Pinned plate assembly

Abstract

A pinned plate assembly having a plate assembly made of a flexible and bendable semi rigid material that maintains its shape once configured. The plate assembly has an exterior face, an interior face, first and second edges, and first and second lateral edges. The plate assembly further has first and second channels, each having at least one hole. Securing means secure the plate assembly onto headgear. In a preferred embodiment, the plate assembly has a substantially rectangular shape. The exterior face displays desired text, and/or letters, and/or symbols, and/or words, and/or logo designs, and/or artwork, and/or graphics. The first and second channels each have an exterior channel defined at the exterior face and an interior channel defined at the interior face. The at least one hole extends from the exterior channel to the interior channel.

Claims

1. A pinned plate assembly, comprising: A) a plate assembly made of a flexible and bendable semi rigid material that maintains its shape once configured, said plate assembly has an exterior face, an interior face, first and second edges, and first and second lateral edges, said plate assembly further comprises first and second channels, each said first and second channels comprising at least one hole, said first and second channels each comprise an exterior channel defined at said exterior face, and said first and second channels each comprise an interior channel defined at said interior face; and B) securing means to secure said plate assembly onto headgear.

2. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said exterior face displays desired text, letters, symbols, words, logo designs, artwork, or graphics.

3. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that each said at least one hole extends from said exterior channel to said interior channel.

4. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further comprising an advertising band section that is attached to said exterior face with removable/detachable means including hook and loop fasteners, magnets, silicone, and non-permanent glue or adhesives.

5. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 4, further characterized in that said advertising band section displays desired text, letters, symbols, words, logo designs, artwork, or graphics.

6. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said interior face comprises a reusable interior identification section, wherein personal dedications, identification information, emergency contact information, special or medical conditions, desired text, letters, symbols, words, logo designs, artwork, or graphics is placed thereon.

7. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said plate assembly is reversible.

8. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said securing means to secure said plate assembly onto said headgear comprises two post assemblies.

9. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 8, further characterized in that said two post assemblies removably mount onto said first and second channels.

10. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 9, further characterized in that each of said two post assemblies comprises a backing, extending from said backing is post having a neck and a head at its distal end.

11. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 10, further characterized in that said at least one hole of said first and second channels are of a cooperative shape and dimension to removably receive a respective said head of said post therein.

12. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 8, further characterized in that said plate assembly mounts onto headgear without affecting integrity of said headgear by utilizing existing eyelets to receive said two post assemblies therethrough.

13. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 8, further characterized in that said plate assembly mounts onto said headgear when each respective said at least one hole of said first and second channels are aligned with eyelets and from an interior section of said headgear crown, said two post assemblies pass through said eyelets until each respective said at least one hole of said first and second channels receive its respective said head.

14. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that positions of said at least one hole of said first and second channels are intended to coincide or complement a placement of eyelets in said headgear.

15. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said first and second channels accommodate said headgear having eyelets of different dimensions, and distances from each other.

16. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further characterized in that said headgear is a soft cap with a rounded crown and a stiff peak projecting in front.

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

18. The pinned plate assembly set forth in claim 1, further comprising an extension strap to wear in a bracelet configuration.

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 a front isometric view of the present invention disassembled.

(3) FIG. 2 is a side view of the present invention assembled.

(4) FIG. 2A is an enlarged view of a section of the present invention taken along line 2A from FIG. 2.

(5) FIG. 2B is a side view of a post assembly.

(6) FIG. 3A is a front view of a plate assembly.

(7) FIG. 3B is a front view of an advertising band section.

(8) FIG. 4 is a rear view of the plate assembly.

(9) FIG. 5A is a first rear view of a headgear comprising eyelets.

(10) FIG. 5B is a second rear view of the headgear with the present invention mounted thereon.

(11) FIG. 6A is a first front view of the headgear partially cross-sectioned to show an interior section of the headgear crown.

(12) FIG. 6B is a second front view of the headgear partially cross-sectioned to show the interior section of the headgear crown and the present invention mounted thereon.

(13) FIG. 7A is a first side view of a first alternate embodiment of the present invention disassembled.

(14) FIG. 7B is a second side view of the first alternate embodiment seen in FIG. 7A assembled.

(15) FIG. 8 is a side view of the headgear with the first alternate embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B mounted thereon.

(16) FIG. 8A is a cross section view of the first alternate embodiment of the present invention taken along lines 8A-8A seen in FIG. 8.

(17) FIG. 9A is a side view of a second alternate embodiment of the present invention disassembled.

(18) FIG. 9B is a front view of the second alternate embodiment of the present invention assembled.

(19) FIG. 10 is an isometric view of the second alternate embodiment of the present invention worn in a bracelet configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(20) Referring now to the drawings, the present invention is a pinned plate assembly and is generally referred to with numeral 10. It can be observed that it basically includes plate assembly 20 and post assemblies 60.

(21) As seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a preferred embodiment plate assembly 20 has a substantially rectangular shape. Plate assembly 20 has exterior face 22, interior face 24, edges 26 and 28, and lateral edges 30 and 32. Plate assembly 20 further comprises first and second channels 40, each having respective holes 44 to receive head 68 of a respective post assembly 60. In a preferred embodiment, plate assembly 20 is also reversible so that either exterior face 22 or interior face 24 may be exposed as desired by the user.

(22) As seen in FIG. 2A, each post assembly 60 is removably mounted within its respective channel 40.

(23) As best seen in FIG. 2A, each channel 40 comprises holes 44 that extend between exterior channel 42 and interior channel 46. Holes 44 have a cooperative shape and dimension to removably receive neck 64 therein, thus securing post assembly 60 in place.

(24) As best seen in FIG. 2B, each post assembly 60 comprises backing 62. Extending from backing 62 is post 66 having neck 64 and head 68 at its distal end.

(25) As seen in FIG. 3A, exterior face 22 may have advertisement thereon to display desired text, and/or letters, and/or symbols, and/or words, and/or logo designs, and/or artwork, and/or graphics for headgear H customization, seen in FIG. 5B.

(26) As seen in FIG. 3B, in an alternate embodiment, exterior face 22 may have advertising band section 50 attached thereon. As a separate band, the advertising band section may be attached to exterior face 22 with removable/detachable means such as hook and loop fasteners, magnets, silicone, and non-permanent glue or adhesives to also display desired text, and/or letters, and/or symbols, and/or words, and/or logo designs, and/or artwork, and/or graphics for headgear H customization.

(27) As seen in FIG. 4, interior face 24 comprises an interior identification section. In a preferred embodiment, the interior identification section is reusable, wherein a user may write, print, or otherwise place thereon personal dedications, and/or identification information, and/or emergency contact information, and/or special or medical conditions, and/or desired text, and/or letters, and/or symbols, and/or words, and/or logo designs, and/or artwork, and/or graphics.

(28) As seen in FIGS. 5A and 5B, headgear H comprises rear section RS having eyelets E. In a preferred embodiment, present invention 10 mounts onto headgear H without affecting the headgear's H integrity by utilizing existing eyelets E to receive post assemblies 60 therethrough.

(29) As best seen in FIG. 5B, present invention 10 is mounted onto rear section RS of headgear H, whereby holes 44 are aligned with eyelets E, and from an interior section of the headgear H crown, posts 66 pass through eyelets E until each hole 44 receives its respective head 68. It is noted that a predetermined force is required for hole 44 to receive its respective head 68. Channels 40 accommodate to various styles of headgear H having eyelets E of different dimensions and distances from each other.

(30) As seen in FIGS. 6A and 6B, headgear H also has front section FS. Present invention 10 may be mounted onto any section of headgear H having eyelets E. In addition, post assemblies 60 function to provide optimum comfort to the wearer since backings 62 will accommodate themselves to the shape of the wearer's head, as best seen in FIG. 6B.

(31) 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.

(32) As seen in FIGS. 7A and 7B, present invention 10 further comprises tension arm assemblies 70. Each tension arm assembly 70 comprises tension arm 72 to receive rim R, seen in FIG. 8A, of headgear H. Extending from tension arm 72 is neck 74 and head 78 at its distal end. Each hole 44 receives its respective head 78. It is noted that a predetermined force is required for hole 44 to receive respective head 78.

(33) As seen in FIGS. 8 and 8A, present invention 10 may be mounted onto rim R of headgear H, whereby tension arm 72 has sufficient tension force to keep present invention 10 securely mounted thereon.

(34) As seen in FIGS. 9A and 9B, present invention 10 further comprises extension strap 100. In a preferred embodiment, extension strap 100 is of a flexible and bendable semi rigid material. Extension strap 100 has exterior face 102, edges 104 and 106, and lateral edges 108 and 110. Extension strap 100 may have advertisement thereon. Extension strap 100 further comprises tabs 112. In this embodiment, plate assembly 20 further comprises holes 48 that in a preferred embodiment align with the outermost of holes 44. To place in a bracelet configuration, tabs 112 are secured through respective holes 44 and 48.

(35) As seen in FIG. 10, present invention 10 is worn in the bracelet configuration on wrist W of user U, whereby plate assembly 20 is made of a flexible and bendable semi rigid material that maintains its shape once configured. Plate assembly 20 may also be attached or mounted onto brief cases, purses, luggage, etc.

(36) 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.