Improvements connected with Hats and other Head Coverings.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Jan., 1890-Accepted, 26th Apr., 1890
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements connected with Hats and other Head Coverings.
We, OTTO HÜBNER and ARTHUR HÜBNER, of the firm of Gebrüder Hübner, Manu-
facturers, of Magazinstrasse 5-11, Breslau, in the Kingdom of Prussia and German
Empire, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the samo
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention has for its object to provide an improved lining for hats, caps, and
other head coverings, which shall prevent perspiration from penetrating such head
covering, and which takes the place of the well known leather lining.
Hat and cap linings at present used consist of a leather lining which is attached to
the felt or other material forming the hat, by stitching. In use this leather lining
absorbs the perspiration from the head, which penetrates it and which is carried either
directly or indirectly by means of the stitching through to the exterior of the hat,
which causes the latter to assume an unpleasant appearance.
To prevent this disfigurement there is provided according to this invention between
the lining of the hat and the material forming the hat, a metallic band, which precludes
the possibility of moisture penetrating to the exterior of the hat. This invention also
provides a means of uniting the lining, the metallic band and the material of the hat
together.
The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which
Figure 1 shows, in sectional elevation a hat lining, according to this invention.
Figure 2 is a plan of same, and
Figures 3 and 4 illustrate details of the lining.
In Figure 1, a represents the hat, which is shewn in dotted lines; b is the metallic
band interposed between the lining and the hat material, and comprises two separate
bands c and d rivetted together. These bauds are preferably nickel plated or are made
of a non-oxidisablo metal and are overlapped at their joint namely at e. e.
The inner
leather lining is turned over in the form of a selvage at its upper edge l whilst its
lower edge is turned in and clamped between the bands c and d, thus covering the
internal surface of the band b. Metallic clamps g of thin sheet metal serve the double
purpose of fastening the inner leather lining at its upper edge and of fastening the
entire lining to the material of which the hat is composed (see Figure 4). The bent
over ends of the clamps g are covered and concealed by the ribbon k of the hat, which
is drawn over them. The clamps g pass through slots i in the metallic band b.
In attaching a lining according to this invention to a hat, the inner leather lining f
is stretched with its turned over edge h between the bands cand d. The metallic band
is then placed inside the head and when the same has been adjusted to its proper
height, the clamps g are passed through the inner leather lining, through the slots i
and through the material of the hat, their ends being then bent over and clamped.
By using only metal for the fastening of the inner leather lining, and no thread,
the passage of perspiration by capillary attraction is entirely avoided, and since the
inner leather lining does not come in contact with the felt or other material composing
the hat but is divided therefrom by a layer of metal, passage of perspiration from the
interior lining to the exterior surface of the hat is prevented and disfigurement avoided.
A lining according to this invention may be quickly placed in position, changed, or
replaced. Instead of forming the inner lining of leather, any suitable tissue stuff may
A used

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed we declare that what
we claim is :
First. A lining for hats, caps, and other head coverings, for preventing the passage
of perspiration to the exterior surface of the hat, consisting of a metallic band b
arranged as described by which the inner lining is held, said band being secured to
the material of the hat; substantially as and for the purposes herein set forth; and
also as illustrated in the drawings hereto annexed.
Second. A lining for hats, caps, and other head coverings, for preventing the
passage of perspiration to the exterior surface of the hat, arranged and constructed
substantially as set forth and illustrated in the drawings hereto annexed.
Dated this 27th day of January 1900
CHEESBROUGH & ROYSTON,
15, Water Street, Liverpool, Agents for the Applicants.