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US20240381962A1 - Bobblehead Hat Accessory - Google Patents

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US20240381962A1
US20240381962A1 US18/787,976 US202418787976A US2024381962A1 US 20240381962 A1 US20240381962 A1 US 20240381962A1 US 202418787976 A US202418787976 A US 202418787976A US 2024381962 A1 US2024381962 A1 US 2024381962A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H3/00—Dolls
    • A63H3/003—Dolls specially adapted for a particular function not connected with dolls
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/24—Hats; Caps; Hoods with means for attaching articles thereto, e.g. memorandum tablets or mirrors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/24—Hats; Caps; Hoods with means for attaching articles thereto, e.g. memorandum tablets or mirrors
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  • a hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach a hat accessory 400 to a rivet 302 of a hat 300 .
  • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises a rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • Said rivet 302 comprise a lower width 304 smaller than an upper width 306 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a top portion 102 , a bottom portion 104 and a hinge 106 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises a slot 108 having a slot width 110 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises an open configuration 500 and a closed configuration 700 .
  • Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another.
  • Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises a bobble spring 702 and a first accessory tab 124 a.
  • One end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100 , and another end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to a spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hinge 106 comprises a bowtie hinge 600 .
  • Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises a narrow central portion 602 and two flexible edge portions 604 .
  • Said narrow central portion 602 is closely bound to a proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902 .
  • Said spring tab 902 is configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702 .
  • Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises a spring-tab diameter 708 .
  • Said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400 , and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and a central axis 210 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a concave lower face 900 configured to match a convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300 .
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102 , said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700 .
  • Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another.
  • Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a.
  • One end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100
  • another end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102 , said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700 .
  • Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another.
  • Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a.
  • One end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100
  • another end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902 .
  • Said spring tab 902 is configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702 .
  • Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708 .
  • Said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end. Accordingly, said rivet holding assembly 100 is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400 , and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210 .
  • Said first accessory tab 124 a is an upper portion of said top portion 102 of said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said central axis 210 , where with said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 , said central axis 210 is aligned with said first accessory tab 124 a and perpendicular to said slot 108 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a lip slot 120 and a lip 122 arranged opposite one another in said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 , and configured to selectively hold said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300 .
  • Said top portion 102 comprises a front face 704 which comprises a logo 706 .
  • FIGS. 1 A and 1 B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of a rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration.
  • FIGS. 3 A and 3 B illustrate a perspective overview of a hat 300 , an elevated side view and detailed view thereof, respectively.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective overview of a hat accessory 400 attached to said hat 300 using a hat rivet accessory assembly 402 .
  • FIGS. 5 A and 5 B illustrate a perspective overview of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration 500 with a rivet 302 .
  • FIGS. 6 A and 6 B illustrate a perspective rear view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a bowtie hinge 600 .
  • FIGS. 7 A and 7 B illustrate two perspective overviews of said rivet holding assembly 100 in a closed configuration 700 , with and without a bobble spring 702 , respectively.
  • FIGS. 8 A and 8 B illustrate an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a cross-section line 800 , and a perspective cross-section view thereof with a cut along said cross-section line 800 .
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat accessory 400 in a sectional view cut at said cross-section line 800 .
  • FIGS. 10 A and 10 B illustrate a perspective lower view of a bottom portion 104 and an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat 300 in a sectional view at said cross-section line 800 .
  • FIGS. 11 A, 11 B, 11 C, 12 A, 12 B, 12 C, 13 A, 13 B, 14 A and 14 B illustrate variations on said hat accessory 400 .
  • FIGS. 15 A and 15 B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of an alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • FIGS. 16 A and 116 B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 with said rivet 302 held in a slot 108 .
  • FIGS. 17 A and 17 B illustrate an elevated side view of said hat accessory 400 aligned with said rivet holding assembly 100 and ready to be connected thereto, and a view of said hat accessory 400 attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • FIGS. 18 A and 18 B illustrate a perspective rear view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said bowtie hinge 600 .
  • FIGS. 1 A and 1 B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of a rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a top portion 102 , a bottom portion 104 and a hinge 106 .
  • said bottom portion 104 can comprise a slot 108 having a slot width 110 .
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a lip slot 120 and a lip 122 configured to selectively hold together said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 , respectively.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise one or more accessory abs 124 comprising at least a first accessory tab 124 a.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a central axis 210 ,
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a proximate end 208 , a distal end 220 .
  • Said slot 108 comprises an interior edge 214 , a slot opening 216 , and said slot width 110 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises an exterior rim 212 .
  • said bottom portion 104 can comprise said proximate end 208 attaching said bottom portion 104 to said hinge 106 .
  • Said slot 108 can be arranged across from said proximate end 208 relative to said central axis 210 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 can comprise said exterior rim 212 between said proximate end 208 of said bottom portion 104 and the opening of said slot 108 .
  • Said slot 108 can comprise said interior edge 214 , as illustrated.
  • said slot width 110 of said slot 108 can be measured at said slot opening 216 in said exterior rim 212 .
  • said interior edge 214 can comprise a substantially U-shaped aperture in said bottom portion 104 , with a central portion of said slot 108 comprising a half circular arch having a diameter equal to said slot width 110 .
  • said slot 108 can comprise a slot in said bottom portion 104 , arranged from said central axis 210 and extending out toward said exterior rim 212 and open at said slot opening 216 .
  • said slot opening 216 can be opposite said proximate end 208 relative to said central axis 210 .
  • FIGS. 3 A and 3 B illustrate a perspective overview of a hat 300 , an elevated side view and detailed view thereof, respectively.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to selectively attach to a rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • Said rivet 302 can comprise a fastener used in the manufacture of said hat 300 to hold together an upper portion of said hat 300 , as is known in the art.
  • Said rivet 302 can comprise a lower width 304 and an upper width 306 ; wherein, said upper width 306 can be greater than said lower width 304 .
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective overview of a hat accessory 400 attached to said hat 300 using a hat rivet accessory assembly 402 .
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to attach to said rivet 302 and hold said hat accessory 400 on said rivet 302 .
  • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 can comprise said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400 ; wherein, said hat accessory 400 is attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • FIGS. 5 A and 5 B illustrate a perspective overview of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration 500 with said rivet 302 .
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to attach to said rivet 302 by sliding said slot 108 around a lower portion of said rivet 302 below said upper width 306 and pressing said rivet holding assembly 100 against a portion of said rivet 302 .
  • said slot width 110 of said slot 108 is larger than said lower width 304 of said rivet 302 but smaller than said upper width 306 of said rivet 302 . Accordingly, with said rivet 302 surrounded by said slot 108 below said upper width 306 , said bottom portion 104 can hold onto said rivet 302 in all directions but-for the direction toward said slot opening 216 .
  • FIGS. 6 A and 6 B illustrate a perspective rear view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a bowtie hinge 600 .
  • said hinge 106 can comprise said bowtie hinge 600 which can comprise a live hinge and can be constructed out of the same material as said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise plastic or another pliable material.
  • Said bowtie hinge 600 can comprise a well-known hinge in the art. Wherein, said bowtie hinge 600 comprises a narrow central portion 602 and two flexible edge portions 604 . Wherein, said narrow central portion 602 is closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • said hinge 106 can comprise a mechanical hinge.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can be constructed of non-plastic material, such as metal, paper, cardboard, or other materials as would be obvious to one in the art.
  • FIGS. 7 A and 7 B illustrate two perspective overviews of said rivet holding assembly 100 in a closed configuration 700 , with and without a bobble spring 702 , respectively.
  • said top portion 102 can comprise a front face 704 which can comprise a logo 706 .
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can further comprise said bobble spring 702 .
  • said bobble spring 702 can attach to a first tab socket 802 a and align with said central axis 210 , as illustrated.
  • said bobble spring 702 can be aligned with said central axis 210 . Further, said bobble spring 702 can be configured to selectively attach to said first accessory tab 124 a; wherein, said first accessory tab 124 a can comprise a cylindrical shape comprising a spring-tab diameter 708 , and said bobble spring 702 can comprise said spring-tab diameter 708 as well.
  • said first accessory tab 124 a can be aligned with said central axis 210 when said rivet holding assembly 100 is in said closed configuration 700 .
  • FIGS. 8 A and 8 B illustrate an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a cross-section line 800 , and a perspective cross-section view thereof with a cut along said cross-section line 800 .
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat accessory 400 in a sectional view cut at said cross-section line 800 .
  • said hat accessory 400 can comprise a spring tab 902 .
  • said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702 .
  • said spring tab 902 can comprise said spring-tab diameter 708 , wherein, said bobble spring 702 can attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400 , and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around in the traditional manner with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210 .
  • FIGS. 10 A and 10 B illustrate a perspective lower view of said bottom portion 104 and an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat 300 in a sectional view at said cross-section line 800 .
  • said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a concave lower face 900 configured to match a convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302 .
  • said bottom portion 104 is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300 .
  • FIGS. 11 A, 11 B, 11 C, 12 A, 12 B, 12 C, 13 A, 13 B, 14 A and 14 B illustrate variations on said hat accessory 400 .
  • said hat accessory 400 can comprise a toy, sports memorabilia, a safety light, a fashion accessory, a group affiliation, or similar. Illustrated herein are three variations, such as bobble head 1100 , an LED light 1102 , a football helmet 1104 , a baseball hat 1200 , a ball 1202 such as a soccer ball, a character 1204 such as a mascot or cartoon character, a bug 1300 such as an ant or spider, a storage box 1400 and/or a fashion accessory 1402 such as a ponytail or hair extension.
  • said storage box 1400 can comprise a tackle box such as those used in fishing; wherein, a user can attach said storage box 1400 to said rivet 302 and have ready access to fishing supplies.
  • a tackle box such as those used in fishing
  • a user can attach said storage box 1400 to said rivet 302 and have ready access to fishing supplies.
  • LED can stand for “light emitting diode”.
  • FIGS. 15 A and 15 B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of an alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise one or more tabs 1502 and One or more sockets 1504 configured to selectively hold together said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • said One or more sockets 1504 can be arranged in a portion of said bottom portion 104
  • said one or more tabs 1502 can be arranged in a portion of said top portion 102 ; wherein, with said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 closed on one another, said one or more tabs 1502 and said One or more sockets 1504 align and attach to one another.
  • Said one or more tabs 1502 can comprise a first tab 1502 a and a second tab 1502 b.
  • Said One or more sockets 1504 can comprise a first socket 1504 a and a second socket 1504 b.
  • Said one or more tabs 1502 can be in said top portion 102 and said One or more sockets 1504 can be in said bottom portion 104 .
  • FIGS. 16 A and 116 B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 with said rivet 302 held in said slot 108 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 is further configured to have said closed configuration 700 , wherein said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 selectively hold onto one another.
  • said rivet 302 can be held within said rivet holding assembly 100 in all directions by blocking edges through said slot opening 216 by wrapping said top portion 102 around a portion of said rivet 302 .
  • said rivet 302 can be centered with said rivet holding assembly 100 along said central axis 210 .
  • said rivet 302 is detached from said hat 300 . It is to be understood by the reader than said rivet 302 is connected to said hat 300 in use of said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise two horizontal accessory tabs 1600 , a first horizontal accessory tab 1600 a and a second horizontal accessory tab 1600 b.
  • FIGS. 17 A and 17 B illustrate an elevated side view of said hat accessory 400 aligned with said rivet holding assembly 100 and ready to be connected thereto, and a view of said hat accessory 400 attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • FIGS. 18 A and 18 B illustrate a perspective rear view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said bowtie hinge 600 .
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 can be selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102 , said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700 .
  • Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another.
  • Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a.
  • One end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100 , and another end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hinge 106 comprises said bowtie hinge 600 .
  • Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises said narrow central portion 602 and said two flexible edge portions 604 .
  • Said narrow central portion 602 can be closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902 .
  • Said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702 .
  • Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708 .
  • Said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400 , and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 can be configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300 .
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 can be selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102 , said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700 .
  • Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another.
  • Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a.
  • One end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100 , and another end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hinge 106 comprises said bowtie hinge 600 .
  • Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises said narrow central portion 602 and said two flexible edge portions 604 .
  • Said narrow central portion 602 can be closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902 .
  • Said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702 .
  • Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708 .
  • Said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400 , and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 can be configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300 .
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 can be selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300 .
  • Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102 , said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700 .
  • Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another.
  • Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a.
  • One end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100 , and another end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400 .
  • Said hinge 106 comprises said bowtie hinge 600 .
  • Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises said narrow central portion 602 and said two flexible edge portions 604 .
  • Said narrow central portion 602 can be closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902 .
  • Said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702 .
  • Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708 .
  • Said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end.
  • said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400
  • said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210 .
  • Said first accessory tab 124 a can be an upper portion of said top portion 102 of said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • Said first accessory tab 124 a can be an upper portion of said top portion 102 of said rivet holding assembly 100 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said central axis 210 , where with said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 , said central axis 210 can be aligned with said first accessory tab 124 a and perpendicular to said slot 108 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said lip slot 120 and said lip 122 arranged opposite one another in said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 , and configured to selectively hold said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302 .
  • Said bottom portion 104 can be configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300 .
  • Said hinge 106 comprises a live hinge and can be constructed out of the same material as said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 .
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 can be constructed a material selected among plastic, as metal, paper, and cardboard.
  • Said hinge 106 comprises a mechanical hinge.
  • Said hat accessory 400 attaches to said rivet holding assembly 100 using a fastener selected among adhesive, plastic welding, and threading.
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said LED light 1102 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said storage box 1400 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises a sports souvenir selected among said bobble head 1100 , said football helmet 1104 , said baseball hat 1200 , and said ball 1202 .
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises a character selected among said bug 1300 , a team mascot, and a cartoon.
  • Said top portion 102 comprises said front face 704 which comprises said logo 706 .

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A hat rivet accessory assembly to selectively attach a hat accessory to a rivet of a hat. Wherein, the hat rivet accessory assembly comprises a rivet holding assembly and the hat accessory. The hat accessory is selectively attached to the rivet holding assembly and selectively attachable to the rivet of the hat. The rivet comprise a lower width smaller than an upper width. The rivet holding assembly comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a hinge. The bottom portion comprises a slot having a slot width. The rivet holding assembly comprises an open configuration and a closed configuration. The open configuration comprises the top portion and the bottom portion detached from one another.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims benefit to U.S. nonprovisional application Ser. No. 18/315,039 filed on May 10, 2023, which is co-pending with this application on its filing date.
    • STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
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    • REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX (IF APPLICABLE)
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    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • All prior art found by the Applicant has been included in the information disclosure statement. None of the references cited are seen as anticipating the current claims.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • A hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach a hat accessory 400 to a rivet 302 of a hat 300. Wherein, said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises a rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400. Said hat accessory 400 is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Said rivet 302 comprise a lower width 304 smaller than an upper width 306. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a top portion 102, a bottom portion 104 and a hinge 106. Said bottom portion 104 comprises a slot 108 having a slot width 110. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises an open configuration 500 and a closed configuration 700. Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another. Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another. Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises a bobble spring 702 and a first accessory tab 124 a. One end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100, and another end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to a spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400. Said hinge 106 comprises a bowtie hinge 600. Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises a narrow central portion 602 and two flexible edge portions 604. Said narrow central portion 602 is closely bound to a proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104. Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902. Said spring tab 902 is configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702. Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises a spring-tab diameter 708. Said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end. Accordingly, said rivet holding assembly 100 is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400, and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and a central axis 210. Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a concave lower face 900 configured to match a convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302. Said bottom portion 104 is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Wherein, said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400. Said hat accessory 400 is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102, said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106. Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700. Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another. Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another. Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a. One end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100, and another end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Wherein, said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400. Said hat accessory 400 is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102, said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106. Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700. Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another. Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another. Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a. One end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100, and another end of said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400. Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902. Said spring tab 902 is configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702. Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708. Said bobble spring 702 is configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end. Accordingly, said rivet holding assembly 100 is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400, and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210. Said first accessory tab 124 a is an upper portion of said top portion 102 of said rivet holding assembly 100. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said central axis 210, where with said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700, said central axis 210 is aligned with said first accessory tab 124 a and perpendicular to said slot 108. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a lip slot 120 and a lip 122 arranged opposite one another in said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104, and configured to selectively hold said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700. Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302. Said bottom portion 104 is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300. Said top portion 102 comprises a front face 704 which comprises a logo 706.
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  • FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of a rivet holding assembly 100.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate a perspective overview of a hat 300, an elevated side view and detailed view thereof, respectively.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective overview of a hat accessory 400 attached to said hat 300 using a hat rivet accessory assembly 402.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a perspective overview of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration 500 with a rivet 302.
  • FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a perspective rear view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a bowtie hinge 600.
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate two perspective overviews of said rivet holding assembly 100 in a closed configuration 700, with and without a bobble spring 702, respectively.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a cross-section line 800, and a perspective cross-section view thereof with a cut along said cross-section line 800.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat accessory 400 in a sectional view cut at said cross-section line 800.
  • FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate a perspective lower view of a bottom portion 104 and an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat 300 in a sectional view at said cross-section line 800.
  • FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 12A, 12B, 12C, 13A, 13B, 14A and 14B illustrate variations on said hat accessory 400.
  • FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of an alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100.
  • FIGS. 16A and 116B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 with said rivet 302 held in a slot 108.
  • FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate an elevated side view of said hat accessory 400 aligned with said rivet holding assembly 100 and ready to be connected thereto, and a view of said hat accessory 400 attached to said rivet holding assembly 100.
  • FIGS. 18A and 18B illustrate a perspective rear view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said bowtie hinge 600.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as claimed and is provided in the context of the particular examples discussed below, variations of which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the designers' specific goals (e.g., compliance with system-and business-related constraints), and that these goals will vary from one implementation to another. It will also be appreciated that such development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the field of the appropriate art having the benefit of this disclosure. Accordingly, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded their widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of a rivet holding assembly 100.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a top portion 102, a bottom portion 104 and a hinge 106.
  • In one embodiment, said bottom portion 104 can comprise a slot 108 having a slot width 110.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a lip slot 120 and a lip 122 configured to selectively hold together said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104, respectively.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise one or more accessory abs 124 comprising at least a first accessory tab 124 a.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a central axis 210,
  • Relative to said hinge 106, said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises a proximate end 208, a distal end 220.
  • Said slot 108 comprises an interior edge 214, a slot opening 216, and said slot width 110.
  • Said bottom portion 104 comprises an exterior rim 212.
  • Likewise, said bottom portion 104 can comprise said proximate end 208 attaching said bottom portion 104 to said hinge 106. Said slot 108 can be arranged across from said proximate end 208 relative to said central axis 210.
  • Said bottom portion 104 can comprise said exterior rim 212 between said proximate end 208 of said bottom portion 104 and the opening of said slot 108. Said slot 108 can comprise said interior edge 214, as illustrated.
  • In one embodiment, said slot width 110 of said slot 108 can be measured at said slot opening 216 in said exterior rim 212. In one embodiment, said interior edge 214 can comprise a substantially U-shaped aperture in said bottom portion 104, with a central portion of said slot 108 comprising a half circular arch having a diameter equal to said slot width 110. Accordingly, said slot 108 can comprise a slot in said bottom portion 104, arranged from said central axis 210 and extending out toward said exterior rim 212 and open at said slot opening 216. In one embodiment, said slot opening 216 can be opposite said proximate end 208 relative to said central axis 210.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate a perspective overview of a hat 300, an elevated side view and detailed view thereof, respectively.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to selectively attach to a rivet 302 of said hat 300.
  • Said rivet 302 can comprise a fastener used in the manufacture of said hat 300 to hold together an upper portion of said hat 300, as is known in the art.
  • Said rivet 302 can comprise a lower width 304 and an upper width 306; wherein, said upper width 306 can be greater than said lower width 304.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective overview of a hat accessory 400 attached to said hat 300 using a hat rivet accessory assembly 402.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to attach to said rivet 302 and hold said hat accessory 400 on said rivet 302.
  • In one embodiment, said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 can comprise said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400; wherein, said hat accessory 400 is attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a perspective overview of said rivet holding assembly 100 in an open configuration 500 with said rivet 302.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to attach to said rivet 302 by sliding said slot 108 around a lower portion of said rivet 302 below said upper width 306 and pressing said rivet holding assembly 100 against a portion of said rivet 302.
  • In one embodiment, said slot width 110 of said slot 108 is larger than said lower width 304 of said rivet 302 but smaller than said upper width 306 of said rivet 302. Accordingly, with said rivet 302 surrounded by said slot 108 below said upper width 306, said bottom portion 104 can hold onto said rivet 302 in all directions but-for the direction toward said slot opening 216.
  • FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a perspective rear view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a bowtie hinge 600.
  • In one embodiment, said hinge 106 can comprise said bowtie hinge 600 which can comprise a live hinge and can be constructed out of the same material as said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104. In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise plastic or another pliable material.
  • Said bowtie hinge 600 can comprise a well-known hinge in the art. Wherein, said bowtie hinge 600 comprises a narrow central portion 602 and two flexible edge portions 604. Wherein, said narrow central portion 602 is closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104.
  • In another embodiment, said hinge 106 can comprise a mechanical hinge.
  • Finally, in yet another embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can be constructed of non-plastic material, such as metal, paper, cardboard, or other materials as would be obvious to one in the art.
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate two perspective overviews of said rivet holding assembly 100 in a closed configuration 700, with and without a bobble spring 702, respectively.
  • In one embodiment, said top portion 102 can comprise a front face 704 which can comprise a logo 706.
  • In one embodiment, said rivet holding assembly 100 can further comprise said bobble spring 702. Wherein, said bobble spring 702 can attach to a first tab socket 802 a and align with said central axis 210, as illustrated.
  • In one embodiment, said bobble spring 702 can be aligned with said central axis 210. Further, said bobble spring 702 can be configured to selectively attach to said first accessory tab 124 a; wherein, said first accessory tab 124 a can comprise a cylindrical shape comprising a spring-tab diameter 708, and said bobble spring 702 can comprise said spring-tab diameter 708 as well.
  • In one embodiment, said first accessory tab 124 a can be aligned with said central axis 210 when said rivet holding assembly 100 is in said closed configuration 700.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate an elevated top view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with a cross-section line 800, and a perspective cross-section view thereof with a cut along said cross-section line 800.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat accessory 400 in a sectional view cut at said cross-section line 800.
  • In one embodiment, said hat accessory 400 can comprise a spring tab 902. Wherein, said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702. In one embodiment, said spring tab 902 can comprise said spring-tab diameter 708, wherein, said bobble spring 702 can attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end.
  • Accordingly, said rivet holding assembly 100 is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400, and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around in the traditional manner with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210.
  • FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate a perspective lower view of said bottom portion 104 and an elevated front view of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said hat 300 in a sectional view at said cross-section line 800.
  • In one embodiment, said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise a concave lower face 900 configured to match a convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302. Wherein, said bottom portion 104 is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300.
  • FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 12A, 12B, 12C, 13A, 13B, 14A and 14B illustrate variations on said hat accessory 400.
  • In one embodiment, said hat accessory 400 can comprise a toy, sports memorabilia, a safety light, a fashion accessory, a group affiliation, or similar. Illustrated herein are three variations, such as bobble head 1100, an LED light 1102, a football helmet 1104, a baseball hat 1200, a ball 1202 such as a soccer ball, a character 1204 such as a mascot or cartoon character, a bug 1300 such as an ant or spider, a storage box 1400 and/or a fashion accessory 1402 such as a ponytail or hair extension. In one embodiment, said storage box 1400 can comprise a tackle box such as those used in fishing; wherein, a user can attach said storage box 1400 to said rivet 302 and have ready access to fishing supplies. As is known in the art “LED” can stand for “light emitting diode”.
  • FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of an alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100.
  • In one embodiment, said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise one or more tabs 1502 and One or more sockets 1504 configured to selectively hold together said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104. For example, in one embodiment, said One or more sockets 1504 can be arranged in a portion of said bottom portion 104, said one or more tabs 1502 can be arranged in a portion of said top portion 102; wherein, with said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 closed on one another, said one or more tabs 1502 and said One or more sockets 1504 align and attach to one another.
  • Said one or more tabs 1502 can comprise a first tab 1502 a and a second tab 1502 b. Said One or more sockets 1504 can comprise a first socket 1504 a and a second socket 1504 b. Said one or more tabs 1502 can be in said top portion 102 and said One or more sockets 1504 can be in said bottom portion 104.
  • FIGS. 16A and 116B illustrate a perspective overview and lower view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700 with said rivet 302 held in said slot 108.
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 is further configured to have said closed configuration 700, wherein said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 selectively hold onto one another. Wherein, said rivet 302 can be held within said rivet holding assembly 100 in all directions by blocking edges through said slot opening 216 by wrapping said top portion 102 around a portion of said rivet 302.
  • In one embodiment, with said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700, said rivet 302 can be centered with said rivet holding assembly 100 along said central axis 210.
  • As illustrated, said rivet 302 is detached from said hat 300. It is to be understood by the reader than said rivet 302 is connected to said hat 300 in use of said rivet holding assembly 100.
  • In one embodiment, said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 can comprise two horizontal accessory tabs 1600, a first horizontal accessory tab 1600 a and a second horizontal accessory tab 1600 b.
  • FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate an elevated side view of said hat accessory 400 aligned with said rivet holding assembly 100 and ready to be connected thereto, and a view of said hat accessory 400 attached to said rivet holding assembly 100.
  • FIGS. 18A and 18B illustrate a perspective rear view of said alternative embodiment 1500 of said rivet holding assembly 100 with said bowtie hinge 600.
  • Various changes in the details of the illustrated operational methods are possible without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein as being separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the described steps may be omitted, depending upon the specific operational environment the method is being implemented in. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”
  • The following is a listing of the parts taken from the original specification.
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100,
      • said top portion 102,
      • said bottom portion 104,
      • said hinge 106,
      • said slot 108,
      • said slot width 110,
      • said lip slot 120,
      • said lip 122,
      • said one or more accessory tabs 124,
      • said first accessory tab 124 a,
      • said central axis 210,
      • said proximate end 208,
      • said distal end 220,
      • said interior edge 214,
      • said slot opening 216,
      • said exterior rim 212,
      • said hat 300,
      • said rivet 302,
      • said lower width 304,
      • said upper width 306,
      • said hat accessory 400,
      • said hat rivet accessory assembly 402,
      • said open configuration 500,
      • said bowtie hinge 600,
      • said narrow central portion 602,
      • said two flexible edge portions 604,
      • said closed configuration 700,
      • said bobble spring 702,
      • said front face 704,
      • said logo 706,
      • said first tab socket 802 a,
      • said spring-tab diameter 708,
      • said cross-section line 800,
      • said spring tab 902,
      • said concave lower face 900,
      • said convex top portion 1000,
      • said LED light 1102,
      • said football helmet 1104,
      • said baseball hat 1200,
      • said ball 1202,
      • said character 1204,
      • said bug 1300,
      • said storage box 1400,
      • said fashion accessory 1402,
      • said alternative embodiment 1500,
      • said one or more tabs 1502,
      • said One or more sockets 1504,
      • said first tab 1502 a,
      • said second tab 1502 b,
      • said first socket 1504 a,
      • said second socket 1504 b,
      • said two horizontal accessory tabs 1600,
      • said first horizontal accessory tab 1600 a,
      • said second horizontal accessory tab 1600 b, and
      • said bobble head 1100.
  • One preferred embodiment is presented in the following paragraphs taken from the original patent claims.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Wherein, said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400. Said hat accessory 400 can be selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102, said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106. Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700. Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another. Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another. Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a. One end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100, and another end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400. Said hinge 106 comprises said bowtie hinge 600. Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises said narrow central portion 602 and said two flexible edge portions 604. Said narrow central portion 602 can be closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104. Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902. Said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702. Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708. Said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end. Accordingly, said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400, and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210. Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302. Said bottom portion 104 can be configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Wherein, said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400. Said hat accessory 400 can be selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102, said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106. Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700. Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another. Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another. Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a. One end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100, and another end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400. Said hinge 106 comprises said bowtie hinge 600. Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises said narrow central portion 602 and said two flexible edge portions 604. Said narrow central portion 602 can be closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104. Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902. Said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702. Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708. Said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end. Accordingly, said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400, and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210. Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302. Said bottom portion 104 can be configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300.
  • Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 to selectively attach said hat accessory 400 to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Wherein, said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 comprises said rivet holding assembly 100 and said hat accessory 400. Said hat accessory 400 can be selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly 100 and selectively attachable to said rivet 302 of said hat 300. Said rivet 302 comprise said lower width 304 smaller than said upper width 306. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said top portion 102, said bottom portion 104 and said hinge 106. Said bottom portion 104 comprises said slot 108 having said slot width 110. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said open configuration 500 and said closed configuration 700. Said open configuration 500 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 detached from one another. Said closed configuration 700 comprises said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104 attached to one another. Said hat rivet accessory assembly 402 further comprises said bobble spring 702 and said first accessory tab 124 a. One end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said first accessory tab 124 a of said rivet holding assembly 100, and another end of said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 of said hat accessory 400.
  • Said hinge 106 comprises said bowtie hinge 600. Said bowtie hinge 600 comprises said narrow central portion 602 and said two flexible edge portions 604. Said narrow central portion 602 can be closely bound to said proximate end 208 of said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104.
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said spring tab 902. Said spring tab 902 can be configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring 702. Said spring tab 902 and said bobble spring 702 comprises said spring-tab diameter 708. Said bobble spring 702 can be configured to attach to said spring tab 902 at one end and said first accessory tab 124 a at another end. Accordingly, said rivet holding assembly 100 can be configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory 400, and said spring-tab diameter 708 can allow said hat accessory 400 to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly 100 and said central axis 210.
  • Said first accessory tab 124 a can be an upper portion of said top portion 102 of said rivet holding assembly 100.
  • Said first accessory tab 124 a can be an upper portion of said top portion 102 of said rivet holding assembly 100. Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said central axis 210, where with said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700, said central axis 210 can be aligned with said first accessory tab 124 a and perpendicular to said slot 108.
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said lip slot 120 and said lip 122 arranged opposite one another in said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104, and configured to selectively hold said rivet holding assembly 100 in said closed configuration 700.
  • Said bottom portion 104 of said rivet holding assembly 100 comprises said concave lower face 900 configured to match said convex top portion 1000 of said hat 300 around said rivet 302. Said bottom portion 104 can be configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly 100 against said hat 300 and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly 100 relative to said rivet 302 and said hat 300.
  • Said hinge 106 comprises a live hinge and can be constructed out of the same material as said top portion 102 and said bottom portion 104.
  • Said rivet holding assembly 100 can be constructed a material selected among plastic, as metal, paper, and cardboard.
  • Said hinge 106 comprises a mechanical hinge.
  • Said hat accessory 400 attaches to said rivet holding assembly 100 using a fastener selected among adhesive, plastic welding, and threading.
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said LED light 1102.
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises said storage box 1400.
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises a sports souvenir selected among said bobble head 1100, said football helmet 1104, said baseball hat 1200, and said ball 1202.
  • Said hat accessory 400 comprises a character selected among said bug 1300, a team mascot, and a cartoon.
  • Said top portion 102 comprises said front face 704 which comprises said logo 706.

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1. A hat rivet accessory assembly to selectively attach a hat accessory to a rivet of a hat; wherein,
said hat rivet accessory assembly comprises a rivet holding assembly and said hat accessory;
said hat accessory is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly and selectively attachable to said rivet of said hat;
said rivet comprise a lower width smaller than an upper width;
said rivet holding assembly comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a hinge;
said bottom portion comprises a slot having a slot width;
said rivet holding assembly comprises an open configuration and a closed configuration;
said open configuration comprises said top portion and said bottom portion detached from one another;
said closed configuration comprises said top portion and said bottom portion attached to one another;
said hat rivet accessory assembly further comprises a bobble spring and a first accessory tab;
one end of said bobble spring is configured to attach to said first accessory tab of said rivet holding assembly, and another end of said bobble spring is configured to attach to a spring tab of said hat accessory;
said hinge comprises a bowtie hinge;
said bowtie hinge comprises a narrow central portion and two flexible edge portions;
said narrow central portion is closely bound to a proximate end of said top portion and said bottom portion;
said hat accessory comprises said spring tab;
said spring tab is configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring;
said spring tab and said bobble spring comprises a spring-tab diameter;
said bobble spring is configured to attach to said spring tab at one end and said first accessory tab at another end;
accordingly, said rivet holding assembly is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory, and said spring-tab diameter can allow said hat accessory to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly and a central axis;
said bottom portion of said rivet holding assembly comprises a concave lower face configured to match a convex top portion of said hat around said rivet; and
said bottom portion is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly against said hat and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly relative to said rivet and said hat.
2. A hat rivet accessory assembly to selectively attach a hat accessory to a rivet of a hat; wherein,
said hat rivet accessory assembly comprises a rivet holding assembly and said hat accessory;
said hat accessory is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly and selectively attachable to said rivet of said hat;
said rivet comprise a lower width smaller than an upper width;
said rivet holding assembly comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a hinge;
said bottom portion comprises a slot having a slot width;
said rivet holding assembly comprises an open configuration and a closed configuration;
said open configuration comprises said top portion and said bottom portion detached from one another;
said closed configuration comprises said top portion and said bottom portion attached to one another;
said hat rivet accessory assembly further comprises a bobble spring and a first accessory tab; and
one end of said bobble spring is configured to attach to said first accessory tab of said rivet holding assembly, and another end of said bobble spring is configured to attach to a spring tab of said hat accessory.
3. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hinge comprises A bowtie hinge;
said bowtie hinge comprises a narrow central portion and two flexible edge portions; and
said narrow central portion is closely bound to a proximate end of said top portion and said bottom portion.
4. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hat accessory comprises said spring tab;
said spring tab is configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring;
said spring tab and said bobble spring comprises A spring-tab diameter;
said bobble spring is configured to attach to said spring tab at one end and said first accessory tab at another end; and
accordingly, said rivet holding assembly is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory, and said spring-tab diameter can allow said hat accessory to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly and a central axis.
5. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 4, wherein:
said first accessory tab is an upper portion of said top portion of said rivet holding assembly.
6. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said first accessory tab is an upper portion of said top portion of said rivet holding assembly; and
said rivet holding assembly comprises said central axis, where with said rivet holding assembly in said closed configuration, said central axis is aligned with said first accessory tab and perpendicular to said slot.
7. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said rivet holding assembly comprises A lip slot and a lip arranged opposite one another in said top portion and said bottom portion, and configured to selectively hold said rivet holding assembly in said closed configuration.
8. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said bottom portion of said rivet holding assembly comprises A concave lower face configured to match a convex top portion of said hat around said rivet; and
said bottom portion is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly against said hat and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly relative to said rivet and said hat.
9. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hinge comprises a live hinge and is constructed out of the same material as said top portion and said bottom portion.
10. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said rivet holding assembly is constructed a material selected among plastic, as metal, paper, and cardboard.
11. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hinge comprises a mechanical hinge.
12. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hat accessory attaches to said rivet holding assembly using a fastener selected among adhesive, plastic welding, and threading.
13. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hat accessory comprises An LED light.
14. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hat accessory comprises A storage box.
15. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hat accessory comprises a sports souvenir selected among Bobble head, a football helmet, a baseball hat, and a ball.
16. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said hat accessory comprises a character selected among A bug, a team mascot, and a cartoon.
17. The hat rivet accessory assembly of claim 2, wherein:
said top portion comprises A front face which comprises a logo.
18. A hat rivet accessory assembly to selectively attach a hat accessory to a rivet of a hat; wherein,
said hat rivet accessory assembly comprises a rivet holding assembly and said hat accessory;
said hat accessory is selectively attached to said rivet holding assembly and selectively attachable to said rivet of said hat;
said rivet comprise a lower width smaller than an upper width;
said rivet holding assembly comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a hinge;
said bottom portion comprises a slot having a slot width;
said rivet holding assembly comprises an open configuration and a closed configuration;
said open configuration comprises said top portion and said bottom portion detached from one another;
said closed configuration comprises said top portion and said bottom portion attached to one another;
said hat rivet accessory assembly further comprises a bobble spring and a first accessory tab;
one end of said bobble spring is configured to attach to said first accessory tab of said rivet holding assembly, and another end of said bobble spring is configured to attach to a spring tab of said hat accessory;
said hat accessory comprises said spring tab;
said spring tab is configured to selectively attach to said bobble spring;
said spring tab and said bobble spring comprises a spring-tab diameter;
said bobble spring is configured to attach to said spring tab at one end and said first accessory tab at another end;
accordingly, said rivet holding assembly is configured to provide a base for a bobble head accessory such as said hat accessory, and said spring-tab diameter can allow said hat accessory to bob around with reference to said rivet holding assembly and a central axis;
said first accessory tab is an upper portion of said top portion of said rivet holding assembly;
said rivet holding assembly comprises said central axis, where with said rivet holding assembly in said closed configuration, said central axis is aligned with said first accessory tab and perpendicular to said slot;
said rivet holding assembly comprises a lip slot and a lip arranged opposite one another in said top portion and said bottom portion, and configured to selectively hold said rivet holding assembly in said closed configuration;
said bottom portion of said rivet holding assembly comprises a concave lower face configured to match a convex top portion of said hat around said rivet;
said bottom portion is configured to securely hold said rivet holding assembly against said hat and prevent movement of said rivet holding assembly relative to said rivet and said hat; and
said top portion comprises a front face which comprises a logo.
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