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US3686689A
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Water ski safety cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A safety cap for water skiers comprises a crown portion of limited arcuate span constructed of a brightly colored flexible material which is secured to the head of a water skier by forward and rear elastic bands which extend from the crown portion and intersect at points spaced below the side edges of the crown portion to define ear openings. The rear elastic band extends forwardly from the intersection to form a chin strap which rigidly secures the cap to the head of the wearer to avoid translatory displacement or loss of the hat as a result of a spill. The bright color can easily be seen by motor boat operators.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton Berlinski
- 👤 Ruth R Berlinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:22
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A water safety cap for aquatic sportsmen comprising a bright colored flexible crown portion adapted to encapsulate the top of the head and having front and rear edges and side edges, means for securely retaining the crown portion to a wearer''s head, said means including a first continuous elastic band fixed to said front edge and forming the entire forward margin of said crown portion and a second continuous elastic band having a portion secured to said rear edge and lower portions free of said crown portion, said lower portions having free ends with means to connect the said second band in a continuous loop in use, said first and second bands having band portions extending downwardly from said side edges of said crown portion and intersecting to form band junctures spaced from said side edges, said band portions cooperating with said side edges to define ear openings, and said bands being in intersecting planes, said second band extending downwardly and forwardly from said rear edge to embrace the undersurface of a wearer''s chin with each band being uniformly stressed when the free ends are connected together by force vectors lying within each of said planes to firmly embrace the head and prevent translatory displacement of said crown portion upon immersion of a wearer in the water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A water safety cap for aquatic sportsmen comprising a bright colored flexible crown portion adapted to encapsulate the top of the head and having front and rear edges and side edges, means for securely retaining the crown portion to a wearer''s head, said means including a first continuous elastic band fixed to said front edge and forming the entire forward margin of said crown portion and a second continuous elastic band having a portion secured to said rear edge and lower portions free of said crown portion, said lower portions having free ends with means to connect the said second band in a continuous loop in use, said first and second bands having band portions extending downwardly from said side edges of said crown portion and intersecting to form band junctures spaced from said side edges, said band portions cooperating with said side edges to define ear openings, and said bands being in intersecting planes, said second band extending downwardly and forwardly from said rear edge to embrace the undersurface of a wearer''s chin with each band being uniformly stressed when the free ends are connected together by force vectors lying within each of said planes to firmly embrace the head and prevent translatory displacement of said crown portion upon immersion of a wearer in the water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A safety cap in accordance with claim 1 wherein said crown portion is formed from two fabric sections joined by a central seam.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |