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Hair Style Accommodating Ball Cap

a ball cap and hair style technology, applied in the field of ball caps, can solve the problems of not being able to meet the needs of individuals with long hair, the shape of the first rear panel b>17/b>a and the second rear panel b>17/b>b is not very stylish, and the rear opening in the standard ball cap is too small

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-11-08
CHIC PLAY SPORTSWEAR
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Despite this wide variety, there are still needs that are not served by conventional ball caps.
While the conventional ball cap design is suitable for men or women having short hair, individuals having long hair generally do not find that standard design to be acceptable.
In other cases, such as where the person's hair is particularly thick or where a more elaborate hair style is desired, the rear opening in the standard ball cap is too small.
Furthermore, the shapes of the first rear panel 17 A and second rear panel 17B are not very stylish.
By adding the second opening 22, Garnier does succeed in accommodating larger ponytails than does Briske, but even then, it will not work with a french braid or other types of hair clips / hair accessories.

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[0028]The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out her invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art, since the generic principles of the present invention have been defined herein specifically to provide a hair style accommodating ball cap.

[0029]FIG. 3 is a side view of the new ball cap. The cap 30 has a dome-shaped crown 36 and a brim 38 extending forward therefrom. The crown 36 is preferably made from a series of panels (e.g. 40A, 42B), and has a large aperture 44 formed in its rear face. In order to clearly demonstrate the extreme size of the aperture 44, the rear panels 48 as they would exist in a conventional ball cap are shown in dashed lines.

[0030]FIG. 4 is a top view of the ball cap 30 of FIG. 3. It is noted that the cap 30 can be made from a wide variety of materials, in many colors, ...

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A hair style accommodating ball cap has an enlarged aperture in the rear of the crown that allows for a ponytail, french braid, or other hair clip or hair accessory to protrude therethrough. The width of the aperture in the back of the crown is at least seventy percent of the overall width of the cap crown. Furthermore, the height of the aperture in the back of the crown is at least ninety percent of the overall height of the crown of the cap. The top of the aperture is further constrained to lie behind the peak of the crown. There are closure straps at the back of the cap that accommodate a variety of head sizes.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of provisional application 61 / 263569 filed Oct. 23, 2009 which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to headwear and, more specifically, to a ball cap that accommodates long hair and related hair styles.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Ball caps are available in a virtually limitless variety of colors, materials of construction, and displayed decorative appliques. Despite this wide variety, there are still needs that are not served by conventional ball caps. While the conventional ball cap design is suitable for men or women having short hair, individuals having long hair generally do not find that standard design to be acceptable.[0006]It is common for a person to wear their long hair in a ponytail when wearing a ball cap, threading it out through the opening in the rear of the crown of the cap normal...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A42C5/02A42B1/22
CPCA42B1/225
Inventor BISCHEL, GINNY
Owner CHIC PLAY SPORTSWEAR
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