Kenneth M Collette

US Patent:

58843345, Mar 23, 1999

Filed:

Oct 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/943456

Inventors:

Kenneth F. Collette - Fort Lauderdale FL
Karla J. Collette - Fort Lauderdale FL

International Classification:

A42B 106

US Classification:

21951

Abstract:

A fishing hat comprises a crown, having a front and back, and a bill and blinder assembly. The bill and blinder assembly is made of a single piece of semi-rigid material and comprises a bill and two side blinders, each side blinder having front and back edges. The bill has a length ranging from about 95 mm to about 115 mm. A sun shade for use with the fishing hat comprises a fabric and a holding means fixedly attached to the fabric. The holding means comprises a band that can be situated on and wrapped around the wearer's head such that the single fabric covers the wearer's ears and neck.