can be tightened or loosened upon the ratcheting of a knob connected to the headgear strap. The headgear strap can also be automatically disengaged for removal of the headgear by pulling the knob away from the user's head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of clothing to be worn particularly, but not exclusively, about a person's neck. Specifically, the article is comprised of sections that, in some embodiments, appear to be traditional neckties and a means for removably attaching the two pieces.

Abstract: A head-covering apparatus is disclosed, which extends over the top of a human head and down its sides and toward the back of the neck. The apparatus has a forward extending portion with two pocket-style openings, the first pocket for receiving a flexible material that makes up the head-covering portion of the apparatus, and the second pocket for receiving the visor or bill of a baseball-style hat. The apparatus can be affixed to the visor/bill of a baseball-style hat and used in two different configurations: in the first configuration, the invention is “unfurled” so that its flexible material covers the human head and portions of the baseball hat; in the second configuration, the invention is compacted such that its flexible material is rolled or folded into a small compacted size, and then placed into the second pocket of the forward extending portion.

Abstract: A megaphone comprises a rigid but bendable material with a tapered shape. When the material is folded, the produced megaphone has a small opening at one end and a larger opening at the other end. The megaphone has edges that form an opening along the side such that when pressure is applied to the edges the opening expands allowing the megaphone to be positioned on a person's arm or leg. Once positioned on the arm of leg the rigidity of the material causes the megaphone return to its original cone shape. The megaphone can enclose around a user's arm or leg for storage purposes during an event. Information can be displayed on the surface of the megaphone. The megaphone of the present invention can be folded and unfolded.

Abstract: A headband is positionable in a generally horizontal orientation. The headband has a front left panel and a front right panel. Each of the front panels has a lower edge stitched to the headband at a forward extent. Each of the front panels has a forward edge stitched together over a central extent above a central region of the headband. Each of the front panels has a vertically extending rearward edge. The headband has a left rear panel and a right rear panel. Each of the rear panels has a forward edge stitched to a rearward edge of a front panel. Each of the rear panels has a free rear edge and free lower edge. The lower and rear edges of the rear panels are adapted to be positioned rearwardly in a first orientation and forwardly in a second orientation.

Abstract: A convertible head cover apparatus for protection against weather elements is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A transformable article of clothing wearable by a person in a plurality of configurations. According to various embodiments, a transformable article of clothing comprises a central tubular portion coupled to a first member and a second member is configurable between a shawl and a scarf. In another embodiment, a transformable article of clothing comprises a first continuous loop coupled to a second continuous loop and is configurable among a hat, a hood, a scarf and a hand warmer. In yet another embodiment, an article of clothing comprises a mask portion and an ear muffler portion selectively retained on ears of the wearer. In still another embodiment, a transformable glove comprises a hand portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion and a second finger portion with an opening in at least one of thumb and finger portions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for protecting a user from environmental effects. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a headpiece having opposing first and second sides. The apparatus further comprises a right elongated panel and a left elongated panel, each having a length greater than a width. The right elongated panel and the left elongated panel are attachable to the headpiece. When attached the right elongated panel extends from the headpiece at the first side and the left elongated panel extends from the headpiece at the second side.

Abstract: An interior shell component is in a generally hemispherical configuration. The interior shell component has a lower edge forming a generally circular equatorial opening. The interior shell component has a front and rear with sides. The rear has a generally oval-shaped hole. An exterior do-rag component is essentially coincident with the interior shell component. A tail has an upper end above the hole. The tail is formed as an extension of the exterior do-rag component. An adjustment strap is formed in the rear of the interior shell component and the exterior do-rag component.

Abstract: A bra that is adapted to be a face mask has first and second bra cups, each of which includes an air filter and which are removably coupled to each other with a first attachment means. A formable member is coupled to the air filter of each bra cup. One end of a first body strap is coupled to the first bra cup and one end of a second body strap is coupled to the second bra cup. A second attachment means removably couples the second ends of the first and second body straps together. When the bra is to be used as a face mask, the first and second body straps are separated and the second attachment means is used to couple the first body strap to the first bra cup via the first attachment means as the first bra cup is separated from the second bra cup.

Abstract: An adjustable protective head cover, including first and second earpieces, a canopy configured to cover the top of a wearer's head when spread, a plurality of ribs curved to substantially follow the curvature of the top of a wearer's head and pivotally secured on opposite ends to opposite earpieces. The ribs are secured to evenly spaced portions of the canopy whereby the ribs are pivotally spread apart in a substantially uniformly spacing when the canopy is spread with the front and rear ribs at the front and rear of the spread canopy. A plastic waffle band having a zigzag configuration is secured to the underside of the canopy and adapted to configure the canopy in pleats when the ribs are pivoted together. Front and rear brims are secured to the canopy at the front and rear ribs, and connectors on the front and rear brims releasably connect the brims together with the canopy in a pleated configuration therebetween when the ribs are pivoted together in the closed position.

Abstract: The convertible mask and cap relates generally to a head cover device for teams, groups, squads, players, companies, troops, sporting events, and more particularly to a unique type of cap that has the option of converting to a face mask when pulled forward from the head to the face.

Abstract: The headband with retractable visor is convertible headwear that can be used as a headband that holds the wearer's hair in place in the absence of sun. When the need arises, the headwear converts into a visor that shields the wearer's eyes and face from the effects of bright sunlight. A push-button mechanism is employed to cause the visor to extend from the headwear or retract therein, as desired. Hinges are provided to permit angular visor adjustment when in the extended position.

Abstract: An article of apparel is convertible into a travel pillow and includes an elongated scarf having opposite end regions, a pair of open pockets at the end regions, and a pair of gloves receivable in one of the pockets when not worn on a wearer's hands. A hat is optionally receivable in the one pocket when not worn on the wearer's head. The scarf is foldable onto itself by being folded or rolled from the other of the pockets towards the one pocket to form folded scarf portions. The folded scarf portions are receivable in the one pocket, together with the gloves and optionally the hat, for joint compact storage, or for use as a travel pillow in which the folded scarf portions, the gloves, and optionally the hat, stuff and plump the pillow.

Abstract: A combination bag-hat contains bag-hat-received matter and comprises a body assembly, a continuous hat-to-bag cinching cord, and a continuous open end-encircling cord. The body assembly comprises a cord-concealing, intermediate fabric layer, and a matter-containing, outer fabric layer. The outer fabric layer comprises opposing pairs of cord-letting apertures. The cinching cord is substantially disposed between the outer and intermediate fabric layers, and extends through the cord-letting apertures for forming opposing cord-linking loops. The outer and intermediate fabric layers conceal, fabric-guide, and frictionally engage the cinching cord during hat-to-bag cinching action. The encircling cord is disposed externally relative to the outer fabric layer and extends through the cord-linking loops. The encircling and cinching cords are tensionable for closing the open end and converting the bag-hat combination from a hat to a bag.

Abstract: An article of accentuated headwear includes an attire portion configured for attachment to a wearer's head. An electronic visual display and an audio output device are operatively coupled to the attire portion. The headwear includes an electronic memory. A processor is in data communication with the electronic visual display, the audio output device, and the electronic memory. The processor includes programming to actuate the electronic visual display and the audio output device. The headwear includes a user interface for controlling the processor. The headwear includes a power source for powering the processor, the electronic visual display, the audio output device, and the electronic memory.

Abstract: A hood is provided that includes a lid and a mask which are pivotally connected and separately moveable. The mask and lid form an opening that increases or decreases in size when the mask pivots. The lid is moveable between an up and down position. In the up-position, an edge of the lid is disposed on a user's forehead and in the down-position the edge is disposed on a posterior of the user's head. The mask is connected to the lid by a hinge portion which allows the mask to provide varying levels of coverage to a user's face.

Abstract: An adjustable headwear is shown, consisting of connecting multiple numbers of individual panels using zipper, Velcro or hook. In another example, it is also adjustable for size at more than one elevation (two or more). The panels are made of different material, natural fabric and/or synthetic textile. Panels are in one or different colors are inter-changeable to provide better fit, higher level of protection and enhanced stability. The hat is used with or without a rim or visor. The adjustment mechanisms are band and clasp, pins and matching holes or Velcro and are located in the bottom portion of the hat and between the bottom portion and the top of the hat. To provide higher degree of protection, the top part is made out of hard material, in another example. In another embodiment, it is a rimless hat. It may stand on its own structure, on any other object (i.e. it does not flatten out on a desk, for example).

Abstract: An adjustable headwear is shown, consisting of connecting multiple numbers of individual panels using zipper, Velcro or hook. In another example, it is also adjustable for size at more than one elevation (two or more). The panels are made of different material, natural fabric and/or synthetic textile. Panels are in one or different colors are inter-changeable to provide better fit, higher level of protection and enhanced stability. The hat is used with or without a rim or visor. The adjustment mechanisms are band and clasp, pins and matching holes or Velcro and are located in the bottom portion of the hat and between the bottom portion and the top of the hat. To provide higher degree of protection, the top part is made out of hard material, in another example.

Abstract: A reversible hat is converted between at least two visible designs within a substantially integrated unit. For example, the reversible hat can be converted between a blaze orange material and a camouflage material. In one embodiment, a first design is visible on the exterior surface of a first crown. The reversible hat is converted to show a second visible design by folding the exterior surface of a portion of a first crown onto the exterior surface of another portion of the first crown, thereby hiding the first visible design. The folding portion of the first crown is connected to a folding portion of a second crown. Thus, folding a portion of the first crown thereby unfolds a portion of the second crown. Folding the exterior surface of a portion of a second crown onto the exterior surface of another portion of the second crown reveals the first visible design again.

Abstract: Disclosed is a headgear covering a head portion of a wearer. The head gear comprises a hemispherical portion and a visor member. The hemispherical portion is adapted to receive the head portion of the wearer and defines a circular rim. The visor member is attached to at least a part of the circular rim and is substantially perpendicular to the hemispherical portion. At least one of the hemispherical portion and the visor member is configured of at least one a hook fastening material and a loop fastening material capable of removably coupling to at least one patch.

Abstract: A combination bag-hat contains bag-hat-received matter and comprises a body assembly, a continuous hat-to-bag cinching cord, and a continuous open end-encircling cord. The body assembly comprises a cord-concealing, intermediate fabric layer, and a matter-containing, outer fabric layer. The outer fabric layer comprises opposing pairs of cord-letting apertures. The cinching cord is substantially disposed between the outer and intermediate fabric layers, and extends through the cord-letting apertures for forming opposing cord-linking loops. The outer and intermediate fabric layers conceal, fabric-guide, and frictionally engage the cinching cord during hat-to-bag cinching action. The encircling cord is disposed externally relative to the outer fabric layer and extends through the cord-linking loops. The encircling and cinching cords are tensionable for closing the open end and converting the bag-hat combination from a hat to a bag.

Abstract: A retractable hat tether apparatus for a hat having a cap portion is provided. The tether apparatus includes a guide base movably mounted to the cap portion for movement thereof along a fixed path between a first position and a second position. A flexible tether includes a first end and an opposite second end thereof mounted to the guide base. A bottle opener device is mounted to the first end, and is configured to function as a conventional bottle opener. The bottle opener device includes a clip member for releasable attachment to the cap portion.