Retractable hat tether device

a tether device and hat technology, applied in the direction of headwear, hair equipment, headwear fastening, etc., can solve the problems of being unexpectedly dislodged from the head of the user, unable to recover the hat easily, and being particularly bothersome, so as to reduce complexity, reduce the effect of tether dangle, and eliminate the effect of unsightly dangl
US20050066418A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-31READYMAX
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
READYMAX
Publication Date
2005-03-31
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A retractable hat tether apparatus for a hat having a cap portion. 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 clip device is configured for releasable attachment to a user's clothing. The clip device is mounted to the first end such that, when the guide base moves along the fixed path between the first position and the second position, the tether and the clip device move between a retracted condition, positioning the tether substantially along the fixed path, and an extended condition, positioning the tether at an exterior of the cap portion to enable the clip device to be mounted to the user's clothing.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to apparel tether devices, and more particularly, relates to retractable tether devices for hat wear apparel. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Hat wear has historically been a prominent part of style and fashion. One particular style of hat apparel, visored caps, has recently become extremely popular for active outdoor wear and for casual wear. One particular problem associated with these caps, as well as with any visored head wear, is that they can become unexpectedly dislodged from the head of the user under windy conditions or extreme physical activities. This event is particularly bothersome in circumstances where recovery of the hat may not be easily accomplished, such as during sporting activities (e.g., fly fishing, snow-skiing, jet skiing, etc.) or open-air traveling (e.g., motorcycle, convertibles, speedboating, etc.).

[0003] Numerous hat retaining devices have been developed to facilitate hat recovery in the afo...

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