US5239705A
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Cap with decorative hair attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-11-12
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Granted: 1993-08-31
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Expires: 2012-11-12
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
2026-11-03 17:24
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G5/00; A41G5/0093; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/004; A42B1/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An apparel item comprising: (a) a cap having a crown which is to be worn on the wearer's head, said cap having a front and rear and being defined by a lower edge; and (b) a hair band having an aperture therein, said hair band being attached to the rear of the cap with the aperture positioned at least partially below the lower edge of the cap, said hair band 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 aperture in said band to secure said cap and hair in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An apparel item comprising: (a) a cap having a crown which is to be worn on the wearer's head, said cap having a front and rear and being defined by a lower edge; and (b) a hair band having an aperture therein, said hair band being attached to the rear of the cap with the aperture positioned at least partially below the lower edge of the cap, said hair band 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 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
22 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said cap includes means for adjusting the size of said cap to various head sizes.
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
15 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said hair band is generally annular in configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said hair band is fabricated from fabric and includes an elastic band peripherally extending about said aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparel item of claim 5 wherein said hair band is fabricated from an elasticized fabric material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparel item of claim 1 wherein said hair band is detachably secured to said cap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparel item of claim 8 wherein said hair band and said cap are detachably secured by cooperating mating loop and hook fabric fastener members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparel item of claim 1 including an attachable hair piece which simulates a ponytail or braid.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-08-30 | 1997-03-01 | 1997-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-30 | 2001-03-01 | 2001-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-30 | 2005-03-01 | 2005-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |