Patent ID: 7824053
Filing Date: 2010-11-02
Classification: A42B,G09F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A light emitting sign for a hat consisting of: a programmable light emitting diode sign comprising a generally flat structure containing a display area actively displaying a message consisting of alphanumeric characters programmed by a wearer of the hat, said programmable light emitting diode sign being configured with an attachment means for removably attaching a back side of said programmable light emitting diode sign to a front portion of a crown of the hat where said front portion is comprised of a generally pliable material, wherein said programmable light emitting diode sign is self-contained for displaying said message and removable from the hat and to be subsequently attached to another suitable hat, said programmable light emitting diode sign further being configured with dimensions allowing said programmable light emitting diode sign to substantially extend across an entire portion of the crown that is visible from a front of the hat when being worn by the wearer, said dimensions further having a height that is sufficient for viewing said message from a distance, said programmable light emitting diode sign further being configured for programming from a compact keyboard where the wearer can program said message into said programmable light emitting diode sign using the compact keyboard, wherein said message is scrolled across said programmable light emitting diode sign enabling the wearer to convey said message to viewers within said distance.