Headband with gripper

Abstract

A headband includes opposed end panels and a central panel. The interior surface of the central panel comprises a gripper formed of slip-resistant material.

1 . A headband comprising, in combination: 
 a) an elongated member;    b) said member including a center panel;    c) a gripper being fixed to said central panel.    
   
   
       2 . A headband as defined in  claim 1  wherein said gripper comprises a sheet-like element.  
   
   
       3 . A headband as defined in  claim 2  wherein said sheet-like element comprises elastomeric material.  
   
   
       4 . A headband as defined in  claim 1  further including: 
 a) said central panel having opposed exterior and interior surfaces; and    b) said gripper comprising said interior surface of said central panel.    
   
   
       5 . A headband as defined in  claim 4  wherein said gripper is fixed to edges of said exterior surface of said central panel.  
   
   
       6 . A headband as defined in  claim 5  wherein said elongated member additionally comprises a pair of end panels, each of said end panels being joined to opposed ends of said central panel.  
   
   
       7 . A headband as defined in  claim 6  wherein each of said end panels comprises fabric.  
   
   
       8 . A headband as defined in  claim 7  wherein the opposed surface of said central panel comprises leather.  
   
   
       9 . A headband as defined in  claim 8  wherein said central panel is further characterized by a wide center portion tapering to narrower end portions.