US5170509A
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Cap with decorative hair attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-06
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Granted: 1992-12-15
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Expires: 2012-01-06
Abstract
Abstract An accessory item including a cap having a cut-out through which the wearer's hair may rearwardly extend. A decorative hair band is attached to the rear of the cap. In an alternate embodiment, a hair piece is attached to the hair band to simulate a natural braid or ponytail.
Inventors
- 👤 Lynnabeth Leopold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:58
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G5/00; A41G5/0093; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/004; A42B1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A hair apparel item comprising: (a) a cap having a crown which is to be worn on the wearer's head having a front and rear, said crown defining an opening in the rear of the cap; and (b) a hair band having an aperture therein, said aperture generally being aligned with the opening in the rear of the cap, said hair band being attached to the cap and including elasticized means for engaging at least a portion of the hair of the user whereby the user may extend a portion of the user's hair through said opening and aperture in said band to secure said cap and hair in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A hair apparel item comprising: (a) a cap having a crown which is to be worn on the wearer's head having a front and rear, said crown defining an opening in the rear of the cap; and (b) a hair band having an aperture therein, said aperture generally being aligned with the opening in the rear of the cap, said hair band being attached to the cap and including elasticized means for engaging at least a portion of the hair of the user whereby the user may extend a portion of the user's hair through said opening and aperture in said band to secure said cap and hair in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said cap has a forwardly extending visor disposed at the front of the cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said cap includes a band extending generally transverse of said opening in said cap, said band including means for adjusting the size of said cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said hair band is generally annular having peripherally extending ruffles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparel item of claim 4 wherein said hair band is fabricated from fabric and includes an elastic band peripherally extending about said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparel item of claim 4 wherein said hair band includes an attachable hair piece which simulates a ponytail or braid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said hair band is detachably secured to said cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparel item of claim 7 wherein said hair band and said cap have cooperating mating loop and hook fabric fastener members.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of making an apparel item comprising: (a) fabricating a generally elongate fabric piece having opposite ends and opposite edges; (b) joining the ends of the fabric piece to form a continuous band; (c) applying an elastic member about the continuous band to cause the band to form an annular, ruffled member; and (d) securing the opposite edges together; (e) applying the annular, ruffled member to the rear of a cap.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
72 words
A method of making an apparel item comprising: (a) fabricating a generally elongate fabric piece having opposite ends and opposite edges; (b) joining the ends of the fabric piece to form a continuous band; (c) applying an elastic member about the continuous band to cause the band to form an annular, ruffled member; and (d) securing the opposite edges together; (e) applying the annular, ruffled member to the rear of a cap.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-12-15 | 1996-06-15 | 1996-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-15 | 2000-06-15 | 2000-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-15 | 2004-06-15 | 2004-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |