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Flexible brim hat
Assignee: Hat Corp of America
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Filing: 1962-11-13
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1982-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Weist Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:55
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42C; A42C1/00; A42C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A HAT HAVING AN ANNULAR, FLEXIBLE BRIM, COMPRISING A FRONT HALF, A REAR HALF AND SIDES, THAT CAN BE FLEXED UPWARDLY AT THE FRONT FOR PICKING AND DOWNWARDLY AT THE FRONT FOR WEARING, IN WHICH A PAIR OF FLEXION LOCATING MEANS, EACH COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE DIMPLE MOLDED INTO THE SAID BRIM, ARE LOCATED AT BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT HALF OF THE BRIM IN SUBSTANTIALLY SYMMETRICAL POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A HAT HAVING AN ANNULAR, FLEXIBLE BRIM, COMPRISING A FRONT HALF, A REAR HALF AND SIDES, THAT CAN BE FLEXED UPWARDLY AT THE FRONT FOR PICKING AND DOWNWARDLY AT THE FRONT FOR WEARING, IN WHICH A PAIR OF FLEXION LOCATING MEANS, EACH COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE DIMPLE MOLDED INTO THE SAID BRIM, ARE LOCATED AT BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT HALF OF THE BRIM IN SUBSTANTIALLY SYMMETRICAL POSITIONS.
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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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |