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Protective headwearRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, With Movable Closure For Opening, Flexible Material Closure, Crown Fold TypeProtective headwear description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070169249, Protective headwear. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] This is a continuation of patent application Ser. No. 11/161,842, filed on Aug. 18.sup.th, 2005 and priority is hereby claimed. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to apparel and more specifically headwear and protective headwear. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Do-rags are typically worn by athletes and motorcycle riders. While some elements of the population might wear do-rags for fashion, athletes and motorcycle riders wear do rags because they need to wear them--fashion is not the primary concern. [0004] For example, a motorcycle rider typically wears a do rag to maintain some semblance of a groomed head, so that the wind does not blow the helmetless motorcycle rider's hair into a messy hodgepodge. The do-rag, in this instance, keeps the motorcycle rider's hair nicely combed or in whatever position the motorcycle rider desires, as the do-rag fits over the motorcycle rider's hair and prevents the wind from blowing the hair. [0005] Alternatively, do-rags are worn under helmets of athletes and motorcycle riders, so that the user's head has a barrier between the user's hair and the helmet. It is desirable that the do-rag absorb perspiration so that the helmet does not slip around on top of the user's head, and moreover, so that perspiration does not interfere with the user's line of sight by dripping in the user's eyes. [0006] Without question, do-rags serve their purpose well. However, there are problems with do-rags. When worn while traveling at high speeds without a helmet, do-rags tend to loosen and fly off the user's head. The ties that typical do-rags employ to secure to the user's head simply loosen under the pressure of the wind, and cause many do-rags to fly off the user's head and be lost forever on the open highways. In addition, do-rags worn under helmets are also prone to fit problems. The upward pressure exerted on a do-rag when a helmet is removed from a user's head pulls the do-rag that is worn between the user's head and the helmet upward and off of the user's head. [0007] It is desirable to have a do-rag that will maintain its fit upon the user's head. Moreover, it is desirable for the user, whether traveling in high winds or quickly pulling off a helmet, to need not worry about removing the do-rag from the user's head. Quite simply, a do-rag is desired that, once fastened upon the user's head, will remain on the user's head until the user intends to remove it. [0008] U.S. Pat. No. 5,161,260 granted to Reynolds on Nov. 10, 1992, illustrates headwear for protection. However, Reynolds' headwear is made from a single piece of material, which does not allow for a tight fit around the head and it does not have any elastic securing piece hidden inside a hem. [0009] U.S. Pat. No. 5,048,128 granted to Watson, Jr. on Sep. 17, 1991, illustrates headwear for protection. However, Watson, Jr.'s headwear is made from a single rectangular piece of cloth so that it does not fit on the head of the user in a fitted manner. Watson, Jr.'s headwear has an adjustable element to keep the headwear in place, but that element is visible around the entire headwear and is not made of elastic. [0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,062,157 granted to Muta on Nov. 5, 1991, illustrates protective headwear. However, Muta's headwear does not completely cover the head and hair. Further, the covering body is comprised of only a single piece of cloth, which does not allow for a tight fit around the head of the user. [0011] U.S. Pat. No. 6,014,776 granted to DeVinzio on Jun. 18, 2000, illustrates decorative headwear. However, DeVinzio's headwear does not have an integrated band to hold the headwear. It further does not have a hem to hide the strip of cloth to hold the headwear tight, and the headwear permanently attaches the tightening strip of cloth to the headwear. Both of these features produce an effect that would not reliably hold DeVinzio's headwear to the head of the user. Finally, the tightening strip of cloth is not long enough to tie which necessitates an additional fastening element. [0012] Thus, a need has been established for an improved do-rag that will reliably stay on the user's head and resist wind and other pressure that can arise from removing a helmet. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0013] The present invention is preferably made of cotton. but stretch-type fabrics can also be employed. The present invention has a first piece of fabric creating the right-hand side of a skullcap. Next, the present invention has a second piece of fabric creating the left-hand side of the skullcap. Then, the present invention has a piece of fabric that is placed between the right-hand side and left-hand side pieces of fabric that includes a "tail" extending downward beyond the skullcap and over a portion of the wearer's neck. Also, the present invention has an elastic band that extends from the mid-point at the front of the skullcap and extends three-quarters of the way around both the right-hand and left-hand sides of the skullcap. The present invention further has a "tie" that has two pieces of fabric sewn back-to-back to create a single piece of material that is attached to one end of the elastic band. The tie extends beyond the circumference of the skullcap and is pulled to contract the elastic band around the wearer's head. Additionally, the present invention has a "tie" that consists of two pieces of fabric sewn back-to-back to create a single piece of material that is attached to the other end of the elastic band. The tie extends beyond the circumference of the skullcap and is pulled to contract the elastic band around the wearer's head. The present invention has a hem of fabric that is attached to the pieces or fabric creating the right-hand and left-hand side of the skullcap, as well as the piece of fabric that is placed between the right-hand side and left-hand side pieces of fabric. The hem extends equidistant from the midpoint of the front of the skullcap and down both sides to the rear of the skullcap and encloses, or hides, the elastic band that extends three-quarters of the circumference of the skullcap and the two points where the ties are attached to the elastic band. [0014] Two important improvements over the relevant art are, first, an elastic band sewn inside the traditional do-rag's hem that spans approximately three-quarters the way around the do-rag. Second, wherein in the traditional do-rag design, the two ties are attached to the rear of the skullcap, in the present invention; the two ties are sewn to either side of the elastic band inside the hem. By sewing the elastic band with the ties attached at either end inside the hem, the present invention do-rag looks just like the traditional do-rag design, but functions much better. [0015] The elastic band with the ties attached at either end allow a tighter and much more secure fit than the traditional do-rag design. Although the present invention is preferably 100% cotton just like the traditional do-rag, when you pull the ties at the back of the present invention do-rag, the elastic band inside the hem extends. When the ties are released after tying the two traditional "knots" to secure the do-rag, the elastic then contracts around the wearer's head. Once the present invention do-rag is tied, the elastic band contracts and expands slightly as wind pressure created from speed pushes the present invention do-rag backward on the wearer's head, as well as upward as the wind pressure circulates under the rear of the do-rag and the wearer's scalp as it travels down the neck. As a result of the slight expansions and contractions of the elastic in the present invention do-rag, there is minimal or no "tugging" on the ties and thus no loosening of the ties. In other words, the present invention do-rag design not only creates a tighter initial fit, the elastic acts kind of like a "shock absorber" against the wind, taking the "pull" or tug away from the rear of the do-rag where the ties are tied. Because there is less wind pressure against the ties, they are not subject to the wind pressures that normally cause ties to loosen. Further, because the present invention do-rag's unique elastic band creates an initial tighter fit around the user's head than traditional do-rag designs, the present invention do-rag will stay on the wearer's head each time he or she removes his or her helmet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0016] FIG. 1 is an illustration of the headwear being worn from a side angle. [0017] FIG. 2 is an inside out view of the headwear from the rear. [0018] FIG. 3 is inside out view of the body part of the headwear from above. [0019] FIG. 4 illustrates how the band fits into the hem on the body from the front. [0020] FIG. 5 illustrates the elastic band with the two ties attached. Continue reading about Protective headwear... Full patent description for Protective headwear Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Protective headwear 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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