Patent Application
20250169561
The present invention relates generally to clothing, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a baseball hat wherein the baseball bat of the present invention includes a visor that is movable from a first position to a second position wherein in the second position the visor has been extended outward from the head portion of the baseball hat.
As is known in the art there are numerous different styles of hats that are worn by individuals for various reasons and while engaged in alternate types of activities. One type of hat that is the most popular is commonly referred to as a baseball cap or baseball hat. While the baseball cap is worn during the play of baseball by many individuals, the baseball cap is worn by many individuals during all types of outdoor activities that include but are not limited to golf, hiking and fishing. The structure of the baseball cap has gone larger unchanged for decades and includes a dome shaped head portion that has a visor integrally formed therewith.
The conventional visor extends outward from the dome shaped head portion wherein the visor is generally perpendicular to the base of the head portion. The visor extends generally about six inches outward from the head portion and is operable to provide shade and protection from the sun for the wearer's face. One issue with conventional baseball cap visors is that full protection or privacy of the face is not always achieved. Depending on the sun angle and other factors the wearer of the baseball cap may not have complete coverage and/or protection of the face, Conventional baseball cap visors have no technique to provide any adjustability thereof and as such the user is left with diminished protection and/or privacy.
Accordingly, there is a need for a baseball cap that includes a visor that is adjustable between a first position and a second position so as to provide alternate levels of protection for a wearer's face.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a baseball cap that is configured to provide alternate levels of protection for a wearer's face wherein the present invention includes a dome shaped head portion.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a baseball cap operable to provide protection and/or privacy of a wearers face wherein the present invention includes a visor movably secured to the head portion.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a baseball cap that is configured to provide alternate levels of protection for a wearer's face wherein the visor of the present invention is configured to move between a first position and a second position.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a baseball cap operable to provide protection and/or privacy of a wearers face wherein in the first position the rearward edge of the visor is adjacent the head portion.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a baseball cap that is configured to provide alternate levels of protection for a wearer's face wherein in the second position of the visor the rearward edge of the visor has been extended outward away from the head portion.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a baseball cap operable to provide protection and/or privacy of a wearers face wherein in its second position the visor extension member is exposed between the rearward edge of the visor and the head portion.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a baseball cap that is configured to provide alternate levels of protection for a wearer's face wherein the visor is returned to its first portion utilizing a control mechanism that comprises a control knob and a control wire.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated a baseball cap 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.
Referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the baseball cap 100 includes a head portion 10 wherein the head portion 10 is dome shaped having a cavity that is configured to receive a human head therein. The head portion 10 is manufactured from a suitable durable material and it should be understood within the scope of the present invention that the head portion 10 is adjustable so as to accommodate alternate sizes of human heads. It is further understood within the scope of the present invention that the head portion 10 could be provided in numerous colors and further be provided with various marketing indicia imprinted thereon.
Secured the to the head portion 10 proximate the front 11 thereof is the visor 20. The visor 20 is movably coupled to the head portion 10 on the visor extension member 30. The visor 20 is manufactured from a suitable durable material and is movable between a first position and a second position. The visor 20 is configured to be slidably coupled to the visor extension member 30. The visor extension member 30 is operably coupled to the head portion 10 being perpendicular thereto extending outward therefrom. In its first position the rearward edge 21 of the visor 20 is adjacent the front 11 of the head portion 10. In its second position, as is illustrated in
The baseball cap 100 includes a control knob 40 wherein the control knob 40 is operably coupled to visor 20 via control wire 45. The control knob 40 is operably coupled to the rear of the head portion 10 and provides operation of the control wire 45. Ensuing movement of the visor 20 to its second position, the wearer of the baseball cap 100 employs the control knob 40 to return the visor 20 to its first position. The control knob 40 is rotated so as to retract the visor 20 utilizing the control wire 45 operably coupled thereto. While a control knob 40 and control wire 45 are illustrated and discussed herein for operation of the movement of the visor 20, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the visor 20 could have the movements thereof controlled utilizing alternate elements and/or techniques.
In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
