US3082431A
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Head covering securing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-13
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vera M Watts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:14
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B7/00; A44; A44C; A44C7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A HEAD COVERING COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A COVERING FOR DISPOSITION ABOUT A WEARER''S HEAD, SAID COVERING HAVING ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE THEREOF A DEPENDING PORTION FOR DISPOSITION OVER THE WEARER''S EAR, AND AN EARCLIP FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF THE COVERING TO THE WEARER''S EAR, SAID EARCLIP COMPRISING A GENERALLY U-SHAPED MEMBER FOR RECEIVING AN EAR LOBE OF THE WEARER IN THE OPEN END THEREOF THE OPPOSITE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE LEGS OF SAID MEMBER HAVING EAR LOBE ENGAGING PORTIONS, AND COVERING SECURING MEANS PROJECTING INWARDLY FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF ONE OF SAID LEGS BELOW THE LOBEENGAGING PORTION THEREOF AND PASSING COMPLETELY THROUGH THE MATERIAL OF SAID COVERING FOR SECURING THE SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF THE HEAD COVERING TO THE EARCLIP AT A POINT BELOW THE WEARER''S EAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A HEAD COVERING COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A COVERING FOR DISPOSITION ABOUT A WEARER''S HEAD, SAID COVERING HAVING ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE THEREOF A DEPENDING PORTION FOR DISPOSITION OVER THE WEARER''S EAR, AND AN EARCLIP FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF THE COVERING TO THE WEARER''S EAR, SAID EARCLIP COMPRISING A GENERALLY U-SHAPED MEMBER FOR RECEIVING AN EAR LOBE OF THE WEARER IN THE OPEN END THEREOF THE OPPOSITE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE LEGS OF SAID MEMBER HAVING EAR LOBE ENGAGING PORTIONS, AND COVERING SECURING MEANS PROJECTING INWARDLY FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF ONE OF SAID LEGS BELOW THE LOBEENGAGING PORTION THEREOF AND PASSING COMPLETELY THROUGH THE MATERIAL OF SAID COVERING FOR SECURING THE SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF THE HEAD COVERING TO THE EARCLIP AT A POINT BELOW THE WEARER''S EAR.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |