Hood for apparel

Abstract

Disclosed is a hood for an apparel for protecting a head of a user from weather elements, such as rain, snow, and wind. The hood comprises a cover member adapted to enclose and protect at least a portion of the head of the user, and a plurality of support members coupled to the cover member in a manner such that the plurality of support members is capable of being adjusted for allowing the cover member to attain one of a folded position and an unfolded position. The plurality of support members enables the cover member to configure in a spaced apart manner in the unfolded position for enclosing at least a portion of the head of the user. Further, the plurality of support members enables the cover member to be stowed in the folded position of the cover member.

1 . A hood for an apparel to protect a head of a user from weather elements, the hood comprising:
 a cover member adapted to enclose and protect at least a portion of the head of the user; and   a plurality of support members coupled to the cover member in a manner such that the plurality of support members is capable of being adjusted for allowing the cover member to attain one of a folded position and an unfolded position,   wherein the plurality of support members enables the cover member to configure in a spaced apart manner in the unfolded position for enclosing the at least a portion of the head of the user, and   wherein the plurality of support members enables the cover member to be stowed in the folded position of the cover member.   
   
   
       2 . The hood of  claim 1 , further comprising a fastening mechanism configured on the cover member for enabling a coupling of the cover member with the apparel. 
   
   
       3 . The hood of  claim 2 , further comprising a fastening mechanism configured on the cover member for enabling a removable coupling of the cover member with the apparel. 
   
   
       4 . The hood of  claim 3 , wherein the fastening mechanism comprises at least one of a zipper arrangement, a hook and loop fastener arrangement, and a snap-fit arrangement. 
   
   
       5 . The hood of  claim 1 , further comprising a visor portion flipably configured on the cover member, the visor portion capable of being flipped to extend from the cover member for protecting face portions of the user. 
   
   
       6 . The hood of  claim 5 , wherein the visor portion is composed of a transparent water resistant material. 
   
   
       7 . The hood of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap member coupled to the cover member for retaining the cover member in the unfolded position thereof. 
   
   
       8 . The hood of  claim 1 , wherein the apparel comprises at least one of a jacket, a coat, a sweatshirt, and a pullover. 
   
   
       9 . The hood of  claim 1 , wherein the cover member is composed of a water resistant material.