US20140053318A1

US20140053318A1 - Power headgear

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Publication number: US20140053318A1
Application number: US13/949,207
Authority: US
Inventors: Robert E. Fitzgerald; Caitlin A. Fitzgerald
Original assignee: NRG PRODUCTS LLC
Current assignee: Nxtgen Technology Inc
Priority date: 2012-08-02
Filing date: 2013-07-23
Publication date: 2014-02-27
Also published as: US10171719B1

Abstract

A power source is concealed into headwear/headgear that may also have multiple built-in plugs that can be used to plug in a variety of external devices that would require power to operate. This headwear/headgear can also be used to recharge variety of external devices with only USB plug technology.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONS

1. Technical Field
The present inventions relate to headwear/headgear and, more particularly, relate to a portable power supply built into headwear/headgear.
2. Description of the Related Art
One of the specifically designed utility is lighted headwear/headgear; there are countless designs, many patent applications and a number of issued patents. For example when reviewing the “lighted hat” publications there are many patents (U.S. Pat. No. 4,991,068, U.S. Pat. No. 6,256,795, U.S. Pat. No. 5,541,816, U.S. Pat. No. 7,075,250, U.S. D541452, U.S. D566311, U.S. Pat. No. 6,895,602, U.S. Pat. No. 5,667,292, U.S. Pat. No. 6,616,293, U.S. Pat. No. 4,991,068, U.S. Pat. No. 6,895,602, U.S. Pat. No. 6,994,445, U.S. Pat. No. 6,733,150, U.S. D489165, and U.S. Pat. No. 7,075,250), in each and everyone one of these patents the light is mounted/permanently attached to the headwear/headgear. In all of the claims these basic components in the claims would be a light source, a power source, a switch. When reviewing clip on lights (U.S. Pat. No. 5,541,816, U.S. Pat. No. 541,452, U.S. Pat. No. 7,163,309, U.S. Pat. No. 7,055,979, and U.S. Pat. No. 566,311) all of the clip-on/attachable lights are a separate component of the headgear and have a power source and switch self-contained within the light unit itself. When reviewing headwear/headgear with fans the fans are built-in and permanent and not removable (U.S. D411756 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,303,302). When reviewing headwear/headgear that has speakers or built-in cell phones (US20040180691 and US20090193565) some components are permanently built-in.
There is need for a power source that has multiple utility that can have multiple plugs for multiple devices as well as a power source that can be used to recharge multiple devices.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present inventions are illustrated by way of example and are not limited by the accompanying figures, in which like references indicate similar elements. Elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale.

The details of the preferred embodiments will be more readily understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used to receive the light is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 2 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located under the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 3 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located in the back of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located on top of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located on top of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view and close up of a basic plug that is located in the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 6B illustrates a perceptive view of just one of the many designs that can be used as a light source according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 7 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 8 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable fan according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 9 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable sign according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 10 illustrates a under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable mini/micro sized camera and a USB port in the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 12 illustrates a bottom view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 13 illustrates a bottom view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 14A illustrates a cross section of the brim of the cap that shows the placement of the plug, socket or a USB port can be used in the front of the brim and the placement of the rechargeable battery, and also shows the placement of the switch under the rechargeable battery and the wiring to the switch according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 14B illustrates a cross section of the brim of the cap that shows the placement of the new type of bendable battery according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 14C illustrates a cross section of the brim of the cap that shows the placement of the flexible/bendable rechargeable battery that is now located in-between the top layer of cap material and the bottom layer of cap material and is flush with the top of the insert according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 14D illustrates a cross section of the brim of the cap that shows the placement of the of flexible/bendable rechargeable battery that is placed within the brim component and it is located under the insert material of the brim component of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 15 illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of rechargeable batteries that are “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 16A illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of rechargeable batteries that are “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 16B illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of rechargeable battery that are “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 16C illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of battery that are “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 17 illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of rechargeable battery that are “flexible/bendable” and it is located between bottom layer of cap material and the insert material according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source is a rechargeable battery that can be designed to fit the curves of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source is 1 of the new type of rechargeable battery that is “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with just a power source located in the crown of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 21 illustrates a under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed brim where you have multiple hard covered rechargeable batteries that are not flexible/bendable and how it would connect multiple batteries so that when placed into a brim that the brim is still bendable according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 22 illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source where there are multiple hard covered rechargeable batteries that are not flexible/bendable according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 23A illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are batteries that are not flexible/bendable and is a rechargeable battery according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 23B illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are batteries that are not flexible/bendable according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 23C illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are batteries that are not flexible/bendable according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 24 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with just a power source located in the sweatband of the cap;

FIG. 25 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of battery that is “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions; This design has no plugs to attach a light, a fan, a sign, or a camera according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 26 illustrates a view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source is a rechargeable battery and the USB port is located in the rear of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions; This design has no plugs to attach a light, a fan, a sign, or a camera according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 27 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with USB port hidden inside the sweatband of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 28 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with USB port showing how if you fold down the sweatband of the cap you expose it so you can plug it into another device or other USB connecting port according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 29A illustrates a perspective view of an auxiliary circuit device used as the charge controller for the rechargeable battery that has a USB ports built into the controller according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 29B illustrates the controller may also have indicator lights to show the amount of power stored in the rechargeable batteries in the hat according to embodiments of the present inventions; This charge controller may also be designed to have only one (1) USB port according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 29C illustrates the charge controller with indicator lights built into the brim of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 30 illustrates a perspective view of the underside of a cap showing just one example of the many placements of an auxiliary circuit is a charge controller with a USB port built into the controller to recharge the rechargeable battery according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 31A illustrates a side view of the cap showing just one potential location of a USB port if mounted in the side of the brim of a cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 31B illustrates a close up side view of FIG. 31A according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 32 illustrates a underneath view of a completed cap showing the location of the USB port when mounted in the brim of a cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 33 illustrates a perspective view of a completed cap showing a USB port, a wire from the USB port to an auxiliary circuit for a flash memory according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 34 illustrates an underside view of a completed cap showing the placement of an auxiliary circuit as a flash memory that is integrated into the brim of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 35 illustrates an underside view of a completed cap showing the placement of an auxiliary circuit as a flash memory that is integrated into the brim of the cap and the USB port in the back of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 36 illustrates multiple designs of the most common USB connections used in most all computers, adapters for wall chargers and car chargers and many multifunction devices according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 37 illustrates a perspective view of optional power sources that may be used to power up the headgear invention according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 38 illustrates the power source in the sweatband of the cap and shows how you can connect many different portable devices that require power and can be recharged according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 39A illustrates a headlamp design that has the same basic plug design that is in the cap and can receive the same light unit, fan, lighted sign, camera, etc. according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 39B illustrates a safety helmet design where you can plug in again the same light unit, fan, lighted sign, camera, etc. into the safety helmet according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 40 illustrates how the attachable light unit can be used for many different base units in this invention according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 41 illustrates how you can recharge portable device from the headlamp and the USB port used to recharge the batteries and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 42 illustrates how you can recharge portable device with a safety helmet and the USB port used to recharge the batteries and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged according to embodiments of the present inventions;

FIG. 43 illustrates how you can recharge portable device with a handheld unit and the USB port used to recharge the batteries and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged according to embodiments of the present inventions; and

FIG. 44 illustrates additional light designs that can be used in many of the cap, headlamp, safety helmet and the handheld device according to embodiments of the present inventions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

A portable power sources is integrated into headwear. Embodiments of the present inventions are a true “power source” for multiple devices and until now there has been no design for headwear/headgear that has a power source built-in, and in most of the headgear can be completely concealed so not to violate the integrity of the design. This hidden technology can be used to power various external components such as lights, fans, cameras, speakers, and so on, and/or recharge various external devices, devices such as cellphones, GPS devices, portable music devices, electronic portable gaming devices, electronic note pads, and IPads/electronic tablets. To date there are only portable devices are mostly handheld or attach directly to a cell phone (U.S. Pat. No. 8,415,917, U.S. Pat. No. 8,432,124, U.S. Pat. No. 8,418,852, U.S. Pat. No. 8,314,590, and U.S. Pat. No. 8,248,029), with all of these chargers and many others not one can be found to be concealed within headwear/headgear.
Embodiments of the present inventions allow for example of headwear/headgear is a basic ball cap/hat to be used as a primary source of power or as a backup source of power for many different types of portable devices. With a power supply built into a hat the wearer can have a power source always available where ever he or she goes.
Embodiments of the present inventions conceal components into the headwear/headgear while at the same time maintaining the look/design and styling. Therefore a wearer will have a source of power available to them at any time because this is an article of clothing that can be used every day as part of their wardrobe. Having this built in power supply will eliminate the wearer remembering to bring an additional power source and or have to carry separate batteries, and or an additional power supply devises that are often bulky. Currently portable power sources are mostly designed to be handheld or carried and not built into headgear (lightweight and mostly invisible to the naked eye). In addition the power source can be designed to use standard batteries readily available in the market or can use a built-in rechargeable battery that can be re-charged from a variety of external power sources such as a wall plug, solar device, a computer, a car lighter or any USB supply, etc. This construction can also be designed into a visor design, helmets (bike/safety helmets) and a headband.
Embodiments of the present inventions can also have multiple plugs used to plug in a variety of external devices/components. Having both a portable powers source and multiple plugs built into a hat can enable a person to operate a variety of externally attached devices that require power to operate such as an attachable light, mini fans, camera, speakers, etc. that can be specifically designed to attach to the headwear/headgear. This headwear/headgear can also be designed if desired to become an additional source of power using a USB plug to re-charge a cell phone, GPS device, electronic tablets, iPads, portable music devices, etc. There are countless battery operated devices or miniature handheld powered devices on the market that require power and may need a new power source available last minute, this headwear/headgear will make available additional power for these devices or can be used to re-charge some of these devices. One of the most oblivious applications is additional light; this allows a wearer to be wearing this power supply hat and when night fall comes be able to attach a flashlight device to front of the hat, or to the back of the hat or even to the underside portion of the brim of the hat, with any of these proposed locations on the hat a lighting device can be plugged into the hat so to deliver a true flashlight beam or even a lamp effect where you may desire to illuminate a wide area of space without having to hold an additional device in your hands.
In the case of a cell phone, often time's people run out of power and if by chance they have an additional battery backup for the cell phone this batty backup can often times be forgotten when they leave the house. The power cap will allow the user to always have a battery backup so never to be without power for their cell phone.
This power cap has can be configured to work with countless devices that require power and depending on the application the device that you are interested can be designed to attach to this power hat specifically.
There are many kinds of headwear/headgear; this would include hats, baseball style caps, visors, headbands, sweatbands, helmets, safety helmets and headlamps. All of these headwear/headgear have permanent components that are built-in such as lights, fans, solar panels, cell phones, speakers, cameras, etc. what all these headwear/headgear devices have in common is they all have a specific utility, such as more light, a fan to cool you off, built-in speakers, camera and so on. In each and every case there is a specific and limited utility for the user. With embodiments of the present inventions the headwear/headgear will have multiple utilities not just the limited utility of a light or a fan or a speaker or a camera, thay can have any one of a number of external devices plugged into to it. This is a true power source for countless external devices.
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used to receive the light is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. The switch can be integrated into the brim between the layers of hat material and power sources are located in the sweatband of the hat according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1. A cap comprising of a crown 3, sweatband 4, and a brim 31. This outer material of the cap 1 can be made of a fabric/material and has a plug/socket 9 and or a USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices in the front of the brim that is almost completely from view and will barely distract from the design of the hat. There is a plug/socket 9 and or a USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices that is designed to receive an external light unit 14 or other attachable devices and is located in this case in the front of the brim 31. This plug 9 and or a USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices will be able to receive said attachable/detachable light unit 14 or other attachable devices and can be operated by the switch 8 located in the brim 31. The switch 8 is a multifunction switch and is connected to the plug 9 and the power source 10 by wires 12 and can be integrated into the brim material 7 and or attached to the outer surface of the brim material 7. The switch 8 in this fig is located between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of the brim 31. The switch 8 may also be hidden within the sweatband 4 or the crown 3 of the hat. The power source 10 may be a rechargeable power source 10 and permanently attached or the power source 10 may be detachable by using a plug 11 so the power source 10 may be removable, and also the said power source 10 can be a standard coin type, AAAA, AAA, AA, sized batteries that can be used as a power source. In this design both the plug/socket 9 and the power source 10 are located between the sweatband 4 and the crown 3 of the cap 1 or may be adjacent the sweatband 4 of the cap/hat 1 in in the crown 3 of the cap 1. If the power source 10 is a rechargeable one of the options would be a hard cover/aluminum shell lithium ion rechargeable battery, and the power source 10 then connected to the rechargeable power source 10 is a USB port 13, this USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used to recharge power source 10 with a standard USB cable 21 that can be connected to a computer 110, an adapter to a wall outlet 111, and or a car adapter 112.
FIG. 2 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located under the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 2 illustrates an underside view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable/detachable light 14 where the plug 9 and or a USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices is located under the brim 31 and is integrated into and or attached to the brim material 7 and is located between the bottom layer of cap material 6 and the brim material 7. This plug 9 will be able to receive said attachable/detachable light 14 and can be operated by the switch 8 located in the brim 31. The switch 8 can be a multifunction switch 8 that can be integrated into and or attached to the brim 31 between the top 5 and bottom 6 layers of hat material and a power source 10. If the power source 10 is a rechargeable one of the options would be a hard cover/aluminum shell lithium ion rechargeable battery, and the power source 10 then connected to the rechargeable power source 10 is a USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port), this USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used to recharge power source 10 with a standard USB cable 21 that can be connected to a computer 110, an adapter to a wall outlet 111, and or a car adapter 112.
FIG. 3 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located in the back of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 3 illustrates an underside view of the of the completed cap 1 with the attachable light 14 where the plug 9 and or a USB port 13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices is located in the back of the cap 1 and is mostly concealed. This plug 9 or USB port 13 will be able to receive attachable light 14 and can be operated by the switch 8 located in the brim 31. The switch 8 can be integrated into the brim between the layers of hat material and a power source 10 with a plug so the power source is removable and also the said power source can be a standard coin type, AAAA, AAA, AA, sized batteries or may also be a rechargeable battery. In this design both the plug/socket 9 and the power source 10 are located between the sweatband 4 and the crown 3 of the cap 1 or may be adjacent the sweatband 4 of the cap/hat 1 in in the crown 3 of the cap 1.
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located on top of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the completed cap 1 with the attachable light where the plug 9 and or a USB port 13 can be used here for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices to receive the attachable/detachable light 14 is located on top of the cap 1. This plug 9 or USB port 13 will be able to receive an attachable/detachable light 14 and can be operated by the switch 8 located in the brim 31 or may be located in the crown 3 of the cap 1.
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located on top of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable/detachable light 14 where the plug 9 and or a USB port 13 can be used here for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices is located on top of the brim 31. This plug 9 or USB port 13 will be able to receive said attachable light and can be operated by the switch located in the brim 31 or in the crown 3 of the cap 1.
FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view and close up of a basic plug that is located in the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. This basic plug design has an open cavity that has a positive and negative receptor that will hold the light source in place and supply power to said light source according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 6A is a view of the brim 31 where the plug/socket is located in the front of the brim and close up view of a basic plug/socket 9 that is located in the brim 31. This basic plug/socket 9 design can vary, there are many way to configure a two (2) pin design. It may be like a phone jack, or a speaker plug, etc. and in this example I have an open cavity where the outside connection of the internal pin 15 may be either a positive/or negative charge and the inside of the internal pin 15 will be the opposite charge (negative/positive) then the outside of the internal pin 15. The outside of the plug 9 is made of a moldable plastic and will be able to hold the attachable/detachable light source 14 in place and then can deliver electric current to the attachable/detachable light source 14 when inserted into the plug/socket 9.
FIG. 6B illustrates a perceptive view of just one of the many designs that can be used as a light source according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 6B is a perceptive view of just one of the many attachable/detachable light 14 unit designs that can be used as a attachable/detachable light source 14. This view also has a close up of a basic plug that is part of attachable/detachable light source 14 that has a positive and a negative receptor 19 that will receive the corresponding charge needed to power the attachable/detachable light units 14.
FIG. 7 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 7 is an under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable light 14.
FIG. 8 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable fan according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 8 is a under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable fan 29.
FIG. 9 illustrates a under cap view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable sign according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 9 is a under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable sign 30.
FIG. 10 illustrates a under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable mini/micro sized camera and a USB port in the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 10 is a under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable mini/micro sized camera 28. This fig illustrates how you can have a USB port 13 in the brim and not a plug 9.
FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with the attachable light where the plug, socket or a USB port can be used to receive the light is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. The switch can be integrated into the brim between the layers of hat material and power sources are two (2) flexible/bendable rechargeable batteries according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the completed cap 1 with the attachable/detachable light 14 where the plug/socket 9 and or a USB port 13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices is located in the front of the brim 31. In this design there are two (2) flexible/bendable rechargeable batteries 32 such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery built into the brim 31. The plug/socket 9 is positioned between the rechargeable batteries 32 and will be able to receive said attachable/detachable light 14 and can be operated by the switch 8 located in the brim 31. The switch can be integrated into the brim 31 between the bottom layers 6 of hat material and the brim insert 7. The wires 12 that connect from the switch 8 to the plug/socket 9 are located between the bottom layer 6 of hat material and the rechargeable battery 32, the switch 8 can also can be located many different places in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material. Also the rechargeable battery 32 such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery is connected to a USB port 13 and can be used as a power source to recharge or power a cell phone 22 or other portable device that require power or has recharging abilities.
FIG. 12 illustrates a bottom view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable light where the plug, socket is a USB port 13 and can be used to receive an attachable/detachable light 14, an attachable/detachable fan 29, and an attachable/detachable mini camera 28 is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. The switch 8 can be integrated into the brim 4 between the layers of hat material and power sources are two (2) flexible/bendable rechargeable batteries such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the completed cap 1 where the USB port 13 is in the front of the brim and it can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices is located in the front of the brim 31. The switch 8 can be integrated into the brim insert 7 and or attached between the top layers 5 and the bottom layer 6 of hat material. The rechargeable batteries 32 are located between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material. Also the said power source is connected with the USB port 13 using wire 12, this wire 12 can be attached to the brim insert 7 and is located between the batteries 32 such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery and the bottom layer 6 of cap material. This fig better illustrates the wiring 12 and how the plug 9 for the light 14 is connected to the switch 8 and to the rechargeable batteries 32.
FIG. 13 illustrates a bottom view of the embodiment of the completed cap 1 with the attachable light where the plug 9, socket or a USB port 13 can be used to receive an attachable/detachable light 14, and an attachable/detachable fan 29, or other external devices is located in the front of the brim 31 according to embodiments of the present inventions. The switch 8 can be integrated into the brim 4 between the layers of hat material and power source are two (2) flexible/bendable rechargeable batteries such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the completed cap 1 where the plug 9 is a USB port 13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14, an attachable/detachable fan 29, and an attachable/detachable mini camera 28 or other attachable devices is located in the front of the brim 31. In this illustration it shows that you can place the USB port 13 in the rear of the cap 1. This fig better defines the wiring 12 and how the plug 9 for the light 14 is connected to the switch 8 and to the rechargeable batteries 32 and the wiring 12 for the USB port 13 that is located in the rear of the cap 1.
FIG. 14A illustrates a cross section of the brim 4 of the cap that shows the placement of the plug 9, socket or a USB port 13 can be used in the front of the brim and the placement of the rechargeable battery 32, and also shows the placement of the switch under the rechargeable battery 32 and the wiring 12 to the switch 8 according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 14A is a cross section of the brim 31 of the cap 1 that shows the placement of the plug 9 and or a USB port 13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light 14 or other attachable devices in the front of the brim 31 and the placement of the rechargeable battery 32 integrated into the brim insert 7 material. It also shows one of the possible placements of the switch 8 under the brim insert 7 and the wiring 12 to the switch 8. In this design the top of the brim insert 7 material is covering the top of the batteries 32 to maintain a smooth surface on top of the brim 31. The brim insert 7 can be molded to have a cavity to receive the batteries 32. With this design the battery 32 thicknesses is approximately 4 mm (mm=milometers) to 7 mm thick. It can be thicker however if any thicker it will become noticeable after the hat is constructed. The advantage of a thicker battery 32 is the more charging capacity.
FIG. 14B illustrates a cross section of the brim 4 of the cap that shows the placement of the new type of bendable battery 32 according to embodiments of the present inventions. This has no switch and or plug for attachable lights, fans camera, etc. according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 14B is a cross section of the brim 31 of the cap 1 without the plug 9. This shows the placement of the new type of bendable battery 32 in the brim insert 7. In this design the top of the brim insert 7 material is covering the top of the batteries 32 to maintain a smooth surface on top of the brim insert 7. The brim insert 7 is molded to have a cavity to receive the batteries 32. With this design the battery 32 thicknesses is approximately 4 mm to 7 mm thick. It can be thicker however if any thicker it will become noticeable after the hat is constructed. The advantage of a thicker battery is the more charging capacity.
FIG. 14C illustrates a cross section of the brim 4 of the cap that shows the placement of the flexible/bendable rechargeable battery 32 that is now located in-between the top layer of cap material and the bottom layer of cap material and is flush with the top of the insert according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 14C is a cross section of the brim 31 of the cap 1 that shows the placement of the new type of flexible/bendable battery 32. In this illustration how the battery 32 is now located in-between the top layer 5 of cap material and the bottom layer 6 of cap material and where the top surface of the battery 32 is adjacent with the top of the brim insert 7. There is an adhesive tape 34 that is placed over the battery 32 to ensure there is a smooth surface and to help hold the battery 32 in place. This will eliminate any bumps or lumps that can be seen after the brim 31 is constructed and covered with the top layer 5 of cap material. With this design the battery 32 thicknesses is approximately 5 mm to 8 mm thick. It can be thicker however if any thicker it will become noticeable after the hat is constructed. The advantage of a thicker battery is the more charging capacity.
FIG. 14D illustrates a cross section of the brim of the cap that shows the placement of the flexible/bendable rechargeable battery that is placed within the brim component and it is located under the insert material of the brim component of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 14D is a cross section of the brim 31 of the cap that shows another placement of the new type of flexible/bendable battery 32. This illustration shows how this battery 32 is placed within the brim 31 but this time it is located under the brim insert 7 material and is in-between bottom layer 6 of cap material. With this design the battery 32 thicknesses is approximately 0.05 mm to 3 mm thick. It can be thicker however if any thicker it will become noticeable after the hat is constructed. The advantage of a thicker battery is the more charging capacity.
FIG. 15 illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of rechargeable batteries that are “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 15 is front view of the completed cap 1 with this power source are two (2) new type of battery 32 that are “flexible/bendable”. It shows how the flexible/bendable battery 32 can be curved to the curve of the brim 31 of the cap 1.
FIG. 16A illustrates a front view of the completed cap 1 with this power source are two (2) new type of battery 32 that are “flexible/bendable” This shows how the brim 31 of the cap 1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have normal bend in the brim 31 component of the cap 1.
FIG. 16B illustrates a front view of the completed cap 1 with this power source are two (2) new type of battery 32 that are “flexible/bendable”, This shows how the brim 31 of the cap 1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have more excessive bend in the brim 31 component of the cap 1.
FIG. 16C illustrates a front view of the completed cap 1 with this power source is 2 new type of battery 32 that are “flexible/bendable.” This shows how the brim of the cap can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have less of a bend in the brim 31 component of the cap 1.
FIG. 17 illustrates a front view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of rechargeable battery that are “flexible/bendable” and it is located between bottom layer of cap material and the insert material according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 17 is a front view of the completed cap 1 and the power source are two (2) new types of batteries 32 and are located under the brim insert 7 material of the brim 31 of the cap 1 in-between bottom layer 6 of cap material and the brim insert 7 material.
FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source is a rechargeable battery that can be designed to fit the curves of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the completed cap 1 with this power source is a rechargeable battery 32 that can be designed to fit the curves of the brim 31 to increase battery 32 capacities and is located in the brim 31 of the cap 1 in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material.
FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source is 1 of the new type of rechargeable battery that is “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the completed cap 1 with a power source is only one (1) of the new type of battery 32 and it is located in the brim 31 component of the cap in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material.
FIG. 20 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with just a power source located in the crown of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the completed cap 1 with the power source 10 located in the crown 3 of the cap 1.
FIG. 21 illustrates a under cap perspective view of the embodiment of the completed brim where you have multiple hard covered rechargeable batteries that are not flexible/bendable and how it would connect multiple batteries so that when placed into a brim that the brim is still bendable according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 21 is a under cap view of the completed brim where you have multiple hard covered rechargeable batteries 10 in this case the power source 10 are lithium ion batteries/Aluminum shell rechargeable batteries 10, however other types of rechargeable batteries may be used. In this design it shows how to configure inflexible rechargeable batteries 10 by using multiple hard covered/aluminum shell rechargeable batteries 10 and lining them up in a row within the brim 31 so to leave space in-between each battery 10 and connect them with wires 12 (the wires are flexible) so that the brim 31 of the cap 1 is still flexible and can be shaped to the wearers desires. All the batteries 10 and wires 12 are located in-between the top layer 5 of cap material and the bottom layer 6 of cap material. This illustration also has a USB port/plug 13 to recharge the cap 1 and or export the power from the cap 1 to another external device. In embodiments rows of batteries 10 are arranged in parallel so that the brim 31 flexes at least in direction across from the left to the right side of the brim. Flexing the brim in a perpendicular direction is more difficult not only because of the length of the cells 10 but because the sweatband will restrict bending of the brim from front to back.
FIG. 22 illustrates a front view of the completed cap 1 and the power source 10 are multiple hard covered rechargeable batteries 10 that are inflexible and how the batteries 10 would be connected by wire 12 to each other in such a way the brim 31 component of the cap 1 is still shapeable. These rechargeable batteries 10 and are located in the brim 31 component of the cap in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material.
FIG. 23A illustrates a front view of the completed cap 1 with this power source are hard covered batteries 10 that are inflexible rechargeable batteries 10 and are located within the brim 31 component of the cap in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material. This shows how the brim 31 of the cap 1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have normal bend in the brim 31 component of the cap 1.
FIG. 23B illustrates a front view of the completed cap 1 with this power source are hard covered batteries 10 that are inflexible rechargeable batteries 10 and are located within the brim 31 component of the cap in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material. This shows how the brim 31 of the cap 1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have more excessive bend in the brim 31 component of the cap 1.
FIG. 23C illustrates a front view of the completed cap 1 with this power source are hard covered batteries 10 that are inflexible rechargeable batteries 10 and are located within the brim 31 component of the cap in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material. This shows how the brim 31 of the cap 1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have less of a bend in the brim 31 component of the cap 1.
FIG. 24 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with just a power source located in the sweatband of the cap. This design has no plugs to attach a light, a fan, a sign, or a camera according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the completed cap 1 with just a power source located in the sweatband 4 of the crown 3, this power source is a rechargeable battery 10 that has a USB port/plug 13 so that you may recharge the power source 10 and also the said power source 10 can be used to power or recharge external devices.
FIG. 25 illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source are 2 new type of battery that is “flexible/bendable” according to embodiments of the present inventions. This design has no plugs to attach a light, a fan, a sign, or a camera according to embodiments of the present inventions. These views of the completed cap 1 with this power source are two (2) new type of batteries 32 and is located in the brim 7 component of the cap in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material. This design has no plugs to attach a light, a fan, a sign, or a camera. Just a USB port 13 or may have multiple USB ports 13.
FIG. 26 illustrates a view of the embodiment of the completed cap with this power source is a rechargeable battery and the USB port is located in the rear of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions. This design has no plugs to attach a light, a fan, a sign, or a camera according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 26 is a view of the completed cap 1 with this power source are rechargeable batteries 32 that located in the brim 31 of the cap in-between the top layer 5 and bottom layer 6 of cap material and has a USB port 13 in the back of the cap 1. This fig better shows how the wiring 12 to the rechargeable batteries connect to the USB ports.
FIG. 27 illustrates a perspective view of the completed cap with USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) hidden inside the sweatband 4 of the cap 1. It is important to understand that there is a significant difference between plugs/sockets 9 verses USB ports (Universal Serial Bus Ports) 13. A plug/socket 9 is used for power only, all past definitions and or designs define a plug or a socket relating to an electrical reference which uses words like voltage and current pertaining to “power” only. In addition the term plug is in general and technical use in all forms of English, common alternatives being power plug, electric plug, and (in the UK) plug top. The normal technical term (in both British and International English) for an AC power socket is socket-outlet, but in non-technical common use a number of other terms are used. In British English the general term is socket, but there are numerous common alternatives, including plug socket, wall socket, and wall plug. In American English receptacle and outlet are common, sometimes with qualifiers based on location or purpose of the plug such as wall outlet, electrical outlet and electrical receptacle. The term USB port (Universal Serial Bus Port) is vastly different then a plug/socket 9. A USB port 13 is used for exchanging data from one device to another, it can also be used to transfer power from one device to another and both the transferring of data and power can be put into one USB port 13. Universal serial buses ports that transmit data and sometimes power to different devices come in different sizes physically (milometers to inches) and are also measured in bits (such as 32-bit or 64-bit), this determines how much data can travel across the USB port 13 at one time. USB ports 13 also have a certain speed, measured in megahertz, which determines how fast the data and power can travel. Again, plug/socket 9 has a single use and that is for power only.
FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the completed cap 1 with USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) showing how if you fold down the sweatband 4 of the cap you expose it so you can plug it into another device or to an external USB connecting port to charge the cap 1.
FIG. 29A is a perspective view of a charge controller 121 used to recharge the rechargeable batteries 32 or export power from the cap 1 to an external device. The USB port 117 (Universal Serial Bus Port) is built into the controller 121 along with the circuit board 113, and a switch 119 to manage the controller 121 to be in either charge mode to recharge the batteries 32 in the cap 1 or to export power from the cap 1 to an external device. This fig shows the shape or design can be something that will be most comfortable by having a slight curve to the controller 121 to better conform to the wearers head. It may also not have a curve and can be a completely different shape. This controller 121 may also have indicator lights 114 to show the amount of power stored in the rechargeable batteries 32 in the cap.
FIG. 29B shows this charge controller 121 may also be designed to have only one (1) USB port 117 (Universal Serial Bus Port), this way you can use the same USB port 117 to charge the rechargeable batteries 32 as well as export the power from the rechargeable batteries 32 to an external devices.
FIG. 29C shows the charge controller with indicator lights 114 built into the brim 31 of the cap 1. In this design the components that make up the charge controller 121 are separated and are integrated in-between the top layer 5 of the brim 31 and the bottom layer 6 of the brim 31. This shows the rechargeable batteries 32 are connected to the circuit board 113, the LED light indicators 114 are connected to the circuit board 113, and the USB plug 13 is connected to the circuit board.
FIG. 30 illustrates a perspective view of the underside of a cap showing just one example of the many placements of an auxiliary circuit is a charge controller with a USB port built into the controller to recharge the rechargeable battery according to embodiments of the present inventions. This placement is located in between the sweatband and the crown of the cap according to embodiments of the present inventions. FIG. 30 shows the underside of a cap 1 showing one example of the placement of the charge controller 121 with a USB port 117 (Universal Serial Bus Port) built into the controller hidden behind the sweatband 4 of the cap 1. This fig shows how when you fold the sweatband 4 down you now have access to the charge controller 121.
FIG. 31A is a side view of the cap 1 showing just one potential location of one of the mini 104 or micro 106 USB port when mounted in the side of the brim 31 of a cap 1 between the top layer 5 and the bottom layer 6 of brim 31 and mounted with in the brim insert 7 of the brim 31.
FIG. 31B is a close up side view of the brim 31 showing just one potential location of a USB ports (Universal Serial Bus Ports) can be mini or micro USB ports (104, 105, 106, 107) if mounted in the side of the brim 31. This type of USB port (Universal Serial Bus Ports) can be mini or micro USB ports (104, 105, 106, 107) can be mounted anywhere in the brim 31, under side, left side, inside the sweatband 4 in the crown 3 of the cap 1.
FIG. 32 is an underneath view of a completed cap 1 showing the location of the USB port (Universal Serial Bus Ports) can be mini or micro USB ports (104, 105, 106, 107) in the side of the brim. This fig show the 3 layers of a brim 31 of a cap 1 that include a top layer 5 of cap material, a middle brim insert 7 that is used to form the shape of a brim 31 and the bottom layer 6 of cap 1. This Fig also shows how the mini or micro USB port (Universal Serial Bus Ports) can be mini or micro USB ports (104, 105, 106, and 107) would be connected to a power source 32.
FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a completed cap 1 showing a standard size USB port 13 (Universal Serial Bus Ports) or can be mini or micro USB ports, wires 12 from the USB port 13 to an auxiliary circuit for a flash memory 38. Both the USB port 13 and the Flash memory 38 are concealed within the sweatband 4 of the cap 1. Therefore all the components are hidden from view. The USB port 13 can be accessed by folding down the sweatband 4 to get to the USB port 13.
FIG. 34 is an underside view of a completed cap 1 showing the placement of an auxiliary circuit as a flash memory 38 that is integrated into the brim 31 of the cap 1. This fig shows how the flash memory 38 is located between 3 layers of brim materials. The first layer is the top layer 5 of cap material, the second layer is brim insert 7 material, and the 3rd layer is the bottom layer 6 of cap material. This fig shows how you can mount the flash memory to the underside of the brim insert 7 material or the flash memory 38 can be integrated into the brim insert 7 material by cutting or molding the brim insert 7 to have an opening, channel/grove or a cavity to place the flash memory 38 into. This fig shows how the USB port 13 is mounted into the brim of the cap and the wires 12 that lead from the USB port 13 to the flash memory 38.
FIG. 35 is an underside view of a completed cap 1 showing the placement of an flash memory 38 that is integrated into the brim 31 of the cap 1. This fig shows how you can have the flash memory 38 in the brim 31 and wires 12 that leads from the flash memory 38 to the USB port 13 in the back of the cap 1. The USB port 13 may also be placed in the crown 3 of the cap 1.
FIG. 36 shows multiple designs of the most common USB connections used in most all computers 110, adapters for wall chargers 111 and car chargers 112 and many other multifunction devices. These connections may also be used for power to charge cell phone 22 and any other portable device that has a power source. There is the standard USB port 100 which is used in most all portable devices today. There are 6 universal/basic configurations of USB ports (type A 102 & type B 103, Mini A 104, Mini B 105, and micro A 106 & micro B 107) each of the ports are able to transfer data and power too many devises.
FIG. 37 is a perspective view of optional power sources that may be used to power up the headgear, in this case the cap 1. Using standard USB 113 connections you may use a computer 110, a wall adapter 111, a car adapter 112. Each of these components has a standard USB connection. In most cases cell phone 22 and any other portable device such as portable music player 23, GPS device 25, portable tablets/power notebooks 24 come with their own cord that has a standard USB cords for connection so that you can charged these devices by a computer 110, a wall plug 111, car lighter adapter 112, or a USB ports that simply is available at countless location for recharging your devices, places such as airports, airplanes, coffee shops, etc.
FIG. 38 shows the power source 10 in the sweatband 4 of the cap 1 and shows how you can connect many different portable devices that require power and can be recharged.
FIG. 39A shows a headlamp 26 design consisting of at least one (1) elastic or adjustable strap that can fit around a head or helmet. This design has the same basic plug/socket 9 and USB port 13 technology that is in the cap 1 and can receive the same light unit 14, fan 29, lighted sign 30, camera 28, etc. this same plug allows you to interchange these external components (light unit 14, fan 29, lighted sign 30, camera 28, etc.) that fits in the cap 1 can also fit in the headlamp 26. This also shows the USB Port 13 and the rechargeable battery 10 or 32 in the headlamp 26.
FIG. 39B shows the same technology found in the cap 1 and is now in a safety helmet 27, and where you can plug in the same light unit 14, fan 29, lighted sign 30, camera 28, etc. into the safety helmet 27. This also shows the USB Port 13 and the rechargeable battery 10 or 32 in the safety helmet 27.
FIG. 40 shows how the same light unit can be used for many different base units according to embodiments of the present inventions. The base portable power unit can be a cap 1, headlamp 26, safety helmet 27 and a handheld power source 39, cell phone 22, portable music player 23, GPS device 25, portable tablets/power notebooks 24, and portable power supply 33. With all these base units the same light unit 14 or fan 29 can be used as an attachable device.
FIG. 41 shows how you can recharge portable device from the headlamp 26 and the USB port 13 used to recharge the batteries 10 or 32 and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged.
FIG. 42 shows how you can recharge portable device with a safety helmet 27 and the USB port 13 used to recharge the batteries 10 or 32 and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged.
FIG. 43 shows the handheld 39 device that is designed to have the attachable light 14 technology and can also be used to recharge portable devices. There is USB port 13 to recharge the batteries 10 or 32 and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged.
FIG. 44 shows just some examples of additional light designs that can be used in many of the cap 1, headlamp 26, safety helmet 27 and the handheld 39 device. This also shows that you can design the lights to be adjustable so depending on the placement of the attachable light you can re-direct the beam of light to a desired angle. This also shows that you can design a light source that can have two (2), three (3) or even four (4) 5 mm or 3 mm LED's and or a ½ watt, one (1) watt, two (2), watt or even a three (3) watt or more. It also shows a design that is not adjustable.
Unless stated otherwise, terms such as “first” and “second” are used to arbitrarily distinguish between the elements such terms describe. Thus, these terms are not necessarily intended to indicate temporal or other prioritization of such elements.
Any trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners, and reference herein to such trademarks is generally intended to indicate the source of a particular product or service.
Although the inventions have been described and illustrated in the above description and drawings, it is understood that this description is by example only, and that numerous changes and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the true spirit and scope of the inventions. Although the examples in the drawings depict only example constructions and embodiments, alternate embodiments are available given the teachings of the present patent disclosure. For example, although hat examples are disclosed, the inventions are applicable to helmets.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A universal battery powered headgear comprising:

a rear head-fitting crown portion having a lower edge;

a brim disposed on said crown portion proximate to said lower edge, and an outer perimeter of the brim distal from said lower edge, the brim comprising a top layer of fabric material and a bottom layer of fabric material; and

a power source located inside the headgear connected to at least one built-in receptacle having two or more electrical leads built-into the receptacle used for exporting power from the power source to an external device or transmitting data transmissions to an external device.

2. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the receptacle is a receiving plug/socket comprising electrical leads comprising both a positive and a negative lead and is connected to a multifunction switch used to control the amount of power distributed from the receptacle to the plugged in external device that requires power to operate.

3. The headgear of claim 1, further comprising a USB port used to transfer data transmissions, transfer power, and connect to external devices, and is connected to a multifunction switch used to control the amount of power distributed from the receptacle to the plugged in external device that requires power to operate.

4. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the power source is located inside the crown portion of the headgear.

5. The headgear of claim 1, further comprising a receptacle located in the crown portion of the headgear and is a USB port used to recharge the power source.

6. The headgear of claim 1, further comprising a receptacle located in the brim of the headgear and is a USB port used to recharge the power source.

7. The headgear of claim 1, further comprising a receptacle located in the rear of the headgear and is a USB port used to recharge the power source.

8. The headgear of claim 4, wherein the power source comprises at least one rechargeable battery.

9. The headgear of claim 2, wherein one of the receptacles is located in adjacent to the front of the brim to power an attachable/detachable device.

10. The headgear of claim 2, where one of the receptacles is located under the brim to power an attachable/detachable device.

11. The headgear of claim 2, wherein one of the receptacles is located in the rear of the headgear to power an attachable/detachable device.

12. The headgear of claim 2, wherein one of the receptacles is located on the side of the brim to power an attachable/detachable device.

13. The headgear of claim 2, wherein one of the receptacles is located on top of the crown to power an attachable/detachable device.

14. The headgear of claim 2, wherein one of the receptacles is located recessed into the front of the brim to power an attachable/detachable device.

15. The headgear of claim 4, the power source is detachable and re-attachable.

16. A universal battery powered headgear comprising:

a rear head-fitting crown portion having;

a brim disposed on said crown proximate to said lower edge, and said perimeter of brim is distal from said lower edge;

a brim with a top layer of fabric material and a bottom layer of fabric material;

a rechargeable power source located inside the brim of the headgear configured to allow the brim to be pliable and flexible at the location of the power source; and

a receptacle plug connected to the reachable power source so the power source can be recharged.

17. The headgear of claim 16, wherein the power source is a flexible rechargeable Polymer Li-ion battery.

18. The headgear of claim 17, wherein the receptacle plug connected to the rechargeable power source is a USB port.

19. The headgear of claim 17, wherein the receptacle plug connected to the rechargeable power source is a USB port and is located in-between the sweatband and the crown of the cap.

20. The headgear of claim 17, wherein the receptacle plug connected to the rechargeable power source is a USB port and is located in the brim between the top layer of fabric material and the bottom layer of fabric material.

21. The headgear of claim 17, where the receptacle plug connected to the rechargeable power source is a USB port and is located in the rear of the cap.

22. The headgear of claim 17, where the receptacle plug connected to the rechargeable power source is a USB port and is located inside the crown of the cap.

23. The headgear of claim 17, where the power source are multiple rectangular shaped hard cover/aluminum shell lithium ion rechargeable batteries substantially arranged in parallel and connected to each other with conductors at least about an eighth of an inch apart to maintain a flexible brim in at least on direction.

24. The headgear of claim 16, where the power source is connected to a charge controller device with one or more LED's lights to measure battery capacity and the amount of power stored in the battery.

25. The headgear of claim 24, where the charge controller device is detachable and attachable.

26. The headgear of claim 24, where a switch is integrated into the controller that controls an auxiliary circuit that negotiates whether the rechargeable battery is in charge mode or in discharge mode.

27. The headgear of claim 16, further comprising a charge controller connected to the power source and wherein components are integrated into the brim of the cap comprising one or more visible LED lights to measure the amount battery capacity and the amount of power stored in the battery or batteries.

28. The headgear of claim 27, further comprising a switch that controls an auxiliary circuit that negotiates whether the rechargeable battery is in charge mode or in discharge mode.

29. A universal headgear comprising:

a rear head-fitting crown portion having;

a brim with a top layer of fabric material and a bottom layer of fabric material; and

a USB port located in the headgear used to transfer data from the headgear to an external device.

30. The headgear of claim 29, where the USB port is located in-between the sweatband and the crown of the headgear.

31. The headgear of claim 29, where the USB port is located in the crown of the headgear.

32. The headgear of claim 29, where the USB port is located in the rear of the headgear.

33. The headgear of claim 29, where the USB port is located in the brim of the headgear between the top layer of fabric material and the bottom layer of fabric material.

34. The headgear of claim 29, where the USB port is connected to a memory flash drive.