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US5111366A
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Cap having illuminated indicia
Assignee: Gift Asylum Inc
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Filing: 1991-05-17
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Granted: 1992-05-05
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Expires: 2011-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A cap for displaying information on the front thereof, this cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, with the front section having an opening therein. Adjacent this opening is a panel-supporting arrangement, with this panel-supporting arrangement being configured to receive a panel of transparent material and to support same adjacent the opening. The transparent panel is illuminated from its edge, with a battery supplying the power for the illumination arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Guerin D. Rife
- 👤 W. Preston Willingham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:53
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0011; G02B6/0081; G02B6/0095; A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/24; A42B1/248; F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/02; G02B6/0013; G02B6/0015; G02B6/002; G02B6/0021; G02B6/0066; G02B6/0068; G09F21/023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/905; Y10S2/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A cap for displaying information on the front thereof, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, said front section having an opening therein, adjacent which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of transparent material having a light-receiving edge and to support same adjacent said opening, and means for illuminating said transparent material, said illumination means illuminating the panel from the edge thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cap for displaying information on the front thereof, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, said front section having an opening therein, adjacent which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of transparent material having a light-receiving edge and to support same adjacent said opening, and means for illuminating said transparent material, said illumination means illuminating the panel from the edge thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cap for displaying information as recited in claim 1 in which said illumination means involves the use of at least one bulb, and a notch is provided in the edge of said panel, to receive said bulb.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cap for displaying information as recited in claim 1 in which said illumination means involves the use of at least two bulbs, and notches are provided in the edge of said panel, to receive said bulbs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cap for displaying information as recited in claim 1 in which said illumination means involves the use of bulbs of different colors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
A cap for displaying information on the front thereof, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, said front section having an opening therein, adjacent which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of transparent material and to support same adjacent said opening, and means for illuminating said transparent material, said illumination means being powered by a battery supported from said transparent panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
A cap for displaying information on the front thereof, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, said front section having an opening therein, adjacent which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of transparent material and to support same adjacent said opening, and means for illuminating said transparent material, said illumination means being powered by a battery supported from said transparent panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 words
A cap for displaying information on the front thereof, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section and an interior, said front section having an opening therein, adjacent which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of transparent material and to support same adjacent said opening, and means for illuminating said transparent material, said panel being mounted on a panel-receiving means, and said illumination means being powered by a battery supported by said panel-receiving means, said panel-receiving means being received in a pocket defined on the interior of said cap, adjacent said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
A cap for displaying information on the front thereof, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section and an interior, said front section having an opening therein, adjacent which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of transparent material and to support same adjacent said opening, and means for illuminating said transparent material, said panel being mounted on a panel-receiving means, and said illumination means being powered by a battery supported by said panel-receiving means, said panel-receiving means being received in a pocket defined on the interior of said cap, adjacent said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
100 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material having a light-receiving edge, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means illuminating the panel from the edge thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
100 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material having a light-receiving edge, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means illuminating the panel from the edge thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cap for displaying information as recited in claim 7 in which said illumination means involves the use of at least one bulb, and a notch is provided in the edge of said panel, to receive said bulb.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cap for displaying information as recited in claim 7 in which said illumination means involves the use of at least two bulbs, and notches are provided in the edge of said panel, to receive said bulbs.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
122 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means involving the use of at least two bulbs, with notches being provided in the edge of said panel, to receive said bulbs, said illumination means involving the use of bulbs of different colors.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
122 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means involving the use of at least two bulbs, with notches being provided in the edge of said panel, to receive said bulbs, said illumination means involving the use of bulbs of different colors.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
99 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means being powered by a battery supported from said transparent panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
99 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section, a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means being powered by a battery supported from said transparent panel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
120 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section and an interior, a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means being powered by a battery supported by said panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being received in a pocket defined on the interior of said cap, adjacent said opening.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
120 words
A cap for displaying illuminated information, said cap comprising a crown portion adapted to be worn on the head of the user and having a front section and an interior, a visor portion affixed to the front of said crown portion, directly below said front section, said front section having a generally rectangularly shaped opening, along the sides of which are panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being configured to receive a panel of curved, transparent material, upon which information may be seen, and means for illuminating said curved panel, said illumination means being powered by a battery supported by said panel-supporting means, said panel-supporting means being received in a pocket defined on the interior of said cap, adjacent said opening.
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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) | 1995-05-05 | 1995-11-04 | 1996-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-05-05 | 1999-11-04 | 2000-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-05-05 | 2003-11-04 | 2004-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |