Hat with Hat-Band Loops

Abstract

A hat having a crown and a brim supports mounting of a variety of attachment devices for carrying personal items on the head of a wearer that would otherwise be carried in a pocket or handbag. Attachment devices include, but are not limited to, a variety of loops, belts, rings, cords and pockets. The selection of attachment devices and their placement may be determined by a manufacturer of the hat or customizable for or by a specific wearer. Where the crown is removably attached to the brim by fasteners, attachment devices mounted on the crown conveniently remain intact through a change from one brim to another. Attachment devices may be used to develop or enhance the ornamental appearance of the hat for a fashion statement, especially when incorporated with crown-brim fasteners, and particularly with a cowboy style hat.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hat, comprising:
 a crown;   a brim; and   an attachment device for holding a personal item,   wherein the crown substantially covers an upper portion of a head of a wearer, and   wherein the attachment device is attached to the crown, and   wherein the brim is attached to the crown at a periphery of the crown.   
     
     
         2 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is a strap secured at a first end to the crown. 
     
     
         3 . The hat of  claim 2 , wherein the strap is terminated at a second end in a key ring. 
     
     
         4 . The hat of  claim 2 , wherein the strap is formed into a loop. 
     
     
         5 . The hat of  claim 4 , wherein the loop is formed by attaching a second end back on the strap with a complementary fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The hat of  claim 5 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises a snap. 
     
     
         7 . The hat of  claim 5 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises a button and button hole. 
     
     
         8 . The hat of  claim 5 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         9 . The hat of  claim 2 , wherein the strap is a belt with buckle. 
     
     
         10 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is attached to the crown by stitching. 
     
     
         11 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is attached to the crown by an adhesive. 
     
     
         12 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is attached to the crown by a snap. 
     
     
         13 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is attached to the crown by a complementary fastener. 
     
     
         14 . The hat of  claim 13 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises a snap. 
     
     
         15 . The hat of  claim 13 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises a button and button hole. 
     
     
         16 . The hat of  claim 13 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         17 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the brim is removably attached to the crown by one or more complementary fastener. 
     
     
         18 . The hat of  claim 17 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises mating snaps. 
     
     
         19 . The hat of  claim 17 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         20 . The hat of  claim 17 , wherein the complementary fastener comprises buttons and button holes.