Emblem bearing cap attachment for adjustable caps

Claim 2

An emblem bearing cap attachment for mounting to a cap having a crown for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a rearward portion with an opening along the lower periphery, a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown and a band size adjustment strap extending from the band across the opening for sizing the cap, 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 and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about and capturing the adjustment strap to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward surface of the backing panel as to close the opening with the facing panel and at least two secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the adjustable strap and the head; and (b) fastening means on the rearward surface for securing the panels in confronting relationship to secure the cap attachment to the cap.

Claim 3

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 1, wherein the fabric face material is pliable and moisture absorbent.

Claim 4

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 1, further comprising a third backing material on the support material opposite the face material.

Claim 5

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 3, wherein the face material, support material and backing material are adhesively laminated together.

Claim 6

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 1, wherein the face material and the support material are adhesively laminated together.

Claim 7

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 1, wherein the fastening means are on the rearward surface of the facing panel and backing panel equally spaced from the primary crease as to securely capture the adjustment strap to support the cap attachment.

Claim 8

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 6, wherein the fastening means are complimentary hook and loop materials.

Claim 9

The emblem bearing cap attachment 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 10

An emblem bearing cap attachment for mounting to a cap having a crown for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a rearward portion with an opening along the lower periphery, a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown and a band size adjustment strap extending from the band across the opening for sizing the cap, 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 and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about and capturing the adjustment strap to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward surface of the backing panel as to close the opening with the facing panel and at least two secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the adjustment strap and the head; and (b) fastening means on the rearward surface for securing the panels in confronting relationship to secure the cap attachment to the cap wherein the fastening means are on the rearward surface of the facing panel and backing panel equally spaced from the primary crease as to securely capture the adjustment strap to support the cap attachment.

Claim 11

An emblem bearing cap attachment for mounting to a cap having a crown for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a rearward portion with an opening along the lower periphery, a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown and a band size adjustment strap extending from the band across the opening for sizing the cap, 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 and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about and capturing the adjustment strap to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward surface of the backing panel as to close the opening with the facing panel and at least two secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the adjustment strap and the head; and (b) fastening means on the rearward surface for securing the panels in confronting relationship to secure the cap attachment to the cap wherein the fastening means are on the rearward surface of the facing panel and backing panel equally spaced from the primary crease as to securely capture the adjustment strap to support the cap attachment.

Claim 12

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 9, wherein the fabric face material is pliable and moisture absorbent.

Claim 13

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 9, further comprising a third backing material on the support material opposite the face material.

Claim 14

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 11, wherein the face material, support material and backing material are adhesively laminated together.

Claim 15

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 9, wherein the face material and the support material are adhesively laminated together.

Claim 16

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 9, wherein the fastening means are complimentary hook and loop materials.

Claim 17

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 9, 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 18

An emblem bearing cap attachment for mounting to a cap having a crown for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a rearward portion with an opening along the lower periphery, a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown and a band size adjustment strap extending from the band across the opening for sizing the cap, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material and a third fabric backing material on the support material opposite the face material secured together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about and capturing the adjustment strap to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward surface of the backing panel as to close the opening with the facing panel and at least two secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the adjustment strap and the head; and (b) fastening means on the rearward surface for securing the panels in confronting relationship to secure the cap attachment to the cap wherein the fastening means are on the rearward surface of the facing panel and backing panel equally spaced from the primary crease as to securely capture the adjustment strap to support the cap attachment.

Claim 19

An emblem bearing cap attachment for mounting to a cap having a crown for fitting on a human head with a lower periphery, a rearward portion with an opening along the lower periphery, a band extending around the inside of the lower periphery of the crown and a band size adjustment strap extending from the band across the opening for sizing the cap, the emblem bearing cap attachment comprising: (a) a substantial planar body having a fabric face material and a relatively stiff support material and a third fabric backing material on the support material opposite the face material secured together defining a forward surface and a rearward surface, a primary crease extending centrally across the planar body defining a facing panel and a backing panel respectively above and below the crease, the primary crease facilitating a folding of the body about and capturing the adjustment strap to position the rearward surface of the facing panel in confronting relationship with the rearward surface of the backing panel as to close the opening with the facing panel and at least two secondary radial creases in the backing panel for facilitating an arcuate bending of the backing panel conforming with the adjustment strap and the head; and (b) fastening means on the rearward surface for securing the panels in confronting relationship to secure the cap attachment to the cap wherein the fastening means are on the rearward surface of the facing panel and backing panel equally spaced from the primary crease as to securely capture the adjustment strap to support the cap attachment.

Claim 20

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 16, wherein the fabric face material is pliable and moisture absorbent.

Claim 21

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 16, wherein the face material, support material and backing material are adhesively laminated together.

Claim 22

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 16, wherein the fastening means are complimentary hook and loop materials.

Claim 23

The emblem bearing cap attachment of claim 16, 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.