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Headband towel
Assignee: ATUM Corp
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Filing: 1991-03-12
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Granted: 1991-11-05
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Expires: 2011-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A towel serves additionally as a headband and head covering when held in place by extended strips which fasten together at the back of the head. The towel is pulled back over the head and held in place with fasteners placed on both the towel and the extended strips. It is pulled forward over the head, for removing perspiration and grime from the face and neck area, and conveniently returned over the head during activity. It is also useful to protect from heat or sun while doing heavy physical work, sports activities, lying on the beach, and the like. Alternatively, the headband closure member comprises an elastic-containing band to effect a firm positioning about one's head.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore J. Muta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:37
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/041; A41; A41D; A41D20/00; A42B1/018; A42B1/0186; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A fabric head towel, conveniently carried about the head while also serving as a head covering for protecting one's head from heat, dirt, sun, and other environmental elements comprising: a) a planar fabric material section, having inner and outer surfaces, opposed sides, and first and second opposed ends; b) two elongated fabric material strips, extending from either side at the first opposed end, said strips having sufficient length to at least extend horizontally around one's head, and having interacting first fastener means sections incorporated in respective end sections of the elongated fabric material strips, for closably effecting a firm positioning of the fabric material section around one's head when the first opposed end is positioned upon one's forehead; c) at least one second fastener means section, incorporated in an outer surface of the elongated fabric material strips and positioned to be accessible outwardly from the back of one's head; and d) third fastener means sections, interactive with said second fastener means sections, positioned upon the inner surface of the planar fabric material section to interact closably with respective second fastener means sections whenever the second opposed end is urged backwardly over the surface of one's head, whereby the head covering is firmly secured to provide protection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A fabric head towel, conveniently carried about the head while also serving as a head covering for protecting one's head from heat, dirt, sun, and other environmental elements comprising: a) a planar fabric material section, having inner and outer surfaces, opposed sides, and first and second opposed ends; b) two elongated fabric material strips, extending from either side at the first opposed end, said strips having sufficient length to at least extend horizontally around one's head, and having interacting first fastener means sections incorporated in respective end sections of the elongated fabric material strips, for closably effecting a firm positioning of the fabric material section around one's head when the first opposed end is positioned upon one's forehead; c) at least one second fastener means section, incorporated in an outer surface of the elongated fabric material strips and positioned to be accessible outwardly from the back of one's head; and d) third fastener means sections, interactive with said second fastener means sections, positioned upon the inner surface of the planar fabric material section to interact closably with respective second fastener means sections whenever the second opposed end is urged backwardly over the surface of one's head, whereby the head covering is firmly secured to provide protection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fabric head towel of claim 1 wherein the fabric material comprises cloth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fabric head towel of claim 1 wherein the fabric material comprises a cellulosic, non-woven fabric material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fabric head towel of claim 1 wherein the various fastener means sections comprise releasably cooperating complementing sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fabric head towel of claim 1 wherein the interacting first fastener means sections comprise additional elongated fabric strips having sufficient length to effect closure by tying the elongated fabric strips in a knot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fabric head towel of claim 1 wherein the fabric head towel is made of an absorbent material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fabric head towel of claim 6 wherein the absorbent material is textured.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fabric head towel of claim 6 wherein the absorbent material comprises fibers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fabric head towel of claim 6 wherein the absorbent material comprises synthetic fibers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fabric head towel of claim 6 wherein the absorbent material comprises a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
167 words
A fabric towel head covering, for protecting one's head from heat, dirt, sun, and the like, comprising: a) a planar fabric material section, having inner and outer surfaces, opposed sides, and first and second opposed ends; b) a closed elastic-containing strip, attached at the first opposed end, said strip having sufficient length to be extended horizontally around one's head, for effecting a firm positioning of the elastic-containing strip around one's head when the first opposed end is positioned upon one's fore c) at least one first fastener means section, incorporated in an outer surface of the closed elastic strip and positioned to be accessible outwardly from the back of one's head; and second fastener means sections, interactive with said first fastener means sections, positioned upon the inner surface of the planar fabric material section to interact closably with respective first fastener means sections whenever the second opposed end is urged backwardly over the surface of one's head, whereby the head covering is firmly secured to provide protection.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
167 words
A fabric towel head covering, for protecting one's head from heat, dirt, sun, and the like, comprising: a) a planar fabric material section, having inner and outer surfaces, opposed sides, and first and second opposed ends; b) a closed elastic-containing strip, attached at the first opposed end, said strip having sufficient length to be extended horizontally around one's head, for effecting a firm positioning of the elastic-containing strip around one's head when the first opposed end is positioned upon one's fore c) at least one first fastener means section, incorporated in an outer surface of the closed elastic strip and positioned to be accessible outwardly from the back of one's head; and second fastener means sections, interactive with said first fastener means sections, positioned upon the inner surface of the planar fabric material section to interact closably with respective first fastener means sections whenever the second opposed end is urged backwardly over the surface of one's head, whereby the head covering is firmly secured to provide protection.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fabric towel head covering of claim 11 wherein the fabric comprises cloth.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fabric towel head covering of claim 11 wherein the various fastener means sections comprise releasably cooperating complementing sections.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cloth towel head covering of claim 12 wherein the cloth towel is made of an absorbent material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cloth towel head covering of claim 14 wherein the absorbent material is textured.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fabric towel head covering of claim 11 wherein the closed elastic-containing strip comprises solely an elastic strip intended to extend horizontally around one's head.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fabric towel head covering of claim 11 wherein the closed elastic-containing strip comprises a major length of a textured material together with an inserted minor length of an elastic strip.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cloth towel head covering of claim 14 wherein the absorbent material comprises a natural fiber cloth material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cloth towel head covering of claim 14 wherein the absorbent material comprises a synthetic fiber cloth material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cloth towel head covering of claim 14 wherein the absorbent material comprises a mixture of natural and synthetic fiber cloth materials.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-11-04 | 1995-05-06 | 1995-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-11-04 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-11-04 | 2003-05-06 | 2003-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |