US4335471A
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Headgear
Assignee: PAST PLUTO PRODUCTIONS A CORP OF NEW YORK
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Filing: 1980-11-13
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Granted: 1982-06-22
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Expires: 2000-11-13
Abstract
Abstract Headgear is formed of resilient material such as foam rubber and includes a display panel joined to a head encircling portion or band. When not worn the display panel remains in a flat, horizontal posture and when placed on the wearer's head the display panel pivots to assume an erect posture.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard I. Quigley, Jr.
- 👤 Penny P. Quigley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/208; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/045; G; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
Headgear comprising: a resilient head encircling portion, a part of said encircling portion extending behind the wearer's head in a continuous manner from one side of the head to the other, said encircling portion contourable at least in part to the shape of the wearer's head, a display panel, said panel affixed to said encircling band, a visor portion, said visor portion integrally formed with said panel and pivotable therewith and said display panel pivotable from a prostrate to a raised position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
Headgear comprising: a resilient head encircling portion, a part of said encircling portion extending behind the wearer's head in a continuous manner from one side of the head to the other, said encircling portion contourable at least in part to the shape of the wearer's head, a display panel, said panel affixed to said encircling band, a visor portion, said visor portion integrally formed with said panel and pivotable therewith and said display panel pivotable from a prostrate to a raised position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Headgear as claimed in claim 1 wherein said resilent portion comprises polyurethane foam rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Headgear as claimed in claim 1 wherein said display panel is affixed to the inside of said encircling band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
Headgear comprising: a resilent head encircling portion contourable to the shape of the wearer's head, a part of said encircling portion extending behind the wearer's head in a continuous manner from one side of the head to the other, a pivotable display panel joined to said encircling portion, said display panel having a prostrate posture when the headgear is in a relaxed position, and having a raised posture when the headgear is worn, a visor portion, said visor portion integrally formed and pivotable with said display panel whereby said visor portion assumes a descending attitude when said display panel is in a raised posture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
Headgear comprising: a resilent head encircling portion contourable to the shape of the wearer's head, a part of said encircling portion extending behind the wearer's head in a continuous manner from one side of the head to the other, a pivotable display panel joined to said encircling portion, said display panel having a prostrate posture when the headgear is in a relaxed position, and having a raised posture when the headgear is worn, a visor portion, said visor portion integrally formed and pivotable with said display panel whereby said visor portion assumes a descending attitude when said display panel is in a raised posture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
Headgear as claimed in claim 4 composed of polyurethane foam rubber.
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) | 1985-06-21 | 1985-12-21 | 1986-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-21 | 1989-12-21 | 1990-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-21 | 1993-12-21 | 1994-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |