VEHICULAR DASHBOARD MOUNTED HAT HANGING FIXTURE

Abstract

A vehicular dashboard mounted hat hanging fixture is disclosed where the improved hat hanging fixture has the means of securing a hat on a vehicular dashboard through a receiving portion in a way that minimally limits the driver's visibility and provides easy access to the hat while preserving hat shape. In one embodiment, a hat is secured on a vehicular dashboard through a receiving portion comprised of a single piece mounting device. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a means of preserving hat shape through two vertical portions that are angled in a way that supports the hat from the inside.

Claims

1. A device for securing a hat comprising: a single-length body having a horizontal portion and two vertical portions where said vertical portions curve to extend from said horizontal portion in an upward direction.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said vertical portions extend from the polar ends of said horizontal portion.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein said vertical portions are positioned at approximately a 45-degree angle as measured from the horizontal axis.

4. The device of claim 2, wherein the position of said vertical portions provides internal support for a hat to maintain its shape.

5. The device as in claim 1 wherein said single-length body is composed of a rigid material.

6. The device as in claim 5 wherein said rigid material comprises a polymer, metal, wood, or composites.

7. The device as in claim 1 wherein said horizontal portion is mounted to the vehicular dash through attachment means.

8. The device of claim 7 wherein said attachment means comprise adhesive, hook and loop, fasteners, screws and bolts.

9. The device of claim 7 wherein said single-length body is larger than said attachment means.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] For a more complete understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention, reference is now made to the detailed description of the invention along with the accompanying figures in which:

[0018] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 3 is a right side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 4 is a front side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 5 is a top side view of the device for securing a hat with an attachment surface portion in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 6 is a bottom side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Disclosed herein is a vehicular dashboard mounted hat hanging fixture. The numerous innovative teachings of the present invention will be described with particular reference to several embodiments (by way of example, and not of limitation).

[0025] Reference is first made to FIG. 1, is a front perspective view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a means of securing a hat on a vehicular dashboard through a receiving portion comprised of a single piece mounting device having a horizontal portion 12 and two vertical portions 10 that extend from the horizontal portion upward. The horizontal portion 12 and vertical portions 12 in an embodiment is made of a rigid material such as but not limited to a polymer, metals, wood, and composites. The device may be mounted through attachment means. In an embodiment, the attachment means may be an adhesive 14. However, other means which are known in the art may be used such as but not limited to hook and loop fasteners, screws, and bolts. Placement may be in the front and center of a vehicle's dashboard for easy access. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a means of preserving hat shape through the two vertical portions that are angled in a way that supports the hat from the inside.

[0026] Reference is next made to FIG. 2, is a left side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0027] Reference is now made to FIG. 3, is a right side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0028] Reference is next made to FIG. 4, is a front side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. In this illustration, the angle of the vertical portions 10 can be seen. This angle is to better support the hat from the inside when the hat is placed on the device. This angle provides for a more form fit. The angled portions 10 would be positioned on the inside sides of the hat.

[0029] Reference is now made to FIG. 5, is a top side view of the device for securing a hat in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0030] Reference is next made to FIG. 6, is a bottom side view of the device for securing a hat with an attachment surface portion in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0031] In brief, the present invention relates to a vehicular dashboard mounted hat hanging fixture.

[0032] The disclosed device and method of use is generally described, with examples incorporated as particular embodiments of the invention and to demonstrate the practice and advantages thereof. It is understood that the examples are given by way of illustration and are not intended to limit the specification or the claims in any manner.

[0033] To facilitate the understanding of this invention, a number of terms may be defined below. Terms defined herein have meanings as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the areas relevant to the present invention. Terms such as a, an, and the are not intended to refer to only a singular entity, but include the general class of which a specific example may be used for illustration. The terminology herein is used to describe specific embodiments of the invention, but their usage does not delimit the disclosed device or methods, except as may be outlined in the claims.

[0034] Consequently, any embodiments comprising a one piece or multi piece device having the structures as herein disclosed with similar function shall fall into the coverage of claims of the present invention and shall lack the novelty and inventive step criteria.

[0035] It will be understood that particular embodiments described herein are shown by way of illustration and not as limitations of the invention. The principal features of this invention can be employed in various embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, numerous equivalents to the specific device and methods of use described herein. Such equivalents are considered to be within the scope of this invention and are covered by the claims.

[0036] All publications, references, patents, and patent applications mentioned in the specification are indicative of the level of those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. All publications, references, patents, and patent application are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, reference, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

[0037] In the claims, all transitional phrases such as comprising, including, carrying, having, containing, involving, and the like are to be understood to be open-ended, i.e., to mean including but not limited to. Only the transitional phrases consisting of and consisting essentially of, respectively, shall be closed or semi-closed transitional phrases.

[0038] The device and/or methods disclosed and claimed herein can be made and executed without undue experimentation in light of the present disclosure. While the device and methods of this invention have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations may be applied to the device and/or methods and in the steps or in the sequence of steps of the method described herein without departing from the concept, spirit, and scope of the invention.

[0039] More specifically, it will be apparent that certain components, which are both shape and material related, may be substituted for the components described herein while the same or similar results would be achieved. All such similar substitutes and modifications apparent to those skilled in the art are deemed to be within the spirit, scope, and concept of the invention as defined by the appended claims.