US5161260A
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Athletic headwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-08-16
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Granted: 1992-11-10
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Expires: 2011-08-16
Abstract
Abstract An athletic headwear especially suitable for sporting activities and high wind conditions. The headwear comprises a body portion adapted for covering the head and hair of a wearer, the body portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, and the body portion having a generally linear forward edge, so that the forward edge of the body portion at its median portion is adapted for positioning on the forehead of the wearer, an elastic headband integral with the forward edge of the body portion on its outer surface, the elastic headband having opposite free ends extending beyond the forward edge, and the opposite free ends having means for fastening the ends to each other, so that the ends may be fastened to each other behind the head of the wearer at the nape of the neck to secure the headwear to the wearer's head, and a sweatpad integral with the forward edge of the body portion on its inner surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeff Reynolds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:02
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/018; A42B1/0186; A42B1/04; A42B1/041; A42B1/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An article of headwear consisting essentially of: a substantially rectangular body having inner and outer surfaces, generally linear elongated opposed side edges and generally linear opposed forward and rear edges defining forward and rear portions of said body, said forward portion being formed from a pair of arcuate shaped portions which are mirror images of each other, said arcuate portions being secured together along a common edge to form said linear forward edge of said body for fitting over the wearer's forehead and to form said forward portion of said body for fitting snugly over the wearer's head, said rear portion of said body being substantially planar for draping down the back of the wearer's head, an elastic headband integrally connected to said forward edge of said body on its outer surface, said elastic headband having opposite free ends extending beyond said forward edge, said opposite free ends having means for fastening to each other, so that said ends may be fastened to each other behind the head of the wearer over said body to secure the headwear to the wearer's head, and a sweatpad integrally connected to said forward edge of said body on its inner surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
An article of headwear consisting essentially of: a substantially rectangular body having inner and outer surfaces, generally linear elongated opposed side edges and generally linear opposed forward and rear edges defining forward and rear portions of said body, said forward portion being formed from a pair of arcuate shaped portions which are mirror images of each other, said arcuate portions being secured together along a common edge to form said linear forward edge of said body for fitting over the wearer's forehead and to form said forward portion of said body for fitting snugly over the wearer's head, said rear portion of said body being substantially planar for draping down the back of the wearer's head, an elastic headband integrally connected to said forward edge of said body on its outer surface, said elastic headband having opposite free ends extending beyond said forward edge, said opposite free ends having means for fastening to each other, so that said ends may be fastened to each other behind the head of the wearer over said body to secure the headwear to the wearer's head, and a sweatpad integrally connected to said forward edge of said body on its inner surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The headwear according to claim 1, wherein said body is formed from one panel of material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The headwear according to claim 1, wherein said body is formed from two or more panels of material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The headwear according to claim 1, wherein said body is comprised of at least one material selected from the group consisting of a natural fiber, a synthetic fiber, leather and a plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The headwear according to claim 1, wherein said means for fastening said opposite free ends of said elastic headband together is adjustable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The headwear according to claim 1, wherein said means for fastening said opposite free ends of said elastic headband together is a hook and loop type of device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The headwear according to claim 1, wherein said means for fastening said opposite free ends of said elastic headband together utilizes VELCO.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The headwear according to claim 1, wherein said headwear further includes a visor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
177 words
An article of headwear consisting essentially of: a substantially pentagonal body having inner and outer surfaces, a generally linear forward edge, two generally linear adjoining rear edges defining a corner of said pentagon disposed opposite said linear forward edge, and two generally linear side edges adjoining respective ends of said linear forward edge and said rear edges, said opposite adjoining side and rear edges defining opposite corners of said pentagon, said opposite corners having means for fastening to each other, said generally linear forward edge of said body adapted for fitting over the wearer's forehead, an elastic headband integrally connected to said forward edge of said body on its outer surface, said elastic headband having opposite free ends extending beyond said forward edge, said opposite free ends having means for fastening to each other, so that said ends may be fastened to each other behind the head of the wearer over said body to secure the headwear to the wearer's head, and a sweatpad integrally connected to said forward edge of said body of its inner surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
177 words
An article of headwear consisting essentially of: a substantially pentagonal body having inner and outer surfaces, a generally linear forward edge, two generally linear adjoining rear edges defining a corner of said pentagon disposed opposite said linear forward edge, and two generally linear side edges adjoining respective ends of said linear forward edge and said rear edges, said opposite adjoining side and rear edges defining opposite corners of said pentagon, said opposite corners having means for fastening to each other, said generally linear forward edge of said body adapted for fitting over the wearer's forehead, an elastic headband integrally connected to said forward edge of said body on its outer surface, said elastic headband having opposite free ends extending beyond said forward edge, said opposite free ends having means for fastening to each other, so that said ends may be fastened to each other behind the head of the wearer over said body to secure the headwear to the wearer's head, and a sweatpad integrally connected to said forward edge of said body of its inner surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The headwear according to claim 9, wherein said body is formed from one panel of material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The headwear according to claim 9, wherein said body is comprised of at least one material selected from the group consisting of a natural fiber, a synthetic fiber, leather and a plastic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The headwear according to claim 9, wherein said means for fastening said opposite free ends of said elastic headband together is adjustable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The headwear according to claim 9, wherein said means for fastening said opposite free ends of said elastic headband together is a hook and loop type of device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The headwear according to claim 9, wherein said means for fastening said opposite free ends of said elastic headband together utilizes VELCRO.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The headwear according to claim 9, wherein said headwear further includes a visor.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-10 | 2000-05-11 | 2000-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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