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Cap attachment to prevent protruding hair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-29
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Granted: 1989-10-10
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Expires: 2008-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A hair constraint attachment for a cap (12) having an opening in the back of the head cover (12). The attachment (10) includes an attachment member (30) which is dimensioned for covering the opening (26) normally defined between an adjustable strap (14) and the head cover (18). The attachment member (30) is secured to the cap such that the attachment member (30) covers the opening (26) and prevents hair from protruding therethrough when the cap (12) is worn.
Inventors
- 👤 George G. Holt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:56
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22; A42B1/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An attachment for a conventional baseball-type cap having a size adjustment strap secured at its opposite ends to the lower border of the head cover proximate a head band, and having an opening in the back of the headcover between the head cover and the size adjustment strap, comprising: an attachment member dimensioned for covering said opening; and securing means for releasably mounting said attachment member on said cap such that said attachment member covers said opening and prevents hair from protruding through said opening when said cap is worn.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An attachment for a conventional baseball-type cap having a size adjustment strap secured at its opposite ends to the lower border of the head cover proximate a head band, and having an opening in the back of the headcover between the head cover and the size adjustment strap, comprising: an attachment member dimensioned for covering said opening; and securing means for releasably mounting said attachment member on said cap such that said attachment member covers said opening and prevents hair from protruding through said opening when said cap is worn.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The attachment for a cap of claim 1 wherein said attachment member comprises a thin film having a semi-circular outline.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The attachment of claim 1 wherein said attachment member has a semi-circular outline, and comprises a thin film plastic which is transparent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The attachment for a cap of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises hook and pile fasteners which join said attachment member to said cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The attachment for cap of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises clips which secure said attachment member to said cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The attachment for a cap of claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a pair of protruding members integrally formed with said attachment member, said protruding members being designed for mechanically engaging said cap to hold said attachment member in position for covering said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The attachment for a cap of claim 1 wherein said securing means serves to mount said attachment member on said size adjustment strap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-10-09 | 1993-04-10 | 1993-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-09 | 1997-04-10 | 1997-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-09 | 2001-04-10 | 2001-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |