U.S. patent application number 12/458058 was filed with the patent office on 2010-07-08 for negative ion generating hat.
This patent application is currently assigned to CAP1 Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Chul Woo Lee.
Application Number | 20100170025 12/458058 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42310720 |
Filed Date | 2010-07-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100170025 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lee; Chul Woo |
July 8, 2010 |
Negative ion generating hat
Abstract
A negative ion generating hat is provided. The hat is configured
in a way that a predetermined space portion is formed between an
inner of the hat and a lower band of the inner surface and a
negative ion generating fabric is inserted into the space portion,
thereby preventing a negative ion generating coating from being
easily stripped off in spite of a stretching or creasing of a
band.
Inventors: |
Lee; Chul Woo; (Seoul,
KR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BACON & THOMAS, PLLC
625 SLATERS LANE, FOURTH FLOOR
ALEXANDRIA
VA
22314-1176
US
|
Assignee: |
CAP1 Co., Ltd.
Seoul
KR
|
Family ID: |
42310720 |
Appl. No.: |
12/458058 |
Filed: |
June 30, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/175.1 ;
2/200.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/008 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/175.1 ;
2/200.1 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/02 20060101
A42B001/02 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jan 8, 2009 |
KR |
10-2009-0001399 |
Claims
1. A negative ion generating hat 1, which has a stretch band 2
mounted on a lower band of the inner surface, wherein the hat 1 is
configured in such a way that an inner 11 of the hat 1 and the band
2 are connected by first and second stitch lines 21 and 22
extending in parallel with each other, respectively, adjacent to
upper and lower ends of the band 2, and a predetermined space
portion 23 is formed between the band 2 and the inner 11 by means
of the first and second stitch lines 21 and 22; and a strip-shaped
negative ion generating fabric 3 is inserted into the space portion
23, at least two portions, including both opposite ends of the
negative ion generating fabric 3, are fastened to the band 2 by
means of a third stitch line 24, and one or more foldable portion
31 is formed by folding the negative ion generating fabric 3 so
that the foldable portion 31 is unfolded when the band 2
stretches.
2. The negative ion generating hat of claim 1, wherein the negative
ion generating fabric 3 to be inserted into the space portion 23 is
expanded as it is wound in a spiral manner.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a negative ion generating
hat, and more particularly, to a negative ion generating hat which
has a negative ion generating fabric attached to a band portion of
the hat and is developed to prevent a negative ion generating
coating from falling off as the fabric stretches.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] It has not been such a long time since people became aware
of that negative ions have a beneficial effect on a human body and
health appliances using negative ions begun to spread in our daily
lives.
[0003] Typical effects of negative ions include: the blood
purifying function for purifying blood through alkalization by
increasing the ionization rate of mineral components, such as
calcium, sodium, and potassium, in the blood, and alleviating pains
by vigorously activating cells at regions with sharp pain, as well
as blood purification, recovery from fatigue, and reconditioning,
with an increase of the ionization rate of calcium and sodium in
the blood caused by the generation of substances such as endorphin
and enkephalin;
[0004] the resistance buildup function for increasing resistance
against symptoms of infection by boosting the amount of globulin,
which is an immunity component of a blood serum;
[0005] the autonomic nervous system control function for
controlling the autonomic nervous system, such as blood vessels and
bowel, which reacts to our thinking and feelings, so as to be
beneficial to a human body, that is, vitalizing all the organs,
such as the nervous system, blood, cells, lymph, etc. to strengthen
weakened bodily function and bring energy to the body; and
[0006] the air purification function for eliminating positive ion
present in many toxic air pollutants such as, cigarette smoke,
sulfurous acid gas, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, and a
host of harmful organic matters through hardening and precipitation
processes, thereby keeping the air clean and fresh.
[0007] Other effects include dust elimination and sterilization,
neutralization of harmful positive ions, such as X-ray, R-ray,
ionization radiation, and UV rays emitted from TV, PC, cellular
phones, and many other electronic products, cleansing of blood,
stabilization of nervous system, recovery from fatigue, increased
appetite, promotion of healthy cellular revitalization.
[0008] Negative ions with the aforementioned effects are used in a
manner that negative ion generating minerals are filled in a pipe
made of rubber and made into a necklace or bracelet, and worn on a
human body.
[0009] As another examples, Korean Patent Laid-Open No.
10-2006-0108805, entitled "Manufacturing method of abdomen band
that give out negative ions" and Korean Patent Laid-Open No.
10-2005-0098141, entitled "Abdominal breathing and elastic
abdominal binder for generating negative ions" disclose a
manufacturing method in which minerals, such as sericite, chlorite,
and illite, are finely ground and coated on the fabric of the
abdominal binder.
[0010] Meanwhile, there were cases where negative ion generating
minerals are applied to a hat. However, the formation of a coating
layer on the fabric of the hat has limitations in fixing strength
and unfavorably acts on the color and design of the hat. Also, in
case of coating minerals on the band of the hat, it is difficult to
fully impregnate negative ion generating components into the
fabric, and the effect of the components is rapidly decreased as
the coating is stripped off with repeated stretches.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] The present invention has been devised to solve the
foregoing problems, and it is, therefore, an object to provide a
hat which prevents a coating layer on the surface of a fabric from
being easily stripped off in spite of a stretching or creasing of a
band.
[0012] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided
a negative ion generating hat 1, which has a stretch band 2 mounted
on a lower band of the inner surface, wherein the hat 1 is
configured in such a way that an inner 11 of the hat 1 and the band
2 are connected by first and second stitch lines 21 and 22
extending in parallel with each other, respectively, adjacent to
upper and lower ends of the band 2, and a predetermined space
portion 23 is formed between the band 2 and the inner 11 by means
of the first and second stitch lines 21 and 22; and a strip-shaped
negative ion generating fabric 3 is inserted into the space portion
23, at least two portions, including both opposite ends of the
negative ion generating fabric 3, are fastened to the band 2 by
means of a third stitch line 24, and one or more foldable portion
31 is formed by folding the negative ion generating fabric 3 so
that the foldable portion 31 is unfolded when the band 2
stretches.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The above and other objects and features of the present
invention will become apparent from the following description of
preferred embodiments, given in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view in accordance with one
embodiment of the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 2 is a conceptual view according to the embodiment of
the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 3 is a conceptual view showing a negative ion
generating fabric in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention; and
[0017] FIG. 4 is a conceptual view showing a negative ion
generating fabric in accordance with still another embodiment of
the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0018] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in
detail with reference to the accompanying drawings such that those
skilled in the art can easily understand and implement the present
invention.
[0019] FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view in accordance with one
embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a conceptual
view in accordance with the embodiment of the present invention. In
accordance with the present invention, a negative ion generating
hat 1 has a stretch band 2 mounted on a lower band of the inner
surface, wherein the hat 1 is configured in such a way that an
inner 11 of the hat 1 and the band 2 are connected by first and
second stitch lines 21 and 22 extending in parallel with each
other, respectively, adjacent to upper and lower ends of the band
2, and a predetermined space portion 23 is formed between the band
2 and the inner 11 by means of the first and second stitch lines 21
and 22; and a strip-shaped negative ion generating fabric 3 is
inserted into the space portion 23, at least two portions,
including both opposite ends of the negative ion generating fabric
3, are fastened to the band 2 by means of a third stitch line 24,
and one or more foldable portion 31 is formed by folding the
negative ion generating fabric 3 so that the foldable portion 31 is
unfolded when the band 2 stretches.
[0020] One of the significant features of the present invention is
that negative ion generating materials are not directly coated on a
band 2 of a hat 1 but a separate negative ion generating fabric 3
is inserted between the band 2 and the inner 11 of the hat 1 so as
to generate negative ions.
[0021] This is because even if negative ion generating mineral
powder and an adhesive solution are mixed together and coated and
dried, there is the risk of a coating layer being stripped off with
repeated contractions and expansions of the band unless the coating
surface has its own elastic restoring force.
[0022] In addition, even if the coating surface has elastic
restoring force, if a portion of the band 2 is brought into contact
with any part, such as the forehead, of a person's skin, the touch
feeling is not comfortable and sweat cannot be absorbed
properly.
[0023] Accordingly, the present invention is directed to
maintaining the durability of the coating layer by implementing in
such a manner that the band 2 portion generates negative ions
without direct contact with the skin and a foldable portion 31 is
simply unfolded and folded rather than the negative ion generating
fabric 3's contracting or expanding with the contraction and
expansion of the band.
[0024] In addition, although the present invention illustrates that
a space portion 23 is formed for inserting the negative ion
generating fabric 3, the most preferred embodiment is to mount and
fasten the negative ion generating fabric 3 to the band 2 by means
of a third stitch line 24 and is sewn to the inner 11 in an actual
manufacturing process.
[0025] The negative ion generating minerals are well known to those
skilled in the art, and may include, for example, sericite,
chlorite, illite, etc. Also, a method of powderizing such negative
ion emitting minerals and coating them onto a fabric is widely
known (see, for example, Korean Patent Laid-Open Nos.
10-2006-0108805 and 10-2005-0098141).
[0026] FIG. 3 is a conceptual view showing a negative ion
generating fabric in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention, which depicts a configuration in which the
negative ion generating fabric 3 to be inserted into the space
portion 23 is expanded as it is wound in a spiral manner.
[0027] That is, the above configuration involves flattening of the
negative ion generating fabric 3 after spirally wound like a
spring. It is preferable that the fabric overlapping at one portion
has two largest folds.
[0028] The foregoing embodiment is directed to the case where the
negative ion generating fabric 3 moves more stably with the
contraction or expansion of the band by preventing the band 2 at
the overlapping portion from bulging inward and causing
uncomfortable feeling of wearing.
[0029] FIG. 4 illustrates still another embodiment in which a yarn
4 having excellent elastic force is stitched to an adjacent portion
of the negative ion generating fabric 3 wound in a spiral manner in
the above embodiment so that the negative ion generating fabric 3
can be readily contracted upon contraction of the band 2.
[0030] As described above, the present invention can provide a hat
which constantly generates negative ions with more durability by
preventing the risk of a coating being stripped off due to the
stretching of a fabric in a case where the fabric made of synthetic
resin or natural resin is coated with negative ion generating
materials.
[0031] While the present invention has been described with
reference to the particular illustrative embodiments, it is not to
be restricted by the embodiments but only by the appended claims.
It is to be appreciated that those skilled in the art can change or
modify the embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit
of the present invention.
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