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Hat with Adjustable Shading and Related Methods

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-23
OATES KENNETH
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However, sun exposure is directional whereby overhead protection, by itself, does not ensure adequate sun avoidance.
For example, overhead coverings have frequently been inadequate for shading the side of the head, the neck, the temples, the ears, and / or the shoulders of the wearer.
Although the cited references provide an improvement over a typical head covering, these solutions also have some drawbacks.
The cited references have not adequately improved head coverings for directional sun exposure and accommodating variable shading preferences of a wearer.

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[0027]The present application discloses a preferred embodiment of a shading apparatus with adjustable shading. In general, the disclosed shading apparatus may feature: a headband that fits around a wearer's head; a preferably stiff brim that extends forwardly from the front of the headband for shading the wearers eyes and face; and, a havelock that may preferably extend laterally and rearwardly from the vicinity of the headband for shading the temples, ears, and neck of the wearer. The shading provided by the havelock may suitably be adjusted for varying degrees of wearer coverage.

[0028]FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of the preferable embodiment of a shading apparatus 1 with adjustable shading. As seen in the figure, the shading apparatus 1 comprises three main parts, namely: a cap 100; a brim 200; and a havelock 300. Contextually, the cap 100 may be worn over and around a wearer's head with the brim 200 extending over the wearer's eyes and face while the havelock 300 may unfurl ...

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Disclosed is an apparatus and related methods for adjustable shading.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]N / ASTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]N / ABACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of Invention[0004]The present application is in the field of apparatuses with adjustable shading.[0005]2. Background of the Invention[0006]For years individuals have sought to avoid excessive exposure to the sun. One remedy for excessive sun exposure is a head covering. Typically, head coverings have been useful for providing relief from overhead sun exposure. However, sun exposure is directional whereby overhead protection, by itself, does not ensure adequate sun avoidance. For example, overhead coverings have frequently been inadequate for shading the side of the head, the neck, the temples, the ears, and / or the shoulders of the wearer. Additionally, sun exposure is variable whereby sun protection or shading preferences may vary from time to time. Accordingly, there is a need for an improved head covering that protects a ...

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IPC IPC(8): A42C5/04A42B1/00
CPCA42B1/18A42B1/067A42B1/0187
Inventor OATES, KENNETH
Owner OATES KENNETH