US3708803A
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Collapsible coiffure covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-22
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1990-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A hairdo covering structure to fit over and protect a woman''s coiffure without disturbing same, the structure having a plurality of lightweight and elastic curved frame members rotatively attached at their respective ends to allow the frame members to be collapsed or expanded to provide spacing between the respective central portions thereof. A thin sheet of covering material is attached to the outer surface of the frame members to provide the desired wind and moisture protection when the structure is supported and held for the user''s head by at least the elasticity of the structure between the rotatively mounted ends of the frame members.
Inventors
- 👤 M Teaff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:26
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a collapsible coiffure covering having a fabric covering supported above a women''s hairdo by a plurality of convex-curved rib-like frame members pivotally held at their respective ends adjacent a wearer''s ears, the improvement comprising: unitarily constructed end pieces each including a disk member with a U-shaped cut in a lower portion thereof defining a semicircular tab and an inverted semicircular opening, said tab being bent outwardly from said disk member along a line between the ends of said cut and being bent upwardly forming an upstanding L-shaped outer decorative portion with an upper section essentially parallel to the plane of said member; and an axle member disposed between and attached to the upper portion of said disk member and said upper section of said tab, said axle member in each of said disk members extending through holes at said respective ends of said frame members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a collapsible coiffure covering having a fabric covering supported above a women''s hairdo by a plurality of convex-curved rib-like frame members pivotally held at their respective ends adjacent a wearer''s ears, the improvement comprising: unitarily constructed end pieces each including a disk member with a U-shaped cut in a lower portion thereof defining a semicircular tab and an inverted semicircular opening, said tab being bent outwardly from said disk member along a line between the ends of said cut and being bent upwardly forming an upstanding L-shaped outer decorative portion with an upper section essentially parallel to the plane of said member; and an axle member disposed between and attached to the upper portion of said disk member and said upper section of said tab, said axle member in each of said disk members extending through holes at said respective ends of said frame members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
In an improvement according to claim 1, wherein the inner surface of said outer decorative portion includes inwardly extending detent ridge means for registration of said frame members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
In an improvement according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the upper portion of said disk member facing said outer decorative portion includes detent ridge means for registration of said frame members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
In an improvement according to claim 1, wherein the facing surfaces of said outer decorative portion and said disk member include detent ridge means for registration of said frame members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
In an improvement according to claim 1, wherein five of said frame members are pivotally held by said end pieces.
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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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |