US4386126A
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Article for making a sun visor and fan
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-28
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Granted: 1983-05-31
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Expires: 2001-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An article of manufacture includes a piece of paper having rounded corners and an interiorly perforated area to be torn or removed from the paper. Upon such removal of the interior area, the interior area removed can be used as a fan when a stick or handle is attached to it and the outside area can be used as a sun visor. The outside area has a plurality of interfitting cuts so that the visor can be adjusted in size for the comfort of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Patricia K. Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:37
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/208; A42B1/019; A42B1/0192; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A unitary article for the making of a fan and sun visor, comprising: a piece of paper, and a handle carried upon said piece of paper, said piece of paper being perforated in a closed interior loop to define upon separation at said perforations a generally rectangular fan upon which said handle is carried, and a visor portion having a bill, two sides, and bottom portions, said bottom portion being separated by a cut therethrough and having cuts on opposite respective edges of said separating cut to enable said bottom to be interlockingly connected to form said sun visor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A unitary article for the making of a fan and sun visor, comprising: a piece of paper, and a handle carried upon said piece of paper, said piece of paper being perforated in a closed interior loop to define upon separation at said perforations a generally rectangular fan upon which said handle is carried, and a visor portion having a bill, two sides, and bottom portions, said bottom portion being separated by a cut therethrough and having cuts on opposite respective edges of said separating cut to enable said bottom to be interlockingly connected to form said sun visor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said handle is carried upon said piece of paper within at least two receiving holes in the rectangular fan defined by said perforations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said handle is glued to said piece of paper within at least two receiving holes in the rectangular fan defined by said perforations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said handle is stapled to said piece of paper within at least two receiving holes in the rectangular fan defined by said perforations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said piece of paper has rounded corners at the respective bottom portions and a semicircular shape along the bill portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said piece of paper is of lightweight card stock.
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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) | 1986-05-30 | 1986-11-29 | 1987-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-30 | 1990-11-29 | 1991-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-30 | 1994-11-29 | 1995-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |