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HatRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Guard Or Protector, For Wearer's Head, Eye Shields (e.g., Hoodwinks Or Blinds, Etc.), Hat Or Cap AttachmentsHat description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070283478, Hat. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to headware. [0002] More particularly, it relates to hats having a forwardly projecting substantially horizontal part which is usually formed for protecting eyes from directly falling light, sunrays, etc. [0003] The existing hats of the above mentioned general type are produced in many varieties and widely used by population. It is believed that such hats can be further improved. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a hat of the above mentioned type which is a further improvement of the existing hats. [0005] In keeping with these objects and with others which will become apparent hereinafter, one feature of the present invention resides, briefly stated, in a hat which has a head-covering part; a forward extension extending forwardly from said head-covering part; and an element extending downwardly from said extension and being formed for reducing light radiation directed towards user's eyes. [0006] When the hat is designed in accordance with the present invention, then in addition to the head-protecting functions and additional functions performed by the forward extension, also the user's eyes are protected from direct impingement by sun rays, bright light, etc. [0007] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the additional element is formed as a portion of an extension which is bendable downwardly, so as to form said element. [0008] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the additional element is formed as an additional layer which extends along the extension and has at least a portion bendable downwardly so as to provide said element. [0009] In accordance with still a further feature of the present invention, the additional element is formed as a detachable element which can be attached to the extension of the hat. [0010] The novel features which are considered as characteristic for the present invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to its construction and its method of operation, together with additional objects and advantages thereof, will be best understood from the following description of specific embodiments when read in connection with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] FIG. 1 is a view showing a hat in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 2 is a view showing a hat in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 3 is a view showing a hat in accordance with still a further embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0014] A hat in accordance with the present invention has a head-covering part which is identified in general with reference numeral 1. The head-covering part 1 can be of any shape and size. It can be completely solid and interrupted, or it can be provided with holes, or it can only partially cover the head of a user, in accordance with many possible modifications. [0015] The hat in accordance with the present invention has a forward extension which is identified as a whole with reference numeral 2. The forward extension 2 is attached to a forward end of the head-covering part, as known in the art, and extends substantially horizontally. The term "substantially horizontally" means that the extension 2 can be completely flat and horizontal, or can be slightly curved as also well known in the art. The extension 2 is connected with the head-covering part 1 in a known manner, which is not germain for the present invention. [0016] In accordance with the new features of the present invention, the hat is provided with an additional element which is identified with reference numeral 3. The main feature of the additional element 3 is that it is formed so as to at least reduce light radiation passing through this element. For example, it is formed so that it reduces penetration of sun rays through the element 3 so that a user is not blinded by the sun, or it reduces penetration of light so that the user is not blinded by lights of oncoming car, etc. [0017] For this purpose the additional element 3 can be composed of a corresponding material, for example of a transparent plastic with properties impeding the penetration of light radiation. For example, the transparent plastic can be provided with corresponding pigment which reduces passage of the light radiation, or can be composed of light radiation reducing material as a whole, etc. [0018] In accordance with the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the element 3 is formed turnable relative to the extension 2. In a simple case, the element 3 is formed as a part of the extension 2, but composed of a light radiation impeding material. It can be just bent down from the extension 2. For this purpose a connection area between the extension 2 and the element 3 can be formed weaker, so as to allow bending of the additional element 3 from the extension 2. [0019] It is also possible to connect the additional element 3 with the extension 2 by connecting means formed so that the additional element 3 can be adjusted relative to the extension 2 at any desired angle relative to the extension 2 and therefore at the desired position relative to the user's eyes. For this purpose the additional element 3 can be connected with the extension 2 for example by a hinge 4. The hinge 4 can be formed by a pin which is immovably connected with the extension 2, and a loop provided in the additional element 3 and surrounding the pin 4, so as to allow the additional element 3 to pivot around the pin 4. [0020] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the loop on the additional element 3 has such an inner diameter that it is placed very tight on the pin of the hinge 4, so that the additional element 3 can be pivoted relative to the extension 2 and retained by the above mentioned tight connection in any of the desired angular positions relative to the extension 2. Continue reading about Hat... Full patent description for Hat Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Hat patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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