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  Apparatus, system, and method for making a decorative hatUSPTO Application #: 20060021109Title: Apparatus, system, and method for making a decorative hat Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for making a decorative hat. The decorative hat functions as a traditional hat to maintain body heat. In addition to preserving body heat, the hat of the present invention also provides an attractive clothing item that may be worn to add style or character to the appearance of the user. The decorative hat includes knitted strands that resemble hair. The knitted strands create a whimsical effect that gives the wearer the appearance of a living doll in certain embodiments. (end of abstract) Agent: Kunzler & Associates - Salt Lake City, UT, US Inventors: Moanna Amber Mower, Linda Elisabeth Manley USPTO Applicaton #: 20060021109 - Class: 002200100 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Of Particular, Peculiar Material The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060021109. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/582,102 entitled "APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MAKING A DECORATIVE HAT" and filed on Jun. 23, 2004 for Moanna A. Mower and Linda E. Manley, which is incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates to headwear and more particularly relates to functional hats that are made to resemble hair. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Functional hats worn on the head typically help maintain a user's body temperature by retaining body heat. Especially during colder winter months, caps made from woven materials, such as knitted yarn or the like, have traditionally been worn by individuals of all ages to maintain a comfortable body temperature. Young children, especially babies, have a particular need to maintain a constant body temperature, as their developing bodies are small and susceptible to illness. Consequently, simple caps for babies are commonly used year round to protect children from changing environmental conditions. [0006] In addition, hats are often used as designer or novelty items to provide variety and entertainment. Decorative hats, however, are typically uncomfortable, difficult to clean, and ineffective as a head covering to preserve warmth. Also, if a hat is destroyed by a child, the child can no longer benefit from the functional aspects of the hat. [0007] From the foregoing discussion, it should be apparent that a need exists for an apparatus, system, and method for making a decorative hat that is both practical and ornamental. Beneficially, such an apparatus, system, and method would provide a functional hat that is effective, comfortable to wear, safe for children, durable, and washable, yet provides a unique, enjoyable appearance for the user. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currently available decorative hats. Accordingly, the present invention has been developed to provide an apparatus, system, and method for making a decorative hat that overcomes many or all of the above-discussed shortcomings in the art. [0009] The apparatus, in one embodiment, is configured to function as a traditional hat to maintain body heat. Preferably, the hat is comfortable to wear and fits easily on the head of the wearer. In addition to preserving body heat, the hat of the present invention also provides an attractive clothing item that may be worn to add style or character to the appearance of the user. [0010] The apparatus is further configured, in one embodiment, to include knitted strands that resemble hair. In one embodiment, the knitted strands resembling hair are integral to the hat and extend out of the top of the hat. Alternatively, knitted strands may also be attached to the hat. The knitted strands create a whimsical effect that gives the wearer the appearance of a living doll in certain embodiments. [0011] In a further embodiment, the apparatus may provide knitted strands that are collectively arranged to resemble a characteristic hair style. In one embodiment, bows and other typical hair accessories may be applied to the knitted strands to contribute to the illusion of hair and decorativeness of the hat. [0012] A system of the present invention is also presented to store or package the hat. In particular, the system, in one embodiment, includes a decorative hat for covering the head, a decorative receptacle that has a hollow interior and resembles a hat box, a holder shaped to maintain the decorative hat in an open position, and an item featuring customization information particular to a third party customer. Other symbols or personalized items may be included in the system. [0013] A method of the present invention is also presented for making a decorative hat. The method in the disclosed embodiments substantially includes the steps necessary to carry out the functions presented above with respect to the operation of the described apparatus and system. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a knitted hat and positioning knitted strands on the knitted hat to resemble hair. In one embodiment, the method further includes creating a hat, simultaneously forming knitted strands to resemble hair with the same strand of material, and positioning the knitted strands on the hat to resemble hair. The method also may include styling the knitted strands or adorning the knitted strands with items typically used to adorn hair. In a further embodiment, the method includes attaching knitted strands to the hat. [0014] Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, or similar language does not imply that all of the features and advantages that may be realized with the present invention should be or are in any single embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language, throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment. [0015] Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific features or advantages of a particular embodiment. In other instances, additional features and advantages may be recognized in certain embodiments that may not be present in all embodiments of the invention. [0016] These features and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] In order that the advantages of the invention will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which: [0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a child wearing one embodiment of a decorative hat of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a child wearing an alternative embodiment of a decorative hat of the present invention; [0020] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a child wearing another embodiment of a decorative hat with a characteristic hair style in accordance with the present invention; Continue reading... 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