Headgear comprising headbands for receiving removable light apparatus and methods of making

Abstract

Various different embodiments of headbands are disclosed, each having a light apparatus and, in particular, a removable light apparatus that is rechargeable through a USB connection. The embodiments each has a grommet that accommodates the passing of a portion of the light apparatus therethrough for frictional fit therewith such that the light apparatus is retained in place by the frictional fit with the grommet and light is projected by the light apparatus outwardly from the grommet when the light apparatus is turned on. The embodiments of the headband differ in the structure of the body and the relationship of the grommet to the body. A preferred embodiment is formed from a cotton elastane blend and includes a pocket from within which the light apparatus is partially received by the grommet. The pocket is formed by overlapping end portions of two interior fabric panels forming the interior surface of the headband.

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         3 . Headgear comprising a headband, the headband comprising:
 (a) a body comprising a two-ply fabric material having an interior fabric panel defining an inwardly facing interior surface and an outer fabric panel defining an outwardly facing exterior surface, with opposite ends of the body being secured together such that the body surrounds a head-receiving area and is configured for donning on a person's head as a headband;   (b) a grommet attached to the body and defining an opening extending through the said surfaces of the body; and   (c) a cover panel attached to the body and extending adjacent one of said surfaces in covering relation to the grommet;   (d) wherein the cover panel includes at least one open end that accommodates the passing of the light apparatus to the grommet such that the light apparatus is covered by the cover panel; and   (e) wherein the grommet accommodates the passing of a portion of the light apparatus therethrough for frictional fit therewith such that the light apparatus is retained in place by the frictional fit with the grommet and light is projected by the light apparatus outwardly from the grommet when the light apparatus is turned on.   
     
     
         4 . The headgear of  claim 3 , wherein the body comprises a fleece material. 
     
     
         5 . Headgear comprising a headband, the headband comprising:
 (a) a body comprising a two-ply fabric material having two oppositely facing surfaces, with a first of two opposite ends of the body being secured adjacent a first of the surfaces at a first juncture with the body located intermediate the two opposite ends, and with a second of the two opposite ends of the body being secured adjacent a second of the oppositely facing surfaces at a second juncture of the body located intermediate the two opposite ends, whereby the body surrounds a head-receiving area and is configured for donning on a person's head as a headband; and   (b) a grommet attached to the body and defining an opening extending through the said oppositely facing surfaces of the body;   (c) wherein the second juncture is located on a first interior lateral side of the grommet and an intermediate portion of the body is secured to the second of the oppositely facing surfaces on a second interior lateral side of the grommet such that a pocket having at least one open end is defined, the opening in the grommet leading into the pocket;   (d) wherein the at least one open end of the pocket accommodates the passing of a light apparatus to the grommet such that the light apparatus is received within the pocket; and   (e) wherein the grommet accommodates the passing of a portion of the light apparatus therethrough for frictional fit therewith such that the light apparatus is retained in place by the frictional fit with the grommet and light is projected by the light apparatus outwardly from the grommet when the light apparatus is turned on.   
     
     
         6 . The headgear of  claim 5 , wherein the body comprises a cotton elastane blend. 
     
     
         7 . Headgear comprising a headband, the headband comprising:
 (a) a body comprising a two-ply fabric material formed by a single exterior panel and first and second interior panels, the body having an inwardly facing interior surface and an outwardly facing exterior surface, with opposite ends of the body being secured together such that the body surrounds a head-receiving area and is configured for donning on a person's head as a headband, wherein the single exterior fabric panel forms the outwardly facing exterior surface and the first and second interior panels form the inwardly facing interior surface of the body, the first and second interior panels having first ends secured together and having second ends overlapping one another so as to define a pocket; and   (b) a grommet attached to the body and defining an opening extending through the single exterior panel forming the outwardly facing exterior surface and one of the first and second interior panels, the grommet defining an opening leading into the pocket defined by the overlapping second ends of the first and second interior panels;   (c) wherein the pocket has an open end accommodating the passing of a light apparatus to the grommet such that the light apparatus is received within the pocket and covered by one of the second ends of the two interior panels; and   (d) wherein the grommet accommodates the passing of a portion of the light apparatus therethrough for frictional fit therewith such that the light apparatus is retained in place by the frictional fit with the grommet and light is projected by the light apparatus outwardly from the grommet when the light apparatus is turned on.   
     
     
         8 . The headgear of  claim 7 , wherein the body comprises a cotton elastane blend. 
     
     
         9 - 20 . (canceled)