US20200113264A1 - Portable shade article configured to fit over the head, or head and hat, of a user - Google Patents
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- A42—HEADWEAR
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- the embodiments of the present invention relate to a portable device configured to create shade for at least a wearer's ears and neck.
- sun's ultraviolet radiation can take its toll. From sunburned skin to skin cancer, unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation is harmful but preventable. Sun block and sun screen are commonly used to combat the sun's ultraviolet radiation. However, many persons do not use such products due to irritation, allergies or the like.
- the embodiments of the present invention are directed to an article configured to fit over a wearer's head or hat in a manner to create shade for at least the wearer's ears and neck.
- the article comprises a first circular member defining a first central opening, said first central opening dimensioned to fit over a wearer's head or head and hat when worn, said first circular member having a series of cuts about an inner edge proximate to said first central opening; a second circular member defining a second central opening, said second circular member joined to said first circular member proximate to said series of cuts; and one or more fasteners positioned on said first circular member and/or second circular member.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an overhead view of a shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 2 illustrates an underside view of the shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 4 illustrates an upper perspective view of the shade article in an open, size adjustable position according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 5 illustrates an underside view of the shade article in an open, size adjustable position according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the article placed over a wearer's head according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 7 illustrates a top down view of the shade article placed over a wearer's head according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of the shade article placed over a wearer's head and hat according to the embodiments of the present invention
- FIG. 9 illustrates a top down view of the shade article placed over a wearer's head and hat according to the embodiments of the present invention.
- FIGS. 10A through 10C illustrate various stages of the first circular member and second circular member as they are used to fabricate the shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1 through 3 show overhead, underside and side views of a shade article 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention.
- the shade article 100 broadly includes a first circular member 110 defining a first central opening 120 and a second circular member 130 defining a second central opening 140 . As shown, when first circular member 110 and second circular member 130 are combined or joined, the first central opening 120 and second central opening 140 define the same space.
- the first circular member 110 incorporates a series of cuts 115 - 1 through 115 -N along an inner edge 117 .
- the series of cuts 115 - 1 through 115 -N provide flexibility and expansiveness about the central opening 120 of the first circular member 110 which is beneficial when placing the shade article 100 on a wearer's head or hat.
- the first circular member 110 and the second circular member 130 are cut from a flexible, resilient material (e.g., cloth, fabric, latex, etc.) such that the shade article 100 may be easily compressed or scrunched to provide ease of storage.
- the shade article 100 may be placed in the pocket of a pair of pants.
- FIG. 4 shows an upper perspective view
- FIG. 5 shows an underside view of the shade article 100 in an open, size adjustable position according to the embodiments of the present invention.
- the second circular member 130 includes hook and loop fasteners 135 - 1 , 135 - 2 configured to adjust the size of the central openings 120 , 140 to accommodate various head shapes and sizes.
- hook and loop fasteners 135 - 1 , 135 - 2 may be used in place of, or in combination with, the hook and loop fasteners 135 - 1 , 135 - 2 .
- the fasteners may also be positioned on the first circular member 110 or both the first circular member 110 and second circular member 130 .
- the shade article 100 is fabricated by first cutting the first circular member 110 and the second circular member 130 from the flexible and resilient material of choice. As shown in FIG. 10A , since the first circular member 110 acts as the shade it tends to be wider than the second circular member 130 which provides support and adjustability.
- the first circular member 110 and second circular member 130 define central openings 120 , 140 of substantially the same diameter.
- the series of cuts 115 - 1 through 115 -N are then made on the first circular member 110 .
- the series of cuts 115 - 1 through 115 -N permit the first circular member 110 to fit over a wearer's head, or head and hat, and provide some flexibility.
- the first circular member 110 and second circular member 130 are then cut completely along their widths at 111 , 131 .
- the second circular member 130 is then joined to the first circular member 110 over the series of cuts 115 - 1 through 115 -N along the inner edge 117 .
- the second circular member 130 may be joined to the first circular member 110 using fasteners, adhesives or other means.
- the shade article 100 may be adjusted to fit a wearer's head, or head and hat. In either instance, the shade article 100 creates shade about at least a user's ears, neck and/or eyes.
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- The embodiments of the present invention relate to a portable device configured to create shade for at least a wearer's ears and neck.
- As people spend more time outdoors playing sports, hiking, going to the beach, working, etc., the effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation can take its toll. From sunburned skin to skin cancer, unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation is harmful but preventable. Sun block and sun screen are commonly used to combat the sun's ultraviolet radiation. However, many persons do not use such products due to irritation, allergies or the like.
- It would be advantageous to develop a portable, easy-to-use, device for creating shade (i.e., blocking the sun's ultraviolet radiation) about a wearer's head.
- The embodiments of the present invention are directed to an article configured to fit over a wearer's head or hat in a manner to create shade for at least the wearer's ears and neck. In one embodiment, the article comprises a first circular member defining a first central opening, said first central opening dimensioned to fit over a wearer's head or head and hat when worn, said first circular member having a series of cuts about an inner edge proximate to said first central opening; a second circular member defining a second central opening, said second circular member joined to said first circular member proximate to said series of cuts; and one or more fasteners positioned on said first circular member and/or second circular member.
- Other variations, embodiments and features of the present invention will become evident from the following detailed description, drawings and claims.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an overhead view of a shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 illustrates an underside view of the shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 illustrates an upper perspective view of the shade article in an open, size adjustable position according to the embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 illustrates an underside view of the shade article in an open, size adjustable position according to the embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the article placed over a wearer's head according to the embodiments of the present invention -
FIG. 7 illustrates a top down view of the shade article placed over a wearer's head according to the embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of the shade article placed over a wearer's head and hat according to the embodiments of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 illustrates a top down view of the shade article placed over a wearer's head and hat according to the embodiments of the present invention; and -
FIGS. 10A through 10C illustrate various stages of the first circular member and second circular member as they are used to fabricate the shade article according to the embodiments of the present invention. - For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive feature illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would normally occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention claimed.
- Those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments of the present invention may be made using numerous fabrics and materials and using numerous manufacturing techniques without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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FIGS. 1 through 3 show overhead, underside and side views of ashade article 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention. Theshade article 100 broadly includes a firstcircular member 110 defining a firstcentral opening 120 and a secondcircular member 130 defining a secondcentral opening 140. As shown, when firstcircular member 110 and secondcircular member 130 are combined or joined, the firstcentral opening 120 and secondcentral opening 140 define the same space. - As shown best in
FIG. 2 , the firstcircular member 110 incorporates a series of cuts 115-1 through 115-N along aninner edge 117. The series of cuts 115-1 through 115-N provide flexibility and expansiveness about thecentral opening 120 of the firstcircular member 110 which is beneficial when placing theshade article 100 on a wearer's head or hat. - In one embodiment, the first
circular member 110 and the secondcircular member 130 are cut from a flexible, resilient material (e.g., cloth, fabric, latex, etc.) such that theshade article 100 may be easily compressed or scrunched to provide ease of storage. For example, in such an embodiment, theshade article 100 may be placed in the pocket of a pair of pants. -
FIG. 4 shows an upper perspective view andFIG. 5 shows an underside view of theshade article 100 in an open, size adjustable position according to the embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment, the secondcircular member 130 includes hook and loop fasteners 135-1, 135-2 configured to adjust the size of thecentral openings circular member 110 or both the firstcircular member 110 and secondcircular member 130. - In one embodiment, the
shade article 100 is fabricated by first cutting the firstcircular member 110 and the secondcircular member 130 from the flexible and resilient material of choice. As shown inFIG. 10A , since the firstcircular member 110 acts as the shade it tends to be wider than the secondcircular member 130 which provides support and adjustability. The firstcircular member 110 and secondcircular member 130 definecentral openings circular member 110. The series of cuts 115-1 through 115-N permit the firstcircular member 110 to fit over a wearer's head, or head and hat, and provide some flexibility. The firstcircular member 110 and secondcircular member 130 are then cut completely along their widths at 111, 131. The secondcircular member 130 is then joined to the firstcircular member 110 over the series of cuts 115-1 through 115-N along theinner edge 117. The secondcircular member 130 may be joined to the firstcircular member 110 using fasteners, adhesives or other means. Now constructed, theshade article 100 may be adjusted to fit a wearer's head, or head and hat. In either instance, theshade article 100 creates shade about at least a user's ears, neck and/or eyes. - Although the invention has been described in detail with reference to several embodiments, additional variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of the invention as described and defined in the following claims.
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