Apparatus for use with hat

Abstract

An apparatus is for use with a hat configured to be operatively received by the head of a user. The apparatus includes (and is not limited to) a head-contact assembly being configured to be operatively supported by the hat in such a way that the head-contact assembly operatively contacts the head once the hat is operatively received by the head. The head-contact assembly includes a moisture-management media configured to: (A) receive, at least in part, moisture from the head once the head-contact assembly is positioned to operatively contact the head, and (B) convey, at least in part, moisture away from the head-contact assembly and from the head in such a way that moisture accumulation in the head-contact assembly is reduced, at least in part.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for use with a hat configured to be operatively received by the head of a user, the apparatus comprising:
 a head-contact assembly being configured to be operatively supported by the hat in such a way that the head-contact assembly, at least in part, operatively contacts the head of the user once the hat is operatively received by the head of the user; and   the head-contact assembly including a moisture-management media being configured to:
 receive, at least in part, moisture from the head of the user once the head-contact assembly being is positioned to operatively contact the head of the user; and 
 convey, at least in part, moisture away from the head-contact assembly and from the head of the user in such a way that moisture accumulation in the head-contact assembly is reduced, at least in part. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the moisture-management media is configured to disperse, at least in part, moisture away from the head-contact assembly and from the head of the user in such a way that moisture accumulation in the head-contact assembly is reduced, at least in part.   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly provides:
 a laminate portion configured to contact a scalp section of the user; and 
 the moisture-management media extends between the hat and the laminate portion. 
   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly is positioned along an opening edge forming an entrance leading to an interior section formed by the hat, and   the head-contact assembly is positioned (at least in part) between the interior of the hat and the head of the user.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly defines voids.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly defines at least one or more voids; and   the voids are configured to manage an amount of sweat dispersion ability of the head-contact assembly.   
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the voids are positioned in such a way to increase, at least in part, the elasticity of the head-contact assembly.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the hat includes a hard hat suspension system, and   the hard hat suspension system is configured to be connected (mounted) to the interior of the hat, and   the head-contact assembly is mounted to a section of the hard hat suspension system.   
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly has an elongated rectangular shape.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly provides a textured surface configured to extend from the head-contact assembly, and the textured surface is configured to reduce contactable surface area of the head-contact assembly.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly intermittently extends along a circumferential zone of a scalp section of the user, and the head-contact assembly is formed into spaced-apart sections that are positioned along the circumferential zone of the scalp section; and   the head-contact assembly includes an attachment assembly configured to attach the spaced-apart sections of the head-contact assembly together.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly includes a laminate portion, and the laminate portion is configured to face the head of the user.   
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly is configured to be stretch adjustable.   
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly is configured to provide the moisture-management media,   the moisture-management media is configured to disperse sweat away from a scalp section, and   the moisture-management media is also configured to prevent, at least in part, travel of moisture from the scalp section to the hat.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the moisture-management media is configured to facilitate adjustment to the head of the user.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly provides:
 a laminate portion configured to contact a scalp section of the user; and 
 the laminate portion is configured to contact the scalp section, and 
 the laminate portion is also configured to seal, at least in part, the scalp section to stop sweat from running down the face and neck of the user. 
   
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly includes a moisture barrier positioned between the hat and the moisture-management media, and the moisture barrier is configured to prevent, at least in part, travel of moisture from a scalp section to the hat.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly provides: a laminate portion configured to contact a scalp section of the user;   the head-contact assembly defines a fluid inlet extending from the laminate portion and fluidly connects with a void that is defined by the head-contact assembly; and   the head-contact assembly also defines a fluid outlet that extends from the void and connects with the atmosphere located exterior of the head-contact assembly.   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly is configured to form, at least on part, a tapered end, and also forms an angle; and   an attachment mechanism is configured to attach the head-contact assembly to an interior zone of the hat.   
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the head-contact assembly includes any one of:
 a moisture-wicking material received in the interior of the head-contact assembly; 
 a thermal-management assembly received in the interior of the head-contact assembly; 
 an antimicrobial assembly received by the head-contact assembly; and 
 an air bladder received in the interior of the head-contact assembly.