Bandana headwear with flexible headband, having options of reversibility, attachable visor, attached cap and 3-way visor

Abstract

Bandana Headwear, for all ages, is attractive, versatile, easily produced, having numerous uses and advantages. First, the flexible plastic headband, conforming comfortably to head, is removable for washing. Second, there are two ways to wear Bandana. Third, the optional, attached Visor may be worn three ways: extended outward, over top of Bandana, or tucked underneath. Fourth, Bandana and Visor are reversible when either has two fabric layers sewn together. Fifth, incorporating reversible Bandana with 3-way Visor allows twelve different looks. Sixth, larger Bandana with inner cap, completely covering head, was designed for those with total hair loss. This version, combining two end-tying methods and 3-way Visor, provides six different looks. Seventh, an attachable Visor, fastened with Velcro, enables consumer to buy one Visor, wear with one or more of invention's Bandana styles without Visor or with any headwear with no Visor, unrelated to present invention.

1 . A triangular-shaped Bandana scarf sewn to become versatile headwear of various sizes, accommodating heads of all ages, which features a 1″ top seam with an opening at each end, allowing insertion of flexible, plastic headband therein, and enabling removal of said headband when machine washing Bandana headwear. 
 A. Two small lead weights may be incorporated into back seams of Bandana, near “V”, to keep it from blowing up over top of head in excessive wind.    
   
   
       2 . The flexible, U-shaped, plastic Headband, which, when inserted in top seam of Bandana headwear, enables Bandana to easily be placed on crown of head, and remain thereon, fitting snugly, but comfortably, without slipping off head as is often the case when a bandana scarf, without headband, is worn 
 A. At present, plastic is the best product for headband, but other products may be invented and used in the future without changing scope of present invention.    
   
   
       3 . An article of headwear as noted in claims  1  and  2 , in which both ends of the long side of the bandana fabric are tied into knots, after the headband has been inserted.  
   
   
       4 . An article of headwear as noted in claims  1  and  2 , in which both ends of the long side of the bandana fabric are both folded over and attached to the bandana with one or more of a number of closure types, including, but not limited to: Velcro, hook and eye fasteners, snaps, buttons, etc.  
   
   
       5 . An article of headwear as noted in claims  1  and  2 , which can be worn in two ways, with two distinctly different looks, depending upon whether the sides of same are worn in front of ears or behind ears  
   
   
       6 . An article of headwear as noted in claims  1  and  2 , which additionally utilizes an optional, flexible Visor or bill, sized in accordance to bandana size, with two finished sides and an insert, usually made from extra firm Pellon, HRT or any similar stiffening material, that enables the visor to retain it's shape when bent or washed. 
 A. When this unique visor in incorporated on a single-sided bandana style, three additional looks, aside from the two mentioned in  claim 5 , are possible as the wearer may choose to wear Visor extended outwardly in the usual manner, folded up over the top of bandana like a cuff, or tucked under bandana, when no Visor is desired, making six different looks with one purchase.    B. Said visor may be all one color and/or fabric on both sides or it may have two different colors and/or fabrics.    
   
   
       7 . An article of headwear in claims  1  and  2 , which additionally has another layer of fabric stitched together with the first one, making it reversible and allowing the consumer two different looks with one purchase when two colors and/or fabrics are utilized, which when combined with the two ways of wearing bandana, allows for four different looks with one purchase. 
 A. Both sides could also be the same fabric and/or color, but in either case, the double thickness of fabric has more ‘body’, lays better on head and allows for extra warmth in cool to cold weather as well as keeping head cool in warm weather, especially when natural fabrics are chosen.    B. The preferred method is to trim two inches from the point (v shape) on the back of this style, rounding it off before stitching.    C. When left in the regular “V” shape, it will be slightly longer than the single-sided bandana due to the method of producing it.    
   
   
       8 . An article of headwear in claims  1  and  2 , encompassing the Visor of  claim 6  and the reversible aspect of  claim 7 , enabling the consumer to have twelve (12) different looks due to the fact that the three (3) ways of wearing the Visor may be utilized with both sides of the Bandana and there are two ways of wearing the bandana.  
   
   
       9 . The article of headwear in claims  1 ,  2 ,  6  &  7 , but in a smaller size for children and as there is not sufficient fabric for knots to be tied at the ends of long side of bandana, the preferred method of securing the ends is to use small barrettes, ribbons, stretchy bands, ie pony tail holders, or they could be secured in the manner described in  claim 4 .  
   
   
       10 . The article of headwear in claims  1  and  2 , but cut in a large size and incorporating a cap, usually knit or a fabric that it elasticized and stretchable, which is centered and sewn to the same line of stitching as the one that holds the headband in place.  
   
   
       11 . The article of headwear in claims  1  and  2 , and the knit cap as noted in  claim 10 , but with the cap fabric, when cut out, expanded to incorporate the Visor of  claim 6 , cut in a slightly larger size.  
   
   
       12 . The article of headwear in claims  1  and  2 , and the cap in  claim 10 , but instead of having the Visor of  claim 6  made of the same fabric as the cap, this style is made from the same fabric as the bandana.  
   
   
       13 . The article of headwear in claims  1  and  2 , with cap of  claim 10 , with or without Visor of  claim 6 , that has two ways of wearing the bandana scarf, either with double knots at the front of both ears or having the long ends of the scarf being tied behind head.  
   
   
       14 . The article of headwear in claims  1  and  2 , with the cap of  claim 10  and the Visor of  claim 6  that has the possibility of 6 different looks, owing to the two ways to wear the bandana scarf times the 3 ways of wearing the Visor.  
   
   
       15 . The article of headwear in claims  1 ,  7 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11  and  12 , having the option of all the edges of the triangular bandana being cut and sewn in different shapes: scalloped, coming to points, ie. zig zag design or the like.  
   
   
       16 . The article of headwear in claims  1 ,  2 ,  7 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11  and  12 , having two ways of wearing same as relates to the headband placement on head, allowing for two to twelve different looks with one purchase, depending on whether the versatile Visor is included and/or whether the bandana headwear is reversible.  
   
   
       17 . The article of headwear in claims  1 ,  7 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11  and  12 , with various trim, including but not limited to: fringe, cording, ribbon, or lace. Any of these may be added to the front, sides, except the six-inch portion on each side when they are to be tied into knots, and back of the bandana.  
   
   
       18 . An article of headwear as noted in Visor description of  claim 5 , except that it is an optional, attachable Visor, to be purchased separately and to be attached to the headwear in claims  1 ,  6 , or  8  and/or attached to other types of bandanas or caps, hats without a visor, unrelated to this invention, by means of Velcro or any other suitable fastener now available or any improved method yet to be invented.  
   
   
       19 . An article of headwear in which all fabric of all claims herein (with exception of Headband in  claim 2)  may be composed of any known textile, natural or synthetic, or any combination thereof.