US1997708A - Hat brim - Google Patents

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April 16, 1935. A. URlwAL 1,997,708

HAT BRIM Filed Aug. 24, 1954 INVENTQR ALroNs URM/An.

ATTORNEY Patented Apr. 16, 1935 UNITED sTATEs PATENT OFFICE .HAT BREVI Alfons Urlwal, Laredo, Tex., assignor to Texas Harvest Hat Company, Inc., Laredo, Tex.

It has been discovered that the constructions of the brims of straw hats with radial corrugations or ridges extending to the edges of the brims are defective in several respects. First, the edges of brims in which the radial corrugations extend to the edges are very thick without corresponding rigidity. Second, the extension of the corrugations to the very edges serves to render the edges soft in that the ends of the corrugations have very little strength when compressed. Third, the application of bindings upon the edges of the brims is unsatisfactory due to the necessary thickness, and the mounting of them in position is exceptionally difficult.

This invention has for an object the construction of the brims of straw hats with radial corrugations or ridges in such a manner that the various defects pointed out in the previous paragraph are eliminated.

More particularly, the invention proposes to construct corrugations or ridges which do not extend completely to the edges of a brim. It has been found that the brim will be reinforced and stiifened because of the fact that the corrugations terminate slightly before the edge. Furthermore, binding may be pleasantly and 'conveniently applied. d

Another one of the objects of this invention is Y the application of binding strips in a particular manner upon the edge of the brim so as to add to its reinforcement.

Still further, the invention contemplates to teach the manufactureof the brims of hats in a manner so that 'thecross sectional shape of the corrugations or ridges are n'ot limited to semicircular but may be triangular, square, or of other shape.

Another one of the objects of this invention is an arrangement of bindings upon the brims of straw hats in such a manner that portions thereof are detachable as desired to change or control thev flexibility of the brims of the hats.

AStill further, the invention proposes the construction of an article .of the class described which is simple and durable and which can be manufactured and soldat a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention and of the objects and advantages thereof reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a straw helmet hat constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary bottom elevational view of the brim of the hat shown in Fig. 1 seen as though looking in the direction of the line 2-2 of Fig. l.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is another fragmentary sectional view but taken on the line 4 4 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary sectional view of the brim of a straw hat constructed according to another embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 6 is another fragmentary sectional view of the brim of a straw hat constructed according to another modification of the invention.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary bottom view of Fig. 6 looking in the direction cf the line 1-7 of Fig. 6.

Fig. 8 is a perspective View of a portion of the binding used in Figs. 6 and 7.

Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken on the line 9-9 of Fig. 8. i

Fig. l0 is a side elevational view of a plain straw hat embodying this invention.

Fig. 11 is an elevational view of a fedora shaped straw hat embodying this invention.

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary sectional view of a portion of a brim of a straw hat illustrating anotherembodiment of the corrugations or ridges.

In Figs. 1-4 inclusive, a helmetl type straw hat Iii is illustrated with a brim Ilia. This brim is shown formed with a plurality of upward radial corrugations Il having their ends blending into the material of the brim. More particularly, the corrugations or ridges Il extend from points Ila slightly spaced from the inner diameter of the brim to points lib slightly spaced from the free edge of the brim. These corrugations are of semi-circular shape in transverse cross section.

The edge of the brim lila is finished with a binding strip I2 sewed thereon. This binding strip may be narrow or. wide depending merely upon taste. The outer ends of the corrugations or ridges Il should extend just up to the edge of the binding strip I2 to obtain the best results. Thus, if the binding stripis narrow the corrugations or ridges aredslightly further extended and if wide are slightly less extended.

It is a feature of this invention that the free edge ofthe brim is not corrugated but plain.- It is a further feature of this invention that the corrugations or ridges extend just to a small distance from the free edge so that the brim is reinforced by the rigidity of the corrugations and the free edge is reinforced also because of the close proximity of the corrugations, but at the same time the free edge is thin.

In Fig. 5 another embodiment of the invention is an interior binding I2 and an exterior binding I2a engaged thereover. The exterior binding is of larger size so that there is a relative taper of the edge of the binding towards the material of the brim. 'I'he double binding serves to further reinforce and stiil'en the edge of the brim of the hat.

In Figs. 6-9 inclusive, another embodiment of the invention has been disclosed in which the brim Illa of the hat I 0 is provided with radial corrugations or ridges II terminating slightly from the edges thereof. A reinforcement strip Il oi' cardboard or fiber material is engaged upon the free edge of the brim. This reinforcement strip has its outer edge I la turned over so as to engage over the edge of the brim. Small radial members I5 project from the strip I4 and are adapted to engage within the hollow undersides of the outer ends of the corrugations or ridges II.

'Ihese projecting members are similarly shaped as the hollows of the corrugations. They are detachably mounted in position by reason of being formed with tongues I6 upon their outer ends engaging receiving grooves upon the edge of the strip I4. and furthermore, because of the provision of prongs I'I stamped from the material of the members and engaging into the material of the ridges or 'corrugations II. The arrangement is such that the rigidity produced by the corrugations or ridges II are directly communicated by the members I5 to the edge of the brim of the hat. If it is desired to eliminate this direct communication then the members I5 may be removed by forcing the prongs I1 free from the material of the corrugations II and then moving the members I5 to disengage the tongues I6. A binding strip I2b is engaged over the turned edge of the strip and is secured in position with stitches 20. These stitches 20 also engage through material of the strip I l which is soft enough to permit this construction.

In Fig. 10 another embodiment of the invention is disclosed wherein the conventional shape straw hat I 0b is shown formed with a brim IIIa constructed accordingto this invention. 'Similar parts may be recognized by the same reference numerals.

In Fig. l1 the invention is shown applied to a fedora shaped straw hat Iilc. The straw hat is provided with a brim IIIa constructed according to thisinvention.

In Fig. 12 a corrugation or ridge lId is shown distinguishing from the previous illustrated ridges II by the fact that it is of triangular or pointed shape. This form is illustrated merely to call attention to thefact that the cross sectional shape of the corrugations or ridges may be varied.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:-

l. In a hat, a brim of inverted cup shape formed with a plurality of upwardly embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the material of the brim near the inner and outer edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges.

2. In` a hat, a brim of inverted cup shape formed with a plurality of upwardly embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the. material of the brim near the inner and outer edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges, said corrugations or ridges being of semicircular cross sectional shape.

3. In a hat, a brim of inverted cup shape formed with a plurality of upwardly embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the material of the brim near the inner and outer edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges, and binding material attached upon the free edge of said brim. the outer ends of said corrugations or ridges terminating at the inner edges of the binding.

4. In a hat, a brim of inverted cup shape formed with a plurality of upwardly embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the material of the brim near the inner and outer edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges, and a binding for the free edge of the brim including a reinforcement strip with an edge bent around the edge of the brim, and provided with radial members engaging the undersides of said corrugations.

5. In a hat, a brim of inverted cup shape.

formed with a plurality of upwardly embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the material of the brim near the inner and outer edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges, and a binding for the free edge of the brim including a reinforcement strip with an edge bent around the edge of the brim, and provided with radial members engaging the undersides of said corrugations, said radial members being detachably mounted in position.

6. In a hat, a brim of inverted cup shape formed with a plurality of upwardly embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the material of the brim near the inner and outer edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges, and a binding for the free edge of the brim including a reinforcement strip with an edge bent around the edge of the brim, and provided with radial members engaging the undersides of said corrugations, said radial members being detachably mounted in position, with interengaging tongues and prongs.

7. In a hat, a brim formed with a plurality of upwardly embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the material of the brim near the inner and outer edges thereof and formingl a rigid brim with thin edges.

8. In a hat, a brim formed with a plurality of embossed radial corrugations or ridges having ends blending into the material of the brim near the inner and outer'edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges. l

9. In a hat, a brim formed with a plurality oi' embossed radial corrugations or ridgesl having ends blending into the material of the brim near the outer edges thereof and forming a rigid brim with thin edges, 'and binding material mounted upon the edge of said brim and having elements reinforcing said corrugationsmr ridges.

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