Pincushion Rope Hat

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FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to hats and more particularly to hats used to hold objects.

BACKGROUND

People in various professional or recreational settings often need access to a diverse range of objects. Often, small or sharp objects are stored in pockets for quick or convenient retrieval. Small objects that are stored may be difficult to access because of their size. Also, accessing sharp objects may also cause injuries. Zippers and buttons have been used as a possible solution to hold such objects, however opening and closing zippers and buttons is problematic if a person needs to work quickly or if their hands are already occupied in the professional or recreational activities.

Due to the above-mentioned problems, it would be desirable to have an apparatus for holding an object or objects safely, securely, and in an accessible manner.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in limiting the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to a pincushion rope hat apparatus. The pincushion hat apparatus may comprise a crown having a crown edge and bill having a top bill face and a back bill edge. The back bill edge is attached to the crown edge forming a border. The pincushion hat apparatus may further include a pincushion rope having a first rope end and a second rope end where the pincushion rope is placed on the top bill face and the first rope end, and the second rope end are attached to the crown near the bill. The pincushion rope may be configured to hold objects.

In another aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to a pincushion rope hat apparatus having a bill with a top bill face and a back bill edge where the back bill edge is attached to the crown edge forming a border. The hat apparatus also has a pincushion rope, where the pincushion rope is placed on the top bill face, and wherein the pincushion rope forms a ring around the border.

Other aspects and advantages of the claimed subject matter will be apparent from the following description and the appended claims

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a hat apparatus according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of a hat apparatus according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of a hat apparatus according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 1D illustrates a bottom view of a hat apparatus according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 2A illustrates a pincushion rope according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 2B illustrates a pincushion rope according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 2C illustrates a pincushion rope according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the hat apparatus according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 3B illustrates a top view of the hat apparatus according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 3C illustrates a side view of the hat apparatus according to embodiments disclosed.

FIG. 4 illustrates a holder according to embodiments disclosed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A solution for small, sharp, valuable, or oddly shaped objects would be to hold them on a pincushion rope. For some objects, it would be desirable to have a pincushion rope that is made from durable and flexible materials. It would also be desirable to have the object, or several objects held in a location such as a pincushion that is easy to access such as a hat placed on a person's head. A person who works with small or sharp objects, will benefit from the ability to hold such objects by attaching them to a pincushion at an angle. This could be accomplished by having the object attached to a pincushion that is affixed in between the crown and the bill of a hat giving the object the appropriate angle and leverage to be attached while still keeping the aesthetic look understated and a low profile.

In one aspect, embodiments disclosed herein relate to a pincushion rope hat apparatus. The pincushion hat apparatus may comprise a rope attached to hat. The rope may be attached to the hat and several locations. The rope may be attached to the hat by several methods. The rope may be made from several material that are configured to hold objects as a pincushion. One or more embodiments is explained in further detail below with references to the drawings.

The components of the present invention are generally described and illustrated in the figures. However, the figures may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the detailed description provided of the embodiments is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but only a representation of some embodiments of the invention.

The characteristics or features of the present invention throughout this specification may be combined within any reasonable manner with one or more embodiments. Hence, statements such as “example embodiments”, “example of the embodiment” or other similar language in the specification should be understood to mean that a particular characteristic or feature described concerning an embodiment may be included in at least one possible embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1A, side view of a hat apparatus 100, FIG. 1B, perspective view of a hat apparatus 100, FIG. 1C, front view of a hat apparatus 100, and FIG. 1D, a bottom view of a hat apparatus 100 illustrate one or more embodiments of the hat apparatus 100. Referring to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C, and FIG. 1D the hat may include a crown 101. The crown 101 may be fabricated from one or more segments 113, 104, 105, 106, 114, 116, 117, 118 that may form a closed dome-like structure that may be configured to fit and be worn over head of a user 11. An inner crown surface 1107 of the crown 101 is configured to be in contact with the head of the user 11 and an outer crown surface 107 of the crown is configured to be contact with the environment. The crown may include a top portion 102 may have a and a bottom portion 103. The bottom portion is near the opening in the crown 101 where the head of the user 11 may be inserted. The opening near the bottom portion 103 of the crown 101 may have a crown edge 133 that is the edge of the opening of the crown 101. According to one or more embodiments, the segments, 113, 104, 105, 106, 114, 116, 117, 118 may be constructed from many various materials or fabrics that would be appreciated by one having skill with this art.

According to one or more embodiments, a segment 106 of the crown 101 may contain an adjuster 112 located near the lower portion 103 of the crown 101 as illustrated in FIG. 1A. The adjuster 112 may be configured to adjust the size of the crown 101 of a hat apparatus 100 to fit a variety of head sizes of the user 11. Those having skill in the art would appreciate that the adjuster 112 may be fabricated from several items including but not limited to, bands, belts, or Velcro.

According to one or more embodiments the hat apparatus 100 may include a bill 108. The bill 108 may be attached to the lower portion 103 of the crown 101. The bill 108 may have a back bill edge 181 and a front bill edge 183. The back bill edge 181 may be connected to the crown edge 133 of the crown 101 forming a border between the back bill edge 181 and the crown edge 133. The bill 108 may also have a top bill face 185 and a bottom bill face 187. The top bill face 185 may face the crown 101 and the bottom bill face 187 may face the user 11. According to one or more embodiments, the border between the back bill edge 181 and the crown edge 133 is between the top bill face 185 and the outer crown surface 107.

The bill may be fabricated from a similar material or fabric as the crown 101. In one or more embodiments the crown 101 may be made from different materials or fabrics than the crown 101 that would be appreciated by those having skill in the art. In one or more embodiments the bill 108 may extend away from the crown 101. In one or more embodiments, the bill may extend away from the crown at an incline. In one or more embodiments the bill 108 may be a curved plane. In one or more embodiments the bill 108 may be a flat plane.

According to embodiments the hat apparatus 100 may include a pincushion rope 109 as illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1C. The pincushion rope 109 may be a flexible. According to one or more embodiments, pincushion rope 109 may be cylindrical or similar to a cylindrical object. In one or more embodiments the pincushion rope 109 may be a rectangular prism or similar to a rectangular prism. Those having skill in the art would appreciate that shapes may be used to achieve a pincushion rope. The pincushion rope 109 may have a first rope end 111 and second rope end 113. The pincushion rope 109 may be configured to provide a surface on which objects may be placed, stored or attached. According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 may be configured to store, place, hold or attach objects including, but not limited to clothing pins, needles, thumbtacks, bulletin board pins, bullets, fishing flies, fishing hooks, hooks, nails, or screws. According to one or more embodiments, a cylindrical pincushion rope may have a length of approximately 10 inches and a width of approximately 3/16 inches. Those having skill in the art would appreciate that the length and width of a pincushion rope may vary in according to the size of the hat apparatus.

According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 may rest on or be placed on the bill 108. In one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 is placed on the top bill face 185 near the back bill edge 181 and may be in contact with or near the bottom portion 103 of the outer crown surface 107. The pincushion rope 109 may be in contact with or near the border between the back bill edge 181 and the crown edge 133.

According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 may be permanently attached to the hat apparatus 100. The pincushion rope 109 may be attached to the top bill face 185 of the bill 108. In one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 may be attached by being stitched to the top bill face 185 of the bill 108. In one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 is stitched to the top bill face 185 at or near the first rope end 111 and at or near the second rope end 113.

According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 may be attached to the crown 101. The pincushion rope 109 may be attached by being stitched to one or more portions of the crown 101. According to one or more embodiments, the first rope end 111 and the second rope end 113 of the pincushion rope 109 may be stitched to the inner crown surface 1107 near the crown edge 133. The first rope end 111 and the second the second rope end 113 of the pincushion rope 109 may be stitched 1234 to the inner crown surface 1107. According to one or more embodiments, first rope end 111 and the second the second rope end 113 stitched 1234 to the inner crown surface 1107 such that the stitching 1234 is on or near the bill 108 and the crown edge 133.

According to one or more embodiments a sweatband 145 may be attached to the bottom portion 103 of the crown 101 near the crown edge 133. The sweatband may be folded and may be in contact with the inner crown surface 1107. The first rope end 111 and the second rope end 113 may pass between the crown edge 133 and the sweatband near the bill 108. The first rope end 111 and the second rope end 113 may be attached to the hat apparatus 100 by being stitched 1234 between the crown edge 133 and the sweatband 145 as shown in FIG. 1D. Those having skill in the art would appreciate that several methods may be used to attach the pincushion rope to the hat apparatus 100.

In another embodiment the pincushion rope 109 may be removable or detachable from the hat apparatus 100. There are multiple advantages in a removable pincushion rope 109 that include but are not limited to cleaning or replacing the pincushion rope 109. The removable pincushion rope 109 may be achieved by having the pincushion rope 109 connected to the bill 108 by adhesive, Velcro, material with magnetic properties, or other similar means that would be appreciated by those having skill in the art.

In an embodiment, the pincushion rope 109 is fabricated from resilient, durable and flexible material that may include, but is not limited to rubber or silicone or materials with similar properties. Materials such as rubber or silicone may be configured to hold or attach various objects of distinct shapes and sharpness because of their durability. Silicone, rubber and other similar materials may be compressed without deforming its size and shape. Another advantage of materials such as rubber or silicone is that they can be easily cleaned and are resistant to staining. Those familiar with the art would appreciate the other similar materials that may be used to fabricate the rope.

FIG. 2A illustrates a pincushion rope according to one or more embodiments. As illustrated in FIG. 2A, the pincushion rope 109 may have one or more indentations 603 in the surface of the pincushion rope 109. In some embodiments, the indentations 603 are cut into the surface of the pincushion 109 and may have various widths and depths. According to one or more embodiments, the shapes, configurations, and patterns of the indentations 603 may vary. The length, width and depth of the indentations 603 may vary with respect to the size and shape of the objects the user desires to place on the pincushion rope 109. For example, an indentation 603 configured to hold screws on the pincushion rope 109 may have a complementary length, width and depth to accommodate the type and size of the screw to provide a secure and snug fit. An indentation 603 may be configured to hold sharp objects including hooks. According to one or more embodiments, a hook may be attached to the surface of the pincushion rope 109 or a hook may be placed inside an indentation 603. Placing a sharp objects like a hook inside an indentation 603 may be useful in limiting the damage caused to the surface of pincushion rope 109. The space between adjacent indentations may also vary with respect to the size and shape of the objects the user desires to place on the pincushion rope 109. According to one or more embodiments, the space between adjacent indentations may be approximately ¼ inches. According to one or more embodiments, an indentation may have a depth of approximately 2/16 inches into the pincushion rope.

FIG. 2B illustrates a pincushion rope according to one or more embodiments. As illustrated in FIG. 2B, the pincushion rope 109 may be fabricated from two or more ropes. According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 is fabricated from a first rope 615 and a second rope 617. The first rope 615 and a second rope 617 may have the same width and length. According to one or more embodiments, the width of the first rope 615 and the width of the second rope 617 may be different. According to one or more embodiments, the length of the first rope 615 and the length of the second rope 617 may be different. The first rope 615 and second rope 617 may be wrapped around each other to from a tightly wound structure. According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 comprising a first rope 615 and a second rope 617 may include small wedges between the first rope 615 and a second rope 617. A pincushion rope 109 comprising a first rope 615 and a second rope 617 may be configured to hold objects on the pincushion rope 109 or the small wedges between the first rope 615 and the second rope 617. Those having skill in the art would appreciate that the length and width of the first rope 615 and the second rope 617 of the pincushion rope may vary according to the size of the hat apparatus.

FIG. 2C illustrates a pincushion rope according to one or more embodiments. As illustrated in FIG. 2C, the pincushion rope 109 fabricated from three ropes according to one or more embodiments. The pincushion rope 109 is fabricated from a first rope 622, a second rope 624 and third rope 626. The first rope 622, second rope 624 and the third rope 626 may have the same width and length. According to one or more embodiments, the width of the first rope 622, the second rope 624 and the third rope 626 may be different. The first rope 622, the second rope 624, and the third rope 626 may be wrapped around each other to from a tightly wound structure. According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 109 comprising a first rope 622, a second rope 624, and a third rope 626 may include small wedges between the ropes 622, 624626. A pincushion rope 109 comprising a first rope 622, a second rope 624, and a third rope 626 may be configured to hold objects on the pincushion rope 109 or the small wedges between the ropes 622, 624626. Those having skill in the art would appreciate that the length and width of the first rope 622, the second rope 624, and the third rope 626 of the pincushion rope may vary according to the size of the hat apparatus.

FIG. 3A, perspective view of a hat apparatus 500, and FIG. 3B, top view of a hat apparatus 500, FIG. 3C, a side view of a hat apparatus illustrates one or more embodiments of the hat apparatus 500. FIG. 3A-3C include many of the same elements as the hat apparatus of FIGS. 1A-C; therefore, those similar aspects may not be repeated for the sake of brevity. Referring to FIG. 3A-3C, the hat may include a crown 501 that may form a closed dome-like structure that may be configured to fit and be worn over head of a user. An inner crown surface (not shown) of the crown 501 is configured to be in contact with the head of the user and outer crown surface 507 of the crown is configured to be contact with the environment. The crown may have a top portion 502 and a bottom portion 503. The bottom portion is near the opening in the crown 501 where head of the user may be inserted. The crown 501 may have a circumference 555 as shown in FIG. 2B by an imaginary dotted circle. According to one or more embodiments, the crown 501 may be constructed from many different materials or fabrics that would be appreciated by one having skill with this art.

According to one or more embodiments, the hat apparatus 100 may include a bill 508. The bill 508 may have an inner bill edge 581 and an outer bill edge 583. The bill 508 may also have a top bill face 585 and a bottom bill face 587. According to one or more embodiments, the bill 508 may have an oval or circular shape as would be appreciated by one having skill in the art. According to one or more embodiments, the bill 508 may extend away from the crown 501. In one or more embodiments the bill 508 may be a curved circular or oval plane. In one or more embodiments the bill 508 may be a flat circular or oval plane. As illustrated in FIG. 3C, the bill 508 may slope downwards according to one or more embodiments.

The bill 508 may be attached to the lower portion 503 of the crown 501. The top bill face 585 may face the crown 501 and the bottom bill face 587 may face the user. The inner bill edge 581 of the bill 508 may be connected along the circumference 555 of the bottom portion 503 of the crown 501.

The bill 508 may be fabricated from a similar material or fabric as the crown 501. In one or more embodiments the bill 508 may be made from different materials or fabrics than the crown 101 that would be appreciated by those having skill in the art.

In one or more embodiments the hat apparatus 500 may include a pincushion rope 509 as illustrated in FIGS. 3A-3C. The pincushion rope 509 may be a flexible cylindrical object that may form a ring around the circumference 555 of the crown 501. The pincushion rope 509 may be configured to provide a surface on which objects may be placed, stored or attached. According to one or more embodiments, the length of the pincushion rope 509 that forms a ring around the circumference 555 of the crown 501 may be from about 13 to about 32 inches. Those having skill the art will appreciate that length of the pincushion rope that forms a ring around the circumference 555 of the crown 501 may vary depending on the size of the crown 501.

According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 509 may be mounted on the bill 508. In one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 509 may be mounted on the top bill face 585 near the inner bill edge 581 of the bill 508. The pincushion rope 509 mounted on the bill 508 may be in contact with or close to the bottom portion 503 of the crown 501. According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 509 is a circular ring having a circumference greater the circumference 555 of the bottom portion 503 of the crown 501. According to one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 509 is a circular ring having a circumference the same or less than the circumference 555 of the bottom portion 503 of the crown 501

In one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 509 may be permanently attached to the hat apparatus 500. In one or more embodiments, the pincushion rope 509 may be attached to the hat apparatus 500 by being sewn to the top bill face 585 of the bill 508. According to one or more embodiment, the pincushion rope 509 may be attached to the hat apparatus 500 by a holder 661.

FIG. 4 illustrates a holder 661 according to one or more embodiments. A holder 661 may be configured to secure a pincushion rope to a hat apparatus 500 as illustrated in FIG. 3A. Referring to FIG. 4, the hat apparatus may have one or more holders. A holder 661 may be a cylindrical object. A holder 661 may have an outer surface 663 and an inner surface 665 and an opening 667 that is hollow space. A holder 661 may be attached to the top bill face 585 of the bill 508. A holder 661 may be attached to the crown 501. According to one or more embodiments, the holder 661 may be attached to the bill 508 or the crown 501 by stitching. A holder 661 may be configured to pass a pincushion rope 509 through the opening in in the holder 661 such that the pincushion rope 509 is in contact with the inner surface 665 of the holder 661. Those having skill in the art would appreciate that several methods may be used to attach the pincushion rope to the hat apparatus 500.

In another embodiment the pincushion rope 509 may be removable or detachable from the hat apparatus 500. The removable pincushion rope 509 may be achieved by having the pincushion rope 509 connected to the bill 508 by adhesive, Velcro, material with magnetic properties, a clip, a button or other similar means that would be appreciated by those having skill in the art.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these systems, apparatuses, methods, processes and compositions belong.

The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used here and in the appended claims, the words “comprise,” “has,” and “include” and all grammatical variations thereof are each intended to have an open, non-limiting meaning that does not exclude additional elements or steps.

“Optionally” means that the subsequently described event or circumstances may or may not occur. The description includes instances where the event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not occur.

When the word “approximately” or “about” are used, this term may mean that there can be a variance in value of up to ±50%.

Ranges may be expressed as from about one particular value to about another particular value, inclusive. When such a range is expressed, it is to be understood that another embodiment is from the one particular value to the other particular value, along with all particular values and combinations thereof within the range.

While the disclosure includes a limited number of embodiments, those skilled in the art, having benefit of this disclosure, will appreciate that other embodiments may be devised which do not depart from the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the scope should be limited only by the attached claims.

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