Apparel – Head coverings
Reexamination Certificate
2002-08-16
2003-02-04
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Head coverings
C002S209130
Reexamination Certificate
active
06513167
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a headband assembly and, more particularly, to a headband assembly which is provided with movable and replaceable ornamental blocks and a decoration strap. Each ornamental block is secured to the top end of an elastic stem standing on the top surface of the headband, so as to make the headband assembly look vivid and beautiful.
2. Description of the Related Art
A conventional headband has a one-piece main body, and an ornamental block is attached firmly to the main body by glue so that the ornamental block can not be detached from the main body. Therefore, a wearer must buy a plurality of headbands with different ornamental blocks for uses in different occasions. This is not only expensive, but the plurality of headbands may present a storage problem. Besides, the conventional headband looks stiff, plain and dull because the ornamental block is firmly glued on the main body.
Therefore, another kind of headband
10
provided with an movable ornamental block
20
, referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2
, has been invented. The headband
10
has a pair of protruding ears
101
standing on the top surface of the main body, and a lateral through hole
102
is provided in the center of each protruding ear
101
. On the inner wall of each through hole
102
is circularly provided with spaced catching flanges
103
. The ornamental block
20
has a pivotal axle
201
provided at the bottom, so as for both ends of the pivotal axle
201
to be respectively inserted into both through holes
102
of protruding ears
101
, and on both ends of the pivotal axle
201
are provided with several positioning teeth
202
, so as to be engaged with catching flanges
103
of the through holes
102
. While being used, the ornamental block
20
can be moved to adjust a preferable slant degree.
However, there are many drawbacks in the above-mentioned conventional headband assembly. The protruding ears are fixed on the surface of the main body of the headband and not movable, and it is not convenient to replace different ornamental blocks. Furthermore, the ornamental block can only be moved to a single direction and a limited range of slant degrees. It still looks stiff, plain and dull.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the drawbacks of the prior art mentioned above, the present invention is directed to a headband assembly that can substantially obviate the drawbacks of known ornamental implements and enhance the aesthetic effects beyond those of conventional headbands.
An object of the present invention is to provide a headband assembly having several top ornamental blocks which are easily assembled or replaced and a decorative strap on the surface of the headband, so as for the headband to look vivid and beautiful.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a headband assembly having several sliding bases which movably mount on the headband.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a headband assembly having several elastic stems which are provided to stand on the sliding bases and to support the ornamental blocks and are sufficiently flexible, so as to allow an oscillation of the ornamental blocks responsive to movement of a wearer's head.
Accordingly, a headband assembly in the present invention includes a main body of the headband, several sliding bases, several elastic stems, several ornamental blocks and a decorative strap. Each sliding base has two hooks respectively formed on both sides and a post provided on the top. Each elastic stem has an inserting section formed at the top portion, and each ornamental block has a sleeve provided on the bottom. The decorative strap is provided with decoration on the circumference. The headband assembly can be easily and rapidly assembled and allow for rapid replacement, removal of alternate ornamental blocks, so as for the headband to look vivid and beautiful.
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Calvert John J.
Moran Katherine
Rosenberg , Klein & Lee
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