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Clothing suspension apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-04-07
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Granted: 1987-06-16
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Expires: 2006-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A cap suspension apparatus for suspending a cap in a predetermined attitude. The apparatus includes a main body having dependent legs deployed in spaced relationship for engaging a button affixed on a cap's crown.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin A. Hilty
- 👤 Larry J. Raid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A cap suspension apparatus for supporting and displaying a cap having a front portion and additionally having a button affixed on a crown thereof by an interconnection, the apparatus comprising a tubular support member adapted to be disposed in a substantially vertical attitude; and at least one button engagement assembly having an attachment member and a pair of dependent legs, said attachment member being dimensioned slidably to engage and by the effect of friction hold in mating relation the engagement assembly on said support member, and the dependent legs having edge-like internal surfaces defining an inwardly convergent slot communicating with an annular bore and said legs dimensioned to be slidably moved between the button and the crown of the cap and on opposite sides of the interconnection between the button and crown and into supporting relation to the cap for retaining the cap in supported relation on the support member for displaying said front portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A cap suspension apparatus for supporting and displaying a cap having a front portion and additionally having a button affixed on a crown thereof by an interconnection, the apparatus comprising a tubular support member adapted to be disposed in a substantially vertical attitude; and at least one button engagement assembly having an attachment member and a pair of dependent legs, said attachment member being dimensioned slidably to engage and by the effect of friction hold in mating relation the engagement assembly on said support member, and the dependent legs having edge-like internal surfaces defining an inwardly convergent slot communicating with an annular bore and said legs dimensioned to be slidably moved between the button and the crown of the cap and on opposite sides of the interconnection between the button and crown and into supporting relation to the cap for retaining the cap in supported relation on the support member for displaying said front portion thereof.
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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) | 1990-06-15 | 1990-12-15 | 1991-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-15 | 1994-12-15 | 1995-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-15 | 1998-12-15 | 1999-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |