Head cooling assembly

Abstract

A head cooling assembly to be placed upon a head of a user, the head cooling assembly including a hat, a cooling unit sleeve configured to be either connectable to the hat or insertable within at least a portion of the hat, and a cooling unit having a substantially circular shape to be inserted into the cooling unit sleeve, the cooling unit including a freezable liquid disposed within the cooling unit, and an adjustability unit to allow a circumference of the cooling unit to be adjusted.

Description

BACKGROUND1. Field

[0001] The present general inventive concept relates generally to a cooling assembly, and particularly, to a head cooling assembly.2. Description of the Related Art

[0002] The task of maintaining a comfortable body temperature when spending time outdoors in the sun can be cumbersome as traditional cooling products, such as mini-fans, water sprayers, etc., are often bulky to transport or are ineffective.

[0003] Considering the physical discomfort and potentially dangerous consequences of prolonged heat or sun exposure, there is an opportunity in the market for a compact approach to managing one's internal temperature.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for device that helps a user keep cool on a hot day.SUMMARY

[0005] The present general inventive concept provides a head cooling assembly.

[0006] Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.

[0007] The foregoing and / or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a head cooling assembly to be placed upon a head of a user, the head cooling assembly including a hat, a cooling unit sleeve configured to be either connectable to the hat or insertable within at least a portion of the hat, and a cooling unit having a substantially circular shape to be inserted into the cooling unit sleeve, the cooling unit including a freezable liquid disposed within the cooling unit, and an adjustability unit to allow a circumference of the cooling unit to be adjusted.

[0008] The hat may include a cooling unit holding compartment disposed at a base portion of the hat to store the cooling unit thereinside, and a cooling unit receiving slot disposed at one end of the cooling unit holding compartment to allow the cooling unit to be introduced within the cooling unit holding compartment.

[0009] The cooling unit sleeve may include a cooling unit receiving compartment to store the cooling unit thereinside, and a cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture to allow the cooling unit to be introduced into the cooling unit receiving compartment.

[0010] The cooling unit sleeve may further include a plurality of clips connected to various portions of an outer surface of the cooling unit sleeve to allow the cooling unit sleeve to be clipped onto a base portion of the hat.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] These and / or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective exploded view of a head cooling assembly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; and

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective exploded view of a head cooling assembly, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and / or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.

[0015] Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like / similar elements throughout the detailed description.

[0016] It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,”“adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).

[0017] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,”“an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,”“comprising,”“includes” and / or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.List of ComponentsHead Cooling Assembly 100

[0020] Hat 110

[0021] Cooling Unit Holding Compartment 111

[0022] Cooling Unit Receiving Slot 112

[0023] Cooling Unit 120

[0024] Freezable Liquid 121

[0025] Adjustability Unit 122

[0026] Cooling Unit Sleeve 130

[0027] Cooling Unit Sleeve Receiving Aperture 131

[0028] Cooling Unit Receiving Compartment 132

[0029] Head Cooling Assembly 200

[0030] Hat 210

[0031] Cooling Unit 220

[0032] Freezable Liquid 221

[0033] Adjustability Unit 222

[0034] Cooling Unit Sleeve 230

[0035] Cooling Unit Sleeve Receiving Aperture 231

[0036] Cooling Unit Receiving Compartment 232

[0037] Clips 233

[0038] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective exploded view of a head cooling assembly 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0039] The head cooling assembly 100, and all components therein and / or connected thereto, may be constructed from at least one of metal, plastic, stone, ceramics, wood, silicone, liquid, gel, polyester, cotton, wool, insulation material, glass, paper, cloth, circuitry, leather, memory foam, latex, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto, and can be constructed from any material known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1, the head cooling assembly 100 may include a hat 110, a cooling unit 120, and a cooling unit sleeve 130, but is not limited thereto.

[0041] Although FIG. 1 depicts the hat as a baseball cap, the hat 110 may be designed to have an appearance of any type of hat known to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may include a cooling unit holding compartment 111 and a cooling unit receiving slot 112, but is not limited thereto.

[0042] The cooling unit holding compartment 111 may be a storage compartment circumferentially disposed around a base of the hat 110.

[0043] The cooling unit receiving slot 112 may receive the cooling unit 120, and / or the cooling unit sleeve 130, thereinside in other to introduce the cooling unit 120, and / or the cooling unit sleeve 130 into the cooling unit holding compartment 111. Thus, the cooling unit 120, and / or the cooling unit sleeve 130, may be threaded around and entirety of the cooling unit holding compartment 111 to allow a user wearing the hat 110 to receive a cooling sensation around an entirety of the user's head.

[0044] The cooling unit 120 may be flexible and have a tubular-type shape, and may include a freezable liquid 121 stored thereinside and an adjustability unit disposed on a surface thereof, but is not limited thereto.

[0045] The freezable liquid 121 may be any type of liquid and / or gel that is freezable when placed within any type of freezer known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0046] The adjustability unit 122 may include grooves, notches, buttons, protrusions, holes, or any other type of adjustability unit to adjust a circumference size of the cooling unit. As such, the cooling unit 120 may have a shape of a circle that is broken (i.e., a circle having ends that are separated), such that the adjustability unit 122 may allow ends of the broken circle of the cooling unit 120 to be brought together to complete the circle of the cooling unit 120, and thus, be adjusted to make a circumference of the cooling unit 120 to be larger and / or smaller to fit on a user's head.

[0047] The cooling unit sleeve 130 may be made from any type of flexible material known to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may include a cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture 131 and a cooling unit receiving compartment 132, but is not limited thereto.

[0048] A purpose of the cooling unit sleeve 130 is help to prevent condensation from the cooling unit 120 to be felt by the user as the freezable liquid 121 melts, and thus, the cooling unit sleeve 130 is an optional component in the current embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0049] The cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture 131 may be a hole disposed at one end of the cooling unit sleeve 130 designed to receive the cooling unit 120, so that the cooling unit 120 may be received and held within the cooling unit receiving compartment 132.

[0050] Thus, when a user wants to have a cool head, the user may place the cooling unit 120 within a freezer to allow the freezable liquid 121 disposed within the cooling unit 120 to freeze. Then, the user may insert the cooling unit 120 through the cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture 131 of the cooling unit sleeve 130 so that the cooling unit 120 is disposed within the cooling unit receiving compartment 132 of the cooling unit sleeve 130. Then, the cooling unit sleeve 130 holding the cooling unit 120 thereinside may be inserted into the cooling unit receiving slot 112 of the hat 110, so that the cooling unit 120 may be threaded through and held within the cooling unit holding compartment 111 of the hat 110.

[0051] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective exploded view of a head cooling assembly 200, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0052] The head cooling assembly 200, and all components therein and / or connected thereto, may be constructed from at least one of metal, plastic, stone, ceramics, wood, silicone, liquid, gel, polyester, cotton, wool, insulation material, glass, paper, cloth, circuitry, leather, memory foam, latex, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto, and can be constructed from any material known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 2, the head cooling assembly 100 may include a hat 210, a cooling unit 220, and a cooling unit sleeve 230, but is not limited thereto.

[0054] In the current embodiment of FIG. 2, the hat 210 is any type of hat known to one of ordinary skill in the art, and does not have any type of special components as those that were described with regard to the embodiment of FIG. 1.

[0055] Although FIG. 2 depicts the hat as a baseball cap, the hat 210 may be designed to have an appearance of any type of hat known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0056] The cooling unit 220 may be flexible and have a tubular-type shape, and may include a freezable liquid 221 stored thereinside and an adjustability unit disposed on a surface thereof, but is not limited thereto.

[0057] The freezable liquid 221 may be any type of liquid and / or gel that is freezable when placed within any type of freezer known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0058] The adjustability unit 222 may include grooves, notches, buttons, protrusions, holes, or any other type of adjustability unit to adjust a circumference size of the cooling unit. As such, the cooling unit 220 may have a shape of a circle that is broken (i.e., a circle having ends that are separated), such that the adjustability unit 122 may allow ends of the broken circle of the cooling unit 220 to be brought together to complete the circle of the cooling unit 220, and thus, be adjusted to make a circumference of the cooling unit 220 to be larger and / or smaller to fit on a user's head.

[0059] The cooling unit sleeve 230 may be made from any type of flexible material known to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may include a cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture 231, a cooling unit receiving compartment 232, and a plurality of clips 233, but is not limited thereto.

[0060] A purpose of the cooling unit sleeve 230 is help to prevent condensation from the cooling unit 220 to be felt by the user as the freezable liquid 231 melts, as well as to provide a method of attaching the cooling unit 220 to the hat 210.

[0061] The cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture 231 may be a hole disposed at one end of the cooling unit sleeve 230 designed to receive the cooling unit 220, so that the cooling unit 220 may be received and held within the cooling unit receiving compartment 232.

[0062] The plurality of clips 233 may be any types of clips known to one of ordinary skill in the art, including, but not limited to, alligator clips, spring-loaded clips, slide-on clips, pressure clips, etc.

[0063] The plurality of clips 233 may be disposed at various points on an outside surface of the cooling unit sleeve 230, in order to allow the cooling unit sleeve 230 to be clipped onto base portions of the hat 210 via the plurality of clips 233.

[0064] Thus, when a user wants to have a cool head, the user may place the cooling unit 220 within a freezer to allow the freezable liquid 221 disposed within the cooling unit 220 to freeze. Then, the user may insert the cooling unit 220 through the cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture 231 of the cooling unit sleeve 230 so that the cooling unit 220 is disposed within the cooling unit receiving compartment 232 of the cooling unit sleeve 230. Then, the cooling unit sleeve 230 holding the cooling unit 220 thereinside may be clipped onto base portions of the hat 210 using the plurality of clips 233, so that the cooling unit 220 is securely attached to the hat 210.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 1, the present general inventive concept may include a head cooling assembly 100 to be placed upon a head of a user, the head cooling assembly 100 including a hat 110, a cooling unit sleeve 130 configured to be either connectable to the hat 110 or insertable within at least a portion of the hat 110, and a cooling unit 120 having a substantially circular shape to be inserted into the cooling unit sleeve 130, the cooling unit 120 including a freezable liquid 121 disposed within the cooling unit 120, and an adjustability 122 unit to allow a circumference of the cooling unit 120 to be adjusted.

[0066] The hat 110 may include a cooling unit holding compartment 111 disposed at a base portion of the hat to store the cooling unit 120 thereinside, and a cooling unit receiving slot 112 disposed at one end of the cooling unit holding compartment 111 to allow the cooling unit 120 to be introduced within the cooling unit holding compartment 111.

[0067] The cooling unit sleeve 130 may include a cooling unit receiving compartment 132 to store the cooling unit thereinside, and a cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture 131 to allow the cooling unit 130 to be introduced into the cooling unit receiving compartment 132.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 2, the cooling unit sleeve 230 may further include a plurality of clips 233 connected to various portions of an outer surface of the cooling unit sleeve 230 to allow the cooling unit sleeve 230 to be clipped onto a base portion of the hat 210.

[0069] A main purpose of the present general inventive concept is to provide an effective and convenient way to keep one's head cool on specifically hot, sunny days. Ingenious and practical, the present general inventive concept introduces a complementary accessory that fits into various types of hats to provide an immediate and consistent cooling sensation for the wearer. With a compact and versatile tube-shaped design, the present general inventive concept offers relief from the heat by utilizing a combination of ice gel and a specialized outer layer that helps retain a cold temperature for longer periods. By freezing the tube and then placing it around the edge of any hat, users can enjoy a steady, cooling effect directly on their heads while still benefiting from the sun protection offered by wearing a hat, itself. This cooling solution is particularly useful for individuals who spend extended periods outdoors, such as athletes, construction workers, or outdoor enthusiasts. Possessing a sweat-proof or resistant outer cloth, this accessory further minimizes the showcasing of sweat marks ensuring a person maintains a clean and functional appearance during use. The present general inventive concept serves to enhance overall comfort and helps users manage heat more effectively while enjoying an array of outdoor activities without the bulk or instability of larger alternative items presently used to combat the heat. As a result, the present general inventive concept has the potential to become a go-to accessory for consumers of all ages and may have an immediate impact within the sports / novelty industry.

[0070] The present general inventive concept is unique due to its innovative combination of a tubular design and a dual-layer cooling system defined in a slim, flexible shape that fits securely around the edge of any hat to provide targeted, consistent cooling for the wearer due to its ice gel core. With the added feature of an outer layer designed to be sweat-resistant, the present general inventive concept ensures both comfort and functionality as it prevents visible sweat marks allowing the person to use the accessory to maintain a clean look and a cool temperature regardless of varying external weather circumstances.

[0071] Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A head cooling assembly to be placed upon a head of a user, the head cooling assembly comprising:a hat, comprising:a cooling unit holding compartment disposed at a base portion of the hat;a cooling unit sleeve configured to be fully insertable within the cooling unit holding compartment; anda cooling unit having a flat shape that is not rounded, and which is configured to be able to be flexibly bent into a circular shape to fit inside the cooling unit sleeve, the cooling unit comprising:a freezable liquid disposed within the cooling unit, andan adjustability unit to allow a circumference of the cooling unit to be adjusted.

2. The head cooling assembly of claim 1, wherein the hat further comprises:a cooling unit receiving slot disposed at one end of the cooling unit holding compartment to allow the cooling unit to be introduced within the cooling unit holding compartment.

3. The head cooling assembly of claim 1, wherein the cooling unit sleeve comprises:a cooling unit receiving compartment to store the cooling unit thereinside; anda cooling unit sleeve receiving aperture to allow the cooling unit to be introduced into the cooling unit receiving compartment.

4. The head cooling assembly of claim 3, wherein the cooling unit sleeve further comprises:a plurality of clips connected to various portions of an outer surface of the cooling unit sleeve to allow the cooling unit sleeve to be clipped onto a base portion of the hat.

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