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Emblem bearing cap
Assignee: Miner Group Ltd
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Filing: 1993-07-23
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Granted: 1994-02-01
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Expires: 2013-07-23
Abstract
Abstract An emblem bearing cap attachment has a substantially planar, relatively stiff body defining a forward surface and a rearward surface. A primary crease extends centrally across the planar body defining an upper facing panel and a lower backing panel. The primary crease facilitates folding of the body about and capturing the band of a baseball style cap to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the inside surface of the crown rearward portion whereat are fastening means to secure the backing panel to the cap. The facing panel allows the display of emblems or other indicia thereon whether the facing panel is folded upwardly or downwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon S. Miner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:41
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/24; A42B1/248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A baseball style cap with an emblem bearing cap attachment, the cap having a crown with an inside for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a forward portion with a forwardly directed stiff visor extending from the lower periphery, a rearward portion and a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material secured together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel for display of indicia and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about the rearward portion of the band to position the rearward surface of the backing panel in confronting relationship with the inside of rearward portion of the crown, to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward portion of the crown and to position the crease along the lower periphery; and (b) fastening means for securing the rearward surface of the backing panel to the inside rearward portion of the cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A baseball style cap with an emblem bearing cap attachment, the cap having a crown with an inside for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a forward portion with a forwardly directed stiff visor extending from the lower periphery, a rearward portion and a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material secured together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel for display of indicia and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about the rearward portion of the band to position the rearward surface of the backing panel in confronting relationship with the inside of rearward portion of the crown, to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward portion of the crown and to position the crease along the lower periphery; and (b) fastening means for securing the rearward surface of the backing panel to the inside rearward portion of the cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein the fabric face material is pliable and moisture absorbent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cap of claim 1, further comprising secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the band and the head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cap of claim 1, further comprising a third backing material on the support material opposite the face material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cap of claim 4, wherein the face material, support material and backing material are adhesively laminated together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein the face material and the support material are adhesively laminated together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein the fastening means are on the rearward surface of the facing panel and the backing panel to secure the attachment to the rearward portion of the cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cap of claim 7, wherein the fastening means are chosen from a group comprising complimentary hook and loop materials, adhesives, double-sided tapes, snaps, hooks and buttons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein the facing panel displays any one of the following group comprising a name, an emblem, a crest, an advertisement, an indicia, a trademark and a number.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein the fastening means are chosen from a group comprising stitching, hook and loop materials, adhesives, double-sided tapes, snaps, hooks and buttons.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein the facing panel may be folded downwardly to display indicia on the rearward surface of the facing panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
208 words
A baseball style cap with an emblem bearing cap attachment, the cap having a crown with an inside for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a forward portion with a forwardly directed stiff visor extending from the lower periphery, a rearward portion and a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a pliable and moisture absorbent fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material secured together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel for display of indicia and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about the rearward portion of the band to position the rearward surface of the backing panel in confronting relationship with the inside of rearward portion of the crown, to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward portion of the crown and to position the crease along the lower periphery; and (b) fastening means for securing the rearward surface of the backing panel to the inside rearward portion of the cap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
208 words
A baseball style cap with an emblem bearing cap attachment, the cap having a crown with an inside for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a forward portion with a forwardly directed stiff visor extending from the lower periphery, a rearward portion and a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a pliable and moisture absorbent fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material secured together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel for display of indicia and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about the rearward portion of the band to position the rearward surface of the backing panel in confronting relationship with the inside of rearward portion of the crown, to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward portion of the crown and to position the crease along the lower periphery; and (b) fastening means for securing the rearward surface of the backing panel to the inside rearward portion of the cap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cap of claim 12, further comprising secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the band and the head.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cap of claim 12, further comprising a third backing material on the support material opposite the face material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cap of claim 14, wherein the face material, support material and backing material are adhesively laminated together.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cap of claim 12, wherein the face material and the support material are adhesively laminated together.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cap of claim 12, wherein the fastening means are on the rearward surface of the facing panel and the backing panel to secure the attachment to the rearward portion of the cap.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cap of claim 17, wherein the fastening means are chosen from a group comprising complimentary hook and loop materials, adhesives, double-sided tapes, snaps, hooks and buttons.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cap of claim 12, wherein the facing panel displays any one of the following group comprising a name, an emblem, a crest, an advertisement, an indicia, a trademark and a number.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cap of claim 12, wherein the fastening means are chosen from a group comprising stitching, hook and loop materials, adhesives, double-sided tapes, snaps, hooks and buttons.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cap of claim 12, wherein the facing panel may be folded downwardly to display indicia on the rearward surface of the facing panel.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
258 words
A baseball style cap with an emblem bearing cap attachment, the cap having a crown with an inside for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a forward portion with a forwardly directed stiff visor extending from the lower periphery, a rearward portion and a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a pliable and moisture absorbent fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material and a third backing material adhesively laminated together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel for display of indicia and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about the rearward portion of the band to position the rearward surface of the backing panel in confronting relationship with the inside of rearward portion of the crown, to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward portion of the crown and to position the crease along the lower periphery; (b) secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the band and the head; and (c) fastening means for securing the rearward surface of the backing panel to the inside rearward portion of the cap wherein the facing panel may also be folded downwardly to display indicia on the rearward surface of the facing panel.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
258 words
A baseball style cap with an emblem bearing cap attachment, the cap having a crown with an inside for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a forward portion with a forwardly directed stiff visor extending from the lower periphery, a rearward portion and a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a pliable and moisture absorbent fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material and a third backing material adhesively laminated together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel for display of indicia and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about the rearward portion of the band to position the rearward surface of the backing panel in confronting relationship with the inside of rearward portion of the crown, to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward portion of the crown and to position the crease along the lower periphery; (b) secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the band and the head; and (c) fastening means for securing the rearward surface of the backing panel to the inside rearward portion of the cap wherein the facing panel may also be folded downwardly to display indicia on the rearward surface of the facing panel.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-01-31 | 1997-08-02 | 1998-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-01-31 | 2001-08-02 | 2002-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-01-31 | 2005-08-02 | 2006-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |