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Cap shape supports
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-01-19
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Granted: 1989-08-22
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Expires: 2008-01-19
Abstract
Abstract Several embodiments of cap shape retaining supports are designed to be removably positioned within recently washed caps. The supports serve to maintain a desired cap shape while the particular cap drys.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Hooser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:13
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F59/00; A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A cap shaped retaining structure comprising: first support means selectively and adjustably formable into a closed loop within an interior peripheral portion of a cap; first attachment means for holding said first support means in said closed loop, thereby to retain said cap in a conforming shape; and second support means attached to said first support means, said second support means extending upwardly from said first support means when said first support means is positioned within said interior peripheral portion of said cap, said second support means serving to support a forward portion of said cap in said conforming shape, and wherein said second support means is removably attached to said first support means, and further including second attachment means, said second attachment means being utilized to attach said second support means to said first support means, and wherein said second support means includes a plurality of downwardly extending arms integrally attached thereto, said second attachment means forming a part of said downwardly extending arms, and wherein said downwardly extending arms are positionable through a plurality of loops formed on said first support means, and wherein said second attachment means comprises hook and loop fastening means, and further including sweat band means removably attachable around an inner peripheral portion of said first support means, said sweat band means also functioning as a part of said second attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A cap shaped retaining structure comprising: first support means selectively and adjustably formable into a closed loop within an interior peripheral portion of a cap; first attachment means for holding said first support means in said closed loop, thereby to retain said cap in a conforming shape; and second support means attached to said first support means, said second support means extending upwardly from said first support means when said first support means is positioned within said interior peripheral portion of said cap, said second support means serving to support a forward portion of said cap in said conforming shape, and wherein said second support means is removably attached to said first support means, and further including second attachment means, said second attachment means being utilized to attach said second support means to said first support means, and wherein said second support means includes a plurality of downwardly extending arms integrally attached thereto, said second attachment means forming a part of said downwardly extending arms, and wherein said downwardly extending arms are positionable through a plurality of loops formed on said first support means, and wherein said second attachment means comprises hook and loop fastening means, and further including sweat band means removably attachable around an inner peripheral portion of said first support means, said sweat band means also functioning as a part of said second attachment means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-08-21 | 1993-02-20 | 1993-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-21 | 1997-02-20 | 1997-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-21 | 2001-02-20 | 2001-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |