Convertible Cap and Mask

Abstract

The convertible mask and cap relates generally to a head cover device for teams, groups, squads, players, companies, troops, sporting events, and more particularly to a unique type of cap that has the option of converting to a face mask when pulled forward from the head to the face.

1 . A single piece head gear that can be worn as a decorative cap and as a decorative face mask for the head and face of a wearer, the wearer having head gear with a cap position and optional mask position, the device comprising:
 a headgear wearable upon the head of the wearer and having an optional placement on the face of the wearer;   a convertible cap to mask body;   a convertible cap to mask body of a formable material comprised for example of thermoformable plastic;   a transparent or cut-out region in said convertible cap to mask body, the location of said region corresponding to the location of said user's eyes when said convertible cap to mask is in said substantially vertical position over said user's face;   an elastic fastener strap elongated from the convertible cap to mask body and secured to each side of convertible cap to mask body; allowing the convertible cap to mask to be positioned easily from the cap position to the mask position without removing the convertible cap to mask from the head of the wearer;   a second optional fastener strap elongated from the convertible cap to mask body and secured to each side of convertible cap to mask body; allowing the convertible cap to mask to be held in place in either position;   an optional adjustable strap assembly utilizing a Velcro or similar type section fastener attached to the primary elastic strap fastener as an adjustment means is provided which can be used to provide some measure of adjustment to accommodate different users or different device positioning. The adjustable strap assembly includes two elastic elongated strap sections having a section at the joining ends with a Velcro or similar fastening means. The securing strap members are attached to each other providing a releasable adjustable fastening means.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible cap to mask of  claim 1  wherein the convertible cap to mask body defines a top of the head position when in the cap position and a front of the face position when in the mask position. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible cap to mask of  claim 1  wherein the convertible cap to mask body defines an outer surface displaying a selected design thereon. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible cap to mask of  claim 1  wherein the convertible cap to mask body defines a raised section on the front (bill) portion of the convertible cap to mask body that is utilized to provide definition to the surface design thereon. 
     
     
         5 . The convertible cap to mask of  claim 1  wherein the convertible cap to mask body defines a nose-receiving region or raised section on the front (bill) portion of the convertible cap to mask wherein a small number of pin holes are spaced to provide ventilation for the wearer when said convertible cap to mask is in the vertical mask position. 
     
     
         6 . The convertible cap to mask of  claim 1  wherein the selected design is a team or group (as described above) emblem or mascot or logo (as described above). 
     
     
         7 . A method of supporting a team or group by a wearer, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) watching or participating in an event;   b) obtaining a head and face gear having an outer surface and an elongated fastener strap   c) engaging the convertible cap to mask to differing positions by moving the convertible cap to mask from the cap position on the top of the head to the mask position on the front of the face   d) wearing the head gear upon the head of the wearer in a manner as to dispose the rear-crown portion about the rear head portion;   e) displaying a design of the team or group located on the outer surface of the convertible cap to mask; and   f) motivating the team or group during the event.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the design of the team or group in step f) is a team or group's emblem or mascot or logo (as described above).