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  Bandana headwear with flexible headband, having options of reversibility, attachable visor, attached cap and 3-way visorUSPTO Application #: 20060005297Title: Bandana headwear with flexible headband, having options of reversibility, attachable visor, attached cap and 3-way visor Abstract: Bandana Headwear, for all ages, is attractive, versatile, easily produced, having numerous uses and advantages. First, the flexible plastic headband, conforming comfortably to head, is removable for washing. Second, there are two ways to wear Bandana. Third, the optional, attached Visor may be worn three ways: extended outward, over top of Bandana, or tucked underneath. Fourth, Bandana and Visor are reversible when either has two fabric layers sewn together. Fifth, incorporating reversible Bandana with 3-way Visor allows twelve different looks. Sixth, larger Bandana with inner cap, completely covering head, was designed for those with total hair loss. This version, combining two end-tying methods and 3-way Visor, provides six different looks. Seventh, an attachable Visor, fastened with Velcro, enables consumer to buy one Visor, wear with one or more of invention's Bandana styles without Visor or with any headwear with no Visor, unrelated to present invention. (end of abstract) Agent: Judy A. Blecha - Gainesville, GA, US Inventor: Judy A. Blecha USPTO Applicaton #: 20060005297 - Class: 002207000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Scarfs And Veils The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060005297. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Due to the fact that I had never seen or heard of anything even remotely similar to my invention at the time of it's conception, nor at the time when I decided it should be patented, it is necessary that I start the background segment from my personal perspective. [0002] My intention was to expand on an idea I had ten years ago when I wondered why no one had invented a bandana with a flexible headband. I always wanted to wear a bandana, but couldn't keep one on my head as they kept slipping off. I was sure many others had the same problem, but I was not able to pursue this idea at the time. Fast forward to the summer of 2004, with more time to spare than in past years, too many `bad hair days` to count and other reasons to pursue this endeavor. Not aware at the time that I could contact USPTO directly, I enlisted the services of an online company to send in my Provisional Patent application and also my Trademark application. I soon learned the error of this decision, as they had not advised I should use a more descriptive title for the Provisional Patent (instead of my `Trademark` name), they failed to send the revision I sent them and didn't send me a copy of what was sent to USPTO until months later, after numerous requests for It. This was when I learned of the errors and had to quickly file a new Provisional Patent with the revisions they had not used. A month earlier I had filed another Provisional Patent myself for a version of headwear for persons who had lost their hair and learned that I would be able to incorporate my Provisional Patents into one Utility Patent. [0003] When I became aware of the many services of USPTO online, I began to search for prior art. I have found two that are similar, but my invention is different in many respects, with additional features, which gives my application validity. The two I found are: U.S. Pat. No. 5,542,127 (Bezanis) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,594,956 (Barrientos). Both of these inventions are Bandana styles and have good features; however they do not incorporate the flexible plastic, removable headband, are not reversible, with the capability of having 2 to 12 looks with one purchase because of the versatile 3-way Visor plus another 6 looks due to the two ways of placement on head, having not allowed for the possibility of incorporating small weights at back for wind proofing, do not have the attachable Visor or the attached cap to cover the heads of persons who have lost their hair. [0004] Being directly involved with producing the various styles and wearing the headwear most every day has resulted in various improvements after each of 3 provisional patents were filed. ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION [0005] a. The Bandana Headwear is easily produced and most types of fabric may be utilized. [0006] b. While protecting from the sun, at the same time, the fit is loose enough to allow air to circulate around and inside the headwear, particularly when natural fabrics are incorporated. [0007] c. This Headwear may be used for many types of employment for protection and sanitary purposes. [0008] d. When knits or other warm fabrics are used to make the Headwear, it is very suitable for cold weather wear. The knots cover the ears, keeping them as warm as the rest of the head. [0009] e. The Headwear can be waterproofed, however even without doing so, it protects hair in light rain. [0010] f. Bandana portion can be made almost wind-proof by simply adding two small weights in seam, near "v" in back. [0011] g. Headwear folds easily and can be carried in a handbag, large pocket or packed in luggage without wrinkling. [0012] h. Depending on the style and fabric chosen, Headwear can be worn for sports events, in the workplace, convertible vehicles, on the golf course, for water aerobics as well as some occasions where a dressier look is appropriate. [0013] i. With each Bandana style, there are two different ways for it be worn as pertains to placement on head. [0014] j. Incorporating the 3-Way Visor on a single-sided Bandana gives the wearer 6 different looks. [0015] k. When the 3-Way Visor is sewn into the reversible Bandana, 12 completely different looks are possible. [0016] l. One attachable 3-Way visor can be purchased in a neutral color and used with numerous Bandanas without a Visor or with other types of headwear with no Visor, unrelated to the present invention. [0017] m. Persons without hair can now have a total covering for their head that is as attractive as it is protective and has the added features of 2 to 6 different looks with one purchase, depending on whether or not the 3-way Visor is used. [0018] n. Utilizing accessories to dress up the Headwear is creative and fun for women and children. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0019] Whereas it was the flexible, plastic headband that first came to mind when this idea was in it's earliest stages, which when inserted into the bandana headwear, can be worn in two ways, perhaps it is the versatile 3-Way Visor, that when included with the Reversible style headwear, making it possible to have twelve different looks, is what sets this invention apart from prior art of not only Bandana style headwear, but of all headwear styles in general. It further differs from other bandana styles in that the long ends of the bandana are tied in knots or secured by various type fasteners, at the sides of the head, near the ears. In the case of those who require the larger style to completely cover their head, there remains the option of tying the ends to each other behind the back of the head at the top of neck. The non-binding, flexible headband enables the Bandana headwear to stay in place and has the added attraction of allowing two different looks depending on the placement on the head. [0020] Some styles of my invention may be more suitable for women and female children; however this headwear may be worn by men and boys, particularly the larger style that is tied behind the head, at the top of the neck, when a total head covering is desired to conceal hair loss and/or protect from the elements as when riding a motorcycle or working outdoors. Made out of any type or color of fabric, preferably washable, the headwear may have a logo or insignia included on the side or back and is useful for various types of employment where the hair needs to be covered for health and/or safety reasons. [0021] It is necessary for the embodiments to have three parts, allowing the possibility for one or more companies to easily acquire licensing of one to three parts simultaneously, when applicable. [0022] For example, a manufacturing firm who specializes in headwear for cancer patients would probably be interested only in the larger bandana with the attached inner cap and Visor. Another company may be interested in exclusively licensing the attachable Visor in order that it may be used with headwear they already manufacture. [0023] Although the invention has been described with references of the embodiments which are illustrated in the drawings, one or more substitutions, additions and/or deletions may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as noted in the claims. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0024] Note: Measurements are given for the Headband, whereas other measurements will be given in the forthcoming details of the three embodiments. [0025] FIG. 1 shows a side view of the longer version of the bandana-style headwear, with the dashed line representing the possibility that a Visor may be tucked underneath. See Note below. [0026] FIG. 1A depicts the smallest version of the bandana on a child, revealing herewith that there is not enough fabric available for a knot to be tied and an elastic ponytail holder, in this case, is used to secure the bandana ends. 002A. [0027] FIG. 2 depicts a front view of a shorter style bandana, worn in a manner that covers the ears. The 3-Way Visor is folded up over the top of the bandana like a cuff. [0028] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the headwear that includes a visor. As in FIG. 1, this version shows the longer version, when a reversible model is sewn without trimming the back portion of bandana. The dashed line shows where it would be trimmed for the shorter style. [0029] FIG. 4 is a shorter style with a visor and shows how the headwear looks when worn back behind the ears. This gives a more casual appearance and automatically lifts the sides of the bandana out and up as is clearly shown. [0030] Note: FIGS. 1-4 show the three ways to wear the versatile 3-Way Visor, with FIG. 1 showing it tucked under the bandana, thus invisible, when no visor is desired. FIG. 2 depicts the visor being worn up over the bandana as a cuff and FIGS. 3 & 4 show the visor being worn in the traditional manner, extended outward. FIGS. 1-4 show that when the two ways of wearing the bandana portion of headwear times the 3 way of wearing the Visor times two different sides (reversible model), there is a possibility of twelve different looks. FIGS. 1-4, with exception of FIG. 1A, further show all versions with knots tied at each end, which is the preferred method. However the ends can be secured to the bandana with Velcro, snaps or other method of securing fabrics now known or yet to be invented. [0031] FIG. 5 is the triangular pattern from which to cut all the styles of headwear, except the larger version that completely covers the head, which is given another number later. This shows with dashed lines where the bandana is cut 004 & 007A, sewn and also shows the area which could be cut in a scalloped fashion. The two small circles 007AA show where two small weights can be sewn into the seam so that bottom of bandana has less chance to be blown up over top of head in excessive wind. [0032] FIG. 6 is the Headband, made from flexible plastic, is 141/2 inches long.times.1/2 inches wide.times.1/8 inches thick and is easily inserted into the opening in the top portion of the bandana when a large enough seam is sewn. [0033] FIG. 7 depicts the side and back portion of a longer version of the bandana style. It further shows a logo insignia and fringe sewn to the side and back, to the left of the knot. Continue reading... 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