US4080665A
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Combination tennis racket cover and cap or hat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-12
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A tennis racket cover constructed of a fabric material or the like and having at least a partial peripheral zipper. One side of the cover is formed at least partially as a cap or hat. The cap or hat has a peripheral zipper for securing it to the other part of the cover. The one part of the cover may be formed as a cap with a crown and a bill or it may be formed as a hat with a crown and a brim. When formed either way, the cap or hat is provided with an adjustment as to size.
Inventors
- 👤 Morrie Hodes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:50
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/006; A42B1/206; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/56; A63B60/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A combination tennis racket cover and article of headwear comprising a first part and a second part, means for separably attaching the first part and second part together, the parts having a construction and shape such that when attached together they form a tennis racket cover having an opening for the handle of the racket to extend through, one of the parts being constructed to form an article of headwear and to be usable as such when separated from the other part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A combination tennis racket cover and article of headwear comprising a first part and a second part, means for separably attaching the first part and second part together, the parts having a construction and shape such that when attached together they form a tennis racket cover having an opening for the handle of the racket to extend through, one of the parts being constructed to form an article of headwear and to be usable as such when separated from the other part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as in claim 1, wherein said one part is constructed to be collapsible into a flat condition when the parts are attached together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An article as in claim 1, including zipper means carried by the said parts for attaching them together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination as in claim 1, wherein said first part includes a section configurated to accommodate one side of a tennis racket having a second section positioned to accommodate the opposite side of the tennis racket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A combination as in claim 4, wherein the said second part is configurated to accommodate and cover the part of the tennis racket not covered by the first part.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination as in claim 1, wherein the said one part is constructed as a cap having a visor and having a crown part, the parts having attachment means including zipper elements for attaching them together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as in claim 6, including additional attachment means for attaching the crown part of the cap to the other part of the article.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A combination as in claim 1, wherein said one part is constructed as a hat having a brim and having a crown part and zipper means whereby the brim of the hat is attachable to the said first part of the article.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
An article as in claim 6, including means embodied in the cap providing an adjustment for head size.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as in claim 8, including means providing an adjustment in the hat for head size.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as in claim 10, the crown of the hat embodying means including a draw string adapted for collapsing the crown of the hat.
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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |