HEADWEAR WITH A LINER

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a headwear. The headwear may include an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to face a user's head, and the exterior surface is disposed opposite to the interior surface. The headwear may further include an anti-microbial fabric liner that may be removably attached to the interior surface of the headwear.

Claims

1. A headwear comprising: an interior surface configured to face a user's head; an exterior surface disposed opposite to the interior surface; and an anti-microbial fabric liner positioned adjacent to the interior surface and removably attached to the exterior surface.

2. The headwear of claim 1, wherein the anti-microbial fabric liner is removably attached to the exterior surface via a fastener.

3. The headwear of claim 2, wherein the fastener comprises one or more of a hook and loop fastener, double-sided tape, and snap lock fastener.

4. The headwear of claim 3, wherein the fastener comprises at least two of the hook and loop fastener, the double-sided tape, and the snap lock fastener.

5. The headwear of claim 2, wherein a first portion of the fastener is coupled to a bottom edge of the exterior surface of the headwear, and a second portion of the fastener is coupled to a perimeter portion of the anti-microbial fabric liner.

6. The headwear of claim 5, wherein the perimeter portion of the anti-microbial fabric liner is configured to fold over a boundary between the interior surface and the exterior surface of the headwear to engage the first portion and the second portion of the fastener.

7. The headwear of claim 5, wherein the first portion of the fastener is configured to cover an entire circumference of the bottom edge of the headwear.

8. A headwear comprising: an interior surface configured to face a user's head; an exterior surface disposed opposite to the interior surface; and an anti-microbial fabric liner removably disposed at the interior surface, wherein the anti-microbial fabric liner is configured to fold and cover a bottom edge of the headwear from the exterior surface.

9. The headwear of claim 8, wherein the anti-microbial fabric liner is removably attached to the interior surface via a fastener.

10. The headwear of claim 9, wherein the fastener comprises one or more of a hook and loop fastener, double-sided tape, and snap lock fastener.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0012] FIG. 1 depicts an example top perspective view of a headwear in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 depicts an example front view of the headwear of FIG. 1 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 depicts an example bottom view of the headwear of FIG. 1 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 depicts an example exploded view of the headwear of FIG. 1 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 depicts an example elevation view of components of FIG. 4 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 depicts an example side elevation view of the headwear of FIG. 1 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 depicts an example rear elevation view of the headwear of FIG. 1 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 depicts another example side elevation view of the headwear of FIG. 1 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 depicts an example top perspective view of a headwear with a brim cover in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 depicts an example bottom view of a headwear with a brim cover in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 11 depicts an example section view of a headwear with a brim cover in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DISCLOSURE

[0023] For a further understanding of the nature and function of the embodiments, reference should be made to the following detailed description. Detailed descriptions of the embodiments are provided herein, as well as, the best mode of carrying out and employing the present disclosure. It will be readily appreciated that the embodiments are well adapted to carry out and obtain the ends and features mentioned as well as those inherent herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present disclosure may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, persons of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the following disclosure is illustrative only and not in any way limiting, as the specific details disclosed herein provide a basis for the claims and a representative basis for teaching to employ the present disclosure in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner. It should be understood that the devices, materials, methods, procedures, and techniques described herein are presently representative of various embodiments. Other embodiments of the disclosure will readily suggest themselves to such skilled persons having the benefit of this disclosure.

[0024] Currently, headwear (e.g., hats, caps, helmets, etc.) does not include any type of protection to prevent the transfer of materials (e.g., hair, skin, oil, bacteria, germs, etc.) from the person's head to the headgear. As such, when a person puts the headwear on, there is a potential of the materials being transferred. For example, when a person tries on a hat prior to purchase, the materials may be transferred to the hat. If the person does not purchase the hat or returns the hat, the hat may be contaminated with the transferred material. As such, it may reduce the ability to resale the hat. Accordingly, the seller of the hat may preclude persons from trying on the hat prior to purchase or limit the ability of the hat to be returned.

[0025] Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a protective liner that can be removably attached to protect the interior of headwear (e.g., hats, caps, helmets, etc.) or the exterior of the headwear. As such, headwear (e.g., hats, caps, helmets, etc.) can be purchased with the liner installed, for example, by the headgear manufactured before being shipped to stores or direct to the customer or later by the retailer or end user. The liner creates a barrier between the person's head and the interior of the headwear. The barrier eliminates any opportunity for the transference of materials (e.g., hair, skin, oil, bacteria, germs, etc.) between the human head and the interior of headwear.

[0026] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0027] FIG. 1 depicts an example top perspective view of a headwear 10 in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 1 will be described in conjunction with FIGS. 2-11.

[0028] The headwear 10 may be a baseball cap, a cadet cap/hat, a bucket hat, a beanie, a beret, a snapback, a trapper hat, a top hat, a fedora cap, a flat cap, a floppy hat, or any other type of cap, hat, or item to be worn on the head of a user. The headwear 10 may include a crown 12 that may be of any size and may be made of any material. For example, the crown 12 may be made of cotton, wool, or polyester. In some aspects, the headwear 10 may include a brim 30 (as shown in FIGS. 9-11). The headwear 10 may include a closure that may be configured to adjust the size of the headwear 10 based on user's head circumference.

[0029] In some aspects, the headwear 10 may include an interior surface 16A and an exterior surface 16B. The interior surface 16A may be disposed towards the user's head when the user wears the headwear 10. Stated another way, the interior surface 16A may be configured to face the user's head when the user wears the headwear 10. The exterior surface 16B may be disposed opposite to the interior surface 16A. In some aspects, the material of the interior surface 16A may be same as the exterior surface 16B. In further aspects, the material of the interior surface 16A may be different from the exterior surface 16B.

[0030] In some aspects, the headwear 10 may include an anti-microbial fabric liner 14 that may be attached in an interior portion of the headwear 10. The anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be a liner that does not allow bacteria to remain on the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 for more than a predetermined time duration. In some aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be made of various textiles including, but not limited to, polyester, polyester-vinyl composites, vinyl, acrylics, and/or the like. The anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be configured to create a barrier between the user's head and the inner/interior portion of the headwear 10,

[0031] In some aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may completely cover the interior portion of the headwear 10. Stated another way, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be disposed at the interior surface 16A of the headwear 10. In further aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may partially cover the interior portion of the headwear 10.

[0032] In some aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may extend below the bottom portion of the headwear 10. The bottom portion may be a bottom edge of the headwear 10. In an exemplary aspect, the bottom portion may include a sweatband of the headwear 10 and/or the closure of the headwear 10. The anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may extend below the sweatband of the headwear 10 and/or the closure of the headwear 10. In some aspects, a bottom edge 18 of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may extend below the sweatband of the headwear 10. In some aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be pre-cut, which may correspond to the size of the headwear 10.

[0033] The bottom edge 18 may include a predefined length of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14, which may extend below the bottom portion of the headwear 10. For example, one inch of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may extend below the bottom portion of the headwear 10. In some aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may extend below the complete bottom portion of the headwear 10 (e.g., throughout the circumference of the headwear 10, including the front portion, the back portion, and the side portions of the headwear 10). Alternatively, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may extend below a partial bottom portion of the headwear 10 (e.g., from the back portion and/or the side portions of the headwear 10, and not from the front portion of the headwear 10).

[0034] In some aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be removably attached to the headwear 10. Alternatively, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be integrated to the headwear 10. In some aspects, the bottom portion/edge of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be configured to fold over the bottom edge of the headwear 10 (e.g., over the exterior surface 16B of the headwear 10), and then may be attached to the bottom edge of the headwear 10 (e.g., via a hook and loop fastener). Stated another way, the bottom edge of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be configured to fold and cover the bottom edge of the headwear 10 from the exterior surface 16B of the headwear 10. In further aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 may be attached to the headwear 10 using one or more fasteners 20. In an exemplary embodiment, the fastener 20 may include, but is not limited to, a double-sided tape, a hook and loop fastener, snap buttons (or a snap lock fastener), and/or the like.

[0035] In some aspects, the fastener 20 may include a first portion 22A and a second portion 22B. The first portion 22A may include a hook portion of the fastener 20 and the second portion 22B may include a loop portion of the fastener 20. The hook portion may engage with the loop portion to connect/attach the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 with the headwear 10, and the hook portion may disengage with the loop portion to disconnect/detach the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 from the headwear 10. The hook portion may be disposed at an exterior surface of the headwear 10 (e.g., at the bottom portion or bottom edge of the headwear 10). The loop portion may be disposed at the bottom edge of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14. Alternatively, the hook portion may be disposed at the bottom edge of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14, and the loop portion may be disposed at the exterior surface of the headwear 10.

[0036] In some aspects, the hook portion may be a continuous portion (e.g., a single strip) that may be attached to the exterior surface 16B and may cover the entire (or a substantial portion of) circumference of the bottom edge of the headwear 10 (e.g., including the rear and side portions of the headwear 10, and excluding the brim 30 of the headwear 10). Similarly, the loop portion may be a continuous portion that may be attached to the bottom edge/portion of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14, which may extend below the bottom edge/portion of the headwear 10. The dimensions (such as length/width) of the hook portion may correspond to the loop portion. In an exemplary embodiment, the width of the hook and loop portion may be one inch (which may correspond to the length of the bottom edge of the anti-microbial fabric liner 14, which may extend below the bottom edge/portion of the headwear 10).

[0037] In further aspects, the hook portion may include two or more portions that may be disposed at a predefined distance from each other (e.g., at equal distance from each other, and disposed adjacent to each other) at the bottom edge of the headwear 10. For example, the first portion may be disposed at the rear portion of the headwear 10, the second portion may be disposed at an entire left side portion of the headwear 10, and the third portion may be disposed at an entire right side portion of the headwear 10. In some aspects, the dimensions of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion may be same. Alternatively, the dimensions of the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion may be different.

[0038] In further embodiments of the present disclosure, the fastener 20 may include a plurality of snap buttons 24 (shown in FIG. 8), which may be disposed on the headwear 10. The snap buttons 24 may include female buttons and male buttons. The female buttons may be disposed at the headwear 10, and the male buttons may be disposed at the anti-microbial fabric liner 14. Alternatively, the male buttons may be disposed at the headwear 10, and the female buttons may be disposed at the anti-microbial fabric liner 14. In further aspects, the fastener 20 may be of any other type, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0039] In some aspects, the headwear 10 may include a brim cover 26 may be configured to cover the brim 30 of the headwear 10. The brim cover 26 may be configured to removably attach the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 to the brim 30. In some aspects, the brim cover 26 may be removably attached to the brim 30 via a fastener 28. The brim cover 26 may be configured to hold or secure the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 to the brim 30. In some aspects, the brim cover 26 may be configured to hold or secure the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 to the brim 30 via the fastener 28. In some aspects, the fastener 28 may include a double-sided tape having a hook and loop closure. In some aspects, the hook may be disposed at the brim 30, and the loop may be disposed at the brim cover 26. Alternatively, the hook may be disposed at the brim cover 26, and the loop may be disposed at the brim 30. In further aspects, the fastener 28 may include snap buttons having female and male buttons that may be disposed at the brim 30 and the brim cover 26. In further aspects, the fastener 28 may be of any other type, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0040] In aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 can also be used as an exterior cover for the headwear 10. For example, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 can be removed from the interior of the headwear 10 and placed over the exterior of the headwear 10. The anti-microbial fabric liner 14 can be removably attached to the headwear 10 using the fastener 28. As such, the anti-microbial fabric liner 14 can be used to protect the exterior surfaces of the headwear, for example, during storage and the like.

[0041] In aspects, the anti-microbial fabric liner can be configured to be used in other types of clothing articles. For example, the anti-microbial fabric liner can be configured to be removably attached to other types of clothing articles, such as inside of bras, swimsuits, underarms etc., thereby creating a barrier between skin and integrity of said product to be tried on.

[0042] Except as may be expressly otherwise indicated, the article a or an if and as used herein is not intended to limit, and should not be construed as limiting, the description or a claim to a single element to which the article refers. Rather, the article a or an if and as used herein is intended to cover one or more such elements, unless the text expressly indicates otherwise.

[0043] This disclosure is susceptible to considerable variation within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.