US4042976A
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Protective collar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-12
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A protective collar for shielding the wearer against inclement weather which includes a strip of waterproof material having loop pile fasteners along the edges and the top thereof, the bottom edge of which is designed to attach to a windbreaker or other protective garment and the top loop pile edge to a helmet, protective hood, or hat.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay Carter Reynolds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:26
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D23/00; A41D27/00; A41D27/18; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/10; A42B3/105; A41D2200/00; A41D2200/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A protective collar comprising: a. A length of protective material for encircling the neck of a wearer and having closure means on the inside perimeter of the top, the front side of one end, and the rear side of the opposite end thereof for mating said front side and said rear side; and b. A water seal flap fastened to and encircling a head covering and having a cooperating flap closure means facing outwardly of said head covering for mating with said closure means on said inside perimeter of the top of said protective material and securing said protective collar to said water seal flap when said head covering is worn and said protective collar is fitted around the bottom of said head covering and the neck of a wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A protective collar comprising: a. A length of protective material for encircling the neck of a wearer and having closure means on the inside perimeter of the top, the front side of one end, and the rear side of the opposite end thereof for mating said front side and said rear side; and b. A water seal flap fastened to and encircling a head covering and having a cooperating flap closure means facing outwardly of said head covering for mating with said closure means on said inside perimeter of the top of said protective material and securing said protective collar to said water seal flap when said head covering is worn and said protective collar is fitted around the bottom of said head covering and the neck of a wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective collar of claim 1 wherein the bottom of said protective collar is permanently fitted to said protective garment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The protective collar of claim 1 further including closure means attached to the bottom perimeter of said protective collar and a cooperating and mating closure means on said protective garment for removably joining said bottom of said protective collar to said protective garment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The protective collar of claim 1 wherein said closure means is a loop pile fastener, a set of buttons, a set of snaps, or a zipper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The protective collar of claim 1 wherein: a. the bottom of said protective collar is permanently fitted to said protective garment; and b. said closure means is a loop pile fastener, a set of buttons, a set of snaps or a zipper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The protective collar of claim 1 further including a loop pile fastener, a set of buttons, a set of snaps, or a zipper attached to the bottom perimeter of said protective collar and a cooperating and mating closure means on said protective garment for joining said bottom of said protective collar to said protective garment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The protective collar of claim 1 wherein said head covering is a helmet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The protective collar of claim 1 wherein: a. the bottom of said protective collar is permanently fitted to said protective garment; b. said closure means is a loop pile fastener, a set of buttons, a set of snaps or a zipper; and c. said head covering is a helmet.
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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |