Abstract: An inflatable headband comprising an elongated, strap-like air-bag body covered with a layer of velvet or cotton cloth, having a pair of connecting elements at two opposite ends, a plurality of ring holes made through said air-bag body by the process of heating and sealing or embossed stripes formed on said air-bag body by the process of heat pressing, a pair of spaced eye bars extending from the side edge thereof, and at least one air valve. The air-bag body is inflated and then fastened around the head by the pair of connecting elements. Ornamental items are fastened in the ring holes to make the structure more attractive. The two spaced eye-bars are provided for holding user's eyeglass on the head.

Abstract: A sports band for absorbing perspiration and for cooling the wearer is comprised of a band of elastic absorbent material, generally toroidal in shape and is configured to be worn upon a person's head or wrist. The sports band has a slit formed upon its inner surface such that a flexible cold pack may be received thereby and disposed within the band.

Abstract: A headband construction can support a pair of small flashlights on each side of a user's head. The headband features left and right pairs of buttonholes through which a flashlight is inserted on each side of the users head so that the flashlights can be oriented to point forwardly. This allows the user to support two flashlights which are forwardly facing.

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: The ventilating system is proposed for use with a head cover including a visor like structure engaged to the forehead of a wearer by a sweat band and includes spaced apart resilient, porous, absorbent members removably engaged to an area of the sweat band which would normally engage the forehead of the wearer to space that area of the sweat band away from the forehead. The spaces between the resilient, porous, absorbent members create paths therebetween through which air can pass across the forehead of the wearer. Still further, evaporation of any perspiration collected in the absorbent members will provide a cooling effect to the forehead of the wearer.

Abstract: A disposable liner to be placed inside a hard hat, or similar protective head covering, so as to be in direct contact with a wearer's forehead. The liner is formed of an absorbent material such as terry cloth which has a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof. The adhesive removeably secures the liner to the normal forehead contacting flap of the hard hat. The liner absorbs sweat, cushions from minor protrusions, and insulates from cold temperatures.

Abstract: A headband construction is provided which is formed from an elongated material section and an elongated elastic section having a cross section generally smaller than that of the material section. A pair of clips are provided which secure each end of the material section to a corresponding end of the elastic section. The clips have inwardly facing grippers such as pointed teeth at each end thereof and may for example be crimped to secure the sections together. Preferably, a cover is provided for each clip which cover is held in place at least in part by the corresponding clip. For the preferred embodiment, the covering is a cord which is secured at at least one end in the clip means and is wrapped therearound. For preferred embodiments the material section is formed of a plurality of elongated strands of material which are interconnected by wrapping, braiding or twisting.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel is provided having cuff-like elements of tubular configuration designed to be worn either on the lower portions of a persons's legs in combination with socks or on a person's arms in association with a sleeved garment such as a sweater to produce a decorative effect. The cuff-like elements are formed from a textile such as knitted or woven fabric exhibiting a resilient characteristic tending to cause them to constrict about the wearer's legs or arms and thereby be retained in position. Each of the cuff-like elements is of a relatively short length and is sized so that one marginal end portion will be capable of being projected a distance into either the end of a sweater sleeve or the upper cuff of a sock, either singly or in multiples disposed in series relationship, thereby creating a multiple cuff appearance.

Abstract: The disposable sweat liner for safety hats (hard hats) provides both comfort and safety for those individuals working in occupations requiring the wearing of this type of safety device. It may be replaced as often as desired by the user depending on the amount of perspiration generated on the forehead.The liner is composed of layers of absorbent padding covered on the top and bottom with fabric which is bonded around the border of the sweat liner. A pressure-sensitive adhesive tab is located at each end and at the top center of the sweat liner which are attached to the existing plastic headband at each side and in the front. Each tab is long enough to wrap around the plastic or leather head-band and be attached to the sweat liner. The sweat liner will remain in place because it is between the wearer's forehead and the existing webbing in the safety hat.

Abstract: A bandanna-type article of wearing apparel is fabricated from an integral piece of fabric folded in a manner to have forward and back panels of substantially triangular shape and an intervening pocket region. The configuration of the article is such that its upper edge is essentially the base of a triangle, and a downwardly directed apex constitutes the lower extremity of the forward panel. Tying ears extend from both extremities of the upper edge. A sheet of compliant thermally insulative material such as a polyurethane sponge is held by sewn seams within the pocket region.

Abstract: An elastic head band is provided with a depending neck shield to protect the wearer's neck from sunburn. The head band may be worn in conjunction with a cap or the neck shield without the head band may be detachably connected to the rear of a cap.

Abstract: An aquatic thermal head covering providing conservation of body heat when worn in or on water, constructed of flexible closed-cell rubber in water-resistant fabric conforming to curvature of wearer's head, with an adjustable brim, chin straps, and component ear flaps of same materials, all secured by cement adhesive bonding, secure stitching, and use of hook and loop material. Head covering affords high visibility in or on water through colors of material and fabric used in construction of cap as well as through application of solas grade reflective tape. Head covering contains a grommet and washer threaded with a cord suitable for attaching cap to a personal flotation device, a wetsuit, or other gear.

Abstract: A method of adapting headgear by installing removable segment members which can be thereafter removed to achieve an alternate adaptation of the headgear or by inserting a removable liner which can be enlarged or reduced in thickness in order to precisely to accommodate the head size of a user.

Abstract: A headband with earmuffs where, in preferred form, the headband is fabricated from a stretchable material configured to incorporate a generally flat insulative pad interiorly of that band for each of the wearer's ears. Preferably the headband is fabricated from a one piece fabric blank folded upon itself to establish a generally tubular cross-sectional configuration with the insulative pads stitched to that blank interiorly of the tubular headband.

Abstract: A disposable and short-term bio-degradable sweat band suitable for collecting and controlling perspiration. The band is completely formed by an arrangement of laminations. The absorbent pad is extra long, allowing it to completely encircle the forehead and form a double pad over the area of heaviest sweat. The absorbent surface is always in direct contact with the sweat area. The band uses no elastic tensioning fasteners but it is adjustable as to head size and band tension. The sweat band can be folded into a small self-contained pocket pack with a pull tab for easy opening.

Abstract: Connector headgear which includes a headband, at least one stem or upright for supporting a light-weight display item, and attachment mechanism for attaching the stem to the headband. The stem can be removed and replaced, as desired, to display different types of objects which are light in weight. Preferably, more than one stem can be attached to the headband, e.g., to display multiple light-weight items simultaneously.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for providing insect repellent characteristics to a wide variety of wearing apparel. Elongated flexible insect repellent strips are secured to or retained in cavities in various articles of apparel to repel insects from the person wearing such apparel. The systems and techniques are applicable to all types of wearing apparel such as stockings, shoes, trousers, hats, shirts, etc.

Abstract: A headband comprising an imperforate piece of cloth having edges, a nominal fold axis, and ends of reduced width at the ends of said axis which can be tied together to form the headband. A message strip along the axis can carry a message on one side of the fold. A tassel strip is on the opposite side of the message strip from the fold. At least one tassel is fixed to it. When the cloth is properly folded, the tassel strip is against the head and the message strip is on the outside with its message visible. The tassel hangs fully exposed below the headband.

Abstract: Device for securing a hat in adverse wind conditions is disclosed: the non-permanent attachment to hat (22) can be either inconspicuous or decorative depending on preference of wearer. The device is a headband (10) with woven loop fiber pieces (14a), (14b), (14c), that attach to matching cut loop pieces (16a), (16b), (16c), in the inner band (24) of hat (22). The placement of these pieces compensates for aerodynamic affects and holds hat (10) secure. The design of the device allows the wearer to concentrate on performance and task orientation without worry about the hat blowing off.

Abstract: The fabric body of the device includes an inner satin-like fabric resistent to entanglement with hair engaged thereby, and an outer fabric which imparts strength, durability and cushioning to the device. Rear and side sections of the device respectively overlie the rear and sides of the head of a person wearing it. Strap-like sections extend from the side sections around the front, the opposite side, and part of the rear of the head of the user. Each strap-like section has a band of fastener material which releasably engages complementary fastener material upon the outer surface of the rear section of the device. A flap-like upper portion of the rear section of the device may be folded rearwardly and downwardly into overlying relationship with the fastener material and the outer ends of the strap-like sections. The upper and lower edges of the rear and side section of the body of the device are curved.

Abstract: A headband device fo absorbing liquids used with hair dressing treatments. A fluid impervious barrier layer is formed into a strip which extends for a distance greater than the circumference of the head. The strip has a width sufficient to define an absorbent region and a sealing region. Also provided is an adhesive layer applied to the absorbent region of the inside of the strip. A layer of superabsorbent material is placed in the absorbent region of the strip and is held in place by the adhesive. A moisture pervious fibrous stock is attached to the strip to cover the super absorbent and is exposed on the inside of the strip for contact with the head. The sealing region of the strip is bonded to the fibrous stock along the length of the strip and at the terminal ends. Flow of liquids such as perm solutions are limited to the absorbent region solely through the fibrous stock. The device is adjustable for fastening to a person's head to absorb hair coloring agents, perm solutions and the like.

Abstract: An inner rim of a cap comprising a flat band having a hair contact portion and a forehead portion, a plurality of semi-rigid projecting members disposed on the inside surface of the hair contact portion of the flat band, a forehead supporter disposed on the front forehead portion of the inside surface of the flat band, and a fastener member disposed at both ends of the flat band.

Abstract: A forehead guard consisting of a closed loop of a terrycloth or similar stretch material tube and an unattached semi-circular plastic shock-absorbing member within the tube adapted to assume a forehead position on the user while the terrycloth tube is stretched about the back of the user's head to complete the positioning thereof.

Abstract: A changeable message stretch band is disclosed which allows the wearer to communicate words and expressions, particularly thoughts and/or feelings, via the use of removably attached graphics, including letters, numerals, designs and the like, in any combination selected by the wearer, whereby the wearer may quickly and easily change the message on the stretch band.

Abstract: In a hearing aid support, an elongated adjustable headband surrounds the head from the forehead hairline in the vicinity of the ears to the nape of the neck. Strip forming slits in the headband at the predetermined position of the skull bone support a bone conduction oscillator to make contact with the mastoid bone.

Abstract: A head guard, preferably annular brow-band, comprising a longitudinal, preferably annular unit (2) which completely or substantially is made of cellular plastic.

Abstract: An integrally formed costume mask, display and headband formed of resilient but stiff material which yields to conform to various head sizes but which is stiff enough to maintain large display erect when worn. When not worn the headgear remains flat. The display portion is not limited to geometry of the headband portion, but may extend to all sides of headband.

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: The present invention is directed particularly to a headband structure which includes a moisture absorptive member for encircling a human head in embracement with the brow thereof, the head encircling member taking various forms exemplified by a bandanna or an expansible or stretchable element constructed of terrycloth or cheesecloth having elastic means associated therewith. Further comprising the headband structrure of this invention is a preformed thermoplastic film-like eyeglass or vision member which is readily invertible by the wearer from an active line of sight position to an inactive out of line of sight position, or conversely, through the use of means effecting cooperative releasable engagement between the head encircling member and the eyeglass or vision member.

Abstract: A blank formed from a flexible sheet material has arcuate inner and outer margins and straight margins which diverge from the inner margin to the outer margin. In addition, the blank has inner and outer arcuate score lines which generally follow the contours of the inner and outer margins, and divide the blank into a main panel located between the score lines, an abutment panel located between the inner score line and the inner margin, and a narrow lip located between the outer score line and the arcuate outer margin. The abutment panel folds downwardly with respect to the main panel along the inner score line, while the lip folds upwardly along the outer score line. These folds impart an upward bow to the main panel, yet hold the main panel oblique to the abutment panel so that it does not drop too far downwardly when the abutment panel is held against the user's forehead with an elastic head band.

Abstract: A low cost sweatband is provided formed of an elastic fabric core of a length to resiliently encircle the head or wrist, and a low strength, highly absorbent paper fabric cover of excess length which is gathered into a cushioning, absorbent pad by stitching onto the elastic fabric.

Abstract: In combination, a frameless optical eye shield and a moisture-absorbent headband. The eye shield is a transparent sheet having one of a pair of loop-and-pile fasteners adhered to the upper margin of its outer surface. The headband has a pocket attached to its inner surface and also the other of said fasteners adhered to the lower margin of its inner surface. The eye shield may be stored in the pocket when it is not in use, and is attached to the headband with the fasteners when it is in use.

Abstract: An ear protector for protecting the ear against impact from a ball during the playing of racquet and handball sports, the protector including a ventilated cup-like cap member carried by a suspension means for adjustable engagement over the ear, and a clip for detachably securing the cap member to a headband.

Abstract: A cryokenetic headband having a closable pocket for retaining a cold pack material is disclosed. The headband is intended to be worn during exercise or work to keep the head cool and perspiration from running into the wearers eyes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an elastomeric headband containing an amplifier device such as stereophonic radio or a recording amplifier. The headband includes earphones which overlie the user's ears. The elastomeric band is suitably sized to be readily mounted and dismounted from the user's head. The headband may be floatable in water.

Abstract: A combination sweatband and facial wipe comprising a length of soft, absorbent fabric having hemmed edges, the fabric being twisted once about itself and the ends thereof sewn together to form a continuous loop separated by the twist into two loops, one larger than the other, the smaller loop being adapted to encircle the head of a person as a sweatband, with the twist being placed at the back of the head, the larger loop being adapted to drape around the person's neck, shoulder and upper chest for use as a facial wipe, the sizes of the loops being respectively and infinitely adjustable.

Abstract: A foldable party hat having a number of flat, planar panels foldably connected to form an elongated strip. The ends of the strip are adjustably connectable with one another to form a hat band. The panels are also foldable into a compact configuration, with some of the panels folding over the others to cover the others and engage together to hold the folded band in its folded configuration. A further aspect of the invention is that the hat is adapted to hold novelties, such as balloons, on the surface thereof, to give the hat a festive appearance.

Abstract: A headband and eyeglasses combination comprises a headband element which is receivable on the head of a wearer and has an open pocket formed therein, an eyepiece which is receivable in the pocket and a mounting assembly for mounting the eyepiece on the headband element. The eyepiece is mounted on the headband element so that it is alternatively positionable in a retracted first position wherein it is received in the pocket for use of the device as a conventional headband or an operative second position wherein it extends from the headband element for use of the device as a headband and eyeglass combination.

Abstract: A head guard for a soccer player. The head guard minimizes injury which can occur to the forehead of a player when contacted by a soccer ball. The head guard also enables a player to more readily control a soccer ball when bunting the ball with his head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of wearing apparel, which is suitable for controlling body perspiration and eliminating the problems associated therewith.

Abstract: A device comprised of a strip of material to be placed about the head or an extremety of a patient and adjustably fastened thereto. The band has positioned about its circumference a plurality of fasteners by which medical tubing is securely and conveniently fastened to the patient.

Abstract: A reusable headband for protecting the wearer from eye injury when using permanent hair solution, generally referred to as a "perm" band. It comprises a strip of terry cloth which has been folded over a short central strip of elastic and sewed to such elastic while stretched, so that upon relaxation of the elastic strip, an accordion pleat will be provided to give elasticity to only the central portion of the terry cloth band. On opposite surfaces of the end portions of the band, strips of Velcro are provided for attaching the band to the head of the wearer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tumbling cap comprising an elastic type band with a perimeter slightly smaller than that of the user's head. A series of padded parts are mounted on the elastic band at closely spaced intervals.

Abstract: A hat is provided having a sweatband which is discontinuous over a portion of the crown and has overlapping sweatband extensions with fastening means for adjusting the size of the hat. A stiff plastic strip is provided in this area on the crown to keep it from gathering.

Abstract: The device described herein comprises a sweatband adapted to collect sweat from the forehead of a runner or other exerciser into a trough and to direct the collected sweat to run out of the collecting trough through draining means positioned so as to let the collected sweat run out at the side of the wearer's head, preferably near his ears. The sweatband preferably has a lip extending upward and inward from the outer side of the trough, or that side not adjacent to the wearer's forehead, whereby any sloshing or overflow of the collected sweat that might be caused by the motion or jarring of the wearer's body will be avoided. In another preferred modification the side of the sweatband which is adapted to be positioned against the wearer's forehead is advantageously made of a wise strip of material to give more firm positioning against the forehead.

Abstract: A sweat band made of a moisture absorbing material is shaped to fit around the head of a person and has strips of hook and loop material attached thereto for attaching a sun visor or cap. The sun visor has a concave curved portion shaped to fit the forehead of the user and a strip of hook and loop material attached to the visor curved portion so that a molded plastic visor can be attached and detached as needed by the user. The cap has a portion removed from the rear crown and sweat band and a moisture absorbing sweat band is removably attached to the cap's sweat band with hook and loop material. The moisture absorbing sweat band is elasticized and can expand in the removed portion of the crown and cap sweat band.

Abstract: A headband with detachable lenses wherein the lenses are movable laterally to accommodate an individual's inter-pupillary distance and also angularly to accommodate the individual's forehead angle.

Abstract: A non-dripping sweat band that encircles the users head between the hairline and eyebrows with loose ends secured by quick release fasteners behind the user's head. The ban has a tube-like body formed by a porous cloth cover (e.g., cotton) which is bias cut to form panels on each side of a lengthwise fold. A strip of porous, thick batting material (e.g., Dacron polyester pad) is sewn lengthwise to the cloth cover and also to the edges of the panels. The assembly is turned inside out whereby the cloth cover is exterior of the tubular batting material which extends between the temples. Velcro strips can be attached to the loose ends of the body. The band is pulled into a flat belt-like band across the user's brow so as to wick sweat sideways away from the eyes and towards the sideburns where excess perspiration can be released. The band resumes a tubular configuration upon relaxation of the tensioning forces to promote quick drying after washing.

Abstract: A headband construction is convertible for use, in the alternative, as a conventional headband or as a pair of sunglasses or sunshields. The headband construction includes an elongated band having a pair of eye openings therethrough which is receivable in encircling relation on the head of a wearer, a flap which is attached to the band adjacent the eye openings, and a lens piece which is secured on the band covering the eye openings. The flap is alternately positionable in a first position thereof wherein it is received and detachably retained in a wrapped disposition on the band so that it covers the eye openings and the lens piece, or a second position thereof wherein it is retained in a rolled or folded disposition adjacent the band so that it extends longitudinally therealong but does not obstruct the lens piece or the eye openings. The headband can also be worn with the flap in the second position thereof with the lens piece removed to provide a retainer for a pair of conventional eyeglasses.

Abstract: This perspiration band provides for more comfortable wearing and non-allergic reaction for its user, when attached to the existing band of a safety hat or other headgear. Primarily, it consists of a washable terrycloth strip, which includes snap fasteners for attachment to the existing hat band.