Personalizable display cover for headwear

Abstract

A display cover for a graduation cap includes: a central portion formed of a stretchable material, the central portion supporting one or more indicia-forming materials; and an edge surrounding the central portion and defining an opening with a surface area smaller than a surface area of the central portion, at least one of the central portion having an at least partial curve such that an interior recess is formed therein, the interior recess reconfigurable to receive a mortar board of the graduation cap, wherein the central portion provides a barrier between the indicia-forming materials and the graduation cap.

1 . A display cover for a graduation cap, comprising:
 a central portion formed of a stretchable material, the central portion supporting one or more indicia-forming materials; and   an edge surrounding the central portion and defining an opening with a surface area smaller than a surface area of the central portion, at least one of the central portion having an at least partial curve such that an interior recess is formed therein, the interior recess reconfigurable to receive a mortar board of the graduation cap,   wherein the central portion provides a barrier between the indicia-forming materials and the graduation cap.   
     
     
         2 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the central portion is comprised of a fluid-permeable material. 
     
     
         3 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the central portion is comprised of a fluid-resistant material. 
     
     
         4 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the edge comprises an elastomeric material. 
     
     
         5 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the edge is a seam. 
     
     
         6 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the indicia-forming material is one of the group consisting of: pen, marker, paint, glitter, stickers, screen print, and an accessory coupled with the display cover. 
     
     
         7 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the central portion is comprised of an opaque material. 
     
     
         8 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the central portion is comprised of a single layer of material. 
     
     
         9 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the central portion is comprised of a plurality of layers of material. 
     
     
         10 . The display cover of  claim 1 , further comprising one of the group consisting of: tabs, hooks, and loops. 
     
     
         11 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the display cover is comprised of a washable material. 
     
     
         12 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the edge is comprised of a material similar to the central portion. 
     
     
         13 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the edge exerts tension across the central portion. 
     
     
         14 . The display cover of  claim 1 , wherein the central portion is comprised of a reflective material. 
     
     
         15 . A display cover for a graduation cap, comprising:
 a central portion formed of a stretchable material, the central portion supporting one or more indicia-forming materials;   an edge surrounding the central portion and having an at least partial curve such that an interior recess is formed therein, the interior recess reconfigurable to receive a mortar board of the graduation cap; and   one or more of a clip, a strap, and a band coupling the central portion to the mortar board,   wherein the central portion provides a barrier between the indicia-forming materials and the graduation cap.   
     
     
         16 . A method of personalizing headwear, comprising:
 providing a display cover comprising: a central portion surrounded by an edge, the central portion at least partially curved so that an interior recess is formed within the display cover;   applying one or more indicia-forming materials to the display cover;   stretching at least one of the central portion and the edge; and   inserting a mortar board of a graduation cap at least partially into the interior recess.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising the step of removing the display cover from the mortar board of the graduation cap. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the display cover provides a barrier between the one or more indicia-forming materials and the mortar board of the graduation cap. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the central portion is comprised of a stretchable material. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the central portion is comprised of an opaque material.