Convertible hat

Abstract

A system for displaying changeable messages in a hat is shown and described. The system may include a hat including a crown and a button affixed to the crown, and a message display removably attachable to the crown. The message display may include comprising a message panel, an attachment element configured to engage the hat by sliding into close fit with the button between the button and the crown, and a post spanning the message panel and the attachment element. The message panel may be perpendicular to the attachment element. The attachment element may include a slot including a closed proximal end proximate the message panel and an open distal end such that the slot surrounds a juncture between the crown and the button when the message display is deployed. The slot may have a relatively wide portion proximate the open distal end and a relatively narrow portion proximate the closed proximal end.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A system for displaying changeable messages on a hat having a top button, the system comprising:
 a hat including a crown and a button affixed to the crown, and   a message display removably attachable to the crown, the message display comprising a message panel and an attachment element configured to engage the hat by interfit with the button.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment element comprises a clevis dimensioned and configured to slide into close fit with the button between the button and the crown. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , further comprising a post spanning the message panel and the attachment element. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment element is substantially planar and has a nominal thickness, the message panel is substantially planar and has a nominal thickness, and the message panel is perpendicular to the attachment element. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment element comprises a slot including a closed proximal end proximate the message panel and an open distal end, wherein the slot surrounds a juncture between the crown and the button when the message display is moved into engagement with the hat. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the slot has a relatively wide portion proximate the open distal end and a relatively narrow portion proximate the closed proximal end. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the hat includes a bill at a front side of the hat and a crown diameter adjustment feature at a rear side of the hat. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the hat includes at least one pocket on the crown. 
     
     
         9 . A message display removably attachable to a crown of a hat having a button affixed to the crown, the message display comprising:
 a message panel; and   an attachment element configured to engage the hat by interfit with the button, wherein the attachment element comprises a clevis dimensioned and configured to slide into close fit with the button between the button and the crown, wherein the attachment element
 is substantially planar and has a nominal thickness, the message panel is substantially planar and has a nominal thickness, and the message panel is perpendicular to the attachment element, and 
 comprises a slot including a closed proximal end proximate the message panel and an open distal end, wherein the slot surrounds a juncture between the crown and the button when the message display is moved into engagement with the hat. 
   
     
     
         10 . The message display of  claim 9 , further comprising a post spanning the message panel and the attachment element.