Headband

Abstract

A headband with a connecting strap extending between opposite ends of the body of the headband. The width of the connecting strap is narrow, and the length of the connecting strap is short relative to the width and length of the body of the headband. The strap extends beneath the wearer's hair between the wearer's ears and is preferably formed of a soft fabric material. The strap thereby comfortably secures the headband in position without the wearer's hair bunching over it.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A headband, comprising:
 an elongated main body extending between first and second ends; and   a connecting strap extending between and attached to the first and second ends such that the main body and connecting strap form a continuous loop.   
     
     
         2 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein the main body has a length of approximately 16 inches and a finished width of approximately 1.5 inches and wherein the connecting strap has a length of approximately 6.5 inches and a nominal width of approximately 1 inch. 
     
     
         3 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the connecting strap is less than approximately two-thirds of a width of the main body. 
     
     
         4 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises two layers of materials attached along lengthwise edges to form openings at the first and second ends to allow insertion of the connecting strap. 
     
     
         5 . The headband of  claim 4 , wherein each end of the connecting strap is inserted into a corresponding open end of the main body and secured therein. 
     
     
         6 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein the connecting strap comprises a single layer of material. 
     
     
         7 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein the main body and connecting strap are formed of soft fabric. 
     
     
         8 . A headband, comprising:
 an elongated main body comprising first and second segments, wherein each segment extends between first and second ends; and   a connecting strap attached to the second end of the first segment and to the first end of the second segment such that the first and second segments of the main body can be tied together to secure the headband to the head of a wearer.   
     
     
         9 . The headband of  claim 8 , wherein first and second segments of the main body have a finished width of approximately 1.5 inches and wherein the connecting strap has a nominal width of approximately 1 inch. 
     
     
         10 . The headband of  claim 8 , wherein a width of the connecting strap is less than approximately two-thirds of a width of the main body. 
     
     
         11 . The headband of  claim 8 , wherein the first and second segments are similarly shaped. 
     
     
         12 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein opposite ends of the connecting strap are inserted into a corresponding open end of the first and second segments of the main body and secured therein. 
     
     
         13 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein the connecting strap comprises a single layer of material. 
     
     
         14 . The headband of  claim 1 , wherein the main body and connecting straps are formed of soft fabric.