Climate control head cover

Abstract

A head scarf adapted to be worn typically beneath a motorcycle helmet or other headgear includes an apron depending from its rear beneath its headband. A pocket within the apron holds cooling or warming elements against the wearer's neck to modulate wearer comfort. Thin, baffle-stitched, comfort control packs fit within the pockets, the packs containing water absorption crystals that absorb and thermally treated water without substantial dripping or rapid evaporation. A commercially available warming envelope may be substituted for convenience when appropriate. A triangular tail beneath the pocket helps hold the pocket in place against the neck, and a pony-tail aperture above the pocket prevents a wearer's long hair from interfering with the pocket's juxtaposition on the wearer's neck.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates generally to headgear and particularly to scarves and other head wear intended to accompany motorcycle helmets and other clothing. More particularly, this invention relates to head wear incorporating comfort control apparatus for cooling or warming the wearer. Still more particularly, this invention relates to a head scarf having a pocket depending from the rear of its headband which contains a cooling or warming insert which the pocket positions and holds against the wearer's neck. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Motorcycle helmets can become hot and uncomfortable, especially in hot weather. Wearers commonly employ specialized scarfs called “do-rags” to cover their scalps beneath their helmets to absorb perspiration and deter chafing. The do-rags are fitted to the head and include a headband surrounding a close fitting scalp cover, the headband extending to the rear on either side...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a head scarf with means for regulating wearer comfort and safety.

[0007] It is another object of this invention to provide a motorcycle head scarf with a pocket for positioning a comfort control pack strategically to increase rider comfort.

[0009] It is yet another object of this invention to provide a head scarf that manages a wearer's long hair to prevent interference with a rear apron bearing comfort control packs.

[0010] The foregoing and other objects of this invention are achieved by providing a head scarf adapted to be worn typically beneath a motorcycle helmet or other headgear includes an apron depending from its rear beneath its headband. A pocket within the apron holds cooling or warming elements against the wearer's neck to modulate wearer comfort. Thin, baffle-stitched, comfort control packs fit within the pockets, the packs containing water absorption crystals that absorb and thermally treated water without substantial dripping or rapid evaporation. A commercially available warming envelope may be substituted for convenience when appropriate. A triangular tail beneath the pocket helps hold the pocket in place against the neck, and a pony-tail aperture above the pocket prevents a wearer's long hair from interfering with the pocket's juxtaposition on the wearer's neck.

Problems solved by technology

Motorcycle helmets can become hot and uncomfortable, especially in hot weather.

Despite a constant breeze from the bike's motion, sun can bear down and make riders very uncomfortable.

Merely soaking their do-rags in cold water is unsatisfactory because it retards perspiration absorption and can deteriorate helmet liners.

Likewise, during cold and wet weather, even the most well bundled rider can become chilled from prolonged exposure the elements.

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