Combined hat and earphones device

Claim 2

A combined hat and earphones device, comprising: a flexible hat positionable over the head and ears of a person; and a pair of earphones integrally and integrally and inconspicuously connected to lower portions of the hat such that the earphones will be held adjacent to the person's ears when the hat is being worn; said hat having an eyelet defined in a lower surface thereof; each of said earphones having an electrical wire extending therefrom, said wires extending downwardly out of said hat through the eyelet; and terminal ends of said wires being connected to a common plug member adapted to be received in a mating jack of a portable radio; said hat comprises a knitted member having a substantially tubular shape with a lower end of the tube folded over to define a cuff and an upper end closed by stitching; and said earphones being held in position within opposing sides of portions of the cuff by a retaining means so that the earphones are substantially hidden from view.

Claim 3

A combined hat and earphones device according to claim 1, wherein: said retaining means comprises an attachment means selected from the group consisting of adhesive, stitching, rivets, and Velcro brand fastening material.

Claim 4

A combined hat and earphones device according to claim 1, wherein: said retaining means comprises patches of material which are attached to lower portions of the hat such that the earphones are enclosed between the patches and the lower portions of the hat.

Claim 5

A combined hat and earphones device according to claim 1, wherein: said patches of material are attached to the lower portions of the hat so as to define accessible pockets therebetween, said earphones being removably insertable into said pockets.

Claim 6

A combined hat and earphones device according to claim 4, wherein: said patches of materials are water resistant.

Claim 7

A combined hat and earphones device, comprising: a flexible hat positionable over the head and ears of a person; and a pair of earphones integrally and inconspicuously connected to lower portions of the hat such that the earphones will be held adjacent to the person's ears when the hat is being worn, said hat comprises a knitted member having a substantially tubular shape with a lower end of the tube folded over to define a cuff and an upper end closed by stitching; and said earphones being held in position within opposing sides of portions of the cuff by a retaining means so that the earphones are substantially hidden from view.

Claim 8

A combined hat and earphones device, comprising: a flexible hat positionable over the head and ears of a person; and a pair of earphones integrally and inconspicuously connected to lower portions of the hat such that the earphones will be held adjacent to the person's ears when the hat is being worn, said hat comprises a knitted member having a substantially tubular shape with a lower end of the tube folded over to define a cuff and an upper end closed by stitching; and said earphones being held in position within opposing sides of portions of the cuff by a retaining means so that the earphones are substantially hidden from view.

Claim 9

A combined hat and earphones device comprising: a flexible hat positionable over the head and ears of a person; and a pair of earphones integrally and inconspicuously connected to lower portions of the hat such that the earphones will be held adjacent to the person's ears when the hat is being worn; said hat having an eyelet defined in a lower surface thereof; each of said earphones having an electrical wire extending therefrom, said wires extending downwardly out of said hat through the eyelet; and terminal ends of said wires being connected to a common plug member adapted to be received in a mating jack of a portable radio; said hat comprises a knitted member having a substantially tubular shape with a lower end of the tube folded over to define a cuff and an upper end closed by stitching; and wherein said hat includes a plurality of layers of flexible material; and said earphones are secured between the layers of flexible material so that the earphones are substantially hidden from view.

Claim 10

A combined hat and earphones device comprising: a flexible hat positionable over the head and ears of a person; and a pair of earphones integrally and inconspicuously connected to lower portions of the hat such that the earphones will be held adjacent to the person's ears when the hat is being worn; said hat having an eyelet defined in a lower surface thereof; each of said earphones having an electrical wire extending therefrom, said wires extending downwardly out of said hat through the eyelet; and terminal ends of said wires being connected to a common plug member adapted to be received in a mating jack of a portable radio; said hat comprises a knitted member having a substantially tubular shape with a lower end of the tube folded over to define a cuff and an upper end closed by stitching; and wherein said hat includes a plurality of layers of flexible material; and said earphones are secured between the layers of flexible material so that the earphones are substantially hidden from view.