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Cap with detachable sun shield

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-04-30
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Granted: 1993-04-13
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Expires: 2012-04-30
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Abstract

Abstract Cap with detachable sun shield, which shields the wearer's neck and/or face, where a sun shield readily attaches to and detaches from the outer circumferential surface of a cap band by the use of suitably attached VELCRO loop and hook strips.

Inventors

  • 👤 Steven C. Dondlinger

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 09:44
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/018; A42B1/0186; A42B1/0187; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/918

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim 152 words
A cap with a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the cap including a cap band having a hook strip material attached to an outer surface of said cap band; b. a sun shield having two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides of a top edge of the sun shield, a cutout centrally located at said top edge between said two strips of loop material; and, c. said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof having a fold line along a horizontal axis, whereby said two strips of loop material may be presented for hook and loop strip material engagement with said hook strip material of said cap band, and whereby said top edge having said two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof may engage said hook strip material in said cap band to attach said sun shield to said cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 152 words
A cap with a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the cap including a cap band having a hook strip material attached to an outer surface of said cap band; b. a sun shield having two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides of a top edge of the sun shield, a cutout centrally located at said top edge between said two strips of loop material; and, c. said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof having a fold line along a horizontal axis, whereby said two strips of loop material may be presented for hook and loop strip material engagement with said hook strip material of said cap band, and whereby said top edge having said two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof may engage said hook strip material in said cap band to attach said sun shield to said cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 15 words
The sun shield of claim 1 wherein said shield is used to prevent skin cancer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 13 words
The sun shield of claim 1 including advertising printed on said sun shield.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 13 words
The sun shield of claim 3 wherein said advertising is for sports logos.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
The sun shield of claim 3 wherein said advertising is for spirits logos.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 14 words
The sun shield of claim 1 wherein said shield is used for a handkerchief.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 11 words
The sun shield of claim 1 wherein said shield absorbs perspiration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 16 words
The sun shield of claim 1 wherein said sun shield is a cooling means when wet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 12 words
The sun shield of claim 1 including a tie at each end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 153 words
A cap with a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the cap including a cap band having opposing hook strip material means attached to outer surfaces of said cap band; b. a sun shield having two strips of loop material means secured at opposing sides of a top edge of the sun shield, a cutout centrally located at said top edge between said two strips of loop material; and, c. said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof having a fold line along a horizontal axis, whereby said two strips of loop material may be presented for hook and loop strip material engagement with said hook strip material of said cap band, and whereby said top edge having said two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof may engage said hook strip material in said cap band to attach said sun shield to said cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 153 words
A cap with a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the cap including a cap band having opposing hook strip material means attached to outer surfaces of said cap band; b. a sun shield having two strips of loop material means secured at opposing sides of a top edge of the sun shield, a cutout centrally located at said top edge between said two strips of loop material; and, c. said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof having a fold line along a horizontal axis, whereby said two strips of loop material may be presented for hook and loop strip material engagement with said hook strip material of said cap band, and whereby said top edge having said two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof may engage said hook strip material in said cap band to attach said sun shield to said cap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 15 words
The sun shield of claim 10 wherein said shield is used to prevent skin cancer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 13 words
The sun shield of claim 11 including advertising printed on said sun shield.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 13 words
The sun shield of claim 12 wherein said advertising is for sports logos.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 13 words
The sun shield of claim 12 wherein said advertising is for spirits logos.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 14 words
The sun shield of claim 10 wherein said shield is used for a handkerchief.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 11 words
The sun shield of claim 10 wherein said shield absorbs perspiration.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 16 words
The sun shield of claim 10 wherein said sun shield is a cooling means when wet.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 12 words
The sun shield of claim 10 including a tie at each end.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 180 words
In combination with a cap a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the detachable sun shield being of a size and a material to be capable of being stored in an upper dome region of the cap, said sun shield including a cutout area along an upper edge thereof, said sun shield cutout area disposed inwardly and upwardly from a rear cap cutout when the sun shield is being stored in the upper dome region of the cap; and, b. said sun shield cutout being larger than said cap cutout in order to be hidden from view through the cap cutout when the sun shield is being stored in the dome of the cap, said sun shield being supported by one or more regions of hook and loop strip material engagement means of said sun shield and a cap band of said cap, whereby when the sun shield is being stored in the dome of the cap the cap and stored sun shield may be worn in a normal fashion or with said cap containing the stored sun shield worn backwards.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 180 words
In combination with a cap a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the detachable sun shield being of a size and a material to be capable of being stored in an upper dome region of the cap, said sun shield including a cutout area along an upper edge thereof, said sun shield cutout area disposed inwardly and upwardly from a rear cap cutout when the sun shield is being stored in the upper dome region of the cap; and, b. said sun shield cutout being larger than said cap cutout in order to be hidden from view through the cap cutout when the sun shield is being stored in the dome of the cap, said sun shield being supported by one or more regions of hook and loop strip material engagement means of said sun shield and a cap band of said cap, whereby when the sun shield is being stored in the dome of the cap the cap and stored sun shield may be worn in a normal fashion or with said cap containing the stored sun shield worn backwards.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 152 words
In combination, a cap and a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the cap including a cap band having a hook strip material attached to an outer surface of said cap band; and, b. a sun shield having two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides of a top edge of the sun shield, a cutout centrally located at said top edge between said two strips of loop material, said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof having a fold line along a horizontal axis, whereby said two strips of loop may be presented for hook and loop strip material engagement with said hook strip material of said cap band, and whereby said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof may engage said hook strip material in said cap band to attach said sun shield to said cap.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 152 words
In combination, a cap and a detachable sun shield comprising: a. the cap including a cap band having a hook strip material attached to an outer surface of said cap band; and, b. a sun shield having two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides of a top edge of the sun shield, a cutout centrally located at said top edge between said two strips of loop material, said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof having a fold line along a horizontal axis, whereby said two strips of loop may be presented for hook and loop strip material engagement with said hook strip material of said cap band, and whereby said top edge with the two strips of loop material secured at opposing sides thereof may engage said hook strip material in said cap band to attach said sun shield to said cap.

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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) 1996-04-12 1996-10-12 1997-04-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2000-04-12 2000-10-12 2001-04-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2004-04-12 2004-10-12 2005-04-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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