Cap with moveable visor

Abstract

A cap including a head attachment portion having a front section, a rear section and two side sections; a visor pivotally connected to said head attachment portion and being selectively moveable between a first position adjacent said front section and a second position; and movement limiting means, formed of a flexible material, having a first end attached to said visor and a second end attached to said head attachment portion intermediate said front and rear sections, said movement limiting means being adapted to inhibit movement of said visor beyond said second position.

1 . A cap including:
 a head attachment portion having a front section, a rear section and two side sections;   a visor connected to said head attachment portion and being selectively moveable between a first position adjacent said front section and a second position; and   movement limiting structure, formed of a flexible material, having a first end attached to said visor and a second end attached to said head attachment portion intermediate said front and rear sections, said movement limiting structure being adapted to inhibit movement of said visor beyond said second position.   
   
   
       2 . A cap according to  claim 1  wherein the second position is adjacent the rear section of the head attachment portion. 
   
   
       3 . A cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the visor comprises a base rim and the first end of the movement limiting structure is attached to the base rim of the visor. 
   
   
       4 . A cap according to any one of  claims 1 , wherein the second end of the movement limiting means is attached to the head attachment portion substantially midway between said front and rear sections. 
   
   
       5 . A cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the visor is adapted to rotate about first and second pivot points on the two side sections of the head attachment portion. 
   
   
       6 . A cap according to  claim 5  wherein the second end of the movement limiting structure extends substantially between said first and second pivot points. 
   
   
       7 . A cap according to  claim 1 , wherein the head attachment portion includes a primary cap skin which extends from said front section to said rear section. 
   
   
       8 . A cap according to  claim 7  wherein the primary cap skin also extends between said two side sections. 
   
   
       9 . A cap according to  claim 7 , wherein the second end of the movement limiting structure is attached to the primary cap skin. 
   
   
       10 . A cap according to  claim 7 , wherein the movement limiting structure includes a secondary cap skin, partially overlying the primary cap skin. 
   
   
       11 . A cap according to  claim 10  wherein the visor comprises a base rim and the first end of the secondary cap skin is affixed to and extends substantially along the base rim of said visor and the second end of the secondary cap skin is affixed to the primary cap skin and extends substantially between the first and second pivot points. 
   
   
       12 . A cap according to  claim 1  further including a chin strap to inhibit removal of the cap from a wearer's head. 
   
   
       13 . A cap according to  claim 12  wherein the chin strap extends substantially between the two side sections of the head attachment portion and is adapted to fit under a chin of a user. 
   
   
       14 . A cap according to  claim 12 , wherein the chin strap is adjustable to accommodate different head sizes. 
   
   
       15 . A cap according to  claim 12 , wherein the chin strap includes holes adapted to enable the ears of a wearer to extend there-through. 
   
   
       16 . A cap according to  claim 12 , wherein the chin strap is formed of a material which is substantially transparent or translucent. 
   
   
       17 . (canceled)