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  Cap with opening for passage of hairUSPTO Application #: 20070061944Title: Cap with opening for passage of hair Abstract: A cap for accommodating a wearer with long hair. The cap is sized so as to snuggly fit the head of a female wearer, thereby keeping the opening in the rear of the cap at a consistent, predictable height in relation to the head of the wearer. The opening in the rear of the cap is sized and positioned so as to allow the wearer's hair to pass from the point of accumulation on the wearer's head through the opening without passing under the crown of the cap. Consequently, the crown of the cap is not distorted, and the position of the cap is not displaced, by the wearer's hair. (end of abstract) Agent: Dubois, Bryant, Campbell & Schwartz, LLP - Austin, TX, US Inventor: Lisa Briskie USPTO Applicaton #: 20070061944 - Class: 002209300 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, With Interrupted Crown The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070061944. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION: [0001] The present invention relates to an improved cap and, more specifically, to an improved configuration to better fit the head of a female wearer and to incorporate a passageway for the hair of the wearer. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Baseball-style caps are commonly worn during sports and non-sports activities and on a casual basis. During such times, it is common for wearers with long hair to accumulate their hair in a ponytail to prevent uncontrolled movement of their hair. However, in closed-crown caps, such as baseball caps, it is not uncommon for the ponytail to interfere with the placement of the cap on the wearer's head. The ponytail may be bunched up on the top of the wearer's head, in which case it prevents the cap from fitting snuggly on the wearer's head. Alternatively, the ponytail may be adjusted to fit under the bottom edge of the cap's crown. However, since the base of the ponytail is generally a considerable distance above the bottom edge of the cap's crown, a significant portion of the ponytail remains between the back of the wearer's head and the back of the crown. This portion of the ponytail pushes the hat outwardly and, therefore, precludes proper fitting of the cap and may cause considerable discomfort to the wearer. [0003] Wearers have addressed this issue in a variety of ways. For example, some baseball style caps have integrated a U-shaped opening at the back of the cap. Commonly, this opening is above an adjustable strap at the back of the cap. The U-shaped opening was originally intended to allow the strap to be drawn tight without constricting the fabric on the crown of the hat. However, long-haired, cap wearers used this opening as a penetration through which to pass a ponytail. Although the opening is typically large enough to accommodate a ponytail, the location and configuration of the opening are not well suited for this purpose. [0004] For example, while the U-shaped opening allows the ponytail to project through the cap, the opening is typically lower than the base of the accumulation of hair where it departs from the wearer's head so that the accumulated hair must extend downwardly under the cap a substantial distance before penetrating the U-shaped opening. Consequently, the ponytail is situated between the cap wearer's head and the cap from the point at which it leaves the wearer's head to the opening, thereby disturbing the fit and the appearance of the cap. In addition, when the ponytail leaves the hat through opening, it is positioned so as to drape across the wearer's neck, thereby trapping heat against the wearer's body and causing discomfort to the wearer. [0005] Baseball-style caps typically are comprised of a crown in the main body, formed by several fabric panels, and a visor that is secured at the front edge of the crown. A mechanism for adjusting the size of the cap is generally attached on the back portion of the lower periphery of the crown. The size adjustment mechanism may be made out of such materials as, for example, any fabric, plastic, metal, iron, or Velcro and may be an integral part of the cap or separately molded and sewn onto the cap. In one configuration, the size adjustment mechanism is inserted between the crown and the sweatband, and sewn together with the crown and the sweatband to form a fastener. [0006] In addition to being poorly designed to accommodate a ponytail, baseball caps that are generally available are sized to fit the head of a male wearer. Generally, this means that the circumference of the crown at the base is approximately 58 cm. Female wearers generally find that a cap of this size fits loosely and, therefore, is positioned lower on their head than intended. Because the cap is positioned lower on the wearer's head, the opening at the back of the cap is lower which increases the distance that the wearer's hair falls under the crown before reaching the opening. [0007] There is a need, therefore, for a cap that is sized to fit the head of a female wearer while providing an opening that is large enough, and properly positioned, to allow for a ponytail to protrude through the opening. [0008] In light of the foregoing, there is a need for a cap that provides as effectively as those known in the art, but which can better accommodate the needs of a female wearer with long hair. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The present invention provides an improved cap for use by wearer's with long hair. More specifically, the present invention provides an improved fit for the head of a female wearer with an opening located so as to allow the wearer's hair to pass through said opening without distorting the crown of the cap or altering the fit of the cap on the wearer's head. [0010] This invention, together with the additional features and advantages thereof will become more apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading the description of the preferred embodiments, with reference to the following drawings. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] A better understanding of the system and method of the present invention may be had by reference to the drawing figures, wherein [0012] FIG. 1 is a front view of a conventional baseball cap; [0013] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a conventional baseball cap; [0014] FIG. 3 is side view of a conventional baseball cap on a wearer's head; [0015] FIG. 4 is a rear view of a cap with one embodiment of the opening of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 5 is a rear view of a cap with another embodiment of the opening of the present invention; [0017] FIG. 6 is a rear view of a cap with another embodiment of the opening of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 7 is a rear view of a cap with another embodiment of the opening of the present invention; and [0019] FIG. 8 is side view of the cap of the present invention on a wearer's head. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Continue reading... 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