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Method for making a hat
Assignee: ASIAN STAR ENTERPRISES Co Ltd A CORP OF TAIWAN
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Filing: 1984-02-14
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2004-02-14
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a method for making a hat or visor with a three dimensional figure incorporated into the fabrication of the hat. The figure is sewn into the hat back and becomes integrated as part of the hat so that the figure is securely held erect above the bill of the hat.
Inventors
- 👤 Hsing-Hui Chiang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:23
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/004; A42C; A42C1/00; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A method for making a hat comprising the following steps: Fabricating a band for encircling the head with an adjustable means for fitting a range of head sizes;.. Attaching to said band a hat back of sturdy material which extends upward from said band when the hat is worn said hat back having a cloth facing on the side of said hat back which is next to the head when worn and said facing extending from the back sufficiently to provide a selvage strip along the top edge and either side of said hat back: Attaching a three dimensional figure to said hat back which figure has a fold on its outline of sewable material substantially corresponding to the selvage strip of the facing for attachment directly on said facing of said hat back; Further attaching the lower part of said figure to said hat band leaving the sides open between the figure and said hat back: Inserting padding material between said figure and said hat back through said open sides of said figure: Sewing each of said sides of said figure to said band to enclose the padding material between said figure and said hat back and said band: and Affixing a hat bill to said band.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
208 words
A method for making a hat comprising the following steps: Fabricating a band for encircling the head with an adjustable means for fitting a range of head sizes;.. Attaching to said band a hat back of sturdy material which extends upward from said band when the hat is worn said hat back having a cloth facing on the side of said hat back which is next to the head when worn and said facing extending from the back sufficiently to provide a selvage strip along the top edge and either side of said hat back: Attaching a three dimensional figure to said hat back which figure has a fold on its outline of sewable material substantially corresponding to the selvage strip of the facing for attachment directly on said facing of said hat back; Further attaching the lower part of said figure to said hat band leaving the sides open between the figure and said hat back: Inserting padding material between said figure and said hat back through said open sides of said figure: Sewing each of said sides of said figure to said band to enclose the padding material between said figure and said hat back and said band: and Affixing a hat bill to said band.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for making a hat comprising the following steps: Fabricating a band for encircling the head: Fabricating a three dimensional figure with an outline of sewable material; Attaching to said band a hat back of sturdy fabric having upper and side outlines substantially corresponding to the outline of said figure; Sewing the top of said three dimensional figure to the corresponding edges of said hat back; Further attaching the lower part of said figure to said hat band leaving the sides of the figure open; Inserting padding material between said figure and said hat back through said open sides of said figure; Sewing the sides of said figure to said band to enclose the padding material; and Affixing a hat bill to said band.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for making a hat comprising the following steps: Fabricating a band for encircling the head: Fabricating a three dimensional figure with an outline of sewable material; Attaching to said band a hat back of sturdy fabric having upper and side outlines substantially corresponding to the outline of said figure; Sewing the top of said three dimensional figure to the corresponding edges of said hat back; Further attaching the lower part of said figure to said hat band leaving the sides of the figure open; Inserting padding material between said figure and said hat back through said open sides of said figure; Sewing the sides of said figure to said band to enclose the padding material; and Affixing a hat bill to said band.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |