Apparel – Head coverings
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-06
2001-06-19
Hale, Gloria M. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Head coverings
C002S209130, C002S207000, C351S155000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06247180
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND--FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to headgear accessories, specifically those that serve to display promotional material and or art while providing weather protection to the wearer.
BACKGROUND--DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
From long ago to recent times adaptations of headgear such as turbans, bandannas, scarves and hats served to provide the wearer's head area with a degree of protection from the weather. Turbans, the Arabic kifayah and these types of headgear rely on a hat-like covering to support material which then shields the wearer from the weather. One drawback to these types of head-covering headgear is that they do not allow the top of the wearer's head access to open air or ventilation thus causing the head to perspire. This can cause discomfort and at the very least dishevel the wearer's hairstyle.
Bandannas and scarf-like headgear don't necessarily have to cover the top of the head. However, in order to provide weather protection to the back of the head, neck and ears they are worn folded and knotted about the head or face. To be worn in such a way makes them hopelessly undesirable, by most, as fashion garments.
None of the aforementioned headgear makes full use of their potential for displaying promotional material or art. This is largely due to the inherent folds in the material as it is deployed about the head and neck areas. These folds hide that which is printed on them making messages or art hard to view. This drawback lowers their potential benefit as advertising or display tools.
SUMMARY
The present invention is a unique display banner, attachable to headgear and may be worn from the back and sides of the wearer's head in a downward fashion. Its shape and insertable supports allow for maximum usage of its body portion for display and weather-shielding purposes.
Objects and advantages
Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present invention are:
(a) to provide a headgear accessory the gives weather protection to the back of the head, neck and ear areas without needing to cover the top of the wearer's head.
(b) to provide a headgear accessory that does not need to cover the top of the head, thereby not causing the wearer's head to perspire or be uncomfortable.
(c) to provide a headgear accessory that does not need to cover the top of the head, thereby leaving the wearer's hairstyle unmolested and not disheveled.
(d) to provide a headgear accessory that need not be folded or knotted about the face to be worn.
(e) to provide a headgear accessory that is a fashionable and functional alternative to other types of headgear.
(f) to provide a headgear accessory that may use eyeglasses as an integral part of its functionality.
(g) to provide a headgear accessory capable of attaching to all headgear.
(h) to provide a headgear accessory capable of displaying its flexible body portions without the folds of material usually associated with headgear that deploy in the back of the head and neck area.
(i) to provide a headgear accessory capable of utilizing its full body portion as a display area for promotional material and/or the preferred art of the wearer.
(j) to provide a headgear accessory as a means of displaying advertisements and art in a novel, functional way so as to benefit various types of enterprise as an advertising tool.
Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
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Hale Gloria M.
Tarr, Esq. Howard C.
Tighe, Esq. Thomas J.
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