Hats with sound directing assemblies
AssigneeVersi LLC
InventorDaniel C. Buck
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Abstract
An apparatus worn on a head of the user. The apparatus includes a hat having a front, an opposite back, and a crown position at the front. A sound directing assembly has a body coupled to the crown of the hat. The body of the sound directing assembly is configured to receive sound. A sound tube extends from the body to an earpiece that is configured to be inserted into an ear of the user. The sound tube is configured to direct the sound received by the body to the earpiece such that the user can hear the sound.
Claims20
An apparatus worn on a head of the user, the apparatus comprising:
- a hat having a front, an opposite back, and a crown position at the front;
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- a sound directing assembly having a body coupled to the crown, the body configured to receive sound and the sound directing assembly further comprising a sound tube that extends from the body to an earpiece that is configured to be inserted into an ear of the user;
- wherein the sound tube is configured to direct the sound received by the body to the earpiece such that the user can hear the sound.
A method for making an apparatus for assisting hearing for a user, the method comprising:
- providing a hat having a front, an opposite back, and a crown position at the front;
- providing a sound directing assembly having a body configured to receive the sound, an earpiece configured to be inserted into an ear of the user, and a sound tube that extends between the body and the earpiece;
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- coupling the body of the sound directly assembly to the crown of the hat such that the sound tube directs the sound received by the body to the earpiece to assist the user in hearing the sound.
An apparatus worn on a head of the user, the apparatus comprising:
- a hat having a front, an opposite back, and a crown position at the front, wherein an opening extends through the crown;
- a sound directing assembly having a body coupled to the hat such that a first end of the body aligns with the opening through the crown, wherein sound passing through the opening is received in the first end of the body, the sound directing assembly further having a flexible sound tube that extends from the body to an earpiece configured to be positioned in or on an ear of the user;
- a cover that covers the first end of the body, the cover comprising a material that is different than a material of the crown;
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- a bracket that selectively retains the earpiece on the hat;
- wherein the sound tube is configured to direct the sound received by the body to the earpiece such that the user can hear the sound.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.