Hat retaining device

Abstract

A device for retaining a hat on a wearer's head comprising a first attachment member, a second attachment member and a strap. Wherein each attachment member comprises a securing member and a locking member, the securing member having a pin for coupling with the locking member, such that the first and second ends of the strap are secured to the hat by the first and second attachment members. Adjustment means are provided for the strap. The strap or any face of a locking member, plate or securing member may include any decorative or advertising indicia including a name and/or logo.

1 . A device for retaining a hat on a wearer's head comprising: 
 a strap of elongate flexible material, the strap having a first end and a second end;    a first attachment member and a second attachment member each comprising a securing member and a locking member, each securing member having a ring for coupling with a corresponding locking member, wherein the first and second ends of the strap are securable to the hat by the first and second attachment members; and    wherein the strap has a length sufficient to pass under the wearer's chin once the first and second ends of the strap are secured to the hat by the first and second attachment members.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the strap further comprises adjustment means.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the ring of the securing member releasably engages the locking member.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the ring of the securing member permanently engages the locking member.  
   
   
       5 . A device for retaining a hat on a wearer's head comprising: 
 a strap having a first end and a second end, the strap having a length sufficient to pass under the chin of the wearer once the strap is joined to the hat;    two securing members wherein each one of the securing members comprises a ring extending therefrom; and    two locking members situated on the hat wherein each one of the locking members is engagable with the ring on each one of the securing members for fastening the strap to the hat.    
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the strap further comprises adjustment means.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the ring of the securing member releasably engages the locking member.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the ring of the securing member permanently engages the locking member.  
   
   
       9 . In combination: 
 a hat;    a retaining device for retaining the hat on a wearer's head comprising two securing members, two locking members and a strap;    wherein each one of the securing members comprises a ring extending therefrom, the ring adaptable to engage with each one of the locking members;    wherein each one of the securing members is positioned on either side of the hat and each one of the locking members is located adjacent each one of the securing members such that a portion of the hat is intermediate each one of the locking members and each one of the securing members; and    wherein the strap comprises a first end and a second end, the strap having a length sufficient to loop under the chin of the wearer once the first end of the strap is secured to the hat by the first securing member and the second end of the strap is secured to the hat by the second securing member.    
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the strap further comprises an adjustment means for use in adjusting the strap to fit the wearer's head.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the ring of the securing member releasably engages a corresponding locking mechanism.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the ring of the securing member permanently engages with a corresponding locking mechanism.  
   
   
       13 . A method of securing a hat to a head of a wearer comprising the steps of: 
 placing a securing member on opposite sides of the hat such that a pin of each securing member pierces an end of a strap and the hat;    coupling a locking member with each one of the securing members such that a portion of the hat and the strap are sandwiched between the locking member and the securing member; and    securing the hat to a wearers head using the strap.    
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising adjusting the strap using an adjustment means.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 13 . further comprising releasably coupling the securing member to the locking member.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising permanently coupling the securing member to the locking member.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 13  wherein each one of the securing members comprises a plate having a pin extending therefrom, the pin having sufficient length to pierce a portion of the hat and wherein each one of the locking members is adapted to couple with the pin from each one of the securing members.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 13  wherein each one of the securing members is positioned at spaced locations on either side of the hat and each one of the locking members is located adjacent each one of the securing members such that a portion of the hat is sandwiched between each one of the locking members and each one of the securing members.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the strap comprises a first end and a second end, the strap having a length sufficient to loop under the chin of the wearer once the first end of the strap is secured to the hat by the first securing member and the second end of the strap is secured to the hat by the second securing member.