WO2012006705A1

WO2012006705A1 - Hat retaining device

Info

Publication number: WO2012006705A1
Application number: PCT/BR2011/000230
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sonia Regina De Castro
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-07-12
Filing date: 2011-07-11
Publication date: 2012-01-19
Anticipated expiration: 2013-01-12
Also published as: BRPI1003320A2

Abstract

Hat Retaining Device is characterized by two straps in each side of the hat, for to fix onto the ear. The top strap can make comfortable material in contact in ear and can be hair colored. The under strap can be invisible upon a skin. The adjust its size is simple, means of a lace and a knot tied between the stitching in silicone threads. This knot can be loose and move with the tip of a pin. The under strap also can go only pass behind and under the ear, and be secured inside the ear, with the help of hooks or similar The fixing devices may be attached to velcro for easy installation. The size can be adjusted also by using rubber pieces through which the thread is threaded twice.

Description

HAT RETAINING DEVICE

This invention is characterized by a device that secures a hat onto a person's earlobes, being placed either around the whole earlobe or just behind and at the bottom of the earlobe, to be secured in the internal part of the earlobe with the help of a sphere, hooks or the like. Two fixing points for each earlobe provide more efficient support; they can be fixed with Velcro for ease of fitting and removal from the hat; size can be adjusted with the help of a knot or rubber pieces.

Prior Art

The majority of hats available on the market do not have a securing device, which makes their use difficult under windy conditions.

The commonly known device is fixed around a person's neck, but is rarely used for reason of aesthetics and comfort.

Exposition of Invention

This invention makes it possible for hats to be secured efficiently, comfortably and discreetly. The device fits around the earlobe or behind and at the bottom of the earlobe, to be secured inside the earlobe by means of a hook, a sphere or similar. Preferably, it should be secured at two points for each earlobe. The device can be used with untied hair. It's only a case of releasing the threads, after securing them. Velcro can be used for easier fitting into hats. The size of straps can be adjusted by means of a knot or rubber pieces, through which the thread is threaded through twice.

The ribbons onto which the straps or hooks are fixed can be hair colored. Nevertheless, even in a different color they are invisible, as they remain hidden behind the earlobes. The straps and hook supports can be made of transparent silicone threads, but also other materials can be employed or even some ornament to highlight the pieces, such as pendants, beads, etc. Description of Drawings

Figure 1 : view of a strap in silicone thread, with a loosened knot;

Figure 2: view of a strap in silicone thread, with a fastened knot;

Figure 3: view of a strap in silicone thread, with the end of the thread secured onto one of the supports;

Figure 4: view of a strap in silicone thread, the size of which is adjusted by means of rubber pieces;

Figure 5: view of a device to be fixed inside the earlobe;

Figure 6: view of a hat with a piece of Velcro fixed onto the inner edge of the crown;

Figure 7: view of a hat with two silicone thread straps fixed onto the inner edge of the crown;

Figure 8: view of a head wearing a hat with the device positioned ready to be secured inside the earlobe;

Figure 9: view of a head with a hat secured onto earlobes by means of straps;

Figure 10: view of a head with a hat secured onto earlobes by means of straps; with a stick poised ready to loosen the hair.

The Best Way of Manufacturing This Invention

Melt one end of an approximately 0,5 mm thick silicone thread ( 1 ). Thread it through the type of needle that has an opening at the top part of its eye. The needle is passed through a small piece of folded rubberized fabric (4), which serves as support. It is then passed around a piece of ribbon (2) and back again around the same piece of rubberized fabric (4). A slightly larger piece of fabric is folded around the ribbon (2) and its edges are joined together with the thread (1), making the second support (4). After introducing the needle once around this support (4), a knot is tied in the thread (1), in order to pass it in the opposite direction. The end of thread (1) can then be fixed onto the first support (4), the needle is removed and the end of the thread ( 1 ) can also be melted. This remainder thread (1) can be loosened, by untying the knot with the tip of a pin. By enlarging the size of the strap, it can also be used on a hat that's worn high on the head or angling to one side. The end of the thread (2) where the first support (4) is positioned, is sewn onto a strip of Velcro (3) approximately 5 cm long. Measure the place where the first support (4) must be positioned and the place where the other end of the ribbon (2) must be stitched, and stitch it onto the other side of the Velcro strip (3) and cut off the loose ends of ribbon and sewing thread.

The strap must be pulled in order to secure the first support (4).

One side of the Velcro strip (3) is used on each side to form a pair of straps, making it easy to put in position.

Prior to use, the strap must be measured around the earlobe. After the length of the strap is defined, the knot on the thread (1) can be fastened.

To secure the straps onto the hat, strips of adhesive Velcro (3) of approximately 5cm are glued onto the inner edge of the crown of the hat (7), beside each earlobe, one strip on either side.

Fixing can be reinforced by sewing or stapling it onto the ribbon that is commonly used as lining on the edge of the crown of a hat (7).

Possible Industrial Application This invention can be manufactured to be sold in pairs or as a set with adhesive Velcro straps, to be fitted onto any type of hat.

It can also be introduced within the manufacturing process of hats, to be fitted with or without the use of Velcro.

Claims

1 st) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by a strap made of silicone threads or similar, secured onto a length of ribbon or similar by means of two supports made of rubberized fabric or similar, the thread is threaded twice through one of the supports and around the ribbon; the other support is put around the ribbon, left unfastened and is fixed onto the edges by thread which is threaded through once and tied with a knot before it is threaded back in the opposite direction; the end of the thread can be fixed onto the other support or the excess can be cut off; the thread ends are melted and the ends of the ribbon are stitched or secured by other means onto a strip of Velcro or directly onto the hat;

2nd) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by any straps, manufactured in any model or material, fitted onto each side of a hat, cap, beret or similar, by the earlobes;

3rd) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by any straps, manufactured in any model or material, fitted onto each side of a hat, cap, beret or similar, by the earlobes, with any mechanism for adjusting its size;

4th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by straps, manufactured in any model or material, fixed onto Velcro strips, that may form a pair and eventually be accompanied by opposite sides of Velcro strips, that may have an adhesive;

5th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by threads made of silicone, elastic, string, chain or any other similar materials, with an end secured onto each side of a hat, cap, beret or similar, by any means and with a hook, sphere, half sphere or any other similar object secured onto the other end;

6th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by threads made of silicone, elastic, string, chain or any other similar materials, with an end fixed onto a hook, sphere, half sphere or onto any other similar object and with the other end secured onto a ribbon or similar, that can be secured onto a strip of Velcro or onto each side of a hat, cap, beret or similar;

7th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by any hook, sphere, half sphere or similar object secured onto Velcro strips by means of thread, ribbon or a combination of both or any other material serving the same purpose, which can form a pair and eventually be accompanied by opposite sides of Velcro strips, that may have an adhesive;

8th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by straps, manufactured in any model or material, fitted onto a support or onto any other pieces that may be fitted by means of a knot between two points through which it is threaded;

9th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by straps, made from any thread threaded twice through two pieces of rubber or similar;

10th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by any hats, caps, berets or similar with a mark close to the middle of the inner edge of the crown, by the earlobes;

11th) HAT EAR HOLDERS are characterized by any hats, caps, berets or similar with Velcro strips fixed by whatever means onto each side of the inner edge of the crown, by the earlobes;