Hat clip

Abstract

The invention relates to a hat clip having a first generally horizontal member, a second generally horizontal member spaced apart and generally parallel to the first horizontal member for grasping a brim of a hat placed between the first and second horizontal members, a generally vertical member having a top end and a bottom end for positioning the first and second horizontal members, wherein the top end is in contact with the first horizontal member and the bottom end is in contact with the second horizontal member; and an ornament attached to the first horizontal member for decorating the hat.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A hat clip, comprising: 
 a first generally horizontal member;    a second generally horizontal member spaced apart and generally parallel to said first horizontal member for grasping a brim of a hat placed between said first and said second horizontal members;    a generally vertical member having a top end and a bottom end for positioning said first and said second horizontal members, wherein said top end is in contact with said first horizontal member and said bottom end is in contact with said second horizontal member; and    an ornament attached to said first horizontal member for decorating the hat.    
     
     
         2 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , wherein a distance between said first and said second horizontal members is less than a thickness of the brim of a hat.  
     
     
         3 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said second horizontal member further comprises an aperture for receiving and securing to a protruding mechanism located on the hat.  
     
     
         4 . The hat clip according to  claim 3 , wherein said aperture further comprises a generally circular hole for receiving the protruding mechanism located on the hat.  
     
     
         5 . The hat clip according to  claim 4 , wherein said aperture further comprises a tapered channel for guiding the protruding mechanism into said circular hole.  
     
     
         6 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said second horizontal member is hingedly connected to said bottom end of said vertical member for closing upon and grasping the brim.  
     
     
         7 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said ornament is removably attachable to said first horizontal member for permitting interchangeability of said ornaments.  
     
     
         8 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , wherein said ornament is permanently attached to said first horizontal member.  
     
     
         9 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , further comprising a seat placed between said ornament and said first horizontal member for providing an appearance of a chair upon which said ornament is placed.  
     
     
         10 . The hat clip according to  claim 9 , wherein said seat comprises a sitting member and a back member, wherein said sitting member and said back member are in contact with one another and generally form an “L shape”.  
     
     
         11 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , further comprising an illuminating device attached to the hat clip for decorating the hat.  
     
     
         12 . The hat clip according to  claim 11 , further comprising a switch placed between said first and said second horizontal members for actuating said illuminating device.  
     
     
         13 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , further comprising a spring attached to said ornament for providing at least a movable portion of said ornament.  
     
     
         14 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , further comprising a melody playing device for playing a pre-recorded melody.  
     
     
         15 . The hat clip according to  claim 1 , further comprising a voice activated device attached to the hat clip for, upon a user voice, actuating a melody playing device for playing a pre-recorded melody.  
     
     
         16 . A hat clip, comprising: 
 a generally horizontal member having a forward end and a rear end;    an angled member having a fore end and an aft end, said angled member being spaced apart from said generally horizontal member for grasping a brim of a hat placed between said horizontal and angled members;    a distance between said fore end and said forward end being smaller than a space between said rear end and said aft end;    a generally vertical member having a top end and a bottom end for positioning said horizontal and said angled members, wherein said top end is in contact with said rear end and said bottom end is in contact with said aft end; and    an ornament attached to said first horizontal member for decorating the hat.    
     
     
         17 . The hat clip according to  claim 16 , further comprising at least one rib attached to said angled member for strengthening said angled member and improved grasping of the brim.  
     
     
         18 . The hat clip according to  claim 16 , wherein said fore end of said angled member extends beyond said forward end of said horizontal member for improved grasping of the brim.  
     
     
         19 . The hat clip according to  claim 16 , wherein said angled member further comprises a bend, whereby said distance is further reduced for improved grasping of the brim.  
     
     
         20 . The hat clip according to  claim 16 , further comprising an entertainment device selected from the group consisting of a spring, an illuminative device, a melody playing device, a voice activated device, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         21 . A hat clip, comprising: 
 a generally horizontal member having a forward end and a rear end;    an angled member having a fore end and an aft end, said angled member being spaced apart from said generally horizontal member for grasping a brim of a hat placed between said horizontal and angled members;    a distance between said fore end and said forward end being smaller than a space between said rear end and said aft end;    a generally vertical member having a top end and a bottom end for positioning said horizontal and said angled members, wherein said top end is in contact with said rear end and said bottom end is in contact with said aft end;    an ornament attached to said first horizontal member for decorating the hat; and    wherein said angled member further comprises an aperture for receiving and securing to a protruding mechanism located on the hat