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US3717882A
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Cap with adjustable face mask
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-29
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A cap formed of stretchable knitted material and having a face mask portion with a single eye opening. The eye opening may be enlarged by stretching of the material to expose the entire lower face portion of the wearer. Releasable fastening means are provided at mid points along the upper and lower edges of the opening so that when maximum protection against the weather is desired, the fasteners may be connected to bring the fabric completely over the wearer''s nose and expose only his eyes.
Inventors
- 👤 W Schuessler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:47
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A cap having a tubular face mask portion formed of highly stretchable porous material and adapted to be fitted over the face, ears and neck of a wearer; said mask portion having an eye opening of generally horizontally-elongated oval configuration when the material about the edge of said opening is in an unstretched state; said material about said opening being stretchable to enlarge the opening to a size sufficient to expose the nose, mouth and chin of a wearer; and releaseable fastening means for joining upper and lower edges of said opening at the mid-points thereof, said fastening means having two complementary fastener portions, one such portion being disposed at a mid-point along the upper edge of said opening and the other portion being located at a mid-point along the lower edge of said opening, said fastener portions when joined together being effective to divide said opening into a pair of separate eye openings with the material of said mask portion about said fastening means being positioned over a wearer''s nose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A cap having a tubular face mask portion formed of highly stretchable porous material and adapted to be fitted over the face, ears and neck of a wearer; said mask portion having an eye opening of generally horizontally-elongated oval configuration when the material about the edge of said opening is in an unstretched state; said material about said opening being stretchable to enlarge the opening to a size sufficient to expose the nose, mouth and chin of a wearer; and releaseable fastening means for joining upper and lower edges of said opening at the mid-points thereof, said fastening means having two complementary fastener portions, one such portion being disposed at a mid-point along the upper edge of said opening and the other portion being located at a mid-point along the lower edge of said opening, said fastener portions when joined together being effective to divide said opening into a pair of separate eye openings with the material of said mask portion about said fastening means being positioned over a wearer''s nose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cap of claim 1 in which said material is a knitted fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cap of claim 1 in which said fastener portions comprise a pair of snap-fastening elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cap of claim 1 in which said eye opening is the only face opening provided in the wall of said mask.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The cap of claim 1 in which said eye opening has horizontal dimensions within the range of 4 to 7 inches and vertical dimensions within the range of 0.5 to 2 inches when the material of said mask is in an unstretched state and said fastening means is released.
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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |