US4491985A
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Head covering for women with hair loss
Assignee: INSTANT HAIR ILLUSIONS Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-29
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Granted: 1985-01-08
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Expires: 2002-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A head covering having the general appearance of a turban and made from elastic fabric so as to fit securely in a snug manner about the head. Liner components are of a fleecy material to partially fill the interior of the head covering and thereby compensate for the wearer's loss of hair to render the appearance of a head covering worn over a full head of hair.
Inventors
- 👤 Betty J. Dalton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:10
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A head covering for the hairless scalp of women experiencing a total hair loss from chemotherapy, said covering comprising, a continuous main body member of elastic material for stretched engagement about the wearer's head, said main body member adapted to overlie the back of the wearer's head, a top piece of circular shape stitched at its edge to said continuous member, a first fabric liner of a fleecy nature arranged at a frontal portion of said main body and extending at least partially about the interior thereof so as to be pressed into engagement with the wearer's forehead by said main body member, a second fabric liner of a fleecy nature affixed to the underside of said top piece, and the main body member and said top piece being at least partially supported by said first and second fabric liners when the head covering is worn to render the appearance of a head covering worn over a full head of hair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A head covering for the hairless scalp of women experiencing a total hair loss from chemotherapy, said covering comprising, a continuous main body member of elastic material for stretched engagement about the wearer's head, said main body member adapted to overlie the back of the wearer's head, a top piece of circular shape stitched at its edge to said continuous member, a first fabric liner of a fleecy nature arranged at a frontal portion of said main body and extending at least partially about the interior thereof so as to be pressed into engagement with the wearer's forehead by said main body member, a second fabric liner of a fleecy nature affixed to the underside of said top piece, and the main body member and said top piece being at least partially supported by said first and second fabric liners when the head covering is worn to render the appearance of a head covering worn over a full head of hair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The head covering claimed in claim 1 wherein said top piece is also of an elastic nature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The head covering claimed in claim 1 wherein said first fabric liner extends interiorly about only the frontal portion of the main body member, said main body member being of an elastic material capable of compressing the first fabric liner against the wearer's forehead to prevent accidental shifting of the head covering while being worn.
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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) | 1988-01-08 | 1988-07-09 | 1989-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-08 | 1992-07-09 | 1993-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-08 | 1996-07-09 | 1997-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |