U.S. patent application number 11/886694 was filed with the patent office on 2009-03-12 for headband.
Invention is credited to Bodo W. Lambertz.
Application Number | 20090064393 11/886694 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34802222 |
Filed Date | 2009-03-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090064393 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lambertz; Bodo W. |
March 12, 2009 |
Headband
Abstract
The invention relates to a headband, in particular for sporting
activities. At least one circumferential pocket (11, 12) for
housing sunscreen products (2, 3, 4) is arranged on the inner side
of the headband (1).
Inventors: |
Lambertz; Bodo W.;
(Pfaffikon, CH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Olson & Cepuritis, LTD.
20 NORTH WACKER DRIVE, 36TH FLOOR
CHICAGO
IL
60606
US
|
Family ID: |
34802222 |
Appl. No.: |
11/886694 |
Filed: |
March 15, 2006 |
PCT Filed: |
March 15, 2006 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/DE2006/000453 |
371 Date: |
September 19, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/172 ; 2/175.6;
2/181; 2/195.7 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 20/00 20130101;
A42B 1/0182 20210101; A42B 1/24 20130101; A42B 1/201 20130101; A42B
1/0186 20210101; A42B 1/205 20130101; A42B 1/041 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/172 ; 2/181;
2/175.6; 2/195.7 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/06 20060101
A42B001/06; A42C 5/02 20060101 A42C005/02; A42B 1/18 20060101
A42B001/18; A42B 3/22 20060101 A42B003/22 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 21, 2005 |
DE |
20 2005 004 738.4 |
Claims
1. A headband, in particular for athletic activities, characterized
in that at least one peripheral pocket (11, 12) is arranged on the
inside of the headband (1) to hold sun protection means (2, 3,
4).
2. A headband, according to claim 1, characterized in that the
pocket (11, 12) is designed to be closable by a zipper or a
velcro-type closure (111, 121).
3. A headband, according to claim 1, characterized in that a vision
protection (2) is provided on the headband (1) and can be stowed in
the pocket (11).
4. A headband, according to claim 3, characterized in that the
vision protection (2) is made essentially of a knit fabric.
5. A headband, according to claim 3, characterized in that the
vision protection (2) has a neoprene inlay.
6. A headband, according to claim 3, characterized in that the
vision protection (2) is arranged detachably on the inside of the
headband (1).
7. A headband, according to claim 2, characterized in that a head
cover (4) which can be stowed in the pocket (12).
8. A headband, according to claim 7, characterized in that the head
cover (4) is designed in the form of a tube, whereby the central
opening can be closed by a tension belt (41), preferably
elastic.
9. A headband, according to claim 8, characterized in that the
tension belt (41) is provided with a stopping means (42).
10. A headband, according to claim 7, characterized in that the
head cover (4) is detachably connected to the inside of the
headband (1).
11. A headband, according to claim 7, characterized in that neck
protection (3), which can be stowed in the pocket (11), is provided
on the headband (1).
12. A headband, according to claim 11, characterized in that the
neck protection (3) has at least one ventilation area (31).
13. A headband, according to claim 11, characterized in that the
ventilation area (31) is made of a woven jacquard fabric.
14. A headband, according to claim 13, characterized in that the
vision protection (2) and/or the head cover (4) and/or the neck
protection (3) is/are made of a UV blocking fiber.
15. A headband according to claim 4, characterized in that the
vision protection (2) has a neoprene inlay.
16. A headband according to claim 5, characterized in that the
vision protection (2) is arranged detachably on the inside of the
headband (1).
17. A headband according to claim 16, characterized in that a head
cover (4) which can be stowed in the pocket (12) is provided on the
headband (1).
18. A headband according to claim 8, characterized in that the head
cover (4) is detachably connected to the inside of the headband
(1).
19. A headband according to claim 9, characterized in that the head
cover (4) is detachably connected to the inside of the headband
(1).
20. A headband according to claim 19, characterized in that neck
protection (3), which can be stowed in the pocket (11) is provided
on the headband (1).
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a headband, in particular for
athletic activities.
[0002] In athletic activities such as jogging, skiing or inline
skating, the headband fulfills various functions. First, the
headband serves to absorb perspiration. It also protects the
sensitive forehead and ear areas from undercooling due to the
evaporation of perspiration or a cold wind. A headband has the
advantage over a cap that it does not result in a buildup of heat
because it allows unhindered escape of the heat released by the
head in increased amounts during athletic activities.
[0003] Especially in the case of activities in hotter seasons,
e.g., when playing tennis in high summer or at high altitudes,
e.g., when skiing, it is necessary to protect the head from
excessive sun exposure. In addition, intense sunlight exposure can
result in impaired vision. For these cases, additional sun
protection means are required. For example, so-called baseball caps
are known; these baseball caps have a bill that shades the eyes and
also protects the head from excessive UV radiation, which is
absolutely essential, especially in the case when the scalp is not
protected due to sparse hair growth. However, one disadvantage of
these baseball caps, which are often additionally worn above a
headband, is that baseball caps as well as other caps can cause an
excessive buildup of heat on the head because they cannot
adequately absorb perspiration. In addition, bringing along such
additional sun protection means also takes up a substantial portion
of the transportation capacities, which are naturally limited.
[0004] This is where the present invention seeks to remedy the
situation. The object of the present invention is to create a
headband, in particular for athletic activities, that allows sun
protection means to be carried along without claiming any
additional transportation capacities. According to this invention,
this object is achieved by providing at least one peripheral pocket
on the inside of the headband to accommodate sun protection
means.
[0005] The present invention creates a headband for athletic
activities, in particular one that allows sun protection means to
be brought along without claiming any additional transportation
capacities. The pocket is preferably designed so that it can be
closed by a zipper or a velcro-type closure.
[0006] In a further embodiment of the invention, vision protection
that can be stowed in the pocket is provided on the headband. This
counteracts any impairment of vision due to intense sun
exposure.
[0007] The vision protection preferably consists essentially of a
knit fabric. Therefore, it can be stowed evenly in the pocket
without causing any local pressure points on the head.
[0008] In one embodiment of the invention, the vision protection
has a neoprene inlay. This ensures rigidity of the vision
protection with simultaneous good flexibility and stowability.
[0009] The vision protection is advantageously arranged on the
inside of the headband. This allows removal of the vision
protection in order to care for it or to replace a defective vision
protection means.
[0010] In a further embodiment of the invention, a head cover is
provided on the headband and can also be stowed in the pocket. This
ensures protection of the head from excessive sunlight
exposure.
[0011] The head cover is preferably designed as a tube with the
central opening being closable by a tension belt, preferably
elastic. Therefore, the head cover can be stowed easily and at the
same time can be optimally adapted to the head size of the person
wearing the headband. In addition, the opening is not closed
completely even when adapting the head cover to the head, so the
heat occurring on the head can escape. The tension band is
advantageously provided with a stopping means.
[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the head cover is
detachably connected to the inside of the headband. This permits
easy removal of the head cover from the headband for reasons of
care or to replace definitive head cover.
[0013] In a further embodiment of the invention, a neck protection
is provided on the headband and can be stowed in the pocket. This
allows protection of the neck, which is especially at risk of
sunburn.
[0014] The neck protection preferably has at least one ventilation
area made of a jacquard woven fabric. This counteracts a buildup of
heat in the area of the neck.
[0015] The vision protection, head cover and/or neck protection are
advantageously made of a UV blocking fiber. This further increases
the protection of the head against excessive UV radiation.
[0016] Other embodiments and refinements of the present invention
are characterized in the other subclaims. An exemplary embodiment
of the invention is depicted in the drawings and described in
detail below.
[0017] FIG. 1 shows the headband with the vision protection, head
cover and neck protection;
[0018] FIG. 2 shows the headband with the vision protection, head
cover and neck protection stowed in the headband;
[0019] FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the inside of the
headband and
[0020] FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of the head cover.
[0021] The headband 1 selected as the exemplary embodiment is
equipped with a vision protection 2, a neck protection 3 and a head
cover 4.
[0022] The headband 1 is made of an absorbent terry cloth material.
Two pockets 11, 12 of approximately the same size are positioned so
they are sandwiched one above the other running peripherally on the
inside of the headband 1, the bottoms of the pockets being arranged
opposite one another. The openings in the pockets 11, 12 facing
outward can be closed by a zipper 111, 121. Alternatively, other
types of closure are also possible, e.g., a velcro-type closure,
buttons, etc.
[0023] The vision protection 2 is designed in the manner of the
bill of a cap. It consists essentially of a neoprene inlay sheathed
by a knit fabric. The vision protection 2 is sewn to the inside of
the headband 1 inside the pocket 11, so that the outer row of teeth
of the zipper 111 of the pocket 11 is in contact with the vision
protection 2 while being covered by the lower edge of the headband
1.
[0024] In the same manner, a neck protection 3 has been sewn to the
inside of the headband 1 inside the pocket 11 on the side of the
headband 1 opposite the vision protection 2. The neck protection 3
is a woven fabric made of a UV blocking fiber (UV-cut).
Approximately in the middle of the neck protection 3, a ventilation
area 31 is arranged, made of a jacquard weave. The ventilation area
may have the design of a manufacturer's brand, for example. The
neck protection 3 is designed to be rounded on the side facing away
from the headband 1.
[0025] On the side opposite the vision protection 2, a head cover 4
is arranged on the inside of the headband 1. The head cover 4 is
designed in the form of a tube and is sewn to the inside of the
headband 1 inside the pocket 2 and running peripherally so that the
outer row of teeth of the zipper 121 of the pocket 12 rests on the
head cover 4 and is covered by the upper edge of the headband 1. An
elastic tension belt 41 which is provided with a stopping means 42
is sewn to the edge facing away from the headband 1 in the head
cover 4. The shape of the head cover 4 can be varied via the
tension belt 41, so that the head cover 4 can be adapted to the
head of the wearer. By pulling on the tension belt 41, it is
possible to close the central opening, which results when the head
cover 4 is unrolled from the headband (FIG. 4). This results in an
essentially closed head cover (FIG. 2). The head cover 4 is also
made of UV blocking fabric.
[0026] If no sun protection is necessary, the vision protection 2
and the neck protection 3 may be stowed in the pocket 11 on the
inside of the headband 1, the pocket then being closed by the
zipper 111. The operating part of the zipper 111 may be arranged on
the inside of the headband 1, where it is concealed in a seam fold
(not shown). For stowing the head cover 4, it is brought into its
tubular basic form by releasing the tension belt 41 and then is
stowed in the pocket 12 on the inside of the headband 1, said
pocket then being closed by the zipper 121. The operating part of
the zipper 121 may also be arranged so that it is concealed in a
seam fold (not shown).
[0027] In another embodiment, a design with only one pocket
arranged on the inside of the headband 1 is also conceivable, so
that the vision protection 2 and the neck protection 3 can be
stowed in this pocket. The head cover 4 may be applied to the edge
of the headband 1 in a rolled-up form and may be secured by means
of loops or the like.
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