Ponytail cap

Abstract

A cap having a visor and a passageway for a ponytail is described herein. The cap is composed of a body having a front portion, a back portion, side portions, and a lower peripheral edge. The back portion of the cap body includes an inverted U-shaped opening to define the passageway. A sweatband is coupled to the lower peripheral edge of the cap body, wherein the sweatband includes an elastomeric section. According to one exemplary embodiment, the visor can be obliquely coupled to a substantial portion of the lower peripheral edge. Also, in one exemplary embodiment, ribbons can be coupled to opposite ends of the passageway. The ribbons may be used for tying the ponytail or tied together for decorative purposes.

1 . A cap comprising: 
 a body having a front portion, a back portion, side portions, and a lower peripheral edge, wherein the back portion includes an inverted U-shaped opening;    a sweatband coupled to the lower peripheral edge, wherein the sweatband includes an elastomeric section;    a visor obliquely coupled to a substantial portion of the lower peripheral edge; and    a first ribbon and a second ribbon coupled to opposite ends of the inverted U-shaped opening.    
   
   
       2 . The cap of  claim 1  wherein the body comprises a plurality of gores.  
   
   
       3 . The cap of  claim 2  wherein the body comprises six gores.  
   
   
       4 . The cap of  claim 1  wherein the elastomeric section of the sweatband spans the inverted U-shaped opening.  
   
   
       5 . The cap of  claim 2  wherein the visor, the first ribbon, and the second ribbon have a same color.  
   
   
       6 . The cap of  claim 1  wherein the body is formed from unilaterally stretchable fabric.  
   
   
       7 . The cap of  claim 1  wherein the body is formed from multi-axially stretchable fabric.  
   
   
       8 . A cap comprising: 
 a plurality of gores defining a body having a lower peripheral edge, wherein the body includes a passageway sized to hold a ponytail;    a sweatband having an elastomeric section, wherein the elastomeric section of the sweatband spans the passageway;    a first ribbon and a second ribbon coupled to the body adjacent to the passageway; and    a visor obliquely coupled to the body, wherein the visor is generally oval-shaped.    
   
   
       9 . The cap of  claim 8  wherein six gores define the body.  
   
   
       10 . The cap of  claim 8  wherein wherein the visor, the first ribbon, and the second ribbon have a same color.  
   
   
       11 . The cap of  claim 8  wherein the body is formed from unilaterally stretchable fabric.  
   
   
       12 . The cap of  claim 8  wherein the body is formed from multi-axially stretchable fabric.  
   
   
       13 . A cap comprising: 
 six gores defining a body having a lower peripheral edge;    an inverted U-shaped opening positioned along the lower peripheral edge of the body;    a sweatband having an elastomeric section, wherein the elastomeric section of the sweatband spans the inverted U-shaped opening;    a first ribbon and a second ribbon coupled to opposite ends of the inverted U-shaped opening; and    a visor has a generally circular outer radius and a U-shaped recess, wherein U-shaped recess is obliquely coupled to the lower peripheral edge of the body.    
   
   
       14 . The cap of  claim 13  wherein the visor, the first ribbon, and the second ribbon have a same color.  
   
   
       15 . The cap of  claim 14  wherein the body is formed from unilaterally stretchable fabric.  
   
   
       16 . The cap of  claim 13  wherein the body is formed from multi-axially stretchable fabric.