US5448778A
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Detachable sun shield for caps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-03-23
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Granted: 1995-09-12
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Expires: 2014-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A sun shield for use with conventional caps having a front bill and a rear band. The sun shield includes a piece of fabric forming a shield portion with a hem along the top edge of the fabric. A strap connects to the hem. The loop so formed is sized to fit around the cap with the strap positioned immediately above the bill. A sleeve formed between two vertical slits or an openable flap in the upper back hem allows insertion of the band of the cap, thus securing the sun shield to the cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Bradway F. Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:16
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/018; A42B1/0186; A42B1/0187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A detachable sun shield for caps, the caps of the type having a bill at the front of the cap and a band at the back of the cap, the sun shield comprising: (a) a shield portion formed of a sheet of pliant material, the shield portion having a top edge, and two top corners, the shield portion having a rearward sleeve along and adjacent to the top edge of the shield portion, the sleeve sized for accepting the band; (b) a strap having two ends; (c) attachment means for connecting the ends of the strap to the shield portion adjacent to the top edge forming a loop, the loop sized to fit around the cap whereby the strap is positioned above the bill and the sleeve is positioned at the back of the cap, whereby the band may be inserted into the sleeve, and thereby attaching the sun shield to the cap; and (d) a hem along the top edge and, integral with the shield portion, the hem having an inside layer, an outside layer and an interior, the inside layer having two vertical slits rearwardly located and sized to accept the band, the hem intermediate the vertical slits forming a sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A detachable sun shield for caps, the caps of the type having a bill at the front of the cap and a band at the back of the cap, the sun shield comprising: (a) a shield portion formed of a sheet of pliant material, the shield portion having a top edge, and two top corners, the shield portion having a rearward sleeve along and adjacent to the top edge of the shield portion, the sleeve sized for accepting the band; (b) a strap having two ends; (c) attachment means for connecting the ends of the strap to the shield portion adjacent to the top edge forming a loop, the loop sized to fit around the cap whereby the strap is positioned above the bill and the sleeve is positioned at the back of the cap, whereby the band may be inserted into the sleeve, and thereby attaching the sun shield to the cap; and (d) a hem along the top edge and, integral with the shield portion, the hem having an inside layer, an outside layer and an interior, the inside layer having two vertical slits rearwardly located and sized to accept the band, the hem intermediate the vertical slits forming a sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The sun shield of claim 1, wherein the attachment means is at the two top corners of the shield portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sun shield of claim 1, wherein the strap extends from the interior of the hem.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The sun shield of claim 3, wherein the shield portion further comprises two sides and a back, wherein the strap extends rearwardly inside the hem on each side whereby the ends of the strap and the attachment means are positioned rearwardly toward the back, whereby the sides of the shield portion may be retracted on the strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The sun shield of claim 1, wherein said strap further comprises a strap having at least a portion formed of elastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sun shield of claim 1, wherein the shield portion is made of fabric.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sun shield of claim 1, wherein the attachment means is comprised of stitching.
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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) | 1998-09-11 | 1999-03-13 | 1999-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-09-11 | 2003-03-13 | 2003-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-09-11 | 2007-03-13 | 2007-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |