Patent ID: 6493881
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: A42B

Abstract:
A protective hat suitable for everyday wear by infants, small children and physically disabled adults, comprising:(a) a cap member having an inner surface and an outer surface; the outer surface of the cap member comprising a pliable material, the cap member being sized so that, when worn, the cap member encircles the upper portion of a wearer's head; (b) tie cap member, when worn, overlies and protects at least the sides, the top and the rear of the wearer's head; (c) the cap member comprises a plurality of individual fluid-containing pads, said pads being flexible, resilient and shock absorbent; wherein the plurality of fluid-containing pads being positioned one from the other to form a spaced assembly along the inner surface of the cap member; (d) each of the outer surface and inner surface of the cap member having outer edges, said outer surface and inner surface being connected to each other along their respective edges such that the fluid-containing pads are entirely enclosed therebetween; (e) the head protector being made of a pliable material and is fashionable; and (f) the head protector, when worn, is adapted for everyday wear and is adapted to be worn by an infant, small child and physically disabled adult, the physically disabled adult having a medical condition, the symptoms of which compromise the adult's balance or strength rendering the adult prone to falls when walking or standing; (g) the head protector being so constructed such that tie head protector, when worn, is adequate to protect the wearer's head from injury resulting from bumps, falls or slips while standing, crawling or walking during normal, everyday activity.