IP Library Granted Patent US 6,874,166
Granted Patent B2
US 6,874,166 · App. 10/112,460 · Granted Apr 5, 2005

Novelty hat

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 6,874,166
App. No.
10/112,460
Granted
Apr 5, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

A novelty hat includes a headband with first and second end. The headband generally defines an annular shape and includes velcro closure strips on the ends thereof. At least one of the velcro strips also secures to the headband. A liner and exterior shaped figure extend upwardly from the headband. Stuffing is disposed between the liner and the figure such that the figure forms the shape of an animal head, sports logo or mascot.

Claims (12)

1. A hat comprising:

a headband having first and second ends and generally defining an annular shape to be placed around a user's head;

a liner extending upwardly from said headband to define a cavity therein for receiving a user's head;

an exterior shaped figure extending from said headband and exterior of said liner;

a stuffing material disposed between said liner and said exterior shaped figure; and

a closure comprising a first hook strip extending from said first end of said headband and a second loop strip extending from said second end of said headband, at least one of said hook and said loop strips adapted to secure said headband around the user's head.

2. A hat as set forth in claim 1 wherein one of said hook and said loop strip is adapted to cooperate with said headband.

3. A hat as set forth in claim 2 wherein said headband includes a material that is adapted to be secured to one of said hook and loop strips.

4. A hat as set forth in claim 2 wherein said headband is stretchable.

5. A hat as set forth in claim 4 wherein each of said liner and said exterior shaped figure include a slit.

6. A hat as set forth in claim 5 wherein said exterior shaped figure comprises an animal's head.

7. A hat as set forth in claim 5 wherein said exterior shaped figure comprises a sports insignia.

Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 6028093600 · Apr 3, 2001
Related Publication 20020162156A1 · Nov 7, 2002