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US3823418A
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Camouflage apparatus
Assignee: Penn's Woods Products Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-18
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1993-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A camouflage apparatus to disguise the face and neck areas of hunters is disclosed in the form of a netting having areas or patches defined by various shades of the color green throughout the netting. The netting includes wing-like end portions which are connected together by a loop and pile clasp system at the back of the user''s neck. Pockets sewn into the upper portion of the netting are arranged to receive ear lugs of eyeglasses by which the netting is at least partially supported. Openings in the netting are aligned with the lens area of the glasses. Additional netting material extends upwardly from the lug receiving pockets in the manner that a portion of the netting is used to camouflage the forehead and temple areas of the user''s head.
Inventors
- 👤 F Piper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:05
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/11; A41D13/1161; A41D2300/00; A41D2300/30; A41D2300/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/90; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A camouflage apparatus for use by a sportsman while hunting wild game, said apparatus comprising: a frame including two side members for positioning on the head of said sportsman, a netting having terminal end portions and openings in the netting for unobstructing the vision of the sportsman, said netting including patches of preselected colors, clasp means attached to said terminal end portions in such a manner that a portion of said netting encircles the neck of the sportsman, and attached means included in the netting slidably receiving said side members for moving said opening in the netting independently of said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A camouflage apparatus for use by a sportsman while hunting wild game, said apparatus comprising: a frame including two side members for positioning on the head of said sportsman, a netting having terminal end portions and openings in the netting for unobstructing the vision of the sportsman, said netting including patches of preselected colors, clasp means attached to said terminal end portions in such a manner that a portion of said netting encircles the neck of the sportsman, and attached means included in the netting slidably receiving said side members for moving said opening in the netting independently of said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A camouflage apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprise pockets formed by stitching in the netting for receiving said side members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A camouflage apparatus according to claim 2 wherein a portion of said netting extends upwardly from said pockets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A camouflage apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said terminal end portions are further defined as end flap portions of substantially equal length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A camouflage apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said clasp means comprise a pad member on one of said end flap portions and containing a plurality of plastic hooks, and a pad member on the other of said end flap portions and containing plastic pile material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A camouflage apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said patches of preselected colors are defined in said netting by stripes of colors for isolating said patches from each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A camouflage apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said netting is defined as having a shape of a keystone when laid out upon a flat surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A camouflage apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said netting is further defined as having a straight lower terminal edge of camouflaging the neck area of the sportsman.
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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |