Interchangeable and Multi-Functional Hat Device

Abstract

An interchangeable and multifunctional hat device is disclosed that comprises a body component with an interchangeable brim component and a multifunctional back clasp component. The brim component can be removably attached to the body component via snap closures or a sliding mechanism. Thus, the brim component can either slide or snap into place on the base of the body component, allowing the hat device to change colors and styles, to go with any attire. Further, the interchangeable back clasp component can be removed from the body component and secured to a watch face to act as a watch band.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interchangeable hat device that provides a user with a ballcap with a removable and interchangeable brim and back clasp, the interchangeable hat device comprising:
 a body component;   a brim component; and   a back clasp component;   wherein the brim component can be removably attached to the body component;   wherein the back clasp component can be removably attached to the body component;   wherein the brim component and the back clasp component are removably attached to the body component by means of an attachment interface; and   further wherein the brim component and the back clasp component can be removed and a different brim component or a different back clasp component can be attached to the body component to allow a user to change colors and styles of the interchangeable hat device.   
     
     
         2 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 1 , wherein the body component comprises a plurality of interconnected panels forming a crown with a crown apex, a lower peripheral edge forming a headband at a lower extremity of the crown, a front face spanning from the lower peripheral edge to the crown apex, and a rear opening defined by a gap in the lower peripheral edge opposite the front face of the crown. 
     
     
         3 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 2 , wherein the gap in the lower peripheral edge is secured via the back clasp component, to make the body component adjustable on a user's head. 
     
     
         4 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of interconnected panels form a partial crown with an open crown apex to create a visor configuration with increased ventilation. 
     
     
         5 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 2 , wherein the lower peripheral edge has a sweatband attached on an interior surface thereof to absorb and wick sweat. 
     
     
         6 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 2 , wherein the lower peripheral edge of the body component does not have a gap but a complete circumference and thus no need for a back clasp component. 
     
     
         7 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 2 , wherein the brim component is removably attached to the body component, adjacent to the lower peripheral edge and front face, with the brim component extending away from the front face. 
     
     
         8 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 7 , wherein the brim component comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer edge and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge connects to the lower peripheral edge and front face of the body component. 
     
     
         9 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 8 , wherein the back clasp component is removably attached to the body component adjacent to the lower peripheral edge and the rear opening. 
     
     
         10 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 1 , wherein the body component, the brim component and the back clasp component are manufactured as a kit with multiple interchangeable brim components and back clasp components. 
     
     
         11 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 8 , wherein the attachment interface is a plurality of snap closures attached to a perimeter of the brim component with corresponding mating snap closures integrated within the lower peripheral edge adjacent to the front face of the body component; and a plurality of snap closures to removably attach the back clasp component to the body component. 
     
     
         12 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 8 , wherein the attachment interface is a slide mechanism, wherein the brim component includes an attachment tab configured to removably attach to the body component by sliding into an attachment track and channel that is integrated within the lower peripheral edge adjacent to the front face of the body component; and a slide mechanism to removably attach the back clasp component to the body component. 
     
     
         13 . An interchangeable hat device that provides a user with a ballcap with a removable and interchangeable brim and back clasp, the interchangeable hat device comprising:
 a body component;   a brim component; and   a back clasp component;   wherein the body component comprises a plurality of interconnected panels forming a crown with a crown apex, a lower peripheral edge forming a headband at a lower extremity of the crown, a front face spanning from the lower peripheral edge to the crown apex, and a rear opening defined by a gap in the lower peripheral edge opposite the front face of the crown;   wherein the brim component is removably attached to the body component, adjacent to the lower peripheral edge and front face, with the brim component extending away from the front face;   wherein the back clasp component is removably attached to the body component adjacent to the lower peripheral edge and the rear opening;   wherein the brim component and the back clasp component are removably attached to the body component by means of a plurality of snap closures attached to a perimeter of the brim component with corresponding mating snap closures integrated within the lower peripheral edge adjacent to the front face of the body component and a plurality of snap closures to removably attach the back clasp component to the body component; and   further wherein the brim component and the back clasp component can be removed and a different brim component or a different back clasp component can be attached to the body component to allow a user to change colors and styles of the interchangeable hat device.   
     
     
         14 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein a slide mechanism is utilized to removably secure the brim component and the back clasp component to the body component. 
     
     
         15 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of interconnected panels form a partial crown with an open crown apex to create a visor configuration with increased ventilation. 
     
     
         16 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein the back clasp component can be removed from the body component and utilized as a watch band. 
     
     
         17 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein the lower peripheral edge of the body component does not have a gap but a complete circumference and thus no need for a back clasp component. 
     
     
         18 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         19 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein the body component, the brim component and the back clasp component are manufactured as a kit with multiple interchangeable brim components and back clasp components. 
     
     
         20 . A method of interchanging the brim and back clasp of hats, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing an interchangeable hat device comprising a body component with an interchangeable brim component and back clasp component;   choosing the color and style of the brim component wanted;   securing the brim component to the body component via snaps or sliding mechanism;   securing a coordinating back clasp to the body component via snaps or sliding mechanism; and   utilizing the hat with the interchangeable brim component and back clasp component secured, as a conventional hat.