Ergonomic headwear systems and apparatuses for reducing light exposure

摘要

Headwear reduces radiation exposure with a brim on a top crown that generally surrounds the head. The brim is above a bottom of the crown to avoid interfering with the ears, face, and/or adjustment strap of the cap, which may be of critical importance for those needing protection from sunlight. Brims are positionable a half-inch or more above the bottom of the crown and may completely or partially extend about the crown. Brims may extend at an angle of 20-degrees or more to provide clearance for the ears, face, and any adjustment structure. Brims may be integral with or nondestructively removable from the crown and may include bands or cut-outs for existing brims, bills, or adjustment structures for fitting of hats to which removable brims are added. Headwear may be rigid or a flexible canvas.

主权项

1. An apparatus for providing comfortable radiation shading, the apparatus comprising:
a crown shaped to cover a human head, wherein the crown includes an adjuster for tightening or loosening the crown about the human head; and a brim extending outward from the crown, wherein the crown extends vertically below the brim so that the brim is elevated above a bottom of the apparatus, and wherein the brim blocks or reflects ultraviolet radiation, wherein the brim meets the crown at a position vertically above the adjuster so as to not touch the adjuster.