Convertible head and face covering

Abstract

A hooded garment wearable as a head covering or a head and face covering is provided. The garment includes a torso portion extending between an upper edge and a lower edge, and a head covering which includes an outer layer shaped and sized to circumscribe a wearer's head and an inner layer arranged on an inner surface of the outer layer. The head covering portion is attached to the upper edge of the torso portion and includes a head receiving opening defined by the upper edge of the torso portion, and a face opening defined by a peripheral edge of the outer layer. The inner layer is attached to the outer layer along and inwardly of the peripheral edge, and a lower edge of the inner layer is attached to the upper edge along outward opposing portions leaving a central portion of the lower edge unattached defining an opening between the outer layer and inner layer to receive the wearer's head. The inner layer defines an eye opening for the wearer's eyes, and a nose well formed below the eye opening to receive the wearer's nose.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to Canadian Patent Application No. 2,792,513, filed on Oct. 9, 2012, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a head covering, and more particularly to a head covering convertible into a head and face covering.BACKGROUND[0003]It is generally known that people protect their head and face from cold or inclement weather by layering articles of clothing, such as scarves, collars, hats / tuques and face coverings, such as balaclavas.[0004]While the practice of layering is common, it is not always practical or convenient, especially for outdoorsmen, skiers, hikers and the like. These group of persons usually have specialized garments and equipment for their outdoor activities, and generally avoid carrying additional items, which can be bulky and cumbersome during activities.[0005]For example, a skier must carry in terms of equipment alon...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a head covering with a stitching pattern to prevent the fabric from sagging and to secure the hat to the wearer's head. The stitches are placed at a specific distance from the edge of the hat and run from the top of the recipient's head to the chin area. The eye opening in the covering has a clear or translucent material to offer additional protection without affecting visibility or breathability.

Problems solved by technology

While the practice of layering is common, it is not always practical or convenient, especially for outdoorsmen, skiers, hikers and the like.

It is however not uncommon for people to lose or misplace these articles of clothing once removed.

These lost or misplaced articles of clothing would have to be repurchased leaving the skier inconvenienced and frustrated.

While the above patents may solve various problems in the art, they are cumbersome to use requiring additional steps to utilize the face covering, and require the user to carry and store additional articles of clothing, which may be lost or misplaced.

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