U.S. patent application number 12/805362 was filed with the patent office on 2011-01-27 for headband with retractable visor.
Invention is credited to Sherri J. Warrick.
Application Number | 20110016613 12/805362 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43495989 |
Filed Date | 2011-01-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110016613 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Warrick; Sherri J. |
January 27, 2011 |
Headband with retractable visor
Abstract
The headband with retractable visor is convertible headwear that
can be used as a headband that holds the wearer's hair in place in
the absence of sun. When the need arises, the headwear converts
into a visor that shields the wearer's eyes and face from the
effects of bright sunlight. A push-button mechanism is employed to
cause the visor to extend from the headwear or retract therein, as
desired. Hinges are provided to permit angular visor adjustment
when in the extended position.
Inventors: |
Warrick; Sherri J.; (Ankeny,
IA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LITMAN LAW OFFICES, LTD.
PATENT LAW BUILDING, 8955 CENTER STREET
MANASSAS
VA
20110
US
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Family ID: |
43495989 |
Appl. No.: |
12/805362 |
Filed: |
July 27, 2010 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61213901 |
Jul 27, 2009 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/209.11 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/0184
20210101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/209.11 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/00 20060101
A42B001/00 |
Claims
1. A convertible headband, comprising: a substantially circular
member having a circumference, the circular member having an open
portion formed in the circumference, the circular member forming a
headband; a visor attached to the circular member; a mechanism for
extending and retracting the visor relative to the circular
member.
2. A convertible headband according to claim 1, wherein said
circular member is covered with a lightweight fabric.
Description
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 61/213,901, filed Jul. 27, 2009.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention generally relates to wearing apparel,
and more particularly to a headband with retractable visor that is
convertible for use either as a headband or as a sun visor.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] When engaged in outdoor activity, it is often necessary to
shade one's eyes and face from the effects of bright sunlight.
Typically, a hat having a large visor or brim is employed to afford
the needed protection. Often however, a few clouds roll in to block
the sun or the outdoor arena is shifted to shaded areas, and the
hat with the visor becomes an unneeded and unwanted extra object to
be carried or uncomfortably worn. It would certainly be
advantageous if the cumbersome visor could be temporarily stored
and the hat employed as a simple headband for wear when no sunlight
problems exist. It would even be more advantageous if the visor
could quickly be restored in an extended position if needed. Thus,
a headband having a retractable visor solving the aforementioned
problems is desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The headband with retractable visor is convertible headwear
that can be used as a headband that holds the wearer's hair in
place in the absence of sun. When the need arises, the headwear
converts into a visor that shields the wearer's eyes and face from
the effects of bright sunlight. A push-button mechanism is employed
to cause the visor to extend from the headwear or to retract
therein, as desired. Means are provided to permit angular visor
adjustment when in the extended position.
[0007] Accordingly, the invention presents headwear that can be
converted from a headband to a protective visor. Conversion is easy
and may be quickly accomplished. The invention provides for
improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes
described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in
accomplishing their intended purposes.
[0008] These and other features of the present invention will
become readily apparent upon further review of the following
specification and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a headband
and retractable visor according to the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 2 is an environmental, perspective view of the headband
and retractable visor of FIG. 1, shown with the visor in a
retracted position.
[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the headband and retractable
visor of FIG. 1, the visor being shown in its optional extended
position in phantom.
[0012] Similar reference characters denote corresponding features
consistently throughout the attached drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the headband with retractable visor,
designated generally as 10 in the drawings, comprises a member 12
of substantially circular configuration having an open portion 13
in its circumference, as does a conventional headband. Member 12 is
fabricated from suitable material (plastic, metal, wood, etc.) that
has a resilient feature that allows it to be deformed and revert to
its original conformation. This permits the member 12 to fit snugly
to heads of different sizes. Member 12 is covered in a lightweight,
sporty fabric 12a. A visor 14 is mounted to member 12. Visor 14 is
fabricated from a thin, pliable fabric capable of collapsing in
folds. The fabric of visor 14 is coordinated with the fabric 12a
for aesthetic purposes. A mechanism is employed to extend or
retract visor 14. The mechanism includes a button 16 that is
employed to activate the mechanism. Button 16 is mounted on member
12. A hinge 18 is provided to adjust the angle of the visor 14 when
the visor is in its extended position.
[0014] In use, the headwear may be employed as a headband (FIG. 2)
for normal wear. When desired, simply pushing button 16 will cause
visor 14 to extend and the headwear can be worn in a manner to
protect the eyes and face from the effects of sunlight, as shown in
FIG. 1.
[0015] It is to be understood that the present invention is not
limited to the embodiment described above, but encompasses any and
all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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