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Forehead guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-06
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Granted: 1990-08-14
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Expires: 2010-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A forehead guard consisting of a closed loop of a terrycloth or similar stretch material tube and an unattached semi-circular plastic shock-absorbing member within the tube adapted to assume a forehead position on the user while the terrycloth tube is stretched about the back of the user's head to complete the positioning thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie A. Ashinoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:21
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/10; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An improved forehead guard comprising the combination of an outer closed loop of a tubular member of stretchable construction material and disposed in unattached relation therein an internal semi-circular member with a foam covering, said internal member having an operative positive with said foam covering thereon pressed from within against the forehead of a user and said tubular member having an operative position with said closed loop portion thereof stretched relative to said internal member to a size so as to be disposed about the back of the head of said user, whereby said forehead guard is held in a protective position on the user's forehead.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An improved forehead guard comprising the combination of an outer closed loop of a tubular member of stretchable construction material and disposed in unattached relation therein an internal semi-circular member with a foam covering, said internal member having an operative positive with said foam covering thereon pressed from within against the forehead of a user and said tubular member having an operative position with said closed loop portion thereof stretched relative to said internal member to a size so as to be disposed about the back of the head of said user, whereby said forehead guard is held in a protective position on the user's forehead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The improved forehead guard as claimed in claim 1 including a foam pad within said outer tubular member in an interposed position between said internal member and an inner surface of the length portion of said tubular member that is positioned against the forehead of the user.
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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) | 1993-08-13 | 1994-02-12 | 1994-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-13 | 1998-02-12 | 1998-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-13 | 2002-02-12 | 2002-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |