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US3131401A
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Fabric element for forming a temporary hat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-22
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1981-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charlotte M Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:13
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A FABRIC PANEL FOR USE IN FORMING A HAT COMPRISING: AN UPPER FABRIC STRIP FOLDED DOWNWARDLY ON ITSELF MEDIALLY THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH TO FORM AN UPPER FRONT PORTION AND AN UPPER BACK PORTION; A LOWER FABRIC STRIP FOLDED UPWARDLY ON ITSELF MEDIALLY THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH TO FORM A LOWER FRONT PORTION AND A LOWER BACK PORTION; THE LOWER EDGES OF THE FRONT AND BACK UPPER PORTIONS BEING STITCHED TO THE UPPER EDGES OF THE LOWER FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS TO FORM AN ELONGATED FABRIC PANEL OF DOUBLE THICKNESS; TRANSVERSE SEAMS AT THE ENDS OF SAID PANEL; AN UPPER LONGITUDINALLY -EXTENDING TAPE TUNNEL; A LOWER LONGITUDINALLY-EXTENDING TAPE TUNNEL, SAID TAPE TUNNELS BEING FORMED BETWEEN THE FRONT AND BACKD PORTIONS BY LONGITUDINALLY-EXTENDING TUNNEL STITCHING EXTENDING THROUGH BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS; AN UPPER TAPE IN SAID UPPER TUNNEL; A LOWER TAPE IN SAID LOWER TUNNEL; SAID TAPES EXTENDING BEYOUND THE EXTREMITIES OF SAID PANEL; AND A SHEET OF STIFFENING MATEIAL POSITIONED BETWEEN THE LOWER FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A FABRIC PANEL FOR USE IN FORMING A HAT COMPRISING: AN UPPER FABRIC STRIP FOLDED DOWNWARDLY ON ITSELF MEDIALLY THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH TO FORM AN UPPER FRONT PORTION AND AN UPPER BACK PORTION; A LOWER FABRIC STRIP FOLDED UPWARDLY ON ITSELF MEDIALLY THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH TO FORM A LOWER FRONT PORTION AND A LOWER BACK PORTION; THE LOWER EDGES OF THE FRONT AND BACK UPPER PORTIONS BEING STITCHED TO THE UPPER EDGES OF THE LOWER FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS TO FORM AN ELONGATED FABRIC PANEL OF DOUBLE THICKNESS; TRANSVERSE SEAMS AT THE ENDS OF SAID PANEL; AN UPPER LONGITUDINALLY -EXTENDING TAPE TUNNEL; A LOWER LONGITUDINALLY-EXTENDING TAPE TUNNEL, SAID TAPE TUNNELS BEING FORMED BETWEEN THE FRONT AND BACKD PORTIONS BY LONGITUDINALLY-EXTENDING TUNNEL STITCHING EXTENDING THROUGH BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS; AN UPPER TAPE IN SAID UPPER TUNNEL; A LOWER TAPE IN SAID LOWER TUNNEL; SAID TAPES EXTENDING BEYOUND THE EXTREMITIES OF SAID PANEL; AND A SHEET OF STIFFENING MATEIAL POSITIONED BETWEEN THE LOWER FRONT AND BACK PORTIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |