Framed Hat Brim Openings That Preserve Layer Integrity

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Cutting an opening in a hat brim destroys the structural integrity of the brim, causing separation of its layers and deformation.

Innovation Solution

A method involving upper and lower brim clips that frame and secure the brim opening, using lock prongs or fasteners to maintain the structural integrity of the brim, allowing for a framed brim opening.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an opening is cut in the hat brim to create a framed opening or display message, then the design expression and advertising capability are improved, but the structural integrity of the brim deteriorates causing layer separation and deformation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedesign expression capabilityVSAvoidbrim structural integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The brim is divided into multiple layers (upper layer, middle layer, lower layer) that are independently managed. The opening is created in the middle layer while the upper and lower layers remain intact and are secured to the brim edges, maintaining structural integrity while enabling design expression through the framed opening.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A frame structure is introduced as an intermediary element between the opening and the brim layers. The frame provides structural support and containment for the opening, preventing layer separation and deformation while allowing the opening to serve its design or advertising function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the brim opening is framed to maintain structural integrity, then the brim stability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional framing components

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebrim stabilityVSAvoidframing structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is integrated with the brim layers through direct attachment, combining the framing function with the existing brim structure. This merging approach provides stability while minimizing additional complexity by utilizing the brim's own layers as part of the framing system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The frame extends in the vertical dimension (height) to provide structural support for the opening. By utilizing the vertical dimension, the frame can contain the opening and prevent layer separation without adding significant horizontal complexity to the brim structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS12532933B2Hat brim technology

Publication Date: 2026.01.27 COVER 22 LLC

AI summary

A hat brim technology for framing one or more brim opening in a hat brim. A brim clip which engages at least a portion of a brim opening and which can optionally secure a number of brim material layers when in an installed state. A method for creating a framed brim opening in a hat brim. A cap including at least one panel and a brim having an opening in a shape of at least one of an advertisement, a logo, a design, a statement, a phrase, an emblem of a sports team, company, or organization.