Apparatus, system, and method for making a decorative hat

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for making a decorative hat. The decorative hat functions as a traditional hat to maintain body heat. In addition to preserving body heat, the hat of the present invention also provides an attractive clothing item that may be worn to add style or character to the appearance of the user. The decorative hat includes knitted strands that resemble hair. The knitted strands create a whimsical effect that gives the wearer the appearance of a living doll in certain embodiments.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 582,102 entitled “APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MAKING A DECORATIVE HAT” and filed on Jun. 23, 2004 for Moanna A. Mower and Linda E. Manley, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates to headwear and more particularly relates to functional hats that are made to resemble hair. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Functional hats worn on the head typically help maintain a user's body temperature by retaining body heat. Especially during colder winter months, caps made from woven materials, such as knitted yarn or the like, have traditionally been worn by individuals of all ages to maintain a comfortable body temperature. Young children, especially babies, have a particular need to maintain a constant body temperature, as their developing bodies are small...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] The apparatus, in one embodiment, is configured to function as a traditional hat to maintain body heat. Preferably, the hat is comfortable to wear and fits easily on the head of the wearer. In addition to preserving body heat, the hat of the present invention also provides an attractive clothing item that may be worn to add style or character to the appearance of the user.

[0010] The apparatus is further configured, in one embodiment, to include knitted strands that resemble hair. In one embodiment, the knitted strands resembling hair are integral to the hat and extend out of the top of the hat. Alternatively, knitted strands may also be attached to the hat. The knitted strands create a whimsical effect that gives the wearer the appearance of a living doll in certain embodiments.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the apparatus may provide knitted strands that are collectively arranged to resemble a characteristic hair style. In one embodiment, bows and other typical hair accessories may be applied to the knitted strands to contribute to the illusion of hair and decorativeness of the hat.

Problems solved by technology

Young children, especially babies, have a particular need to maintain a constant body temperature, as their developing bodies are small and susceptible to illness.

Decorative hats, however, are typically uncomfortable, difficult to clean, and ineffective as a head covering to preserve warmth.

Also, if a hat is destroyed by a child, the child can no longer benefit from the functional aspects of the hat.

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