Hat for discrete area application of heat or cold

Abstract

A piece of clothing, such as a hat, has exterior and interior layers connected to each other only along the periphery of the hat providing unobstructed interlayer space for insertion of a thermal pack(s) for the application of heat or cold to any discrete area or all of a user's head, ears, and forehead. The exterior-layer material has some elastic stretch. The interior layer material is a blend having both elastic and wicking properties. The interlayer space has no seams creating barriers to the exact positioning of a thermal pack where it is required. There is a slit throughout the interior and/or exterior-layer through which one or more discrete spot sized thermal packs or a whole head sized thermal pack is inserted. There is an optional strap for securing the hat about a head. These inventive principles include hats, scarves, and belts, for example.

1 . A thermo retentive hat, comprising:
 a hat and   a thermal pack,
 said hat having
 an exterior-layer of material having elastic properties, and 
 an interior-layer of material being a fabric blend having elastic properties and moisture wicking capability, 
 
   said exterior-layer of material connected to said interior-layer of material creating an unobstructed interlayer space to hold said thermal pack,   said hat providing heat or cold to any discrete area of the user's head covered by said hat.   
     
     
         2 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat is sized and shaped to cover said user's entire scalp, ears, and forehead areas. 
     
     
         3 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said exterior-layer further has thermal insulation properties. 
     
     
         4 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said exterior-layer further comprises a rib-knit material. 
     
     
         5 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said interior layer further comprises a blended material comprising cotton, polyester, and spandex. 
     
     
         6 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said exterior-layer is connected to said interior layer by sewing. 
     
     
         7 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said exterior-layer is connected to said interior layer by adhesive bonding. 
     
     
         8 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further comprises a strap for securely affixing the hat to the user's head with at least one end of said strap attached to said hat. 
     
     
         9 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further comprises a thermal pack receiving opening throughout said interior-layer through which said thermal pack is inserted into the interlayer space. 
     
     
         10 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further comprises a thermal pack receiving opening throughout said exterior-layer through which said thermal pack is inserted into the interlayer space. 
     
     
         11 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further comprises a thermal pack receiving opening throughout said exterior-layer and throughout said interior-layer through which said thermal pack is inserted into said interlayer space. 
     
     
         12 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further comprises at least one thermal pack shaped and sized to fit over a specific area of the user's head, said thermal pack insertable into said interlayer space. 
     
     
         13 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further comprises a thermal pack shaped and sized to fit over the user's entire scalp, said thermal pack insertable into said interlayer space. 
     
     
         14 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said exterior-layer of material and said interior-layer of material are heatable and coolable. 
     
     
         15 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further comprises animal feature decorations. 
     
     
         16 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said hat further resembles a dog's head. 
     
     
         17 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said hat further comprises a connector for connecting an end of said strap not attached to said hat. 
     
     
         18 . A thermo retentive hat, comprising:
 a hat, and   a thermal pack,
 said hat having
 an exterior-layer of material, and 
 an interior layer of material, 
 
 each of said layers sized and shaped to fit about a user's scalp, ears, and forehead, 
 said exterior-layer of material connected to said interior layer of material only along the periphery of the hat creating an unobstructed interlayer space to hold said thermal pack, 
 said exterior-layer of a rib-knit material having elastic properties, and 
 said interior layer of a material blend, said material blend containing spandex, 
 said hat delivering heat or cold to any discrete area of the user's head covered by said hat. 
   
     
     
         19 . A thermo retentive hat, comprising:
 a hat for use in combination with at least one thermally retentive pack, said hat made of two layers of material, comprising
 an exterior-layer having elastic properties sized and shaped to fit about the contours of a head, 
 an interior layer having elastic and wicking properties sized and shaped to fit about the contours of a head, 
   said exterior-layer sewn to said interior layer only along the periphery of the hat creating an unobstructed interlayer space for the insertion of a thermal retentive pack,   said hat shaped so as to cover said user's entire scalp, ear, and forehead area, and   at least one thermal pack receiving opening throughout said interior layer and/or said exterior-layer for insertion of said thermally retentive pack into said interlayer space providing for the application of heat or cold to a discreet area of a user's head, ear, and forehead requiring heat or cold treatment.   
     
     
         20 . The thermo retentive hat, as recited in  claim 19 , wherein said hat further comprises said interior layer being of a material blend, said blend containing spandex.