Apparel – Head coverings – Flapped
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-02
2001-06-12
Mohanty, Bibhu (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Head coverings
Flapped
C002SDIG001, C002S171000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06243876
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system for cooling and/or drying the head, scalp, hair and forehead region during hot temperatures, sunny days, on days with a high ultra-violet index and/or during sporting or physically exerting activity.
More particularly, the system comprises a cap or head wear comprising a plurality of venting means for creating air flow and moisture (or perspiration) evaporation through multiple elements aesthetically designed in the cap or system and creating a cooling effect thereby eliminating the need of said cap or system to be removed during the activity for ventilation.
The present invention also relates to a system for protecting the scalp and any medicament or cream that may be applied to said scalp, said system comprising a cap or head wear having an additional layer of aerated, perforated, gauze-like material forming the underlining of the cap or head wear.
The relevant art describes various hats and caps which are cooled by various means. The creation of perspiration along the brow band of a cap during hot summer months or during exertion of intense physical activity has been a long standing problem. Just as covering the head region with a wool cap provides shelter to and conserves heat in the scalp and head region in harsh and severely cold temperatures in winter, the creation of a venting or cooling system during heat generating activities and/or hot temperatures, has been a long standing problem. Elaborate means of eliminating the formation of perspiration along a sweat band of a cap or sun visor, or means of ventilating a sportsman's head by use of air funnels mounted through apertures positioned in the cap, have been proposed. To date, no simple solution has been provided that would permit air cooling of the scalp and head region during sustained physical activity or during warm or reasonably hot temperature conditions.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,01,516 issued on Apr. 7, 1992 to Thomas J. Scarnato describes a system for ventilating the brow band area of a cap or sun visor which seats against the forehead of the wearer. The system includes a plurality of porous, absorbent spacer elements which are secured to the interior surface of a sweat band to absorb the perspiration from the forehead which may develop.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,101,981 discloses a cap made of non-ventilating materials which includes ventilation openings including a top opening beneath which a baffle is movably supported. The band of the cap has two rigid, horizontally spaced elements which engage the user's head at different locations to hold the band away from at least the front and side portions of the user's head and with the band containing one or more stiffening members for maintaining the shape of the band while thus spaced from the head.
As will be described in greater detail hereinafter, none of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the present invention which includes a plurality of venting means for creating air flow and moisture evaporation through multiple elements in the body of the cap or head gear system, and creates a cooling, comforting effect, thereby eliminating the need of removing the cap during the activity for ventilation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention there is provided a system for cooling and/or drying the head, scalp, hair and forehead region during hot temperatures and/or during sporting or physically exerting activity. The system includes a plurality of venting means for creating air flow, evaporating the perspiration or any moisture through multiple elements aesthetically designed in the cap or system, and creating a cooling, comfortable effect, thereby eliminating the need to remove the cap or system for ventilation.
Specifically, the invention is a ventilating cap or system with a multiple of elements designed to ventilate a wearer's scalp during physical activity or warm temperature. The elements comprise of a multiple of aesthetically shaped, flexible flaps designed in the body of the cap or system and bordering a corresponding multiple of flow-through apertures or venting elements. The flexible flaps create an aesthetically desirable canopy of elements which create a fanning effect during motion, breezy or windy conditions, thereby creating a cooling air flow through the cap. The added advantage is evaporation of perspiration or moisture from the scalp and hair region, which further cools the forehead of the wearer.
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a cap or system which creates a cooling air flow for the wearing during warm temperatures or during sporting activity including, but not limited to, running, bicycling, roller blading and gliding, baseball, football, tennis or the like, to counteract the overheating of the wearer's head.
It is another object of the invention to provide an air-cooled cap or system which distributes the flowing air directly over the scalp and through the hair.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an air cooled cap or system with flapping elements which are designed in varying shapes and sizes in the body of the cap or system.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an air-cooled cap or system with a multiple of elements comprising perforations of different shapes and sizes, designed in the body of the cap or system, with or without flaps covering the perforation.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide the open perforating elements with insect blocking screens.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a cap or system having a multiple of perforations which allow evaporation of perspiration or moisture from the wearer's head.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and novel arrangements thereof in a system for the purposes described, which is inexpensive, fully effective in accomplishing its intended objects and aesthetically appealing to individuals of all ages.
It is also an object of the invention to provide a system for comfortable, aesthetically appealing head wear having a multiple of perforations in the top lining of the system, and including second layer beneath it which protects the scalp or any material applied to the scalp, such second layer being permanently attached to the head wear or being disposable.
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patent: 2697832 (1954-12-01), Stitch
patent: 4101981 (1978-07-01), Boden
patent: 5101516 (1992-04-01), Scarnato
patent: 5303424 (1994-04-01), Cromartie
patent: 5487191 (1996-01-01), Ridley
patent: 5495622 (1996-03-01), Kaufman
patent: 5642526 (1997-07-01), Thompson
patent: 5704064 (1998-01-01), Van Der Sleesen
patent: 5839121 (1998-11-01), Morales
Karmali Rashida
Provenzano Lloyd
Karmali Rashida A.
Mohanty Bibhu
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