Headgear

Abstract

A customizable headgear design is presented. The headgear includes a first side having an absorbent material, a second side opposite to the first side and configured to display indicia, at least one elastic element stitched on the first side of the headgear and configured to enable the headgear to snugly fit around the head of the user, and one or more coupling elements integrated at either ends of the second side of the headgear, wherein each of the one or more coupling elements is configured to securely lock and fasten the headgear over the head of the user. The first side corresponds to a plain side and the second side corresponds to a print side. Further, the indicia includes representation of at least one or more sports teams and one or more commercial brands.

Claims

1. A headgear comprising: a first side having an absorbent material; a second side opposite to the first side and configured to display indicia; at least one elastic element stitched on the first side of the headgear and configured to enable the headgear to snugly fit around the head of the user; and one or more coupling elements integrated at either ends of the second side of the headgear, wherein each of the one or more coupling elements is configured to securely lock and fasten the headgear over the head of the user.

2. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the first side corresponds to a plain side and the second side corresponds to a print side.

3. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the at least one elastic element is stitched on the first side in one or more shapes, wherein the one or more shapes comprises at least a circular shape.

4. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the indicia includes representation of at least one or more sports teams and one or more commercial brands.

5. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the at least one elastic element is stitched in a manner that allows the at least one elastic element to extend around the head of the user.

6. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the one or more coupling elements correspond to at least one of Velcro, button, or snap.

7. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the absorbent material enables to maintain comfortable temperature around the head during one or more activities performed by the user.

8. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the headgear is perforated by increasing a number of thread counts of the headgear.

9. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the at least one elastic element is braided to allow the user to change gripping force and snugly fit the headgear around the head of the user.

10. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the one or more coupling elements are configured to lock excess portion of the headgear that is left while wearing the headgear over the head of the user.

11. A method for wearing a headgear over a head of a user, the method comprising: placing the headgear over the head of the user, wherein the headgear comprising: a first side having an absorbent material; and a second side opposite to the first side and configured to display indicia; fitting, via at least one elastic element stitched on the first side of the headgear, the headgear around the head of the user; and locking, via one or more coupling elements integrated at either ends of the second side of the headgear, the headgear over the head of the user.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the first side corresponds to a plain side and the second side corresponds to a print side.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one elastic element is stitched on the first side in one or more shapes, wherein the one or more shapes comprises at least a circular shape.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein the indicia includes representation of at least one or more sports teams and one or more commercial brands.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one elastic element is stitched in a manner that allows the at least one elastic element to extend around the head of the user.

16. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more coupling elements correspond to at least one of Velcro, button, or snap.

17. The method of claim 11, wherein the absorbent material enables to maintain comfortable temperature around the head during one or more activities performed by the user.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein the headgear is perforated by increasing a number of thread counts of the headgear.

19. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one elastic element is braided to allow the user to change gripping force and snugly fit the headgear around the head of the user.

20. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more coupling elements are configured to lock excess portion of the headgear that is left while wearing the headgear over the head of the user.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRA WINGS

[0013] Having thus described certain example embodiments of the present disclosure in general terms, reference will hereinafter be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:

[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a headgear positioned on a user's head, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the headgear with coupling means, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the headgear including indicia configured in various shapes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0017] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart showing a method for wearing the headgear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] Reference will now be made in detail to specific embodiments or features, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, corresponding or similar reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or corresponding parts. Moreover, references to various elements described herein, are made collectively or individually when there may be more than one element of the same type. However, such references are merely exemplary in nature. It may be noted that any reference to elements in the singular may also be construed to relate to the plural and vice-versa without limiting the scope of the disclosure to the exact number or type of such elements unless set forth explicitly in the appended claims.

[0019] Some embodiments of this disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words comprising, having, containing, and including, and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open-ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.

[0020] It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms a, an, and the include plural references unless the context dictates otherwise. Although any systems and methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the preferred systems, and methods are now described.

[0021] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like elements throughout the several figures, and in which example embodiments are shown. Embodiments of the present disclosure may, however, be embodied in alternative forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples and are merely examples among other possible examples.

[0022] The present disclosure discloses headgear also referred as a garment or a towel to cover a head of a user. Further, the headgear having indicia at least on one surface of the headgear. The indicia may be used to represent at least one side. The headgear may comprise an elastic band to fit the user's head.

[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a headgear 100 positioned on a user's head, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the headgear 100 comprises a first side 102 and a second side 104. In some embodiments, the first side 102 corresponds to a plain side of the headgear 100 and the second side 104 corresponds to a print side of the headgear 100. In some embodiments, the first side 102 of the headgear may be worn on an inner side by the user over the head. The first side 102 may be in contact to the user's head. Further, the second side 104 may be opposite to the first side 102 of the headgear 100. The second side 104 may not be contact with the user's head while wearing the headgear 100. In some embodiments, the first side 102 corresponding to the plain side may be made of absorbent material (not shown). Further, the second side 104 of the headgear 100 may be used to display indicia described in detail in FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0024] In some embodiments, the absorbent material may have a fine threaded surface to absorb moisture through direct contact with the user's head or body. Further, the absorbent material may be configured to remove moisture from a user's head without using a blotting, drying, wiping, or a rubbing motion. The perspiration on the absorbent material may be configured to provide cooling effect due to evaporation. The cooling effect allows the headgear to maintain the user's head at a comfortable temperature during workout, exercises, or other physical activity. In an aspect, the headgear may be worn simply to show any indicia configured thereupon. Furthermore, the headgear 100 may be configured with a sleek and ergonomic design that provides a snug yet comfortable fit, minimizing any distractions during use. The ability to wear the headgear 100 solely for its cooling and moisture-wicking properties, or as a fashion accessory featuring specific indicia, allows the headgear 100 to be versatile and suitable for both athletic and casual settings.

[0025] In an embodiment, the headgear 100 may be perforated by increasing the number of the thread counts. Further, the cooling effect of the headgear 100 may be increased by adding an absorbent material to the threads (i.e., fine threads). The headgear 100 with the absorbent material may be wrapped around the user's head to protect the user's head from the sun. Further, the headgear 100 may be wrung out when saturated perspiration or other liquids. The wrung headgear 100 may be used again for perspiration absorption. In another aspect, the absorbent material may be provided on one or more sides of the headgear 100. In one aspect, the second side 104 of the headgear 100 may be having the absorbent material. In another aspect, the first side 102 and the second side 104 of the headgear 100 may be having the absorbent material.

[0026] In another embodiment, the headgear 100 may comprise at least one elastic element 106. The at least one elastic element 106 may be stitched on the first side 102 of the headgear 100. The at least one elastic element 106 may correspond to an elastic band 106 and may be used interchangeably. The at least one elastic element 106 is configured to enable the headgear to snugly fit around the head of the user. The elastic band 106 may be braided to allow the user to change the gripping force of the headgear 100 on the user's head. The elastic band 106 may be configured to allow wrapping of the headgear 100 around the user's head. The elastic band 106 may be disposed on an outer face/surface of the headgear 100 when it is placed on the head of the user. In another embodiment, the elastic band 106 may be disposed on the inside face/surface of the headgear 100. In an aspect, and more specifically, one of the planar sides of the elastic band 106 may be disposed in a face-to-face abutting relationship with the headgear 100.

[0027] In some embodiments, the elastic band 106 is stitched on the first side 102 in one or more shapes, wherein the one or more shapes comprises at least a circular shape. In some embodiments, the elastic band 106 may be arrayed on the towel in the circular shape that is dimensioned and configured to comfortably engage the head of the user. Further, the elastic band 106 may allow the headgear 100 to provide a custom and/or more snug fit for the user's head. The elastic band 106 may be stitched to the headgear 100. Thus, flexibility of the elastic band 106 may allow the headgear 100 to fit any shape of the user's head. In an aspect, the elastic band 106 may be stitched in the form of a circle on the headgear 100. In some embodiments, the stitching is not limited to a circular pattern as presented in the above embodiment. In some embodiments, the headgear 100 may be made up of various materials such as, but is not limited to, cotton.

[0028] In some embodiments, the headgear further comprises one or more coupling elements 108. In some embodiments, the one or more coupling elements 108 corresponds to coupling means 108. In some embodiments, the one or more coupling elements 108 is integrated at either ends of the second side 104 of the headgear 100. The one or more coupling elements 108 is configured to lock a first end 110 of the headgear 100 with a second end 112 of the headgear 100. Further, the one or more coupling elements 108 is configured to lock the headgear 100 to enable the headgear 100 to be worn on the head of the user as shown in FIG. 2. The headgear 100 may be folded around the elastic band 106 in such a way that an excess portion of the headgear 100 may wrap around the user's head and be locked at the back via the one or more coupling elements 108. Further, the folded headgear 100 may allow the user to expose a portion of or the entire face of the user while allowing the user to place and configure the excess portion in a desired shape at the back of the user's head.

[0029] In some embodiments, the headgear 100 may comprise the one or more coupling elements 108 configured to securely connect the first side 102 of the headgear 100 with the second side 104 of the headgear 100. It is envisioned that the user may connect the sides of the headgear 100 to form a desired shape as shown by 200 in FIG. 2 of the headgear 100. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the first side 102 of the headgear 100 and the second side 104 of the headgear 100 may be spilled out (unfolded) and kept in an unorganized manner around the user's head. In an embodiment, the headgear 100 may comprise the one or more coupling elements 108 to lock the first side 102 of the headgear 100 with the second side 104 of the headgear 100. The one or more coupling elements 108 may be provided on either ends of the headgear 100. Further, the one or more coupling elements 108 may be a Velcro, a button, a snap, etc. to lock one end 110 to another end 112. Further, the one or more coupling elements 108 may be stitched to the headgear 100. Further, the headgear 100 may be braided on all the corners to prevent any damage during regular use by the user. In various aspects, the one or more coupling elements 108 disposed on one or more sides or sections may be configured on the headgear 100.

[0030] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the headgear 100 including an indicia 300 configured in various shapes, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The headgear 100 may comprise a print side 302 having a display of indicia 300 such as indicia of various sports team as well as indicia 300 of other commercial brands and a plain side 304 for covering the head of the user. In other aspects, the plain side may include indicia. The print side 302 further comprises indicia 300 of various teams to promote or organize around a player of a team. In some embodiments, the print side 302 corresponds to the second side 104 as described in FIG. 1. Further, the plain side 304 corresponds to the first side 102 of the headgear as described in FIG. 1. The indicia 300 may be configured to track different players on the field, in a gym, in a race, on a court, or on a track. Further, the plain side 304 includes an absorbent material to absorb moisture through direct contact with the user's head/body. In an aspect, the indicia 300 is not restricted to the print side 304. Further, the plain side 304 may include the indicia 300 in the form of a logo or name.

[0031] In an embodiment, the indicia 300 on the headgear 100 may also be referred to as a planar sheet shaped member. The indicia 300 may be of one or more athletic teams and or other commercial brands. The sheet shaped member may be totally or partially comprised of cotton, and/or other natural or synthetic materials. Still, in other embodiments, the headgear may utilize a variety of nonwoven materials. In some embodiments, the headgear 100 may be used as a rally headgear, fan symbol, special designed signature item to promote a favorite team event, team, or other organization. In some embodiments, the headgear 100 may be used by the user during various events such as field events, in the gym, at a race, courtside, sports arenas/stands, etc.

[0032] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart showing a method 400 for wearing the headgear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] At step 402, placing the headgear 100 over the head of the user. In some embodiments, the headgear 100 comprises a first side 102 and a second side 104. In some embodiments, the first side 102 corresponds to a plain side of the headgear 100 and the second side 104 corresponds to a print side of the headgear 100. In some embodiments, the first side 102 of the headgear may be worn on an inner side by the user over the head. The first side 102 may be with contact to the user's head. Further, the second side 104 may be opposite to the first side 102 of the headgear 100. The second side 104 may not be contact with the user's head while wearing the headgear 100. In some embodiments, the first side 102 corresponding to the plain side may be made of absorbent material (not shown). Further, the second side 104 of the headgear 100 may be used to display indicia described in detail in FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0034] A step 404, fitting, via at least one elastic element 106 stitched on the first side 102 of the headgear 100, the headgear 100 around the head of the user. The at least one elastic element 106 may be stitched on the first side 102 of the headgear 100. The at least one elastic element 106 is configured to enable the headgear to snugly fit around the head of the user. The elastic band 106 may be braided to allow the user to change the gripping force of the headgear 100 on the user's head. The elastic band 106 may be configured to allow wrapping of the headgear 100 around the user's head. The elastic band 106 may be disposed on an outer face/surface of the headgear 100 when it is placed on the head of the user. In another embodiment, the elastic band 106 may be disposed on the inside face/surface of the headgear 100. In an aspect, and more specifically, one of the planar sides of the elastic band 106 may be disposed in a face-to-face abutting relationship with the headgear 100.

[0035] At step 406, locking, via one or more coupling elements 108 integrated at either ends of the second side 104 of the headgear 100, the headgear 100 over the head of the user. In some embodiments, the one or more coupling elements 108 corresponds to one or more coupling elements 108. In some embodiments, the one or more coupling elements 108 is integrated at either ends of the second side 104 of the headgear 100. The one or more coupling elements 108 is configured to lock a first end 110 of the headgear 100 with a second end 112 of the headgear 100. Further, the one or more coupling elements 108 is configured to lock the headgear 100 to enable the headgear 100 to be worn on the head of the user as shown in FIG. 2. The headgear 100 may be folded around the elastic band 106 in such a way that an excess portion of the headgear 100 may wrap around the user's head and be locked at the back via the one or more coupling elements 108. Further, the folded headgear 100 may allow the user to expose a portion of or the entire face of the user while allowing the user to place and configure the excess portion in a desired shape at the back of the user's head.

[0036] The headgear described in the present invention offers several advantages, combining functionality and comfort in a versatile design. The inclusion of an absorbent material on the first side and the ability to display indicia on the second side allows the headgear to serve both practical and aesthetic purposes, providing moisture absorption during physical activity while enabling personal expression. The at least one elastic element stitched on the first side ensures a snug and customizable fit, accommodating various head sizes and reducing discomfort during intense activities. Additionally, the coupling elements, such as Velcro, buttons, or snaps, provide secure and adjustable fastening, enhancing usability and ease of removal.

[0037] The absorbent material effectively regulates temperature by absorbing moisture and promoting evaporation, helping maintain comfort and preventing overheating during workouts or sports. The perforated design and braided elastic element further enhance breathability and offer customizable grip, contributing to both comfort and stability. Furthermore, the coupling elements lock excess portions of the headgear, preventing loose fabric from interfering with the user's activities and ensuring a neat and secure fit. Overall, the headgear's design provides a combination of comfort, adjustability, and versatility, making it ideal for a wide range of physical activities and personal preferences.

[0038] The publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are indicative of the level of skill of those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. All publications and patent applications are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

[0039] Although the description above contains many specifics, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. Thus, the scope of this invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents. Therefore, it will be appreciated that the scope of the present invention fully encompasses other embodiments which may become obvious to those skilled in the art, and that the scope of the present invention is accordingly to be limited by the appended claims, in which reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean one and only one unless explicitly so stated, but rather one or more. All structural, chemical, and functional equivalents to the elements of the above-described preferred embodiment that are known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be encompassed by the present claims. Moreover, it is not necessary for a device or method to address each and every problem sought to be solved by the present invention, for it to be encompassed by the present claims. Furthermore, no element, component, or method step in the present disclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether the element, component, or method step is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element herein is to be construed under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, sixth paragraph, unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase means for.

LIST OF ELEMENTS

[0040] 100Headgear [0041] 102First side [0042] 104Second side [0043] 106At least one clastic element [0044] 108One or more coupling elements [0045] 110First end [0046] 112Second end [0047] 200Desired shape [0048] 300Indicia [0049] 302Print side [0050] 304Plain side [0051] 400Method [0052] 402Step [0053] 404Step [0054] 406Step