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Headwear with identification pocket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-12-03
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Granted: 1993-08-10
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Expires: 2011-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A head covering, such as, a cap of the type having a visor and head-encircling portion is provided with an identification pocket formed in the visor by upper and lower panels disposed in closely spaced parallel relation to one another, the lower panel being separable from the upper panel to form an entrance for insertion of an identification card into the pocket formed between the panels. In one form, the lower panel is of a smaller size than the upper panel and attached in centered relation to the upper panel with a separable edge portion facing inwardly toward the head-encircling portion of the cap; and in an alternate form the lower panel is coextensive with the upper panel and has an inner edge portion releasably secured to the inner edge portion of the upper panel to form an entrance for insertion of identification cards therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon P. Galka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:00
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/24; A42B1/248; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a head covering wherein there is provided a flexible head-encircling portion and a brim extending outwardly from said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said brim having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another to define a hollow pocket therebetween, means connecting an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel, said upper panel including an inner edge attached to said head-encircling portion, a peripheral edge portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel to form an extrance for insertion of an identification card into said pocket between said panels, and said lower panel including a transparent portion for viewing articles placed in said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a head covering wherein there is provided a flexible head-encircling portion and a brim extending outwardly from said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said brim having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another to define a hollow pocket therebetween, means connecting an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel, said upper panel including an inner edge attached to said head-encircling portion, a peripheral edge portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel to form an extrance for insertion of an identification card into said pocket between said panels, and said lower panel including a transparent portion for viewing articles placed in said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a head covering according to claim 1, said lower panel being of a flexible material for expansion of said pocket to insert articles therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
In a head covering according to claim 1, said lower panel being coextensive with said upper panel, said peripheral edge portion of said lower panel extending along said inner edge of said upper panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a head covering of the type including a flexible head-encircling portion and a visor having an inner edge adjacent to said head-encircling portion, and an outer peripheral edge of generally curvilinear configuration extending outwardly from said inner edge, the improvement comprising: said visor being a generally crescent-shaped section attached along said inner edge thereof to a lower edge of said head-encircling portion, said visor having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another, means permanently attaching an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to an outer peripheral edge of said upper panel a portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel along a limited portion therebetween along a limited portion therebetween to form an internal pocket between said upper and lower panels of said visor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a head covering of the type including a flexible head-encircling portion and a visor having an inner edge adjacent to said head-encircling portion, and an outer peripheral edge of generally curvilinear configuration extending outwardly from said inner edge, the improvement comprising: said visor being a generally crescent-shaped section attached along said inner edge thereof to a lower edge of said head-encircling portion, said visor having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another, means permanently attaching an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to an outer peripheral edge of said upper panel a portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel along a limited portion therebetween along a limited portion therebetween to form an internal pocket between said upper and lower panels of said visor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
In a head covering according to claim 4, said lower panel being coextensive with said upper panel, an inner edge of said lower panel extending along an inner edge of said upper panel and including a releasable closure therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
In a head covering to claim 4, said lower panel being of a flexible material to permit expansion of said pocket for insertion of articles therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a head covering according to claim 6, said limited portion of said lower panel facing in a direction inwardly towards said head-encircling portion to form an extrance into said pocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a head covering according to claim 7, said lower panel being composed of a transparent material for viewing articles placed within said pocket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a head covering wherein there is provided a flexible head-encircling portion and a brim extending outwardly from said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said brim having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another to define a hollow pocket therebetween, means connecting another peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel, said upper panel including an inner edge attached to said head-encircling portion, a peripheral edge portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel to form an entrance for insertion of an identification card into said pocket between said panels, and said upper panel composed of a material of limited flexibility, said lower panel being smaller than said first panel and being disposed in centered relation to said upper panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a head covering wherein there is provided a flexible head-encircling portion and a brim extending outwardly from said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said brim having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another to define a hollow pocket therebetween, means connecting another peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel, said upper panel including an inner edge attached to said head-encircling portion, a peripheral edge portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel to form an entrance for insertion of an identification card into said pocket between said panels, and said upper panel composed of a material of limited flexibility, said lower panel being smaller than said first panel and being disposed in centered relation to said upper panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
In a head covering according to claim 9, said peripheral edge portion of said lower panel facing inwardly toward said head-encircling portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a head covering according to claim 9, said lower panel being smaller than said first panel and being of generally rectangular configuration having opposite ends and an outer edge permanently affixed to said upper panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a head covering wherein there is provided a flexible head-encircling portion and a brim extending outwardly from said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said brim having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another to define a hollow pocket therebetween, means connecting an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel, said upper panel including an inner edge attached to said head-encircling portion, a peripheral edge portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel to form an entrance for insertion of an identification card into said pocket between said panels, and said lower panel being coextensive with said upper panel, said peripheral edge portion of said lower panel extending along said inner edge of said upper panel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a head covering wherein there is provided a flexible head-encircling portion and a brim extending outwardly from said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said brim having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another to define a hollow pocket therebetween, means connecting an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel, said upper panel including an inner edge attached to said head-encircling portion, a peripheral edge portion of said lower panel being separable from said upper panel to form an entrance for insertion of an identification card into said pocket between said panels, and said lower panel being coextensive with said upper panel, said peripheral edge portion of said lower panel extending along said inner edge of said upper panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a head covering according to claim 12, including a releasable closure extending between said peripheral edge portion of said lower panel and said inner edge of said upper panel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a head covering according to claim 13, said releasable closure defined by Velcro strips extending along intermediate portions of said peripheral edge portion and said inner edge.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a head covering of the type including a flexible head-encircling portion and a visor extending outwardly from a lower edge of said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said visor being a generally crescent-shaped section attached along an inner edge thereof to said lower edge of said head-encircling portion, said visor having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another, means attaching an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel except along a limited portion therebetween to form an internal pocket between said upper and lower panels of said visor, said limited portion of said lower panel being of a flexible material and said limited portion facing inwardly in a direction towards said head-encircling portion to form an entrance into said pocket.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a head covering of the type including a flexible head-encircling portion and a visor extending outwardly from a lower edge of said head-encircling portion, the improvement comprising: said visor being a generally crescent-shaped section attached along an inner edge thereof to said lower edge of said head-encircling portion, said visor having upper and lower panels in closely spaced relation to one another, means attaching an outer peripheral edge of said lower panel to said upper panel except along a limited portion therebetween to form an internal pocket between said upper and lower panels of said visor, said limited portion of said lower panel being of a flexible material and said limited portion facing inwardly in a direction towards said head-encircling portion to form an entrance into said pocket.
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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) | 1996-08-09 | 1997-02-08 | 1997-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-09 | 2001-02-08 | 2001-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-09 | 2005-02-08 | 2005-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |