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Collapsible Shapeable Hat

a shapeable, hat technology, applied in the field of hats, can solve the problems of limiting the utility of the brim, limiting the minimum size, and bulky hats that are difficult to carry around

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-08-09
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The present invention is a collapsible, shapeable hat with a flexible brim that can be manipulated easily. The hat has a crown and a brim, with a flexible interior region and a solid exterior perimeter. The brim is attached to the edge of the crown and extends out. A semi-rigid line is attached to the brim, allowing for easy manipulation of the hat. This invention provides a comfortable and flexible hat that can be easily adjusted to fit different head sizes.

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There are knit hats but they lack a brim, which limits the utility that a brim provides.
Hats can be bulky and difficult to carry around, other than wearing the hat on one's head.
There are folding baseball caps, but they are collapsible along the axis of a fold, which limits the minimum size.

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[0015]Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0016]The present invention is directed to a collapsible, shapeable hat 10. The hat 10 is capable of being maximally collapsed and reformed to a wearable shape. It further allows granular manipulation for shape control of the brim during use. FIGS. 1A, 2, and 3A illustrate embodiments of hats 10 in a wearable state. FIGS. 3B and 3C illustrate the hat 10 in collapsed states.

[0017]FIGS. 1A and 2 depict embodiments of a collapsible, shapeable hat 10. There are varying types of hats which may be employed in various embodiments. Hats incl...

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Abstract

The present invention is directed to a collapsible, shapeable hat. Exemplary embodiments of the collapsible, shapeable hat include a crown and a brim, the crown composed of material shaped to cover a head and including an outer edge, the brim extending from the outer edge of the crown and brim including an interior region and an outer perimeter. The interior region is composed of pliant material. The brim is joined to the outer edge of the crown and extending distally from the outer edge such that the interior region is adjacent the outer edge and the outer perimeter is further distal to the crown. A semi-rigid line is secured to the brim, the semi-rigid line being a semi-rigid length of material granular manipulable laterally and longitudinally substantially along its entire length, enabling lateral and longitudinal manipulation along the majority of points of its length.

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BACKGROUNDField of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to a hats, more specifically to collapsible, shapeable hats.Description of the Related Art[0002]A hat is a head covering which is worn for various reasons, including protection against weather conditions, events, or as a fashion accessory. Hats provide head coverage and blocking from the elements. Common hats include a crown and a brim, with the brim commonly including cardboard or other stiff material. There are knit hats but they lack a brim, which limits the utility that a brim provides.[0003]Hats can be bulky and difficult to carry around, other than wearing the hat on one's head. There are folding baseball caps, but they are collapsible along the axis of a fold, which limits the minimum size.SUMMARY[0004]The present invention is directed to a collapsible, shapeable hat. Exemplary embodiments of the collapsible, shapeable hat include a crown and a brim, the crown composed of material shaped to cover a head and i...

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IPC IPC(8): A42B1/20
CPCA42B1/201A42B1/0183
Inventor MCDADE, JOHN PMCDADE, JR., JOHN P.MOTON, HOWARD
Owner ALREADY
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