Charms for headgear

Abstract

Charms for headgear having a charm, at least one post retainer assembly having a base and a convex structure, and securing means having at least one post assembly to secure the charm onto a headgear. The charm receives the at least one post retainer assembly, and the at least one post retainer assembly receives respective post assembly. The charm has an exterior face and an interior face. The interior face has at least one hole. The convex structure extends from the base and has an opening. The base is inserted into the at least one hole and remains secured therein, and the convex structure is exposed at the hole. The at least one post assembly removably mounts into the at least one post retainer assembly. The charm has a variety of shapes, whereby the exterior face defines a plurality of designs.

Claims

1. A charm for headgear, comprising: A) a charm having an exterior face and an interior face; B) at least one post retainer assembly comprising a base and a convex structure, said convex structure comprises an opening and elongated apertures; and C) securing means comprising at least one post assembly to secure said charm onto a headgear, wherein said charm receives said at least one post retainer assembly, and said at least one post retainer assembly receives a respective said post assembly.

2. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said interior face comprises at least one hole.

3. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that said at least one hole is of a cooperative shape and dimension to removably receive a respective said post retainer assembly.

4. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 2, further characterized in that said base is inserted into said and remains secured therein, and said convex structure is exposed at said hole.

5. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said base comprises straight sides and curved sides.

6. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 5, further characterized in that said straight sides are opposite each other.

7. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 5, further characterized in that said curved sides are opposite each other.

8. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said convex structure extends from said base.

9. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said opening comprises and opening edge.

10. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 9, further characterized in that said opening edge is plane and parallel to said base.

11. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said elongated apertures extend from said base to said opening.

12. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said at least one post assembly comprises a backing, extending from said backing is a post having a head at its distal end.

13. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 12, further characterized in that said opening is of a cooperative shape and dimension to removably receive and retain said head.

14. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 12, further characterized in that said charm mounts onto said headgear having eyelets without affecting integrity of said headgear by utilizing said existing eyelets to receive said at least one post assembly.

15. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 14, further characterized in that said charm mounts onto said headgear when a respective said post retainer assembly is inserted into said charm and said opening is aligned with a respective of said eyelets, and from an interior section of a crown of said headgear, and said head passes through said respective of said eyelets until a respective said opening receives a respective said head.

16. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said at least one post assembly removably mounts into said at least one post retainer assembly.

17. The charm for headgear set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said securing means to secure said charm onto said headgear comprises a tension arm assembly.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the present invention with a post assembly.

(3) FIG. 2 is a front exploded view of the present invention with the post assembly.

(4) FIG. 3 is a rear exploded view of the present invention with the post assembly.

(5) FIG. 4 is a cut view taken along lines 4-4 from FIG. 1.

(6) FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the present invention with a tension arm assembly.

(7) FIG. 6 is a front exploded view of the present invention with the tension arm assembly.

(8) FIG. 7 is a rear exploded view of the present invention with the tension arm assembly.

(9) FIG. 8 is a rear view of a headgear with the present invention mounted thereon with the post assembly.

(10) FIG. 9 is a front view of the headgear partially cross-sectioned to show the interior section of the headgear crown and the present invention mounted thereon with the post assembly.

(11) FIG. 10 is a side view of the headgear with the present invention mounted using the tension arm assembly.

(12) FIG. 11 is a cut view taken along lines 11-11 from FIG. 10.

(13) FIG. 12 is an isometric view of an alternative configuration of a post retainer assembly.

(14) FIG. 13 is an isometric view of an alternative configuration of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(15) Referring now to the drawings, the present invention is charms for headgear, and is generally referred to with numeral 10. It can be observed that it basically includes charm 20, post retainer assembly 40, and post assembly 70.

(16) As seen in FIG. 1, present invention 10 comprises charm 20, which is secured with post assembly 70.

(17) Charm 20 may be of any desired shape or any variety of shapes, whereby exterior face 22 defines any design. Such a design for example may be a wolf, cat, flag with eagle, truck, etc. or any desired text, and/or letters, and/or symbols, and/or words, and/or logo designs, and/or artwork, and/or graphics.

(18) As seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, charm 20 comprises exterior face 22 and interior face 24. Post retainer assembly 40 comprises base 42. Base 42 comprises straight sides 44 and curved sides 46. Straight sides 44 are opposite each other, and curved sides 46 are opposite to each other.

(19) Post assembly 70 comprises backing 72, and extending from backing 72 is post 74 having head 76 at its distal end.

(20) As seen in FIG. 3, interior face 24 comprises at least one hole 26. Post retainer assembly 40 further comprises convex structure 48 that extends from base 42. Convex structure 48 comprises opening 50. Opening 50 comprises opening edge 52. Opening edge 52 is plane and parallel to base 42.

(21) Convex structure 48 further comprises elongated apertures 54. Elongated apertures 54 extend from base 42 to opening 50. In a preferred embodiment, there are two elongated apertures 54.

(22) As seen in FIG. 4, charm 20 receives at least one post retainer assembly 40, and at least one post retainer assembly 40 receives respective post assembly 70.

(23) Base 42 is inserted into hole 26 and remains secured therein, and convex structure 48 is exposed at hole 26. Hole 26 is of a cooperative shape and dimension to removably receive respective post retainer assembly 40, and specifically base 42. Post assembly 70 removably mounts into post retainer assembly 40, whereby opening 50 is of a cooperative shape and dimension to removably receive and retain head 76. It is noted that a predetermined force is required for opening 50 to receive respective head 76.

(24) As seen in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, in another embodiment, present invention 10 comprises tension arm assembly 80 to secure charm 20. Charm 20 receives post retainer assembly 40, and post retainer assembly 40 receives tension arm assembly 80.

(25) Tension arm assembly 80 comprises tension arm 82. Extending from tension arm 82 is post 84 having head 86 at its distal end.

(26) As seen in FIGS. 8 and 9, present invention 10 is mounted on headgear H. Present invention 10 mounts onto headgear H without affecting the headgear's H integrity by utilizing existing eyelets E to receive post assemblies 70. Present invention 10 may be mounted onto any section of headgear H having eyelets E. Post assemblies 70 functions to provide optimum comfort to the wearer since backings 72 will accommodate themselves to the shape of the wearer's head.

(27) Charm 20 mounts onto headgear H when respective opening 50, seen in FIG. 2, is aligned with eyelet E, then from an interior section of the headgear crown, head 76, seen in FIG. 2, passes through eyelet E until a respective opening 50 receives a respective head 76.

(28) As seen in FIGS. 10 and 11, present invention 10 also mounts onto headgear H secured by tension arm assembly 80. Charm 20 mounts onto headgear H without affecting integrity of headgear H.

(29) As seen in FIG. 11, tension arm assembly 80 removably mounts into post retainer assembly 40, whereby opening 50 is of a cooperative shape and dimension to removably receives and retains head 86. It is noted that a predetermined force is required for opening 50 to receive respective head 86. Tension arm 82 receives rim R of headgear H. Tension arm 82 has sufficient tension force to keep present invention 10 securely mounted thereon.

(30) In a preferred embodiment, headgear H is a baseball styled cap defined as a type of soft cap with a rounded crown and a stiff peak projecting in front. The front of the cap typically contains designs or logos of sports teams, namely baseball teams, or names of relevant companies, when used as a commercial marketing technique. The back of the cap may be fitted to the wearer's head size or it may have a plastic, VELCRO, or elastic adjuster so that it can be quickly adjusted to fit different wearers. The baseball cap is a part of the traditional baseball uniform worn by players, with the brim pointing forward to shield the eyes from the sun. The cap is also often seen in everyday casual wear.

(31) As seen in FIG. 12, in another embodiment, post retainer assembly 40, seen in FIG. 2, is an elongated post retainer assembly 40, wherein opening 50 is elongated in shape. Post retainer assembly 40 comprises six elongated apertures 54 extending from base 42 to hole 50. The elongated shape of opening 50 allows adjusting for different distances between eyelets E, seen in FIG. 10, in an alternative configuration, wherein charm 20 receives two post assemblies 70 and 70, as seen in FIG. 13.

(32) As seen in FIG. 13, present invention 10 has an alternative configuration comprising charm 20. Charm 20 comprises interior face 24 having two holes 26, like that seen in FIG. 3, which receive post assemblies 70 and 70 respectively, securing charm 20 at both ends. Holes 26 of charm 20 are of a cooperative shape and dimensions to removably receive respective post retainer assemblies 40 and 40, as seen in FIGS. 2 and 12 respectively, and respective post assemblies 70 and 70.

(33) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.