Temperature Control Hat

Abstract

A hat that is operable to reduce the surface temperature of the head of a wearer wherein the hat is configured to promote an airflow the wearer's head. The hat includes a body that is formed to create a cavity sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head. A brim is integrally formed with the body and extends outward therefrom. A plurality of mounting members are present with a portion thereof being secured to the brim and a second portion extending inward into the cavity. The mounting members are operable to create a void intermediate the head of a user and the hat wherein the void is consistent in width from the lower edge of the body to the top area of the body proximate the crown of a head of a wearer. A mounting band is further included to secure the hat to the head.

1 . A hat operable to reduce the surface temperature of the head of the wearer comprising:
 a body, said body being formed to create a cavity, said cavity having an interior volume sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head therein, said body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, said body having a lower circumferential edge;   a brim, said brim being integrally formed said body, said brim being proximate said lower circumferential edge, said brim extending outward from said body; and   a plurality of mounting members, said plurality of mounting members having a first portion being secured to said brim, said plurality of mounting members having a second portion extending inward into said cavity, said plurality of mounting members operable to provide a void, said void being present intermediate the interior surface of said body and a head of a wearer, said void being present proximate said lower circumferential edge, said void operable to promote airflow around a head of a wearer.   
     
     
         2 . The hat as recited in  claim 1 , and further including a mounting band, said mounting band being operably coupled to said plurality of mounting members, said mounting band operable to assist in securing the hat to a wearer's head. 
     
     
         3 . The hat as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said second portion of said plurality of mounting members includes an aperture, said aperture configured to receive a portion of said mounting band. 
     
     
         4 . The hat as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said plurality of mounting members include a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to said brim, said second end being secured proximate to said first end opposite said brim. 
     
     
         5 . The hat as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said body is manufactured from a polystyrene material. 
     
     
         6 . The hat as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said void is approximately ¾ inch to 1 inch in width. 
     
     
         7 . The hat as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the hat is operable to reduce the surface temperature of the top of the wearer's head by at least eight degrees. 
     
     
         8 . A hat operable to reduce the temperature of the surface of the head of a wearer comprising:
 a body, said body being formed to create a cavity, said cavity having an interior volume sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head therein, said body having a top area being proximate a crown of a head of a wearer, said body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, said body having a lower circumferential edge, said body being manufactured from an insulative material;   a brim, said brim being integrally formed said body, said brim being proximate said lower circumferential edge, said brim extending outward from said body,   a plurality of mounting members, said plurality of mounting members having a first section being secured to said brim, said plurality of mounting members having a second section extending inward into said cavity, said plurality of mounting members operable to provide a void, said void being present intermediate the interior surface of said body and a head of a wearer, said void being present proximate said lower circumferential edge and being consistent in width extending to said top area of said body, said void operable to promote airflow around a head of a wearer;   a mounting band, said mounting band being secured to said plurality of said mounting members, said mounting band being manufactured from a flexible material, said mounting band operable to assist in securing the hat to a head of a wearer.   
     
     
         9 . The hat as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said plurality of mounting members include a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to said brim, said second end being secured to the interior surface of said body. 
     
     
         10 . The hat as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said plurality of mounting members further include an aperture, said aperture being configured to receive a portion of said mounting band. 
     
     
         11 . The hat as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said second section of said plurality of mounting members is arcuate in shape, said second section being configured to operably couple to said mounting band. 
     
     
         12 . The hat as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said second section of said plurality of mounting members include a first arm and a second arm, said first arm and said second arm being L-shaped, said first arm and said second arm forming a slot, said slot operable to receive a portion of said mounting band. 
     
     
         13 . The hat as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said void is approximately ¾ inch to 1 inch in width. 
     
     
         14 . The hat as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the hat is operable to reduce the surface temperature of the top of the wearer's head by at least eight degrees. 
     
     
         15 . A temperature controlling hat operable to reduce the surface temperature of the head of a wearer through promotion of airflow therearound comprising:
 a body, said body being formed to create a cavity, said cavity having an interior volume sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head therein, said body having a top area being proximate a crown of a head of a wearer, said body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, said body having a lower circumferential edge, said body being manufactured from an insulative material;   a brim, said brim being integrally formed said body, said brim having an upper surface and a lower surface, said brim being proximate said lower circumferential edge, said brim extending outward from said body,   a plurality of mounting members, said plurality of mounting members having a first portion being secured to said brim, said plurality of mounting members having a second portion extending inward into said cavity, said second portion of said plurality of mounting members formed wherein at least a portion thereof is arcuate in manner said plurality of mounting members operable to provide a void, said void being present intermediate the interior surface of said body and a head of a wearer, said void being present proximate said lower circumferential edge and being consistent in width extending to said top area of said body, said void operable to promote airflow around a head of a wearer;   a mounting band, said mounting band being secured to said plurality of said mounting members, said mounting band being manufactured from a flexible material, said mounting band operable to assist in securing the hat to a head of a wearer.   
     
     
         16 - 20 . (canceled)