US3780379A
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Protective cap for infants
Assignee: JOYCO Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-14
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A protective cap for enclosing substantially the entire upper portion of an infant''s head has radiation blocking material in the front thereof to prevent radiation from injuring the eyes. The top of the cap and ear openings in the sides of the cap cooperate to facilitate application while effectively retaining the cap in proper position on the head, and resilient material in a hem portion of the cap provides for snug fitting against the face without restricting circulation.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kampman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/12; A61F13/122; A61F13/124; A61F9/00; A61F9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A protective cap for infants comprising head enclosure means including a continuous top portion and a circumferential side portion for enclosing the upper part of the head, openings formed in the sides of said side portion for permitting the ears to extend thErethrough to maintain said cap in position on the head, resilient means for retaining said cap snugly against the face, and radiation shielding means at the front of said cap for shielding the eyes against radiation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A protective cap for infants comprising head enclosure means including a continuous top portion and a circumferential side portion for enclosing the upper part of the head, openings formed in the sides of said side portion for permitting the ears to extend thErethrough to maintain said cap in position on the head, resilient means for retaining said cap snugly against the face, and radiation shielding means at the front of said cap for shielding the eyes against radiation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises opaque dye in said front of said cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises opaque material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises pad means for blocking radiation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 4 wherein said pad means comprises cotton.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 4 wherein said pad means comprises a radiation blocking pad means sewn to said front of said cap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 further comprising means for preventing abrasions positioned about the perimeter of said openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said circumferential side portion comprises a lower section, and hem means formed at said lower section for containing said resilient means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 8 wherein said hem means extends about the remote perimeter of said lower section and defines a first plane extending at least from the back of said cap toward said front thereof and a second plane at an angle with respect to said first plane extending from said front of said cap proximate a nose portion thereof to a location between said front and back of said cap at which said second plane intersects said first plane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 9 wherein said resilient means comprises elastic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said head enclosure means comprises a single layer of material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 further comprising stitching for fastening together said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion comprise a single piece of material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said head enclosure means comprises absorbent ventilating material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion each comprise two layers of material, said radiation shielding means being positioned between said two layers of material forming said circumferential side portion.
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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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |