US20140053318A1

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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 ofFIG. 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 completedcap1. A cap comprising of acrown3,sweatband4, and abrim31. This outer material of thecap1 can be made of a fabric/material and has a plug/socket9 and or a USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 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/socket9 and or a USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices that is designed to receive anexternal light unit14 or other attachable devices and is located in this case in the front of thebrim31. Thisplug9 and or a USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices will be able to receive said attachable/detachable light unit14 or other attachable devices and can be operated by theswitch8 located in thebrim31. Theswitch8 is a multifunction switch and is connected to theplug9 and thepower source10 bywires12 and can be integrated into thebrim material7 and or attached to the outer surface of thebrim material7. Theswitch8 in this fig is located between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of thebrim31. Theswitch8 may also be hidden within thesweatband4 or thecrown3 of the hat. Thepower source10 may be arechargeable power source10 and permanently attached or thepower source10 may be detachable by using aplug11 so thepower source10 may be removable, and also the saidpower source10 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/socket9 and thepower source10 are located between thesweatband4 and thecrown3 of thecap1 or may be adjacent thesweatband4 of the cap/hat1 in in thecrown3 of thecap1. If thepower source10 is a rechargeable one of the options would be a hard cover/aluminum shell lithium ion rechargeable battery, and thepower source10 then connected to therechargeable power source10 is aUSB port13, this USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used to rechargepower source10 with a standard USB cable21 that can be connected to a computer110, an adapter to a wall outlet111, and or a car adapter112.

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 completedcap1 with the attachable/detachable light14 where theplug9 and or a USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices is located under thebrim31 and is integrated into and or attached to thebrim material7 and is located between the bottom layer ofcap material6 and thebrim material7. Thisplug9 will be able to receive said attachable/detachable light14 and can be operated by theswitch8 located in thebrim31. Theswitch8 can be amultifunction switch8 that can be integrated into and or attached to thebrim31 between the top5 and bottom6 layers of hat material and apower source10. If thepower source10 is a rechargeable one of the options would be a hard cover/aluminum shell lithium ion rechargeable battery, and thepower source10 then connected to therechargeable power source10 is a USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port), this USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) can be used to rechargepower source10 with a standard USB cable21 that can be connected to a computer110, an adapter to a wall outlet111, and or a car adapter112.

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 completedcap1 with theattachable light14 where theplug9 and or aUSB port13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices is located in the back of thecap1 and is mostly concealed. Thisplug9 orUSB port13 will be able to receiveattachable light14 and can be operated by theswitch8 located in thebrim31. Theswitch8 can be integrated into the brim between the layers of hat material and apower source10 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/socket9 and thepower source10 are located between thesweatband4 and thecrown3 of thecap1 or may be adjacent thesweatband4 of the cap/hat1 in in thecrown3 of thecap1.

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 completedcap1 with the attachable light where theplug9 and or aUSB port13 can be used here for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices to receive the attachable/detachable light14 is located on top of thecap1. Thisplug9 orUSB port13 will be able to receive an attachable/detachable light14 and can be operated by theswitch8 located in thebrim31 or may be located in thecrown3 of thecap1.

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 completedcap1 with the attachable/detachable light14 where theplug9 and or aUSB port13 can be used here for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices is located on top of thebrim31. Thisplug9 orUSB port13 will be able to receive said attachable light and can be operated by the switch located in thebrim31 or in thecrown3 of thecap1.

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 thebrim31 where the plug/socket is located in the front of the brim and close up view of a basic plug/socket9 that is located in thebrim31. This basic plug/socket9 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 theinternal pin15 may be either a positive/or negative charge and the inside of theinternal pin15 will be the opposite charge (negative/positive) then the outside of theinternal pin15. The outside of theplug9 is made of a moldable plastic and will be able to hold the attachable/detachablelight source14 in place and then can deliver electric current to the attachable/detachablelight source14 when inserted into the plug/socket9.

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 light14 unit designs that can be used as a attachable/detachablelight source14. This view also has a close up of a basic plug that is part of attachable/detachablelight source14 that has a positive and a negative receptor19 that will receive the corresponding charge needed to power the attachable/detachable light units14.

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 completedcap1 with theattachable light14.

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 completedcap1 with theattachable fan29.

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 completedcap1 with theattachable sign30.

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 completedcap1 with the attachable mini/microsized camera28. This fig illustrates how you can have aUSB port13 in the brim and not aplug9.

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 completedcap1 with the attachable/detachable light14 where the plug/socket9 and or aUSB port13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices is located in the front of thebrim31. In this design there are two (2) flexible/bendablerechargeable batteries32 such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery built into thebrim31. The plug/socket9 is positioned between therechargeable batteries32 and will be able to receive said attachable/detachable light14 and can be operated by theswitch8 located in thebrim31. The switch can be integrated into thebrim31 between thebottom layers6 of hat material and thebrim insert7. Thewires12 that connect from theswitch8 to the plug/socket9 are located between thebottom layer6 of hat material and therechargeable battery32, theswitch8 can also can be located many different places in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material. Also therechargeable battery32 such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery is connected to aUSB port13 and can be used as a power source to recharge or power acell phone22 or other portable device that require power or has recharging abilities.

FIG. 12 illustrates a bottom view of the embodiment of the completedcap1 with the attachable light where the plug, socket is aUSB port13 and can be used to receive an attachable/detachable light14, an attachable/detachable fan29, and an attachable/detachablemini camera28 is located in the front of the brim according to embodiments of the present inventions. Theswitch8 can be integrated into thebrim4 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 completedcap1 where theUSB port13 is in the front of the brim and it can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices is located in the front of thebrim31. Theswitch8 can be integrated into thebrim insert7 and or attached between thetop layers5 and thebottom layer6 of hat material. Therechargeable batteries32 are located between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material. Also the said power source is connected with theUSB port13 usingwire12, thiswire12 can be attached to thebrim insert7 and is located between thebatteries32 such as a flexible Polymer Li-ion rechargeable battery and thebottom layer6 of cap material. This fig better illustrates thewiring12 and how theplug9 for the light14 is connected to theswitch8 and to therechargeable batteries32.

FIG. 13 illustrates a bottom view of the embodiment of the completedcap1 with the attachable light where theplug9, socket or aUSB port13 can be used to receive an attachable/detachable light14, and an attachable/detachable fan29, or other external devices is located in the front of thebrim31 according to embodiments of the present inventions. Theswitch8 can be integrated into thebrim4 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 completedcap1 where theplug9 is aUSB port13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light14, an attachable/detachable fan29, and an attachable/detachablemini camera28 or other attachable devices is located in the front of thebrim31. In this illustration it shows that you can place theUSB port13 in the rear of thecap1. This fig better defines thewiring12 and how theplug9 for the light14 is connected to theswitch8 and to therechargeable batteries32 and thewiring12 for theUSB port13 that is located in the rear of thecap1.

FIG. 14A illustrates a cross section of thebrim4 of the cap that shows the placement of theplug9, socket or aUSB port13 can be used in the front of the brim and the placement of therechargeable battery32, and also shows the placement of the switch under therechargeable battery32 and thewiring12 to theswitch8 according to embodiments of the present inventions.FIG. 14A is a cross section of thebrim31 of thecap1 that shows the placement of theplug9 and or aUSB port13 can be used for the attachable/detachable light14 or other attachable devices in the front of thebrim31 and the placement of therechargeable battery32 integrated into thebrim insert7 material. It also shows one of the possible placements of theswitch8 under thebrim insert7 and thewiring12 to theswitch8. In this design the top of thebrim insert7 material is covering the top of thebatteries32 to maintain a smooth surface on top of thebrim31. Thebrim insert7 can be molded to have a cavity to receive thebatteries32. With this design thebattery32 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 athicker battery32 is the more charging capacity.

FIG. 14B illustrates a cross section of thebrim4 of the cap that shows the placement of the new type ofbendable battery32 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 thebrim31 of thecap1 without theplug9. This shows the placement of the new type ofbendable battery32 in thebrim insert7. In this design the top of thebrim insert7 material is covering the top of thebatteries32 to maintain a smooth surface on top of thebrim insert7. Thebrim insert7 is molded to have a cavity to receive thebatteries32. With this design thebattery32 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 thebrim4 of the cap that shows the placement of the flexible/bendablerechargeable battery32 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 thebrim31 of thecap1 that shows the placement of the new type of flexible/bendable battery32. In this illustration how thebattery32 is now located in-between thetop layer5 of cap material and thebottom layer6 of cap material and where the top surface of thebattery32 is adjacent with the top of thebrim insert7. There is anadhesive tape34 that is placed over thebattery32 to ensure there is a smooth surface and to help hold thebattery32 in place. This will eliminate any bumps or lumps that can be seen after thebrim31 is constructed and covered with thetop layer5 of cap material. With this design thebattery32 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 thebrim31 of the cap that shows another placement of the new type of flexible/bendable battery32. This illustration shows how thisbattery32 is placed within thebrim31 but this time it is located under thebrim insert7 material and is in-betweenbottom layer6 of cap material. With this design thebattery32 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 completedcap1 with this power source are two (2) new type ofbattery32 that are “flexible/bendable”. It shows how the flexible/bendable battery32 can be curved to the curve of thebrim31 of thecap1.

FIG. 16A illustrates a front view of the completedcap1 with this power source are two (2) new type ofbattery32 that are “flexible/bendable” This shows how thebrim31 of thecap1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have normal bend in thebrim31 component of thecap1.

FIG. 16B illustrates a front view of the completedcap1 with this power source are two (2) new type ofbattery32 that are “flexible/bendable”, This shows how thebrim31 of thecap1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have more excessive bend in thebrim31 component of thecap1.

FIG. 16C illustrates a front view of the completedcap1 with this power source is 2 new type ofbattery32 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 thebrim31 component of thecap1.

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 completedcap1 and the power source are two (2) new types ofbatteries32 and are located under thebrim insert7 material of thebrim31 of thecap1 in-betweenbottom layer6 of cap material and thebrim insert7 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 completedcap1 with this power source is arechargeable battery32 that can be designed to fit the curves of thebrim31 to increasebattery32 capacities and is located in thebrim31 of thecap1 in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 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 completedcap1 with a power source is only one (1) of the new type ofbattery32 and it is located in thebrim31 component of the cap in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 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 completedcap1 with thepower source10 located in thecrown3 of thecap1.

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 coveredrechargeable batteries10 in this case thepower source10 are lithium ion batteries/Aluminum shellrechargeable batteries10, however other types of rechargeable batteries may be used. In this design it shows how to configure inflexiblerechargeable batteries10 by using multiple hard covered/aluminum shellrechargeable batteries10 and lining them up in a row within thebrim31 so to leave space in-between eachbattery10 and connect them with wires12 (the wires are flexible) so that thebrim31 of thecap1 is still flexible and can be shaped to the wearers desires. All thebatteries10 andwires12 are located in-between thetop layer5 of cap material and thebottom layer6 of cap material. This illustration also has a USB port/plug13 to recharge thecap1 and or export the power from thecap1 to another external device. In embodiments rows ofbatteries10 are arranged in parallel so that thebrim31 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 thecells10 but because the sweatband will restrict bending of the brim from front to back.

FIG. 22 illustrates a front view of the completedcap1 and thepower source10 are multiple hard coveredrechargeable batteries10 that are inflexible and how thebatteries10 would be connected bywire12 to each other in such a way thebrim31 component of thecap1 is still shapeable. Theserechargeable batteries10 and are located in thebrim31 component of the cap in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material.

FIG. 23A illustrates a front view of the completedcap1 with this power source are hard coveredbatteries10 that are inflexiblerechargeable batteries10 and are located within thebrim31 component of the cap in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material. This shows how thebrim31 of thecap1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have normal bend in thebrim31 component of thecap1.

FIG. 23B illustrates a front view of the completedcap1 with this power source are hard coveredbatteries10 that are inflexiblerechargeable batteries10 and are located within thebrim31 component of the cap in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material. This shows how thebrim31 of thecap1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have more excessive bend in thebrim31 component of thecap1.

FIG. 23C illustrates a front view of the completedcap1 with this power source are hard coveredbatteries10 that are inflexiblerechargeable batteries10 and are located within thebrim31 component of the cap in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material. This shows how thebrim31 of thecap1 can still be shaped to the wearers desires regardless if they chose to have less of a bend in thebrim31 component of thecap1.

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 completedcap1 with just a power source located in thesweatband4 of thecrown3, this power source is arechargeable battery10 that has a USB port/plug13 so that you may recharge thepower source10 and also the saidpower source10 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 completedcap1 with this power source are two (2) new type ofbatteries32 and is located in thebrim7 component of the cap in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material. This design has no plugs to attach a light, a fan, a sign, or a camera. Just aUSB port13 or may havemultiple USB ports13.

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 completedcap1 with this power source arerechargeable batteries32 that located in thebrim31 of the cap in-between thetop layer5 andbottom layer6 of cap material and has aUSB port13 in the back of thecap1. This fig better shows how thewiring12 to the rechargeable batteries connect to the USB ports.

FIG. 27 illustrates a perspective view of the completed cap with USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) hidden inside thesweatband4 of thecap1. It is important to understand that there is a significant difference between plugs/sockets9 verses USB ports (Universal Serial Bus Ports)13. A plug/socket9 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/socket9. AUSB port13 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 oneUSB port13. 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 theUSB port13 at one time.USB ports13 also have a certain speed, measured in megahertz, which determines how fast the data and power can travel. Again, plug/socket9 has a single use and that is for power only.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the completedcap1 with USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Port) showing how if you fold down thesweatband4 of the cap you expose it so you can plug it into another device or to an external USB connecting port to charge thecap1.

FIG. 29A is a perspective view of acharge controller121 used to recharge therechargeable batteries32 or export power from thecap1 to an external device. The USB port117 (Universal Serial Bus Port) is built into thecontroller121 along with thecircuit board113, and aswitch119 to manage thecontroller121 to be in either charge mode to recharge thebatteries32 in thecap1 or to export power from thecap1 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 thecontroller121 to better conform to the wearers head. It may also not have a curve and can be a completely different shape. Thiscontroller121 may also haveindicator lights114 to show the amount of power stored in therechargeable batteries32 in the cap.

FIG. 29B shows thischarge controller121 may also be designed to have only one (1) USB port117 (Universal Serial Bus Port), this way you can use thesame USB port117 to charge therechargeable batteries32 as well as export the power from therechargeable batteries32 to an external devices.

FIG. 29C shows the charge controller withindicator lights114 built into thebrim31 of thecap1. In this design the components that make up thecharge controller121 are separated and are integrated in-between thetop layer5 of thebrim31 and thebottom layer6 of thebrim31. This shows therechargeable batteries32 are connected to thecircuit board113, the LEDlight indicators114 are connected to thecircuit board113, and theUSB plug13 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 acap1 showing one example of the placement of thecharge controller121 with a USB port117 (Universal Serial Bus Port) built into the controller hidden behind thesweatband4 of thecap1. This fig shows how when you fold thesweatband4 down you now have access to thecharge controller121.

FIG. 31A is a side view of thecap1 showing just one potential location of one of the mini104 or micro106 USB port when mounted in the side of thebrim31 of acap1 between thetop layer5 and thebottom layer6 ofbrim31 and mounted with in thebrim insert7 of thebrim31.

FIG. 31B is a close up side view of thebrim31 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 thebrim31. 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 thebrim31, under side, left side, inside thesweatband4 in thecrown3 of thecap1.

FIG. 32 is an underneath view of a completedcap1 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 abrim31 of acap1 that include atop layer5 of cap material, amiddle brim insert7 that is used to form the shape of abrim31 and thebottom layer6 ofcap1. 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, and107) would be connected to apower source32.

FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a completedcap1 showing a standard size USB port13 (Universal Serial Bus Ports) or can be mini or micro USB ports,wires12 from theUSB port13 to an auxiliary circuit for aflash memory38. Both theUSB port13 and theFlash memory38 are concealed within thesweatband4 of thecap1. Therefore all the components are hidden from view. TheUSB port13 can be accessed by folding down thesweatband4 to get to theUSB port13.

FIG. 34 is an underside view of a completedcap1 showing the placement of an auxiliary circuit as aflash memory38 that is integrated into thebrim31 of thecap1. This fig shows how theflash memory38 is located between 3 layers of brim materials. The first layer is thetop layer5 of cap material, the second layer isbrim insert7 material, and the 3rd layer is thebottom layer6 of cap material. This fig shows how you can mount the flash memory to the underside of thebrim insert7 material or theflash memory38 can be integrated into thebrim insert7 material by cutting or molding thebrim insert7 to have an opening, channel/grove or a cavity to place theflash memory38 into. This fig shows how theUSB port13 is mounted into the brim of the cap and thewires12 that lead from theUSB port13 to theflash memory38.

FIG. 35 is an underside view of a completedcap1 showing the placement of anflash memory38 that is integrated into thebrim31 of thecap1. This fig shows how you can have theflash memory38 in thebrim31 andwires12 that leads from theflash memory38 to theUSB port13 in the back of thecap1. TheUSB port13 may also be placed in thecrown3 of thecap1.

FIG. 36 shows multiple designs of the most common USB connections used in most all computers110, adapters for wall chargers111 and car chargers112 and many other multifunction devices. These connections may also be used for power to chargecell phone22 and any other portable device that has a power source. There is the standard USB port100 which is used in most all portable devices today. There are 6 universal/basic configurations of USB ports (type A102 & type B103, Mini A104, Mini B105, and micro A106 & micro B107) 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 thecap1. Usingstandard USB113 connections you may use a computer110, a wall adapter111, a car adapter112. Each of these components has a standard USB connection. In mostcases cell phone22 and any other portable device such as portable music player23,GPS device25, portable tablets/power notebooks24 come with their own cord that has a standard USB cords for connection so that you can charged these devices by a computer110, a wall plug111, car lighter adapter112, 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 thepower source10 in thesweatband4 of thecap1 and shows how you can connect many different portable devices that require power and can be recharged.

FIG. 39A shows aheadlamp26 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/socket9 andUSB port13 technology that is in thecap1 and can receive thesame light unit14,fan29, lightedsign30,camera28, etc. this same plug allows you to interchange these external components (light unit14,fan29, lightedsign30,camera28, etc.) that fits in thecap1 can also fit in theheadlamp26. This also shows theUSB Port13 and the

rechargeable battery

10 or32 in theheadlamp26.

FIG. 39B shows the same technology found in thecap1 and is now in asafety helmet27, and where you can plug in thesame light unit14,fan29, lightedsign30,camera28, etc. into thesafety helmet27. This also shows theUSB Port13 and the

rechargeable battery

10 or32 in thesafety helmet27.

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 acap1,headlamp26,safety helmet27 and ahandheld power source39,cell phone22, portable music player23,GPS device25, portable tablets/power notebooks24, andportable power supply33. With all these base units thesame light unit14 orfan29 can be used as an attachable device.

FIG. 41 shows how you can recharge portable device from theheadlamp26 and theUSB port13 used to recharge the

batteries

10 or32 and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged.

FIG. 42 shows how you can recharge portable device with asafety helmet27 and theUSB port13 used to recharge the

batteries

10 or32 and to connect to portable devices so these devices can be recharged.

FIG. 43 shows the handheld39 device that is designed to have theattachable light14 technology and can also be used to recharge portable devices. There isUSB port13 to recharge the

batteries

10 or32 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 thecap1,headlamp26,safety helmet27 and the handheld39 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 1, wherein the power source is located inside the crown portion of the headgear.

5. The headgear ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 4, wherein the power source comprises at least one rechargeable battery.

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

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

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

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

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

15. The headgear ofclaim 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 ofclaim 16, wherein the power source is a flexible rechargeable Polymer Li-ion battery.

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

19. The headgear ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 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 ofclaim 24, where the charge controller device is detachable and attachable.

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

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

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

33. The headgear ofclaim 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 ofclaim 29, where the USB port is connected to a memory flash drive.