Modular hat

Abstract

Systems in accordance with the present invention can include hats having a base and one or more layers removably connectable with the base and/or one or more layers. Substitute layers can be interchanged with the one or more layers to create a different aesthetic or function of the hat. Further, the system can include one or more badges and/or devices that can be connected with accessory attachment points of the base and/or layers to further define a desired aesthetic or enable a desired functionality.

1 . A hat arrangeable over a crown of a head, the hat comprising: 
 a base including a brim;    wherein when the base is arranged on the head, at least a portion of the crown is partially exposed;    a layer removably attachable to the base;    wherein when the layer is removably attached to the base and the base is arranged on the head, the portion of the crown is disposed beneath the layer.    
   
   
       2 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the base includes a visor.  
   
   
       3 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the layer is removably attached to the base by one or more of interference snaps, fastening tape, magnets, latches, and toggles.  
   
   
       4 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the brim is adjustable.  
   
   
       5 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein a gap exists between the base and the layer such that an airstream can flow between the base and the layer.  
   
   
       6 . The hat of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 an accessory attachment point;    wherein the accessory attachment point is adapted to receive one or both of badge and a device.    
   
   
       7 . The hat of  claim 1 , wherein the device is one or more of a digital music device, a communication device, a radio signal receiver, television signal receiver and display, LED lighting, a fan, and a position indicator.  
   
   
       8 . A system for providing a hat arrangeable over a crown of a head, the system comprising: 
 a hat including: 
 a base having a brim,  
 wherein when the base is arranged on the head, at least a portion of the crown is partially exposed,  
 a plurality of layers, each of the layers being removably attachable to one or both of the base and another of the layers such that when the plurality of layers are removably attached the hat is provided;  
   wherein when the hat is arranged on the head, the portion of the crown is disposed beneath one or more of the layers.    
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the base includes a visor.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the layers are removably attachable to one or both of the base and the another layer by one or more of interference snaps, fastening tape, magnets, latches, and toggles.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein a diameter of the brim is adjustable.  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein a gap exists between the base and the layer such that an airstream can flow between the base and the layer.  
   
   
       13 . The hat of  claim 8 , further comprising: 
 an accessory attachment point;    wherein the accessory attachment point is adapted to receive one or both of badge and a device.    
   
   
       14 . The hat of  claim 8 , wherein the device is one or more of a digital music device, a communication device, a radio signal receiver, television signal receiver and display, a fan, LED lighting and a position indicator.  
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising one or more replacement layers; and 
 wherein the one or more replacement layers are substitutable for one or more of the layers.    
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 8 , further including a camera removably attachable with one or both of the base and one or more layers, the camera being adapted to retain a recording upon detecting an event.  
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein: 
 the camera is a panoramic camera;    the event is detected by an accelerometer.    
   
   
       18 . A system for providing a hat arrangeable over a crown of a head, the system comprising: 
 a hat including: 
 a base having a brim,  
 wherein when the base is arranged on the head, at least a portion of the crown is partially exposed,  
 a plurality of layers, each of the layers being removably attachable to one or both of the base and another of the layers such that when the plurality of layers are removably attached the hat is provided;  
   wherein when the hat is arranged on the head, the portion of the crown is disposed beneath one or more of the layers; and    one or more replacement layers substitutable for one or more of the layers;    an accessory attachment point adapted to receive one or both of badge and a device.    
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the layers and the replacement layers are removably attachable to one or more of the base, another layer and another replacement layer by one or more of interference snaps, fastening tape, magnets, latches, and toggles.  
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 18 , further including a camera removably attachable with one or both of the base and one or more layers, the camera being adapted to retain a recording upon detecting an event.