Removable, reusable, washable liner for use with various types of head gear

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-17
CAMPBELL DOUGLAS A +1
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[0056] The invention is a lining comprised of two layers so that a layer of soft, highly absorbent, and breathable material—such as silk—rests on the head of the wearer, and so that another layer of absorbent, breathable material with loops of thread arching away from

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Human sweat, however, contains many undesirable constituents including, but not limited to, dirt, salt, oil and other particulate matter.
These undesirable constituents are the cause of several maladies with respect to head gear including, but not limited to, stains, odors, premature wear, stiffening of the materials resulting in decreased comfort and itching, and other problems that reduce the effective life span and comfort of the head gear.
Whereas the related prior art discloses various methods for the absorption of sweat, none relate specifically to

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[0069] The liner is constructed of two layers, built separately, then joined along their respective circumferences. The following refers to all figures simultaneously, as the numerical references indicate the same features of the liner in each figure.

[0070] The two layers [2&3] are each built separately of four roughly equal pieces of fabric of a nearly isosceles triangular shape such that the four combine along their equal edges [4] to form a half-dome. The two layers are then stitched together along the circumference of their respective half-dome shapes [5] to form a single half-dome constructed of two layers joined at their respective circumferences.

[0071] The inner layer [2] should be made of a soft, comfortable, slightly elastic and breathable fabric—such as ‘stretch silk’ or other weave designed to have a slight elasticity, or a silk-like fabric that contains some small portion of another elastic material. This inner layer must be very absorbent in order to actively wick swe...

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A lining for use under head gear—such as baseball hats, top hats, helmets, cowboy hats, hard hats, beanies, stocking caps, etc.—comprised of two layers, one specifically for comfort, in both softness and breathability, and a second specifically for the filtering of salt, dirt, oils, particulate matter and other undesirable constituents contained in the sweat of the wearer. The two layers are each comprised of four roughly equal pieces of an isosceles triangular shape that are stitched together to form a half-dome. The two layers are then stitched together along the bottom circumference of said dome two form a single half-dome comprised of two individual layers. The two layers employ their relative absorbency to transport moisture from the head of the wearer and into the lining. The outer layer employs its maximal surface area to filter and store the sweat of the wearer, while maintaining breathability. Together the two layers form a lining that both protects the head gear from stains, discoloration, premature wear and odors, maximizing the effective lifespan of the head gear, while also maximizing for the wearer comfort both in terms of fit and breathability, maximizing the effective value of the head gear for the wearer.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This patent application is pursuant to and claims the benefits of U.S. Provisional Utility Patent Application, No. 60 / 807,338, filed Jul. 13, 2006.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Instant Invention [0003] The instant invention relates generally to head gear such as hats, caps, helmets, hard hats, beanies, stocking caps, and any other removable head gear where the wearer may benefit from absorption and filtration of sweat to prevent the formation of stains and odors, premature wear, stiffening of fabric, etc. [0004] The instant invention relates more specifically to a removable, washable, and reusable liner for use under various types of head gear to absorb sweat with the express purpose of filtration of dirt, salt, oils, particulate matter or any other undesirable constituents of human sweat, specifically as a means of preventing the formation of stains and odors, thereby extending the effective life span of the aforem...

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IPC IPC(8): A42C5/02A42C5/00
CPCA42C5/02A42B1/069A42B1/0189
Inventor CAMPBELL, DOUGLAS A.WHEELER, CHRISTOPHER
Owner CAMPBELL DOUGLAS A
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