Inventor Develops Baseball Cap to House a Cell Phone
An inventor has developed a new baseball cap designed to hold a cell phone for hands-free use. The design aims to offer an enhanced view when filming.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2026 – An inventor from Staten Island, N.Y., has created a new type of baseball cap intended to provide a hands-free solution for cell phone use. "I wanted to create an improved baseball cap or hat that could house a cell phone for hands-free use," the inventor stated.
The cap's design allows for a cell phone to be attached in a manner that enables the user to film or operate the phone without needing to hold it. This could offer an enhanced view for video recording and free up the user's hands for other activities.
The design addresses a growing need for versatile smartphone use in various situations, including outdoor activities and vlogging. The cap would allow users to record content or stay connected via their mobile devices while engaging in other tasks.
The product, named "applecapz," is described as a baseball cap with an integrated mechanism for attaching a cell phone. The inventor believes the item could offer users new ways to utilize their smartphones.