Headgear with notch

Abstract

Headgear, such as a hat, cap or visor, with notches, cut-outs or spaces provided in the lower edge or band area above the ears. The notches or spaces may be mirror images on either side of the headgear, although the number, placement, and configurations of the notches or spaces may vary. The notches or spaces are configured to allow eyewear to be worn normally without interference with the eyewear earpieces, or any eyewear keeper devices that may be attached to the earpieces, but also without substantially impacting the integrity and functionality of the headgear.

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[0001]This application claims benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 193,115, filed Jul. 16, 2015, by Nathan Sprague, and is entitled to that filing date for priority. The specification, figures and complete disclosure of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 193,115 are incorporated herein in their entireties by specific reference for all purposes.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]This invention relates general to headgear. More specifically, the present invention relates to sports caps, hats and visors with notches or cut-outs above the ears to accommodate the use of glasses, sunglasses, and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Headgear of various types are well known in the prior art, including caps or hats with visors that protect the user's eyes from the sun or the elements. Such caps are commonly used in sports, such as baseball, and possess a skull portion or crown that covers the head, with a bill or visor outwardly extending from the front. An alternative f...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a headgear with notches or spaces in the lower edge or band area above the ears. These notches or spaces are designed to allow eyewear to be worn normally without interfering with the earpieces or impacting the integrity and functionality of the headgear. The notches or spaces are also elongated or curved, with the front edge meeting the back edge at a vertex, and may have different angles and depths. In some embodiments, the notches or spaces are shallower or lower profile to accommodate a higher headgear profile or a lower profile of the earpieces. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a comfortable and functional headgear with enhanced sun-blocking properties without compromising the eyewear.

Problems solved by technology

This often causes problems as the hat or cap band above the ear interferes with the earpieces of the eyewear.

Either option creates extreme pressure on the wearer's skull or ears, resulting in discomfort and headaches.

The problem is exacerbated when the wearer uses a keeper device or strap which typically is attached to the tips of the earpieces or near the tips.

In addition, the eyewear often becomes misaligned, or is not held securely in place over the ears.

Further, if the user's cranium is not of the proper size for the cap or visor (e.g., the cranium is smaller than average), the wearer cannot pull the cap or visor down fully due to the interference of the fabric in the lower portion of the crown and ear area.

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