U.S. patent application number 12/621258 was filed with the patent office on 2010-03-18 for sports cap.
Invention is credited to Lien-Hsin LEE.
Application Number | 20100064419 12/621258 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42005895 |
Filed Date | 2010-03-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100064419 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
LEE; Lien-Hsin |
March 18, 2010 |
SPORTS CAP
Abstract
A sports cap in which a visor has an intermediate support layer
bonded with a bottom lining layer and sandwiched between a top
layer and a bottom layer, and a positioning block with a center
insertion hole selectively fastened to one of recesses on the top
side of the intermediate support layer for securing a decorative
item by means of fitting a stem of the decorative item into the
center insertion hole and magnetic attraction, and jointing the top
layer and the bottom layer to the intermediate support layer.
Inventors: |
LEE; Lien-Hsin; (Wugu
Township, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BACON & THOMAS, PLLC
625 SLATERS LANE, FOURTH FLOOR
ALEXANDRIA
VA
22314-1176
US
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Family ID: |
42005895 |
Appl. No.: |
12/621258 |
Filed: |
November 18, 2009 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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11690858 |
Mar 26, 2007 |
7640601 |
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12621258 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/209.13 ;
2/195.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/0183 20210101;
A42B 1/24 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/209.13 ;
2/195.1 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/24 20060101
A42B001/24; A42B 1/00 20060101 A42B001/00 |
Claims
1. A sports cap comprising a crown; a visor extended outward from
the bottom edge of the crown, the visor comprising an intermediate
support layer that maintains the visor in shape, the intermediate
support layer having a top side, a bottom side, multiple recesses
on the top side, a top layer covering the top side of the
intermediate support layer, and a bottom layer covering the bottom
side of the intermediate support layer opposite to the top layer; a
positioning block made out of a magnetic material and fitted into
one recess of the intermediate support layer, the positioning block
having a center insertion hole; a lining layer sandwiched between
the intermediate support layer and the bottom layer; and at least
one decorative item made out of a ferrous material and fastened to
the visor, the at least one decorative item having a head supported
above the top layer and at least one stem extending from the head
and inserted through the top layer into the center insertion hole
of the positioning block in one recess of the intermediate support
layer.
2. The sports cap as claimed in claim 1, further consists of a hold
down member fitted into one recess of the intermediate support
layer to hold down the positioning block, the hold down member
having a center through hole in axial alignment with the center
insertion hole of the positioning block, a group of first mounting
legs that secure the positioning block, and a group of second
mounting legs fastened to the associating recess of the
intermediate support layer.
3. The sports cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein the head of each
of the at least one decorative item is used for securing a golf
counter by means of magnetic attraction.
4. The sports cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein the intermediate
support layer has a positioning hole in each of the recesses for
the location of the stem of the decorative item.
5. A sport cap comprising: a crown; a visor extended outward from
the bottom edge of the crown, the visor comprising in intermediate
support layer that maintains the visor in shape, the intermediate
support layer having a top side, a bottom side, multiple recesses
on the top side, a top layer covering the top side of the
intermediate support layer, and a bottom layer covering the bottom
side of the intermediate support layer opposite to the top layer; a
positioning block made out of ferrous material and fitted into one
recess of the intermediate support layer, the positioning block
having a center insertion hole; a lining layer sandwiched between
the intermediate support layer and the bottom layer; and at least
one decorative item made out of magnetic material and fastened to
the visor, the at least one decorative item having a head supported
above the top layer and at least one stem extending from the head
and inserted through the top layer into the center insertion hole
of the positioning block in one recess of the intermediate support
layer.
6. The sport cap as claimed in claim 5, further consists of a hold
down member fitted into one recess of the intermediate support
layer to hold down the positioning block, the hold down member
having a center through hole in axial alignment with the center
insertion hole of the positioning block, a group of first mounting
legs that secure the positioning block, and a group of second
mounting legs fastened to the associating recess of the
intermediate support layer.
7. The sport cap as claimed in claim 5, wherein the head of each of
the at least one decorative item is used for securing a golf
counter by means of magnetic attraction.
8. The sport cap as claimed in claim 5, wherein the intermediate
support layer has a positioning hole in each of the recess for the
location of the stem of the decorative item.
9. A sport cap comprising: a crown; a visor extended outward from
the bottom edge of the crown, the visor comprising an intermediate
support layer that maintains the visor in shape, the intermediate
support layer having a top side, a bottom side, multiple recesses
on the top side, a top layer covering the top side of the
intermediate support layer, and a bottom layer covering the bottom
side of the intermediate support layer opposite to the top layer; a
positioning block made out of magnetic material and fitted into one
recess of the intermediate support layer, the positioning block
having a center insertion hole; a lining layer sandwiched between
the intermediate support layer and the bottom layer; and at least
one decorative item made out of magnetic material and fastened to
the visor, the decorative item having a head supported above the
top layer and at least one stem extending from the head and
inserted through the top layer into the center insertion hole of
the positioning block in one recess of the intermediate support
layer.
10. The sport cap as claimed in claim 9, further consists of a hold
down member fitted into one recess of the intermediate support
layer to hold down the positioning block, the hold down member
having a center through hole in axial alignment with the center
insertion hole of the positioning block, a group of first mounting
legs that secure the positioning block, and a group of second
mounting legs fastened to the associating recess of the
intermediate support layer.
11. The sport cap as claimed in claim 9, wherein the head of each
of the at least one decorative item is used for securing a golf
counter by means of magnetic attraction.
12. The sport cap as claimed in claim 9, wherein the intermediate
support layer has a positioning hole in each of the recess for the
location of the stem of the decorative item.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This is a CIP application of Ser. No. 11/690,858, filed on
Mar. 26, 2009, entitled "Sports cap".
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to the sports caps and more
particularly to the design of the visor of a sports cap that secure
the decorative item on the visor by fitting the stem of the
decorative item into the center insertion hole of the positioning
block and magnetic attraction, and joint the top layer and the
bottom layer of the visor to the intermediate support layer.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] To modern people, enjoying the sunlight and the stunning
beauty of the lush green fields is one of the best ways to release
stress. Therefore, outdoor sports games are widely participated. In
recent years, with the prosperity of the society and the fast
growing of the industries and business, the sports population has
significantly increased. Whether male or female, old or young,
people enjoy sports and encourage their friends and relatives to
join.
[0006] When playing an outdoor sports game in the wild open field,
the body is exposed to the radiation of the sunlight. Therefore, it
is necessary to wear a cap, protecting the head and the eyes from
the radiation of the sunlight. Under the protection of the cap, the
user can enjoy the sports game more comfortably.
[0007] However, a regular sports cap is simply a covering with a
visor for protecting the user's head and eyes from the radiation of
the sunlight. Modern people's requirements for products are
critical. In addition to functions, people do care about quality,
beauty, novelty and unique characteristic. Therefore, the user
always attaches decorative items or other decorations to the visor.
But in the conventional attaching method, the user has to forcedly
penetrate the protruding portion of the decorative item through the
visor. To flourish in the market, a sports cap manufacturer needs
to create unique and innovative sports caps for allowing
positioning conveniently and adding features to attract
consumers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention has been accomplished under the
circumstances in view. Therefore one object of the present
invention is to provide a sports cap that allows installation of
decorative items and a detachable golf counter in the visor.
[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, the sports
cap comprises a crown, a visor extending outward from the bottom
edge of the crown and at least one ferrous decorative item. The
visor comprises an intermediate support layer that supports the
visor in shape and has multiple recesses on the top side, a top
layer covering the intermediate support layer, a magnetic
positioning block fitted into one recess of the intermediate
support layer, the magnetic positioning block with a center
insertion hole for receiving a stem of a decorative item, a bottom
layer covering the bottom side of the intermediate support layer
opposite to the top layer, and a lining layer sandwiched between
the intermediate support layer and the bottom layer. The at least
one ferrous decorative item has a head supported above the top
layer and at least one stem extended from the head. By means of
fitting the stem into the center insertion hole of the positioning
block and magnetic attraction, the decorative item is secured on
the top layer, and the top layer and the bottom layer of the visor
are jointed to the intermediate support layer.
[0010] According to another aspect of the present invention, a hold
down member is fastened to one recess of the intermediate support
layer to hold the positioning block in place. The hold down member
has a center through hole axially aligned with the center insertion
hole of the positioning block, a group of first mounting legs for
securing the positioning block, and a group of second mounting legs
for fastening to the associated recess of the intermediate support
layer.
[0011] According to another aspect of the present invention, a golf
counter can be attached to the decorative item at the visor and
secured thereto.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is an elevational view of a sports cap in accordance
with a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the sports cap according to
the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a sports cap in accordance
with a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the hold down member shown in
FIG. 3.
[0016] FIG. 5 corresponds to FIG. 3, showing a golf counter used
with the sports cap.
[0017] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a sports cap in accordance
with a third embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0018] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a sports cap 1 is shown
comprising a crown 11 for covering the user's head and a visor 12
extending outward from a part of the crown 11.
[0019] The visor 12 is comprised of a top layer 121, an
intermediate support layer 122 and a bottom layer 123. The
intermediate support layer 122 is sandwiched between the top layer
121 and the bottom layer 123 to support the visor 12 in shape,
having multiple recesses 1222 on the top side and spaced from one
another at a distance, a positioning hole 1223 in each recess 122,
and a positioning block 14 fitted into each recess 1222. The
positioning block 14 has a center insertion hole 141 axially
aligned with the positioning hole 1223 in the associated recess
1222, and is adapted to attract a decorative item 2 by means of
magnetic attraction, i.e., the decorative item 2 and the
positioning block 14 are made out of a ferrous or magnetic
material. The decorative item 2 comprises a head 21 and a stem 22
extended from the bottom side of the head 21.
[0020] However, the shape and the size of the stem 22 of the
decorative item 2 in the present invention is merely used for
demonstrating the embodiment, and any modification shall be
construed to be within the scope of the present invention. For
example, the number of the stem 22 can be two, and the stem 22 can
be replaced by a needle, a rivet or other protruded object. The
center insertion hole 141 of the positioning block 14 can also be
correspondingly designed as a tube or a collar.
[0021] The head 21 can be made having a circular or rectangular
profile, or the geographical shape of a country, or the shape of a
character.
[0022] The stem 22 according to this embodiment is a round rod.
Further, the stem 22 is pierced through the top layer 121 and then
fitted into the center insertion hole 141 of the positioning block
14 and the positioning hole 1223 in the associated recess 1222 to
secure the decorative item 2 to the visor 12, keeping the head 21
supported on the top side of the top layer 121 (see FIG. 1).
[0023] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 are an exploded view of a sports
cap and an enlarged view of a hold down member in accordance with a
second embodiment of the present invention. According to this
embodiment, a hold down member 15 is mounted in one recess 1222 of
the intermediate support layer 122 to hold down the positioning
block 14. The hold down member 15 has a center through hole 151 for
the passing of the stem 22 of the decorative item 2, a group of
first mounting legs 152 adapted to secure the positioning block 14,
and a group of second mounting legs 153 for fastening to the recess
1222.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 5, the decorative item 2 can be made out
of a magnetic material so that a golf counter 3 can be attached to
the head 21 of the decorative item 2 and secured thereto by means
of magnetic attraction.
[0025] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a sports cap in accordance
with a third embodiment of the present invention. According to this
embodiment, the visor 12 is comprised of a top layer 121, an
intermediate support layer 122, a lining layer 1221 and a bottom
layer 123. The intermediate support layer 122 is sandwiched between
the top layer 121 and the bottom layer 123 to support the visor 12
in shape, having multiple recesses 1222 on the top side and a
positioning block 14 fitted into each recess 1222. The positioning
block 14 has a center insertion hole 141. The lining layer 1221 is
bonded to the bottom side of the intermediate support layer 122 and
sandwiched between the intermediate support layer 122 and the
bottom layer 123, having a group of positioning holes 1223 axially
aligned with the center insertion hole 141 of the positioning block
14 in the associating recess 1222.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 7, the visor 12 of the sport cap 1
includes a plurality of decorative items 2 arranged as a pattern in
any style. By means of fitting the stein 22 into the center through
hole 141 and magnetic attraction, the decorative item 2 can be
secured on the visor 12 easily with a better appearance.
[0027] In general, the invention provides a sports cap that has the
following advantages:
[0028] 1. By means of fitting the stem 22 extending downwards from
the ferrous decorative item 2 into the center insertion hole 141 of
the magnetic positioning block 14 and magnetic attraction, the
decorative item 2 can be substantially secured and positioned, and
the top layer 121 and the bottom layer 123 of the visor 12
correspondingly joint to the intermediate support layer 122.
[0029] 2. The visor 12 of the sports cap 1 allows for installation
of decorative items 2 securely. The decorative items 2 decorate the
visor 12 of the sports cap 1. Further, a golf counter 3 can be
secured to one decorative item 2 at the visor 12 of the sports cap
1 by means of magnetic attraction, adding an additional function to
the sports cap 1.
[0030] 3. By means of a series of designs on the visor 12, the
invention provides different models of sports caps 1 to satisfy
different needs from different users.
[0031] Although particular embodiments of the invention have been
described in detail for purposes of illustration, various
modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from
the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention
is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.
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