US3737918A
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Adjustable-size head covering
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-16
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A head covering, which can be adjusted to accommodate substantially all adult head-sizes, has a plural-section side and releasable securing means to releasably hold the free edges of a lapping section and of a lapped section of that side in selectively different lapped positions. The lower end of the free edge of the lapping section of the side is spaced below the lower edge of the lapped section of that side, whenever those sections are unstressed and are in a condition of minimum lapping; but that lower end of that free edge engages and slightly raises the lower edge of that lapped section whenever those sections are in a condition of maximum lapping. A tab, carried by the lapping section of the side, requires the free edge of the lapped section of the side to be passed inwardly of the free edge of the lapping section of said side, and thus makes certain that the free edge of the lapped section is overlain and concealed by the free edge of the lapping section.
Inventors
- 👤 J Henschel
- 👤 E Henschel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:13
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
506 words
A head covering which is adjustable to fit heads of different sizes and which has a plural-section side, one section of said side having a free edge which inclines downwardly in a predetermined direction from the upper edge to the lower edge of said section, a second section of said side having a free edge which extends downwardly from the upper edge to the lower edge of said second section, said one section of said side extending toward and having said free edge thereof lapping said free edge of said second section of said side, said sections of said side having said free edges thereof pivotable relative to each other about a point close to the upper end of said free edge of said one section of said side, fastening means on said one section of said side adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side, and further fastening means on said second section of said side in register with the first said fastening means,said first said and said further fastening means being selectively securable together to fixedly hold said free edge of said one section of said side in a position of maximum lapping or in a position of minimum lapping or in any of a plurality of intermediate lapping positions relative to said free edge of said second section of said side, said sections of said side being so dimensioned and said free edge of said one section of said side being so inclined that the lower end of said free edge of said one section of said side is spaced a finite distance below and out of engagement with the lower edge of said second section of said side and said free edge of said one section of said side is substantially inclined in said predetermined direction and said free edge of said one section of said side laps and conceals said free edge of said second section of said side whenever both of said sections of said side are unstressed and said sections of said side are pivoted toward said position of minimum lapping to enable said head covering to accommodate a large head, said sections of said side being so dimensioned and said free edge of said one section of said side being so inclIned that said lower end of said free edge of said one section of said side is moved upwardly and raises said lower edge of said second section of said side and said free edge of said one section of said side is essentially inclined in said predetermined direction and said free edge of said one section of said side laps and conceals said free edge of said second section of said side whenever said sections of said side are pivoted toward said position of maximum lapping to enable said head covering to accommodate a small head, said first said and said further fastening means being overlain and concealed by said sections of said side whenever said head covering is on a user''s head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
506 words
A head covering which is adjustable to fit heads of different sizes and which has a plural-section side, one section of said side having a free edge which inclines downwardly in a predetermined direction from the upper edge to the lower edge of said section, a second section of said side having a free edge which extends downwardly from the upper edge to the lower edge of said second section, said one section of said side extending toward and having said free edge thereof lapping said free edge of said second section of said side, said sections of said side having said free edges thereof pivotable relative to each other about a point close to the upper end of said free edge of said one section of said side, fastening means on said one section of said side adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side, and further fastening means on said second section of said side in register with the first said fastening means,said first said and said further fastening means being selectively securable together to fixedly hold said free edge of said one section of said side in a position of maximum lapping or in a position of minimum lapping or in any of a plurality of intermediate lapping positions relative to said free edge of said second section of said side, said sections of said side being so dimensioned and said free edge of said one section of said side being so inclined that the lower end of said free edge of said one section of said side is spaced a finite distance below and out of engagement with the lower edge of said second section of said side and said free edge of said one section of said side is substantially inclined in said predetermined direction and said free edge of said one section of said side laps and conceals said free edge of said second section of said side whenever both of said sections of said side are unstressed and said sections of said side are pivoted toward said position of minimum lapping to enable said head covering to accommodate a large head, said sections of said side being so dimensioned and said free edge of said one section of said side being so inclIned that said lower end of said free edge of said one section of said side is moved upwardly and raises said lower edge of said second section of said side and said free edge of said one section of said side is essentially inclined in said predetermined direction and said free edge of said one section of said side laps and conceals said free edge of said second section of said side whenever said sections of said side are pivoted toward said position of maximum lapping to enable said head covering to accommodate a small head, said first said and said further fastening means being overlain and concealed by said sections of said side whenever said head covering is on a user''s head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A head covering as claimed in claim 1 wherein the vertical dimension of said one section of said side, adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side, is appreciably greater than the vertical dimension of said second section of said side adjacent said free edge of said second section of said side, whenever said sections of said side are in said position of minimum lapping.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A head covering as claimed in claim 1 wherein said free edge of said one section of said side has stiffening thereat to minimize wrinkling of said free edge of said one section of said side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A head covering as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first said fastening means and said further fastening means fixedly hold said one section of said side and said second section of said side in assembled relation while permitting finite but limited angular displacement of said one section of said side and of said second section of said side relative to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
A head covering as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lower edge of said one section of said side inclines downwardly and away from the lower edge of said second section of said side adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side whenever said sections of said side are pivoted toward said position of minimum lapping, wherein said lower edge of said one section of said side inclines upwardly and toward said lower edge of said second section of said side adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side whenever said sections of said side are pivoted toward said position of maximum lapping, and wherein said lower edge of said one section of said side raises said lower edge of said second section whenever said sections of said side are pivoted toward said position of maximum lapping.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
A head covering as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sections of said side reduce the effective head-size of said head covering and simultaneously reduce the effective vertical dimension of said side adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side as said sections of said side are shifted from said condition of minimum lapping to said condition of maximum lapping.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
253 words
A head covering which is adjustable to fit heads of different sizes and which has a plural-section side, one section of said side extending toward and having the free edge thereof lapping the free edge of a second section of said side, a sweat band extending along the inner surface of said one section of said side and extending along the inner surface of said second section of said side, said free edge of said one section of said side being disposed outwardly of said second section of said side while the portion of said sweat band which extends along said inner surface of said one section of said side is disposed inwardly of the portion of said sweat band which extends along said inner surface of said second section of said side, wherein a tab is secured to said one section of said side adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side, said tab requiring said free edge of said second section of said side to be telescoped into position between said free edge of said one section of said side and said portion of said sweat band which extends along said inner surface of said one section of said side wherein releasable securing means on said one and on said second sections of said side releasably hold said sections of said side in different lapping position, and wherein said tab is generally in register with, and conceals, said releasable securing means on said one section of said side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
253 words
A head covering which is adjustable to fit heads of different sizes and which has a plural-section side, one section of said side extending toward and having the free edge thereof lapping the free edge of a second section of said side, a sweat band extending along the inner surface of said one section of said side and extending along the inner surface of said second section of said side, said free edge of said one section of said side being disposed outwardly of said second section of said side while the portion of said sweat band which extends along said inner surface of said one section of said side is disposed inwardly of the portion of said sweat band which extends along said inner surface of said second section of said side, wherein a tab is secured to said one section of said side adjacent said free edge of said one section of said side, said tab requiring said free edge of said second section of said side to be telescoped into position between said free edge of said one section of said side and said portion of said sweat band which extends along said inner surface of said one section of said side wherein releasable securing means on said one and on said second sections of said side releasably hold said sections of said side in different lapping position, and wherein said tab is generally in register with, and conceals, said releasable securing means on said one section of said side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A head covering as claimed in claim 7 wherein said tab is releasably secured to said one section of said side and is readily separated from said one section of said side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
A head covering as claimed in claim 7 wherein said tab is permanently secured to said one section of said side, and wherein the upper portion of said tab is foldable downwardly under the lower edge of said one section of said side and then upwardly into the interior of said head covering.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |