U.S. patent application number 10/649772 was filed with the patent office on 2004-11-25 for headwear for hunting.
This patent application is currently assigned to Yupoong, Inc.. Invention is credited to Cho, Byoung-Woo.
Application Number | 20040231033 10/649772 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 33448195 |
Filed Date | 2004-11-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040231033 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cho, Byoung-Woo |
November 25, 2004 |
Headwear for hunting
Abstract
Exposing glittering of a hunter's eyes is prevented by headwear
including a wearing portion for being worn on a head of a wearer
and a visor projecting from the wearing portion, wherein the visor
includes a base member for forming a shape of the visor and the
base member has a seeing-through portion. A mesh member, which can
be seen through by the hunter when the headwear is worn on the
head, is attached to the base member and covers the seeing-through
portion. Accordingly, in addition to conventional functions of a
cap or hat, the hunter can keep watching animals without exposing
glittering of his eyes.
Inventors: |
Cho, Byoung-Woo; (Yongin
city, KR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
STAAS & HALSEY LLP
SUITE 700
1201 NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W.
WASHINGTON
DC
20005
US
|
Assignee: |
Yupoong, Inc.
Seoul
KR
|
Family ID: |
33448195 |
Appl. No.: |
10/649772 |
Filed: |
August 28, 2003 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/195.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/0182
20210101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/195.1 |
International
Class: |
A42B 001/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
May 21, 2003 |
KR |
10-2003-0032278 |
Claims
1. Headwear for hunting, comprising: a wearing portion for being
worn on a head of a wearer; and a visor portion projecting from the
wearing portion, wherein the visor portion comprises: a base member
for forming a shape of the visor portion, the base member having at
least one seeing-through portion; and a light control member
attached to at least one side of the base member such that the
light control member covers the seeing-through portion and the
wearer can see through the light control member when the headwear
is worn on the head.
2. The headwear of claim 1, wherein at least two seeing-through
portions are provided at the base member, the seeing-through
portions being arranged such that at least one seeing-through
portion is provided at each side of the base member with respect to
its central portion.
3. The headwear of claim 1, wherein the light control member
comprises a mesh.
4. The headwear of claim 1, wherein the wearing portion is
hemispherically shaped such that the wearing portion covers the
entire head of the wearer.
5. The headwear of claim 1, wherein the wearing portion is a
headband that enables the headwear to be elastically sustained at
the head of the wearer.
6. The headwear of claim 1, wherein the light control member is
made of at least one of fabrics, plastics, and metals.
7. The headwear of claim 1, wherein the light control member is
provided with a camouflage pattern.
8. Headwear for hunting, comprising: a wearing portion for being
worn on a head of a wearer; and a visor portion projecting from the
wearing portion, wherein the visor portion comprises: a base member
for forming a shape of the visor portion, the base member being
made of a transparent material; and a light control member attached
to at least one side of the base member.
9. The headwear of claim 8, wherein the light control member
comprises a mesh.
10. The headwear of claim 8, wherein the wearing portion is
hemispherically shaped such that the wearing portion covers the
entire head of the wearer.
11. The headwear of claim 8, wherein the wearing portion is a
headband that enables the headwear to be elastically sustained at
the head of the wearer.
12. The headwear of claim 8, wherein the light control member is
made of at least one of fabrics, plastics, and metals.
13. The headwear of claim 8, wherein the light control member is
provided with a camouflage pattern.
14. Headwear for hunting, comprising: a wearing portion for being
worn on a head of a wearer; and a visor portion projecting from the
wearing portion, wherein the visor portion comprises: a
circumferential member for forming a shape of the visor portion,
the circumferential member defining a hollow space therein; and a
light control member attached to at least one side of the base
member.
15. The headwear of claim 14, wherein the light control member
comprises a mesh.
16. The headwear of claim 14, wherein the wearing portion is
hemispherically shaped such that the wearing portion covers the
entire head of the wearer.
17. The headwear of claim 14, wherein the wearing portion is a
headband that enables the headwear to be elastically sustained at
the head of the wearer.
18. The headwear of claim 14, wherein the light control member is
made of at least one of fabrics, plastics, and metals.
19. The headwear of claim 14, wherein the light control member is
provided with a camouflage pattern.
20. The headwear of claim 14, wherein the circumferential member is
made of at least one of a wire and a plastic.
20. A method of forming headwear, comprising: forming a first
portion to be worn on a head of a user; and forming a second
portion to be looked through by the user and to block a reflection
from an eye of the user.
21. The method of claim 20, further comprising: selectively
attaching/detaching the first portion to/from the second
portion.
22. The method of claim 20, wherein the forming of the second
portion comprises forming a visor defining a plurality of holes
therein.
23. The method of claim 20, wherein the forming of the second
portion comprises: forming a base member; and disposing a mesh
member over or below the base member.
24. The method of claim 20, wherein the forming of the first
portion comprises forming a headband.
25. The method of claim 24, wherein the forming of the first
portion further comprises forming an elastic portion to fit on the
head of the user.
26. The method of claim 20, wherein the forming of the second
portion comprises: forming a transparent visor; and disposing a
mesh member over or below the visor.
27. The method of claim 20, wherein the forming of the second
portion comprises: forming a visor having a circumferential member;
and covering the circumferential member with a mesh member.
28. The method of claim 27, further comprising: combining ends of
the circumferential member with the first portion.
29. The method of claim 27, further comprising: combining a
perimeter of the circumferential member with the first portion.
30. The method of claim 20, wherein the forming of the second
portion comprises providing a base portion to define a space
therein, the user looking through the space.
31. The method of claim 30, wherein the forming of the second
portion further comprises attaching a mesh to the base portion.
32. A method of forming headwear, comprising: forming a wearing
portion to be worn on a head of a user; forming a visor,
comprising: forming a base member to define a shape of the visor,
the base member comprising a seeing through portion therein, and
attaching a mesh member to a top or a bottom of the base member;
and attaching the wearing portion to the visor.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Generally, the present invention relates to headwear for
hunting. More particularly, the present invention relates to
headwear for hunting that prevents eyes of a hunter from being
exposed to birds and beasts.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Typical headwear for hunting, e.g. a hunting cap, is
provided with a visor and has a pattern or a color that animals
cannot easily distinguish from that of the surroundings. When a
hunter wearing such hunting headwear is facing an animal, the
animal can notice the hunter by the glitter of his eyes, and
accordingly may easily run away. Therefore, the hunter must incline
his head in order to hide his eyes. However, in this case, the
hunter cannot clearly watch the animal because his sight is
hindered by the visor.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Therefore, the motivation for the present invention is to
provide headwear for hunting that has non-limiting advantage of
simultaneous achievement of hiding eye glittering and watching a
target animal.
[0004] In addition, another motivation for the present invention is
to provide a non-limiting advantage of preventing distortion or
reduction of sight by a visor of headwear for hunting such that a
lateral view with the headwear on is enhanced.
[0005] An exemplary headwear for hunting that is useful with the
present invention includes a wearing portion for being worn on a
head of a wearer, and a visor projecting from the wearing portion.
The visor includes a base member and a light control member. The
base member forms a shape of the visor and has at least one
seeing-through portion. The light control member is attached to at
least one side of the base member such that the light control
member covers the seeing-through portion and the light control
member can be seen through by the wearer when the headwear is worn
on the head.
[0006] Preferably, at least two seeing-through portions are
provided at the base member, and the seeing-through portions are
arranged such that at least one seeing-through portion is provided
at each side of the base member with respect to its central
portion.
[0007] Another exemplary headwear for hunting useful with the
present invention includes a wearing portion for being worn on a
head of a wearer, and a visor projecting from the wearing portion.
The visor includes a base member and a light control member. The
base member forms a shape of the visor and is made of a transparent
material, and the light control member is attached to at least one
side of the base member.
[0008] Yet another exemplary headwear for hunting useful with the
present invention includes a wearing portion for being worn on a
head of a wearer, and a visor projecting from the wearing portion.
The visor includes a circumferential member and a light control
member. The circumferential member is made of a wire or a plastic
for forming a shape of the visor and defines a hollow space
therein, and the light control member is attached to at least one
side of the base member.
[0009] In a further embodiment, the light control member preferably
includes a mesh.
[0010] It is preferable that the wearing portion is hemispherically
shaped such that the wearing portion covers the entire head of the
wearer. Alternatively, it is also preferable that the wearing
portion is a headband that enables the headwear to be elastically
sustained at the head of the wearer.
[0011] The light control member is preferably made of at least one
of fabrics, plastics, and metals.
[0012] The light control member is preferably provided with a
camouflage pattern.
[0013] According to the present invention, headwear can hide eyes
of a hunter from animals by its visor, and the hunter can still
watch the animals through at least one seeing-through portion of
the visor.
[0014] In addition, according to the present invention, a lateral
view with the headwear on is enhanced when the visor is made of
seeing-through materials.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of
the invention, and, together with the description, serve to explain
the principles of the invention:
[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a first preferred embodiment of the present
invention;
[0017] FIG. 2 is a partially exploded view of FIG. 1;
[0018] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a second preferred embodiment of the present
invention;
[0019] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a third preferred embodiment of the present
invention;
[0020] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present
invention; and
[0021] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0022] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will
hereinafter be described in detail with reference to the
accompanying drawings.
[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention,
and FIG. 2 is a partially exploded view of FIG. 1.
[0024] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the headwear of the first
preferred embodiment includes a wearing portion 1, and a visor 3
attached to the wearing portion 1.
[0025] The wearing portion is worn on a head of a wearer (i.e., a
hunter), and is hemispherically shaped. Such a wearing portion 1
may be embodied as one common in the art.
[0026] The visor 3 includes a base member 31 for forming a shape of
the visor 3 and a mesh member 33 attached to at least one of upper
and lower sides of the base member 31.
[0027] The base member 31 is embodied as a plate made of a
synthetic resin, and it may be combined with the wearing portion 1,
e.g., by sewing. Alternatively, the base member 31 may be enclosed
in the mesh member 33 with the mesh member 33 combined with the
wearing portion 1 such that the base member 31 may be selectively
attached to or detached from the wearing portion 1.
[0028] Two seeing-through portions 31a are provided at the base
member 31, one at each side of the base member 31 with respect to
its central portion. The seeing-through portion 31a is for enabling
the hunter to watch a target animal. The seeing-through portion 31a
may also be formed as a plurality thereof at either side of the
base member 31.
[0029] The mesh member 33 is preferably embodied as a fabric of a
mesh structure. However, the scope of the present invention should
not be understood to be limited thereto, rather, it should be
understood to cover a variety of other variations. For example, the
mesh member 33 may be embodied as any member that has a net pattern
made of any kind of material such as metal and plastics and that
enables the hunter wearing the headwear to see through the
seeing-through portion 31a.
[0030] The mesh member 33 may be disposed at either or both of
upper and lower sides of the base member 31.
[0031] While wearing the headwear for hunting, the hunter can watch
an animal through the seeing-through portion 31a. However, the
animal cannot notice the glittering of eyes of the hunter at a
quite close distance because the mesh member 33 hides the
glittering of the eyes. Therefore, even within a quite close
distance, the hunter can watch the animal without disclosing his
existence whereas the animal cannot notice the hunter. Accordingly,
hunting becomes easier and more effective.
[0032] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a second preferred embodiment of the present
invention. As shown in FIG. 3, a wearing portion 1 of the headwear
for hunting according to the second preferred embodiment of the
present invention is shaped as a headband that can enclose the
circumference of a head. The wearing portion 1 shaped as a headband
is preferably made of materials that exhibit a predetermined
sustaining force, e.g., an elastic force or restoring force.
[0033] From the above description of the second preferred
embodiment, it is notable that the present invention is not only
applicable to conventional or typical hats or caps, but also to
various kinds of headwear provided with a visor. Detailed functions
and effects of the second preferred embodiment of the present
invention are obvious from those described in connection with the
first preferred embodiment, so the functions and effects described
in connection with the first embodiment should also be considered
to be described with respect to the second preferred
embodiment.
[0034] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 4, the headwear for hunting of the third
embodiment includes a wearing portion 1 and a visor 3. The visor 3
of the third embodiment includes a base member 31 made of a
transparent material, and a mesh member 33 is attached thereto. The
mesh member 33 and its attachment to the base member 31 is the same
as described in connection with the above-described
embodiments.
[0035] By the base member 31 of a transparent material, the
headwear for hunting according to the third embodiment can achieve
the above-described functions and effects achieved by the base
members of the first and second embodiments. In addition, according
to the third embodiment, vision to the left and right is enhanced
due to the transparency of the base member 31 because it provides a
wide viewing area. With reference to the third embodiment, it
should be understood that the present invention covers a variety of
variations.
[0036] Other features of the headwear of the third embodiment are
obviously understood from those described in connection with the
first and second embodiments. Therefore, description of features of
the first and/or second embodiment that may be common with the
present embodiment should be considered to have also been described
with respect to the third embodiment.
[0037] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present
invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of headwear for hunting
according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, both the fourth and fifth embodiments
include a wearing portion 1 and a visor 3.
[0038] According to the fourth embodiment, the visor 3 is provided
with a circumferential member 51 of a predetermined contour, and a
mesh member 33 covers an area defined by the circumferential member
51.
[0039] The circumferential member 51 may be made of wire or a
plastic (e.g., polycarbonate, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), or flexible
or rigid polyurethane) having elasticity.
[0040] In further detail, as shown in FIG. 5, the circumferential
member 51 of the fourth embodiment is combined with the wearing
portion 1 at both its ends.
[0041] Differently from the fourth embodiment, the visor 3 of the
fifth embodiment is provided with a circumferential member 53 of a
predetermined closed contour around the entire perimeter of the
visor 3 and that is combined with the wearing portion 1.
[0042] The fifth embodiment has functions and effects the same as
described in connection with the fourth embodiment, and it shows an
exemplary preferable embodiment among a variety of possible
variations.
[0043] According to the fourth and fifth embodiments, lateral
vision is enhanced, especially when the visor surface defined by
the contour of the circumferential members 51 and 53 is curved such
that left and right portions of the visor 3 become inclined in
upward and/or downward directions.
[0044] In connection with the above described first to fifth
embodiments, it is preferable that the mesh member 33 is provided
with a camouflage pattern, i.e., colors and/or a pattern that may
cause confusion with the surroundings, such that hiding of the
hunter is further enhanced. In the accompanying drawings, such a
camouflage pattern is shown on the wearing portion 1 for
illustrational purpose and better comprehension. That is, a
camouflage pattern as shown on the wearing portion 1 in FIG. 1 is
formed on the mesh member 33 in each embodiment of the present
invention.
[0045] As described above, headwear according to a preferred
embodiment of the present invention helps in hunting, without
deteriorating conventional functions of headwear (e.g., cap or
hat), by hiding glittering of a hunter's eyes at a very close
distance to an animal, because a hunter can keep watching the
animal through a seeing-through portion and glittering of the
hunters eyes are hidden by a mesh member provided at a visor.
[0046] In addition, headwear according to a preferred embodiment of
the present invention helps in hunting by enhanced lateral vision
of a visor when the visor is curved such that left and/or right end
portion become inclined in upward and/or downward directions.
[0047] While this invention has been described in connection with
what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred
embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not
limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is
intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements
included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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