US5488740A
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Reversible and size adjustable hat
Assignee: Texace
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Filing: 1995-03-03
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Granted: 1996-02-06
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Expires: 2015-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A reversible hat includes a first crown portion and a second crown portion stitched to the first crown portion. A first brim section is stitched to a second brim section with a brim stiffener stitched therebetween. The first brim section stitches to the first crown portion, while the second brim section stitches to the second crown portion. An elastic band permits the expansion of the first and second crown portions to allow the reversible hat to fit the head of any wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Irene E. Garza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:54
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/206; A42B1/04; A42B1/06; A42B1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A reversible hat, comprising: a first crown portion; a second crown portion stitched to said first crown portion; a first brim section; a second brim section stitched to said first brim section; a brim stiffener stitched between said first brim section and said second brim section; said first brim section stitched to said first crown portion and said second brim section stitched to said second crown portion; and an elastic band that permits the expansion of said first and second crown portions to allow said reversible hat to fit the head of any wearer wherein said elastic band is stitched to one of said first and second brim sections and resides between said first and second crown portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A reversible hat, comprising: a first crown portion; a second crown portion stitched to said first crown portion; a first brim section; a second brim section stitched to said first brim section; a brim stiffener stitched between said first brim section and said second brim section; said first brim section stitched to said first crown portion and said second brim section stitched to said second crown portion; and an elastic band that permits the expansion of said first and second crown portions to allow said reversible hat to fit the head of any wearer wherein said elastic band is stitched to one of said first and second brim sections and resides between said first and second crown portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reversible hat according to claim 1 wherein said first and second brim sections encircle said first and second crown portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reversible hat according to claim 1 wherein said first and second crown portions each comprise a tip and a cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The reversible hat according to claim 1 wherein said first and second brim sections each comprise a pair of brim portions.
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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) | 1999-02-05 | 1999-08-07 | 2000-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-02-05 | 2003-08-07 | 2004-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-02-05 | 2007-08-07 | 2008-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |