US4016888A
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Adjustable wigs
Assignee: Revlon Consumer Products LLC
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Filing: 1976-02-18
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1996-02-18
Abstract
Abstract Three sets of fastening means are attached to the inside of a wig cap. By connecting these fastening means the size and shape of the wig are adjustable as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Michael Smiley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G3/00; A41G3/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Means for reducing the size of a wig cap in combination with a stretch foundation fitting the head, said stretch foundation comprising a nylon mesh and a netting crown which stretches from side to side across the crown of the user's head, said means comprising three sets of closures, each set consisting of two fixed fasteners and one movable fastener, one fixed fastener being positioned near one edge of the netting crown, the movable fastener being attached to a strip which is attached at the opposite edge of the netting crown, and the second fixed fastener being positioned substantially in the middle of the netting crown in substantial linear relationship to the first fixed fastener and the movable fastener, one of said sets of closures being positioned on one side of the foundation, the second at the other side, and the third in the middle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Means for reducing the size of a wig cap in combination with a stretch foundation fitting the head, said stretch foundation comprising a nylon mesh and a netting crown which stretches from side to side across the crown of the user's head, said means comprising three sets of closures, each set consisting of two fixed fasteners and one movable fastener, one fixed fastener being positioned near one edge of the netting crown, the movable fastener being attached to a strip which is attached at the opposite edge of the netting crown, and the second fixed fastener being positioned substantially in the middle of the netting crown in substantial linear relationship to the first fixed fastener and the movable fastener, one of said sets of closures being positioned on one side of the foundation, the second at the other side, and the third in the middle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The means according to claim 1, wherein the fixed fasteners are female fasteners and the movable fastener is a male fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The means according to claim 1, wherein the fixed fasteners are male fasteners and the movable fastener is a female fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The means according to claim 1, wherein the closures consist of snap fasteners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The means according to claim 2, wherein the fixed fasteners are female snap fasteners and the movable fastener is a male snap fastener.
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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |