US2172510A - Hat - Google Patents

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Sept. 12, 1939. H. s JAccARD HAT Filed July 21, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet l ATTORN'EY P 1939. H. s. JACCARD 2,172,510

HAT

Filed July 21, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 I INVENTOR ,ficegz 5 Jaicaraf BY ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 12, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HAT Application July 21, 1938, Serial No. 220,473

7 Claims.

This invention relates to hats, and more particularly to ladies hats adapted for sports wear and other occasions requiring adequate head protection from the sun.

The principal objects of the present invention are to provide a headdress of attractive appearance, of simple and economical manufacture, of durable character, and of comfortable and becoming nature to the wearer.

A further important object of the present invention is to provide for forming hats of this character from a minimum number of patterns and in such a manner that each hat is capable of fitting a wide range of head sizes.

Further objects of the invention are to provide for arranging the hats embodying this invention in such a manner that various stylings, shapes and modifications may be easily and quickly imparted to each individual hat depending upon the occasion and the desires of the wearer; to provide for forming the hat from a single blank; to provide an improved manner of shaping the blank into the hat; to provide an improved manner and means of securing the blank in shaped condition; to provide improved elements constituting a hat of this character; and to provide improved arrangements for those elements whereby attractive hats may be efiiciently made in accordance with the present invention.

In accomplishing these and other objects of the present invention, I have provided improved details of structure, the preferred form of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a hat embodying the features of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of a blank from which the hat illustrated in Fig. 1 may be formed, the blank being shown partly bound and stitched.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the hat illustrated in Fig. l, embodying the features of this invention.

Fig. 4 is a detail perspective view of a joint between portions of the blank edge binding, a grommet for passing a portion of the tie member also being illustrated.

Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of the hat illustrated in Fig. l, a modification of brim styling being shown in dotted lines.

Fig. 6 is a rear elevational view of the hat illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. '7 is a detail perspective view of an end of the tie member in wrapped condition adapting it for initial threading through the grommets.

Referring more in detail to the drawings:

The hat embodying the features of the present invention preferably consists of a blank I, Fig. 2, which is provided with a substantially central transverse fold line 2, and a substantially arcuate lower or forward edge 3 terminating in side edges 4, the side edges 4 extending rearwardly in approximate parallel relation to the central fold line 2. The rear edge of the blank diverges outwardly from the end 5 of the fold line 2 and terminates at its opposite ends in wings 6 and 1, the edges of the wings 5 and l ultimately meeting the rear ends of the edges 4 of the blank at the points 8 and 9 on opposite sides of the blank. As a matter of practice, stitching l0, preferably in a plurality of rows, is provided to bind the edges of the blank to prevent its fraying prior to binding.

Binding M is provided for the edges of the blank and as a matter of practice, it has been further found preferable to initiate the binding adjacent one of the wings on the outer edge thereof, as illustrated at l2 in Fig. 2, in such a manner that the joinder of the ends of the binding may be hidden when the hat is shaped as later particularly described. The binding II is extended around the outer edges of the blank and terminates in overlapping relation to the end E2 of the binding, as indicated at I3 in Fig. 4. Suitab-le stitching l4, preferably in the form of an embroidery stitch, secures the binding to the blank.

In order to shape the blank into hat form, the wings are adapted for interengagement with the blank and to this end, a slit I5 is provided in the blank adjacent one of the wings, for example the wing l, the slit l5 being of length and width suitable for passing the other wing 6 therethrough. The edges of the blank bounding the slit 15 are preferably stitched, as at It, and are bound as at I! to provide a reinforced passageway for the wing 6, as well as a decorative trim member indicating the rear central portion of the hat, when shaped, as particularly shown at l8 in Fig. 6.

In order to facilitate interengagement of the wings 6 and I with the'blank for shaping the hat, fold lines I9 and are provided in interposed relation between the wings 6 and l and the adjacent portions of the blank, the fold lines preferably extending from the ends of the outer edges of the wings at the points 8 and 9 thereof diagonally inwardly to the rear edge 2| of the blank substantially midway between the respective diverging edges thereof.

22 and 23 indicate grommets or similar devices employed for bounding the edges of openings in the Wings 6 and l, the openings being for the purpose of passing a tie member 24 therethrough. The openings in the grommets 22 and 23 are alignable with openings through the blank bounded by either of the grommets 25 and 26, when the wings 6 and 'l are folded into overlapping engagement therewith, the latter of which are positioned substantially centrally in the sides of the blank, as clearly shown in Fig. 2. When the wings are so folded relative to the blank, openings in similar pairs of grommets 21 and 28 in the wings are similarly alignable in juxtaposed relation to openings in either of the grommets 29 and 30 in the blank proper.

The tie member 24 consists of a suitable cord, for example one of twisted groups of collected strands of yarn, string or similar material and, as a matter of practice, the ends of the groups of collected strands are wrapped, as indicated at 3|, to facilitate extension of the ends of the tie member through the grommets in the blank and wings.

32 indicates a retaining member for the ends of the tie member, the retaining member preferably consisting of a ball or the like having an opening 33 therethrough for slidably receiving the ends of the tie member in such a manner that the ball may be moved up and down on the tie member to adjust the tie member relative to the hat in fitting the hat to a wearer. After the retaining member has been placed on the tie member, the ends of the tie member may be knotted as at 34, in spaced relation to the extreme outer ends of the tie member to provide decorative tassels or the like 35, which enhance the appearance of the hat.

It is contemplated that the blank may be formed of any suitable material such as canvas, linen, piqu, silk, felt, straw, leather, paper, Gellophane, and the like; that the tie member may be of the character indicated or of any other suitable material such as ribbon; that the grommets for passing the tie member may be made of metal, Celluloid, felt, or any suitable material capable of surrounding the holes in the wings and blank in the nature of a washer to prevent tearing of the material; that the retaining member may be made of cork; balsa wood, or other suitable materials which may be either painted or enamelled; and that the tie member, binding and grommets may be colored to harmonize with the color or colors of the blank.

In shaping the blank to hat forming condition, it is preferred that the sides of the blank be bent inwardly relative to each other on the fold line 2, and that the wing 6 be passed through the slit IS.

The wing 6 is then preferably overlapped upon the slit side of the blank in such a manner as to align the grommet 22 in the wing with the grommet 26 in the blank and the grommet 21 in the wing with the grommet 30 in the blank, the wing 1 being overlapped on the opposite side of the blank in such a manner that the grommet 23 aligns with the grommet 25 and the grommet 28 aligns with the grommet 29. In this manner, the grommets are arranged in aligned pairs and the hat is in the position illustrated for example in Fig. 6.

The tie member 24, while in the condition illustrated in Fig. 7 is then applied, preferably from mets 30 and 21, from which grommets 21 and 28 the respective ends of the tie member are extended outwardly relative to the blank adjacent to the fold line 2 of the blank, at which point loops 36 and 31 are formed in the ends of the tie member, one end of, the tie member being passed through one of the loops to effect looped interengagement of the tie member ends. substantially at the mid-portions of the respective ends of the tie member. The ends of the tie member being thus secured tog-ether at their mid-portions, the extreme outer ends of the respective tie member ends are then passed through the grommets 2226 and 23-25 respectively for passage into the interior of the hat and extension downwardlyas particularly shown in Fig. 6. The ends of the tie member may then be passed through the retaining member 32, after which the knots 34 may be formed therein and. the wrapping removed from the ends of the tie member to permit the formation of the tassels 35.

It is apparent that with the structure described, a hat having an open upper end is formed, which open upper end tapers outwardly and downwardly to a lower brim portion of the hat. The effect of this structure is to permit a single pattern of hat to fit a wide range of head sizes, it being merely necessary to place the hat on the wearers head and pull it downwardly until it fits. The tie member, furthermore, facilitates adjustment of fit of the hat to wearers having different head sizes in that the retaining member may be slid upwardly on the tie member to adjust the tie member under the chin of the wearer to eifect a comfortable fit.

It is also apparent that the arcuate front or lower edge 3 of the hat admits of folding the brim of the hat upwardly at either or both sides from front to extreme rear of the hat in such a manner that various stylings for the hat may be easily effected.

While I have shown'a particular arrangement of the tie member relative to the blank, wings, and grommets therein, and, have found the arrangement illustrated preferable, if desired other arrangements of the tie member may be carried out in connection with the blank and wings as long as the tie member is employed for assembling or shaping the blank into hat form.

The principal advantages in a hat constructed as described are the variety of head sizes which the hat will fit, the variety of stylings which may be effected through adjustment of the brim and tie member of the hat, the lack of permanent stitchings and the like for shaping the I blank to hat form, the adaptability of the hat to beach and other sports wear, the simplicity by which the blank is formed and the hat shaped therefrom, the attractive appearance which the hat imparts to a wearer, and the general utility of the hat in protecting the wearer from the strong rays of the sun.

What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A hat of the character described including a foldable blank having a substantially arcuate edge at one side thereof, diverging wings extending from the side of the blank opposite said arcuate edge, said blank having fold lines interposed between said wings and said opposite edge, said blank having a slit therein adjacent one of said wing fold lines adapted for passing the other wing therethrough to effect engagement of said wings with opposite sides of said blank, said blank and wings having spaced pairs of alignable openings therein, and a tie member adapt- 75" ed for extension through said aligned pairs of openings for shaping said blank into hat forming condition.

2. In a hat of the character described comprising a blank folded into hat shape having a pair of aligned openings adjacent the lower rear edge thereof and having a pair of aligned openings disposed substantially centrally on opposite sides thereof, and a tie member having opposite ends extending through said pairs of aligned openings, the mid-portion of said tie member being positioned adjacent said lower rear openings of said blank, the mid-portion of the opposite ends of said tie member having looped interengagement with each other at the forward portion of the blank, and the outer ends of said tie member extending through said central openings on the same sides of the blank from which the ends of said tie member were first respectively extended through said first named pair of openings.

3. In a hat of the character described comprising a blank folded into hat shape having a pair of aligned openings adjacent the lower rear edge thereof and having a pair of aligned openings disposed substantially centrally on opposite sides thereof, a tie member having opposite ends extending through said pairs of aligned openings, the mid-portion of said tie member having positioned adjacent said lower rear openings of said blank, the mid-portion of the opposite ends of said tie member having looped interengagement with each other at the forward portion of the blank, and the outer ends of said tie member extending through said central openings on the same sides of the blank from which the ends of said tie member were respectively first extended through said first named pair of openings, and a retaining member having an opening there through slidably receiving said ends of said tie member to provide adjustments for the ends of said tie member relative to said blank.

4. A hat of the character described including a foldable blank, diverging wings extending from one side of the blank adapted to be folded back into engagement with said blank in oppositely disposed relation to each other, said blank and wings having spaced pairs of alignable openings therein, a tie member adapted for extension through said aligned pairs of openings for shaping said blank into hat forming condition, and a retaining member adjustably engaged with the ends of said tie member.

5. A hat of the character described including a foldable blank having a substantially arcuate edge at one side thereof, diverging wings extending from the side of the blank opposite said arcuate edge, said blank having fold lines interposed between said wings and said opposite edge, said blank having a slit therein adjacent one of said wing fold lines adapted for passing the other wing therethrough to effect engagement of said wings with opposite sides of said blank, and means binding the edges of said slit.

6. In a hat of the character described, a foldable blank having top, bottom and side edges, the side edges being arranged adjacent each other when the blank is folded to form a back portion for the hat, the bottom edge bounding a brim for the hat formed by the blank and an opening by which the hat may be placed on a head, the top edge bounding an open top portion for the hat formed by folding the blank, the bottom edge being of greater length than the top edge to form a taper, whereby a single blank forms. a hat capable of fitting heads ranging in size approximately between the sizes of the openings formed by said top and bottom edges, and means on the blank to hold it in folded hat forming condition.

7. In a hat of the character described, a foldable blank having top, bottom and side edges, the side edges being arranged adjacent each other when the blank is folded to form a back portion for the hat, the bottom edge bounding a brim for the hat formed by the blank and an opening by which the hat may be placed on a head, the top edge bounding an open top portion for the hat formed by folding the blank, the bottom edge being of greater length than the top edge to form a taper, whereby a single blank forms a hat capable of fitting heads ranging in size approximately between the sizes of the openings formed by said top and bottom edges, means engaged with the blank to hold it in folded hat forming condition and engageable under the chin I of a wearer to hold the hat on the head of the wearer, and means slidably mounted on the blank holding means for adjusting the same relative to the chin of the wearer of the hat.

HELENE S. JACCARD.

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