Headband with integral compartment and hair accessory

摘要

A headband assembly includes a lower band element and an upper band element. The lower band element has upstanding flanges that define a cavity to provide for storage of personal items such as eyeglasses, lipstick, lip balm, etc., and the flanges include a plurality of reliefs or notches therein for making the lower band flexible. The upper band element pivots with respect to the lower element and includes a lock mechanism. The lower band element also includes a plurality of coupling members in the form of rows of rod-shaped bar members for receiving and coupling with a clip. The clip member may be coupled to a hair accessory which may include any known or appropriate accessory. The coupling members are integrated in the lower band on the front and back sides of the upstanding flanges as well as on the bottom surface of the lower band to provide greater flexibility and accessorizing options. The ornamental designs of the headband, eyeglass frame, and clips are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A headband assembly comprising:
a lower band member having opposing first and second distal end portions, the lower band member having a lower inside surface that, in position, faces the wearer's head; an upper band member having first and second distal end portions, the first and second distal end portions being pivotably attached to the lower band member; wherein the lower band member having an upstanding flange about its periphery to define a storage compartment within the peripheral upstanding flange, the upstanding flange terminating in an end portion having a plurality of reliefs along the upstanding flange for providing flexibility to the lower band; and wherein the upper band member having an upper top surface and a lower surface, the upper band member further having a front edge, a rear edge and a raised portion peripherally extending from the first end portion to the second end portion of the upper band member spaced adjacent the front edge and the rear edge of the upper band member.