Patent Publication Number: US-2022218063-A1

Title: Flip Hat / Flip the Hat

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 17/145,250, filed on Jan. 8, 2021. The entire disclosure is included herein in its entirety at least by reference. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention is in the field of hat-making and the origin of milliner; fashion head garments particularly to methods of wearing a stylish designer hat which flips in several styles uniquely created with various braided materials. 
     2. Discussion of the State of the Art 
     In the field of fashion, accessories and articles of apparels. Hats of any various styles in reference to head covering may serve prevalent functions, religious but often signify the wearer&#39;s sensibility to fashion symbolizing the office or rank of the individual. 
     One of the first pictorial depictions of a hat appears in a tomb in Thebes showing people wearing cone-like straw hats dating back to 3,200 BC. History 27,000 to 30,000 BC., Vensus of Willendorf figurine may depict a woman wearing a woven hat. Hat and headpieces have provided multiple uses from acting as a basket for cropping, shade from the heat, protection from the rain in addition to expressing creativity, attracting attention, and showing status levels. 
     The scriptural basis for the tradition resides in I Corinthians 11:1-6, On Covering the Head in Worship Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 
     I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved. For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. 
     In contrast fashion follows function, hats are wearable art developing more attention over decades. Hat makers are steady creating tailor-made hats for their clients while in turn mass manufacturing producing increased numbers of hat wearer&#39;s. It&#39;s a tradition that dates back to when the Kentucky Derby first started in 1875; Royal protocol says, “that women must wear hats to all formal royal occasions,” an etiquette rule which dates back to the 1950&#39;s. It&#39;s also improper for upper class royal women to show their hair in public. Times have definitely changed . . . Wearing hats to worship is a traditional in African Culture. Many of the hats are designed after west Africa hair dressing, filled with braids and beads. After slavery as the black middle class began to emerge, the hat symbolized status and God&#39;s blessings in the woman&#39;s life. Combining glamour and holiness, Sunday hats are colorful, flamboyant, enormous, and stylish; some made of straws, felts, furs, fabrics, rhinestones and other braided materials. In addition to instilling pride and confidence, the hats remind the wearers to carry themselves like queens. Culturally, church hats became a strong symbol of the ability to triumph over hardship. 
     Therefore, Bridging the gap of hat wearer&#39;s from generation to generation. Carving out a niche that gives the artistry and creativity to a head garments which an individual wears. There are several items known in the prior art of hats to head garments worn to be stylish or with a purpose. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     As stated above the invention provides a fashion wearable head garment which can be made up of many facets of braided materials. An embodiment of present invention provides the changing style apparatus, including: 
     The process of the flip action, braided materials are stitched together in a circular direction at or to the degrees of 0 to 90 degree angles. The 45-degree angle produces a roll motion, which allows the braids to change the position in which they are. The different arrangement of styles also includes the size of the hat due to the length and width of the braids and embellished materials. The length of the braids and/or the embellishment of materials and fabrics chosen will cause various effects of movement. The width of the braid also contributes to the change of positioning the desired style; the length for example, but not subjected to a 84 inch braid which is sewn and/or embroidered together in a circular pattern at a 45 degree angle will produce movement but compared to 164 inch=13.67 feet braid will achieve different variation of movement. The braids can be created with but not limited to synthetic fibers, cotton, cellulosic fibres (wood based)/viscose, wool, silk, leather, bast fibers (plant based), experimental fabrics, recycled fabric and/or materials, sustainable fabrics and hair fibers (synthetic or natural). The embellished materials includes but not limited to fabric trims, gold and silver, diamonds and/or rhinestones, lace, other decorative ornaments. To include the design has an opening at the top and bottom, which give an automatic change styles of wearing once its flipped upside down and inside out. These hats are created in array of colors and not limited to future colors. Smart textile fabric can be made from materials ranging from traditional cotton, polyester and nylon, to advanced fabrics with integrated functionalities. A Harlem milliner sums it up perfectly; “Buy the hat first, and the outfit to go with it is merely an accessory.” 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES 
         FIGS. 1A-1F  are elevations of each element that enhances the movement and structure of the hat; according to an embodiment of the present invention. Braided materials and its ability to change styles by movement. 
         FIG. 1A  an elevation view of two braided strands parallel to one another; the braided material are from synthetic hair fibers. The two individual braids illustrates how the braided materials are comprised 
         FIG. 1B  an elevation side view of organized layers of braided materials sewn/stitched together in a circular pattern with invisible and/or visible threading 
         FIG. 1C  an elevation top view showing the opening at the base that sits on the crown of head; braids upright position top of the hat/head garment to be altered by changing positions of braided materials 
         FIG. 1D  a front elevation view of braided materials sewn together illustrate a crown styled look “smaller opening” sits on the base crown of head with the wider opening of braided materials in a upright position 
         FIG. 1E  a front elevation view of braided materials sewn together illustrate a fisherman styled look “smaller opening” the base sitting on the crown of head with then the wider opening of braided materials in a downward position 
         FIG. 1F  an elevation and top view showing the opening at the base sitting on the crown of head; braids downward position hat/head garment to be altered by changing positions of braided materials 
         FIGS. 2A-2H  are elevation views of a braided recycle blue jean fabric and braided synthetic hair fibers styled hat/head garment. The sample drawings will illustrate the various styles formed by simple movement 
         FIG. 2A  a front elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the Angled Crown Style 
         FIG. 2B  a front elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the Queen Style 
         FIG. 2C  a front elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the Windsor Style 
         FIG. 2D  is a front elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the Bonnet Style 
         FIG. 2E  is a front elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the CowGirl Style 
         FIG. 2F  is a side view elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the CowGirl Style 
         FIG. 2G  is a back elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the CowGirl Style 
         FIG. 2H  is a front elevation view of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers the Flipped Up Style 
         FIGS. 3A-3B  are elevation views of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers comprise color variations of denim and braided synthetic hair fibers. Illustrates the base sitting on crown of head at a degree angle braided materials upward position 
         FIG. 3A  is a front elevation view of 3 braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers in the Crown Style 
         FIG. 3B  is a side elevation view of 3 braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers in the Crown Style 
         FIGS. 4A-4B  are elevation views of 3 hats, braided materials presented is synthetic hair fibers showing versatility in designer styles  4 A and  4 B. 
         FIG. 4A  is an elevation views of 3 hats, braided materials presented is synthetic hair fibers showing versatility in designer styles 
         FIG. 4B  is an elevation views of 3 hats, braided materials presented is synthetic hair fibers showing versatility in designer styles 
         FIGS. 5A-5D  are elevation views of a custom made hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers embellished with glittered yarn materials 
         FIG. 5A  elevation of a custom braid hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers in the Crown Style 
         FIG. 5B  a side view elevation of a custom braid hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers a “tilt back” Style 
         FIG. 5C  a side view elevation of a custom braid hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers a Side Flipped Style 
         FIG. 5D  a side view elevation of a custom braid hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers a Flipped Style 
         FIGS. 6A-6D  are elevation views of a custom made hat; braided with recycled blue jean fabric 
         FIG. 6A  elevations of a custom made hat; braided with recycled blue jean fabric Crown Style 
         FIG. 6B  elevations of a custom made hat; braided with recycled blue jean fabric Fisherman style 
         FIG. 6C  elevations of a custom made hat; braided with recycled blue jean fabric side flip look 
         FIG. 6D  elevations of a custom made hat; braided with recycled blue jean fabric Cowgirl Style 
         FIGS. 7A-7D  are elevations views of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers 
         FIG. 7A  elevations views of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers Crown Style look 
         FIG. 7B  elevations views of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers Fisherman Style look 
         FIG. 7C  elevations views of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers Side Flip look 
         FIG. 7D  elevations views of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers CowGirl Style Look 
         FIGS. 8A-8D  are elevation views of a custom made hat; braided with yarn and synthetic hair fibers flipped in various styles but not limited to these particular styles 
         FIG. 8A  is an elevation sideview of a custom made hat; braided with yarn and synthetic hair fibers 
         FIG. 8B  is an elevation back view of a custom made hat; braided with yarn and synthetic hair fibers 
         FIG. 8C  is an elevation view of a custom made hat; braided with yarn and synthetic hair fibers 
         FIG. 8D  is an elevation view of a custom made hat; braided with yarn and synthetic hair fibers Crown Style 
         FIGS. 9A-9E  are elevations of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and embellished with a bling trim one hat flipped in several style but not limited to these styles 
         FIG. 9A  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and flipped in the Queen style braided with fur yarn and synthetic hair fibers; exposed look 
         FIG. 9B  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and flipped in the Fisherman style braided with fur yarn and synthetic hair fibers; exposed look 
         FIG. 9C  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and flipped in the Queen style braided with fur yarn and synthetic hair fibers; exposed look 
         FIG. 9D  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with yarn and synthetic hair fibers in Bonnet Style 
         FIG. 9E  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and flipped in the Stylish look braided with fur yarn and synthetic hair fibers; exposed look 
         FIGS. 10A-10T  are elevations of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) flipped several styles just by adjusting or moving the braids with a bending motion but not limited to these particular styles 
         FIG. 10A  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Crown Style 
         FIG. 10B  elevations of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Flipped Queen Style 
         FIG. 10C  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the flared out angled brim style 
         FIG. 10D  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the flared out brim style look 
         FIG. 10E  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the One-sided Flipped Style 
         FIG. 10F  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the One-sided Flipped Style 
         FIG. 10G  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the CowGirl Style 
         FIG. 10H  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the CowGirl Style 
         FIG. 10I  sideview elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the flared out brim style 
         FIG. 10J  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Crown Style 
         FIG. 10K  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the flared out brim style 
         FIG. 10L  sideview elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Flipped Style look 
         FIG. 10M  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Bonnet Style look 
         FIG. 10N  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Flipped Style look 
         FIG. 10O  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Fisherman Style look 
         FIG. 10P  elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Fisherman Style look 
         FIG. 10Q  sideview elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Flipped Style look 
         FIG. 10R  back view elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Crown Style 
         FIG. 10S  back view elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the Queen Style 
         FIG. 10T  back view elevation of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim (a basketball image) in the flared out brim style look 
         FIG. 11  is a top view elevation of the open top circular braid pattern; braided with synthetic hair fibers alternated with embellished trim style 
         FIG. 12  is a top view elevation of the open top circular braid pattern; braided with synthetic hair fibers the crown of head with hair exposed 
         FIG. 13  elevation views of the Crown Styled Hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers and recycled jeans showing versatility in designer styles in fashion 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES 
     The inventor provides a unique hat/head garment which flips in several styles, made with various braided materials, fabrics and trims. The present invention is described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIGS. 1A-1F  are elevation views of each element that enhances the movement and structure of the hat; the embodied braided materials and its function to change styles by movement.  100  show individual braids parallel to one another sewn together to create a desired style  103  starting with the base wrapping the braid in a circular pattern  101  stitching braids together in a degree angle upwards  102  until you get to the top of your  104  desired look. The double open ends  102 / 103  and  107 / 108  when flipped from  104  to  105  the style changes instantly when the sewn together braided material  106  are reversed. 
       FIGS. 2A-2H  are elevation views of braided recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers flipped in several styles by simple movement and change pattern in the braided materials. First braid at the base smaller end of the hat/head garment implemented with recycled blue jean material  200  is continuous braid to  201  looping around in circular direction; alternated with braided synthetic hair fibers  202  continuous braid  203  are sewn together. In the circular direction of the braided blue jean materials the continuous braid of  201  to  204 ; alternating with the synthetic hair fibers  205  to  206 . The continuous looping around in circular direction; braided blue jean materials  207  to  208  stitched together alternating the synthetic hair fibers braid  209  to  210  which  209  is the exposed end braid of the synthetic hair fibers at the larger opening on one side of the  104  in this view. The continuous looping around in circular direction of the braided recycled blue jean materials  204  to  211  to  212  which is stitched together alternated by the braided synthetic hair fibers. The continuous looping around in circular direction of the braided synthetic hair fibers  206  to  210  to  213  which  213  is the exposed end braid of the synthetic hair fibers at the larger opening on one side of the  104  in this view Angled Crown Style. The end braids of the braided materials sewn in a stylish fashion  210  stitched to  204  to give a custom and unique look. As  206  and  210  gives an illusion as a design.  214  is a changed position of hat/head garment placed on crown of head creating Queen Style.  215  is a changed position of hat/head garment placed on crown of head creating Windsor Style.  216  is a changed position of hat/head garment placed on crown of head creating Bonnet Style.  217  is a changed position of hat/head garment placed on crown of head creating CowGirl Style with a side tilt.  218  is a side view of hat/head garment placed on crown of head creating CowGirl Style.  219  is a back view of hat/head garment placed on crown of head creating CowGirl Style showing the end of the braided recycled blue jean  212 .  220  is a changed position of hat/head garment placed on crown of head creating Flipped Up Style. 
       FIGS. 3A-3B  are elevations of a custom made hat; braided with various recycled blue jean fabric and synthetic hair fibers Crown Style also illustrates the base sitting on the crown of head and wider opening is upright. The manipulation of the ending of the braided materials stitched together gives a designer styled look  300  and  302 .  301  gives more of a clean look exposure; alternating braided materials without displaying the twisting illusion of braids.  303 ,  304  and  305  are side views which illustrates the base sitting on the crown of head and wider opening is upright. The manipulation of the ending of the braided materials stitched together gives a designer styled look on  303  and  305 .  304  is sitting upright exposing alternating braided materials without displaying the twisting illusion of braids. 
       FIGS. 4A-4B  are elevations of a custom braid hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers only also showcasing versatility with movement and changing position of the hat/head garments gives a different style with the rolling effect.  400  is the cowgirl style whereas the rolling of the stitched braids gives the illusion with sides flipped up as a brim.  401  sitting on the crown of the head in an upright position one side flipped as  402  is a high crowned style.  403  and  404  are views of a side brim look the base sitting on the crown of the head displaying a front view  404  and  403  a side view.  405  gives the illusion of a flipped up brim in the back and sides with a visor in the front of the head. 
       FIGS. 5A-5D  are elevations of a custom braid hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers and embellished with glittered yarn.  501  Crown Style,  501  braids going in a circular pattern in an upright position.  502  a side view elevation with a change in position exposing the crown of head,  502  the illusion of a brim laying on the top of the head and the back of head exposed.  503  and  504  side view changed position with movement of braids.  503  has a twist in the front and back as flipped on one-side giving this unique style.  504  sits on the forehead the changed position of braided materials gives this an brim style look sitting around the perimeter of the head. 
       FIGS. 6A-6D  are elevations of a custom braided hat styles; braided with recycled blue jean materials.  601  relates to  301  Crown Style.  602  related to  FIG. 1F  Fisherman Style  601  displays the brim in a downward position.  603  relates to  217  CowGirl Style with a side tilt/flip.  604  is a CowGirl Style simple movement changes desired look. 
       FIGS. 7A-7D  are elevations of a custom made hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers and fur yarn.  701  relates to  301  Crown Style.  702  relates to  FIG. 1F  Fisherman Style.  703  illustrates with simple movement from  701  produces a different look one side pulled down with crown of head exposed.  704  relates to  604  CowGirl Style. 
       FIGS. 8A-8D  are elevations of a custom made hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers and yarn in several styles.  801  illustrates a diverse look by simply changing position of the hat/head garment.  802  shows the back view;  801  with the crown of head exposed also give freedom to any hairstyle to move freely.  803  relates to  802  tilt with opening at top of head.  804  relates to  FIG. 2A  the Crown Style. 
       FIGS. 9A-9E  are elevations of a custom made hat; braided with yarn and synthetic hair fibers in several styles which includes  901  and  903  the Crown Style the smaller opening on crown of head with larger opening upright.  902  and  904  the smaller opening on crown of head with larger openings facing downward giving the illusion of a Fisherman Hat.  902  and  904  to include bonnet style with slight movement changes the style desired.  905  a freestyle flipped stylish produces this custom look. 
       FIGS. 10A-10T  are elevations of a custom made hat; braided with fur yarn, synthetic hair fibers and trim in showcasing various styles based on basketball theme. The flip action method is integrated in each hat/head garment to create the movement to change the desired look. In the figures as followed will demonstrate how these styles relate to the structures of the openings of each ends  102 ,  103 ,  107  and  108 .  1001  relates to  102  and  103  with the smaller opening sitting on the crown of the head and larger opening sitting upright; the Crown Style.  1002  relates to  214  the Queen Style with a slight bend which changes the desired style.  1003  and  1004  relates to  905 .  1005  and  1006  are Crown Styled with flipped sides related  FIG. 1C .  1007  and  1008  are the CowGirl Style on reversed sides; flipped inside out.  1009  displays a flared out brim stylish look with the hair exposed relates to  102 .  1010  relates to  FIG. 1D . and  1011  with a change in movement creates a stylish look.  1012  is a side view which relates to  FIG. 1D  with one side flipped downward.  1013  relates to the Bonnet Style  216 .  1014  flipped into a stylish look with the crown of head exposed.  1015  and  1016  relates to the Fisherman Style  702 .  1017  is a side view in a flipped up styled by movement of the braided materials.  1018 ,  1019  and  1020  is a back views showcasing the wide opening upright and smaller opening sitting on crown of head; displaying various styles. 
       FIG. 11  is an elevation of a custom made hat/head garment; braided with synthetic hair fibers and embellished with a bling trim one hat flared. Alternating with synthetic hair fibers and embellished trim; at base and the larger opening in a changed position displaying a desired look.  1101  top view elevation of the open top circular braid pattern;  1102  braided with synthetic hair fibers alternated with  1103  embellished bling trim style. The smaller opening displayed at the base which sits on the crown of head.  1101  top view elevation of the open top circular braid pattern;  1102  braided with synthetic hair fibers alternating with  1103  embellished trim creates this stylish design. 
       FIG. 12  is an elevation of a custom made hat/head garment braided with synthetic hair fibers in a circular direction with the top of head exposed.  1202  top view elevation of the open top circular braid pattern;  1201  braided with synthetic hair fibers. The crown of head/hair exposed  1202  with a continuous  1201  braided style altered by changing positions of braided materials. 
       FIG. 13  elevation views of the Crown Styled Hat; braided with synthetic hair fibers and recycled jeans showing versatility in designer styles in fashion. Model M. Hughes.