US 2006/0179544 A1 · Tube hat

Abstract

A tube hat is described which is constructed from at least one collapsible, generally tubular member having two open ends, one end thereof being adapted to fit over the head of a person. The other open end may be gathered to form a smaller opening through which a ponytail or braid may be passed, or closed for warmth or style. In another embodiment of the invention, the tube hat may include a headband/ear warmer and a head-covering portion. The headband/ear warmer may be constructed such that the head-covering portion may be stowed therein when weather conditions warrant the use of ear protection, but not a head covering. If the temperature drops, the head-covering portion may be deployed with the now empty head band remaining useful as an ear protector. Some embodiments of the tube hat may be reversible, showing different patterns or colors for the exposed surfaces.

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Dependent claims

A hat comprising:

(a) a collapsible, generally tubular member having a first open end adapted to fit on the head of a person, and a second open end disposed opposite to said first open end;
and
(b) means for restricting the opening of the second open end.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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