US5432955A
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Quick release reusable sweatband
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-05-23
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Granted: 1995-07-18
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Expires: 2014-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A reusable sweatband for sport caps and athletic headgear including a moisture receiving and retaining means attached to a strip of hook and loop fastener for placement inside the headgear with a corresponding strip of hook and loop fastener. One end of the velcro is stripped of its hooks making the strip easier to grasp and remove. A grommet is placed near the end adapted for grasping in order that the sweatband may be stored for drying or future use.
Inventors
- 👤 Artur P. Plotka
- 👤 Teresa Plotka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:52
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
In a sports cap having an adjustable annular headband including male and female adjustment means, a soft head covering, a visor attached externally to the head covering and a semi-rigid material attached to the interior of the cap contiguous with the visor to shape the cap, the improvement which comprises: a) a strip of loop material of a hook and loop fastener attached to the headband beginning at one end proximate the male adjustment means and following the headband to the other end proximate the female adjustment means; b) sweatband further comprising: a strip of moisture receiving and retaining material; a strip of hook material of said hook and loop fastener attached to the strip of moisture receiving and retaining material and adapted to removably engage the strip of loop material of said hook and loop fastener material, whereby the moisture receiving and retaining material is in juxtaposition with the scalp of the wearer; an area at one end of the strip of hook material adapted to be grasped for separating the said strip of moisture receiving and retaining material from the strip of loop material; and c) a means for allowing the storage of sweatbands further comprising a grommet located in the sweatband proximate one end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
In a sports cap having an adjustable annular headband including male and female adjustment means, a soft head covering, a visor attached externally to the head covering and a semi-rigid material attached to the interior of the cap contiguous with the visor to shape the cap, the improvement which comprises: a) a strip of loop material of a hook and loop fastener attached to the headband beginning at one end proximate the male adjustment means and following the headband to the other end proximate the female adjustment means; b) sweatband further comprising: a strip of moisture receiving and retaining material; a strip of hook material of said hook and loop fastener attached to the strip of moisture receiving and retaining material and adapted to removably engage the strip of loop material of said hook and loop fastener material, whereby the moisture receiving and retaining material is in juxtaposition with the scalp of the wearer; an area at one end of the strip of hook material adapted to be grasped for separating the said strip of moisture receiving and retaining material from the strip of loop material; and c) a means for allowing the storage of sweatbands further comprising a grommet located in the sweatband proximate one end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sports cap according to claim 1 wherein the grommet is located at the end proximate the area adapted to be grasped.
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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) | 1998-07-17 | 1999-01-16 | 1999-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-07-17 | 2003-01-16 | 2003-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-07-17 | 2007-01-16 | 2007-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |