Knotted fabric headwear

Abstract

The disclosed invention encompasses embodiments of strap-free, adjustable headwear made of fabric that can be knotted, or gathered into sections that are then knotted by other materials, to fit the headwear to the head of a wearer. The invention further encompasses methods for making the headwear.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 60 / 762,966, entitled “Knotted fabric headwear,” by Natalia Gurushina and Sergey Shneyerson, filed Jan. 27, 2006 (Attorney Docket No. SHNEY-01002US0).FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to fit-adjustable headwear made of fabric, and in particular, to a fabric head covering that is adapted to be adjusted to fit a wearer's head with at least one knot in the fabric. The headwear can be used by adults and is particularly well-suited for children's needs.BACKGROUND[0003]Headwear is used in fashion and for practical purposes. One such practical purpose is to protect a wearer from cold temperatures in cold climates and to a certain extent from rain and / or snow. Another purpose is to protect a wearer from sun exposure. In that regard, lighter colors in headwear have been used at times to supplement protection from the sun, by not only blocking sun rays as any material w...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present disclosure encompasses embodiments of a strapless head covering that is adapted to protect a wearer from the elements, for example, sun exposure, cold, and / or moisture; to resist displacement on the wearer's head; to provide a fashionable option for head covering; and where appropriate, to provide a breathable article of clothing to avoid discomfort including perspiration and itching, etc.

[0008]Specifically, the present disclosure pertains to a head covering made of a material of a size sufficient to cover the wearer's head. Sections of the material can be configured into knotted sections and / or tied-off sections. The knots can be integral to the material of the head covering, or they can be tied with separate materials that are not integral to the head covering around gathered sections of the material. The knotted and / or tied sections are not made into straps about the wearer's head. Rather, the knots and / or ties are adapted to adjust and fit the head covering to the wearer's head. By way of example only, the knots and / or ties can be configured snug against the wearer's scalp for a tighter fit, or more distal to the wearer's scalp for a looser fit. The number of knots and / or ties can be varied for a tighter or looser fit, and / or to create a different desired style, as desired. The placement of at least one knot and / or other tie is adapted to adjust the headwear to resist displacement on the wearer's head. A knot or tie, or plurality of knots or ties, further can be made in the material to suit a fashion purpose in addition to providing a way to adjust the head covering to the wearer's head. The headwear of the present invention also can be knotted and / or tied in ways that configure the head covering to protect the wearer's head, neck, and face from the elements, for example by having the knots act as flaps, or by actually creating fabric flaps. Rather than simply having knots and / or ties, additional protection for the forehead and / or face and the back of the neck and / or shoulders can be created by providing fabric flaps and / or other elements integrated with the knotted headwear. For example, the material can be cut or configured to create a flap over a wearer's forehead, ears, and / or back of the neck to protect the wearer's eyes, skin, and ears from the sun, wind, and other elements.

Problems solved by technology

A disadvantage of relying on a traditional, single fit is that infants and children grow rapidly, and headwear that fits in one instance may not fit at all a short time later.

One solution is to replace the headwear frequently, but this solution is not economical.

A further disadvantage of relying upon a particular hat's fit is that toddlers are active, and infants squirm, which can dislodge the headwear and result in its displacement, where it cannot protect the child, and / or permanent loss of the headwear.

Infants and children themselves may be incapable of readjusting their headwear to fit better if it shifts or falls.

As a result, a child may go without head protection, and an accompanying adult may be inconvenienced by the need constantly to readjust the headwear, or put it back on the child.

A further disadvantage pertains to the use of straps.

Straps that fasten around a child's chin or around the head may cause the child discomfort, resulting in the child's rejection of the headwear.

Likewise, straps with buckles, snaps, or other hardware may dig into the wearer's skin and cause discomfort and / or irritation.

A child may refuse to wear it, outright, or may remove it and even discard it, to the chagrin of child's parent or other caretaker.

Further, straps may be prone to breakage from wear and tear.

Moreover, standard size straps often do not fit a child's chin.

The result is that the child will have not protection from the cold, sun, and / or precipitation.

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