Logo attachments for apparel

Abstract

An apparel article and patch combination, wherein an apparel article (such as a hat/cap) includes a substantially fabric area configured to fit about a user and is provided with a first discrete area of hook material located on a portion of the fabric portion. At least two patches are provided whereby each of the patches have a first surface bearing visual indicia and a second surface covered with loop material. Each of the patches is connectable to the first discrete area of hook material of the apparel article wherein the at least two patches are configured to interlock with one another when connected to the first discrete area of hook material of the apparel article.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A hat and interlocking patch combination comprising:
 a substantially fabric hat having at least a crown, a visor connected to said crown, a first discrete area of hook material located on said crown and proximal to said visor; and   at least two patches, each of said patches having a first surface bearing visual indicia and a second surface covered with loop material, each of said patches is connectable to said first discrete area of hook material of said hat wherein said at least two patches are configured to interlock with one another when connected to said first discrete area of hook material of said hat.   
     
     
         2 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 1 , further including a second discrete area of hook material located on said crown, said crown including a lower substantially circular edge defining a hat circumference, said first discrete area of hook material separated from and located substantially opposite to said second discrete area of hook material across the hat circumference. 
     
     
         3 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the hat is provided with a storage component configured for accommodating one or more patches. 
     
     
         4 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the storage component is a pouch formed of a flexible material. 
     
     
         5 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the pouch is affixed to an interior portion of the hat. 
     
     
         6 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the pouch is affixed to a visor portion of a hat. 
     
     
         7 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the pouch is affixed to a visor portion of a hat. 
     
     
         8 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first discrete area of hook material defines a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         9 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of patches configured to interlock with one another are provided. 
     
     
         10 . The hat and patch combination as recited in  claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of patches configured to interlock with one another are provided with indicia different than one another. 
     
     
         11 . An apparel article and patch combination comprising:
 a substantially fabric area configured to fit about a user having a first discrete area of hook material located on a portion of the fabric portion; and   at least two patches, each of said patches having a first surface bearing visual indicia and a second surface covered with loop material, each of said patches is connectable to said first discrete area of hook material of said apparel article wherein said at least two patches are configured to interlock with one another when connected to said first discrete area of hook material of said apparel article.   
     
     
         12 . The apparel article and patch combination as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the apparel article is selected from the group consisting of: head ware; pants, shirts, jackets, sweaters, gloves, shoes, boots and other articles of clothing worn by a user. 
     
     
         13 . The apparel article and patch combination as recited in  claim 11 , further including a second discrete area of hook material located on a said fabric portion of said apparel article, wherein said first discrete area of hook material is separated from said second discrete area of hook material. 
     
     
         14 . The apparel article and patch combination as recited in  claim 11 , wherein a portion of the apparel is provided with a storage component configured for accommodating one or more patches. 
     
     
         15 . The apparel article and patch combination as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the storage component is a pouch formed of a flexible material. 
     
     
         16 . The apparel article and patch as recited in  claim 15 , wherein the pouch is affixed to an interior portion of the hat. 
     
     
         17 . The apparel article and patch as recited in  claim 15 , wherein the pouch is affixed to a visor portion of a hat. 
     
     
         18 . The apparel article and patch as recited in  claim 15 , wherein the pouch is affixed to a visor portion of a hat. 
     
     
         19 . The apparel article and patch as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said first discrete area of hook material defines a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         20 . The apparel article and patch as recited in  claim 11 , wherein a plurality of patches configured to interlock with one another are provided.