Interchangeable Head Gear Device

Abstract

An interchangeable hat device is disclosed that allows for the interchanging of designs. The interchangeable hat device comprises a body component that is configured into two different halves that can be secured together. More specifically, the two different halves can be zipped together to create a unique hat. Thus, the body component may be available in different halves that can be mixed and matched and combined together to create a custom look. Further, an adjustable strap on the back of the body component allows a user to alter the hat's size and maintain comfort for each user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interchangeable hat device that provides a user with a customizable hat that can accommodate any outfit, the interchangeable hat device comprising:
 a body component configured into two different halves;   wherein the two different halves of the body component can be secured together;   wherein the two different halves are secured together via a zipper; and   further wherein the two different halves can be mixed and matched with other halves to create a custom look.   
     
     
         2 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 1 , wherein the zipper extends down a middle of an entire length of the two different halves. 
     
     
         3 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 2 , wherein the body component comprises a crown section and a brim component separated into two different halves that are interchangeable and customizable. 
     
     
         4 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 3 , wherein the crown section comprises a plurality of interconnected panels, forming a crown apex, with a lower peripheral edge forming a headband at a lower extremity of the crown section, 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 section. 
     
     
         5 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 4 , wherein the brim component is secured at the lower peripheral edge of the front face and extends outward from the front face, forming the rigid brim component. 
     
     
         6 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 5 , wherein the zipper is secured to the two different halves of the body component, to separate and combine the same with halves in various colors and styles to create a customizable hat. 
     
     
         7 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 6 , wherein the zipper is provided at an edge of a first half and an edge of a second half. 
     
     
         8 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 7 , wherein the zipper comprises a first tape disposed along the edge of the first half, and a plurality of male teeth arranged at an edge of the first tape. 
     
     
         9 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 8 , wherein the zipper comprises a second tape disposed along the edge of the second half, and a plurality of female teeth disposed at an edge of the second tape. 
     
     
         10 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 9 , wherein the zipper comprises a slider for engaging or separating the plurality of male teeth and the plurality of female teeth. 
     
     
         11 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 10 , wherein the zipper compromises a pull component. 
     
     
         12 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 11  further comprising an adjustable back strap on a back of the body component to adjust a fit of the interchangeable hat device. 
     
     
         13 . An interchangeable hat device that provides a user with a customizable hat that can accommodate any outfit, the interchangeable hat device comprising:
 a body component configured into two different halves;   wherein the body component comprises a crown section and a brim component separated into two different halves that are interchangeable and customizable;   wherein the crown section comprises a plurality of interconnected panels, forming a crown apex, with a lower peripheral edge forming a headband at a lower extremity of the crown section, 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 section;   wherein an adjustable back strap is positioned on a back of the body component over the rear opening defined by the gap in the lower peripheral edge, to adjust a fit of the interchangeable hat device;   wherein the brim component is secured at the lower peripheral edge of the front face and extends outward from the front face, forming the rigid brim component;   wherein the two different halves of the body component can be secured together;   wherein the two different halves are secured together via a zipper;   wherein the zipper extends down a middle of an entire length of the two different halves;   wherein the zipper is provided at an edge of a first half and an edge of a second half of the two different halves; and   further wherein the two different halves can be mixed and matched with other halves to create a custom look.   
     
     
         14 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein a magnet is disposed inside a first tape and a second tape of the zipper, to secure the zipper and prevent it from moving. 
     
     
         15 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein the lower peripheral edge has a sweat band attached on an interior surface thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein the interchangeable hat device includes a lower peripheral edge with a complete circumference, such that there is no gap defining a rear opening and thus no need for the adjustable back strap. 
     
     
         17 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         18 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 13 , wherein the zipper comprises a first tape disposed along the edge of the first half, and a plurality of male teeth arranged at an edge of the first tape; and a second tape disposed along the edge of the second half, and a plurality of female teeth disposed at an edge of the second tape. 
     
     
         19 . The interchangeable hat device of  claim 18 , wherein the zipper comprises a slider for engaging or separating the plurality of male teeth and the plurality of female teeth, and a pull component for moving the zipper up and down. 
     
     
         20 . A method of customizing a hat to create a custom look, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing an interchangeable hat device comprising a body component that is configured into two different halves that can be secured together;   choosing two halves based on their color and style;   zipping the two halves together to form the hat;   adjusting the back strap to alter the hat's size to appropriately fit the user's head; and   wearing the stylish hat similar to a conventional hat.