Vinyl hat
OwnerCarl E. Andersoninventor
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Abstract
A wide brim hat is vacuum formed from a thin sheet of specially formulated PVC plastic. The PVC effectively blocks transmission of both UVA and UVB radiation and thereby provides significant protection against the sun. A removable elastic headband centers a wearer's head within the hat and spaces the wearer's head from the crown of the hat. In this manner, cooling air passages are provided between the wearer's head and the interior of the hat crown.
Claims20
A hat formed of a sheet of vinyl plastic, and comprising:
- a crown;
- a brim surrounding said crown;
- and
- wherein said vinyl plastic comprises polyvinyl chloride and said sheet has a thickness sufficient to block transmission of substantially all UV light.
The hat of claim 8, wherein said anti-glare material comprises a paint applied over an interior surface of said brim.
A hat formed of a plastic material, and comprising:
- a crown;
- a brim surrounding said crown;
- a plurality of retainers mounted externally around said crown;
- and
- an elastic headband mounted within an interior portion of said crown and supported by said retainers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.