US5269026A
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Adjustable cap with safety liner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-06-19
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Granted: 1993-12-14
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Expires: 2012-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A hat of the type having an adjustable headband is provided with a safety liner which includes a lower edge received in the headband. The safety liner has adjustment means for allowing the length of the lower edge to be reduced in response to a circumferentially applied force of the headband. The safety liner includes cut-out sections and is designed to only partially encircle the head of a wearer. A large cutout is provided for location at the rear of the head of a wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene E. McManus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:24
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
In combination, a hat having an adjustable headband and a safety liner, said safety liner comprising protective means for fitting over the head of a wearer and under said hat and protecting said head of a wearer from a blow, said protective means including a lower edge received in a lower edge of said headband and having adjustment means for allowing the length of said lower edge of said headband to be reduced in response to a circumferential force applied by adjustment of said headband.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
In combination, a hat having an adjustable headband and a safety liner, said safety liner comprising protective means for fitting over the head of a wearer and under said hat and protecting said head of a wearer from a blow, said protective means including a lower edge received in a lower edge of said headband and having adjustment means for allowing the length of said lower edge of said headband to be reduced in response to a circumferential force applied by adjustment of said headband.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein said adjustment means comprises cut-out sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination according to claim 2 wherein said lower edge of said protective means is designed to only partially encircle the head of a wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein said protective means comprises an outer protective member and an inner member for at least partially engaging the head of a wearer, said inner member being secured to said outer member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination according to claim 4 wherein a cutout is formed in said outer and inner members for location at the rear of the head of a wearer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A continuation according to claim 4 wherein the thickness of said outer protective member decreases from a top portion of said outer member to an edge portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A continuation according to claim 6 wherein said outer protective member is made of semi-rigid plastic.
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