US4739909A
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Hat size maintainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-25
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Granted: 1988-04-26
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Expires: 2006-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A hat size maintainer includes first and second arcuately shaped members configured to the shape of the interior surface of the headband of a hat or cap. First and second adjustable members, one end of each being attached to one of the first and second arcuately shaped members are adjustably joinable to enable the spacing between the first and second arcuately shaped members to be varied for different hat or cap sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 John S. Bury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:31
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F59/00; D06F59/02; A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/002; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A hat size maintainer comprising: first and second arcuately shaped members, each having interior and exterior surfaces; first and second movably adjustable planar bars, each bar having at least one aperture formed therein, the first adjustable planar bar being attached at one end to the first arcuately shaped member and the second adjustable planar bar being attached at one end to the second arcuately shaped member; fastening means insertable through aligned aperture in the first and second planar bars for adjustably joining the first and second planar bars together to vary the spacing between the first and second arcuately spaced members; and outwardly extending flanges formed at one end of each of the first and second planar bars for overlying and extending outward from the upper surfaces of the first and second arcuately shaped members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A hat size maintainer comprising: first and second arcuately shaped members, each having interior and exterior surfaces; first and second movably adjustable planar bars, each bar having at least one aperture formed therein, the first adjustable planar bar being attached at one end to the first arcuately shaped member and the second adjustable planar bar being attached at one end to the second arcuately shaped member; fastening means insertable through aligned aperture in the first and second planar bars for adjustably joining the first and second planar bars together to vary the spacing between the first and second arcuately spaced members; and outwardly extending flanges formed at one end of each of the first and second planar bars for overlying and extending outward from the upper surfaces of the first and second arcuately shaped members.
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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) | 1991-04-26 | 1991-10-26 | 1992-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-26 | 1995-10-26 | 1996-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-26 | 1999-10-26 | 2000-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |