Cap with audio system

A cap positionable over the head of the user having a tape playing apparatus, and at least one speaker positionable near the ear openings of the wearer for playing desired tapes in a comfortable fashion while the wearer is sleeping. The tape plying apparatus is positioned at the crown of the cap to allow the user to sleep comfortably when the cap is in use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field of the Invention 
The present invention relates to the field of headgear, and more 
particularly to a cap having an incorporated audio system. 
2. Description of Related Art 
As can be seen by reference to the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,525,870; 
5,438,698; 5,462,471; 5,504,943; 5,581,821; and 5,625,903, the prior art 
is replete with myriad and diverse headgear with audio components. 
While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than 
adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been 
specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their 
failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical headgear with an 
audio system suitable for playing while sleeping. 
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a 
longstanding need for a new and improved cap with an audio system and the 
provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present 
invention. 
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
Briefly stated, the present invention provides a cap positionable over the 
head of the user having a tape playing apparatus, and at least one speaker 
positionable near the ear openings of the wearer for playing desired tapes 
in a comfortable fashion while the wearer is sleeping. The tape plying 
apparatus is positioned at the crown of the cap to allow the user to sleep 
comfortably when the cap is in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
As can be seen by reference to the drawings, and in particularly to FIG. 1, 
the audio cap that forms the basis of the present invention is designated 
generally by the reference number 10. The audio cap 10 includes a cap 20 
positionable over the head of the user, and a support bracket 30 attached 
by Velcro or other suitable means to the interior of the cap 20. The 
bracket 30 includes an upper section 32 secured to the crown 22 of the cap 
20, and side sections 34 extending down to a location near the ears of the 
user. A cloth ear piece 36 is attached to the lower end of each side 
section 34. A pocket 38 is carried on the upper section 32 to receive an 
audio device 40 such as a small radio or tape player. Speakers 42 are 
secured to the interior of the cloth ear pieces 36 and speaker wires 44 
interconnect the audio device 40 and the speaker 42. The embodiment 
illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 is adapted for use by adults. 
The audio cap 100 illustrated in FIG. 4 is adapted for use on infants. The 
infant audio cap 100 includes a cap 120 positionable over the head of an 
infant and a Velcro strip 121 attached to the interior of the cap 120 at 
the crown 122. Side openings 124 are formed in the cap 120 at a location 
above the ears of the infant. The bracket 30, as described above, is 
attached to the Velcro strip 121 and the lower ends of the side sections 
34 extend through the side openings 124 such that the cloth ear pieces 36 
extend below the lower edge of the cap 120 to a position over the ears of 
the infant. A liner 126 wraps around the cap 120 to cover the side 
openings 124 and hold the lower ends of the side sections 34 and cloth ear 
pieces 36 in position. The liner is secured by Velcro fasteners 128 on the 
cap 120 and liner 126, respectively. The audio cap 100 is a developmental 
aide for an infant which utilizes a cassettes tape player system 40. The 
audio cap 100 provides neurosensusal stimulation to an infant which 
provides a two-fold benefit; it is a teaching aid and with music it acts 
as sleeping aid. The audio cap 100 serves as a catalyst for early brain 
development and in addition provides security to the infant. Taped 
subjects include lullaby type music, stories, religious, or basic learning 
fundamentals such as ABC's etc. This concept is also adapted as an adult 
audio cap 10 to aid in sleeping, exercising, learning by tape, etc. 
In use, the user would simply insert the cassette of choice into the audio 
cap 100. They would push the play button and install the cap 100 onto the 
infant's head. The tape would play soothingly to the infant, and either 
help him to learn, or soothe him to sleep, depending on the type of 
material that was playing on the tape. This provides neurosensusal 
stimulation to the infant. This would aide in his development as he would 
at a very early age be exposed to a variety of music, teaching material, 
and if desired, religious material. By routine use at bedtime, the child 
would become accustomed to having the stimulation, and would soon develop 
a much better sleeping pattern. Due to the unique design, all components 
are tucked away out of sight, with no exposed wires that the infant could 
pull on, or chew on. The audio cap 100 provides a very convenient and 
easy-to-use method of stimulating a child's mental growth, while also 
providing the best possible sleep time for the infant. 
Although only an exemplary embodiment of the invention has been described 
in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that 
many modifications are possible without materially departing from the 
novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Accordingly, all such 
modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this 
invention as defined in the following claims.