US4357020A
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Convertible recreational device
Assignee: M&B Headwear Co Inc
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Filing: 1980-10-17
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2000-10-17
Abstract
Abstract An article is shown that is convertible to various uses including in one form as a hat, in another as a handbag and lastly as a whirling disc-like hurling means. The body of the article is adapted to be altered to place it in a form useful for its several respective uses and thus is adapted to be easily changed from an extended condition to a rolled up compact arrangement to suit the use to which the article is to be put.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Van Bryant, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/006; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; A63H33/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A convertible article of manufacture serving the purpose of a recreational device for play, dress and as a carry-all, comprising a flexible rim element, a body portion permanently attached to said rim, said body portion being made of a flexible material and being adapted to be rolled up on and unrolled from said rim element, said rim element being generally circular in shape and forming a perimeter around a circle of a diameter to comfortably fit around the head of a person who uses the article, said body portion being an elongated substantially cylindrical wall with two ends, one of said ends being open and attached to said rim, the other end of said body being closed with generally flat circular member, said circular member having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said rim, said elongated substantially cylindrical wall of said body having a length equal to at least one-half the diameter of said rim whereby all of said substantially cylindrical wall can be rolled up on said rim to position said circular end member of the body adjacent said rim in a manner to span the entire circular area defined by the perimeter of said rim to form a circular disc-like whirling device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A convertible article of manufacture serving the purpose of a recreational device for play, dress and as a carry-all, comprising a flexible rim element, a body portion permanently attached to said rim, said body portion being made of a flexible material and being adapted to be rolled up on and unrolled from said rim element, said rim element being generally circular in shape and forming a perimeter around a circle of a diameter to comfortably fit around the head of a person who uses the article, said body portion being an elongated substantially cylindrical wall with two ends, one of said ends being open and attached to said rim, the other end of said body being closed with generally flat circular member, said circular member having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of said rim, said elongated substantially cylindrical wall of said body having a length equal to at least one-half the diameter of said rim whereby all of said substantially cylindrical wall can be rolled up on said rim to position said circular end member of the body adjacent said rim in a manner to span the entire circular area defined by the perimeter of said rim to form a circular disc-like whirling device.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |