US5509145A
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Cap with opening having a removable closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-10-18
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Granted: 1996-04-23
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Expires: 2014-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A headwear item, more particularly a baseball-style cap, having a hole at the top of the crown for a ponytail or braid to pass through and a removable closure that conceals the hole at the option of the wearer. The cap also has a pocket sewn on the inside of the crown to allow the stowage of the removable closure when it is not in use. This arrangement allows the cap to be worn by men and women with short hair as well as by those who wear their hair in a ponytail or braid.
Inventors
- 👤 Karen L. Stevenson
- 👤 Debra M. Laramee
- 👤 Cynthia L. Demers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22; A42B1/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A headwear item comprising: a cap portion having a rim and a crown portion, said crown portion having an apex portion, said cap portion defining a cavity dimensioned and configured to accommodate a wearer's head, and said rim defining an opening to said cavity to allow said cavity to receive the wearer's head; a visor attached to said cap portion along a portion of said rim; a second opening provided proximate said apex portion of said crown portion; an elastic gather provided about the perimeter of said second opening; and a closure removably engaging said second opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A headwear item comprising: a cap portion having a rim and a crown portion, said crown portion having an apex portion, said cap portion defining a cavity dimensioned and configured to accommodate a wearer's head, and said rim defining an opening to said cavity to allow said cavity to receive the wearer's head; a visor attached to said cap portion along a portion of said rim; a second opening provided proximate said apex portion of said crown portion; an elastic gather provided about the perimeter of said second opening; and a closure removably engaging said second opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The headwear item according to claim 1, wherein said closure comprises: an outer member substantially covering said second opening; and an inner member engaging said outer member so as to retain said outer member in place.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A headwear item according to claim 1, wherein said cap portion includes an adjustment portion for varying the perimeter of said opening defined by said rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A headwear item according to claim 1, further including: a pocket provided on the interior surface of said cavity to stow said closure when said closure is removed from said second opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A headwear item according to claim 4, Wherein said cap portion further includes a headband portion and said pocket is disposed above said headband portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A headwear item according to claim 2, wherein said cap portion includes an adjustment portion for varying the perimeter of said opening defined by said rim.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A headwear item according to claim 2, further including: a pocket provided on the interior surface of said cavity to stow said closure when said closure is removed from said second opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A headwear item according to claim 7, wherein said cap portion further includes a headband portion and said pocket is disposed above said headband portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A headwear item according to claim 2, wherein said outer member is a decorative button carrying one of a male and a female fastener portion, and said inner member is a disk carrying the other of a male and a female fastener portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A headwear item according to claim 9, wherein said cap portion includes an adjustment portion for varying the perimeter of said opening defined by said rim.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A headwear item according to claim 9, further including: a pocket provided on the interior surface of said cavity to stow said closure when said closure is removed from said second opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A headwear item according to claim 11, wherein said cap portion further includes a headband portion and said pocket is disposed above said headband portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
93 words
A headwear item comprising: a cap portion having a rim and a crown portion, said crown portion having an apex portion, said cap portion defining a cavity dimensioned and configured to accommodate a wearer's head, and said rim defining an opening to said cavity to allow said cavity to receive the wearer's head; a visor attached to said Cap portion along a portion of said rim; a second opening provided in said crown portion; an elastic gather provided about the perimeter of said second opening; and a closure removably engaging said second opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
93 words
A headwear item comprising: a cap portion having a rim and a crown portion, said crown portion having an apex portion, said cap portion defining a cavity dimensioned and configured to accommodate a wearer's head, and said rim defining an opening to said cavity to allow said cavity to receive the wearer's head; a visor attached to said Cap portion along a portion of said rim; a second opening provided in said crown portion; an elastic gather provided about the perimeter of said second opening; and a closure removably engaging said second opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
75 words
The headwear item according to claim 13, wherein said closure comprises: an outer member substantially covering said second opening, said outer member being a decorative button carrying one of a male and a female fastener portion; and an inner member engaging said outer member so as to retain said outer member in place, said inner member being in the shape of a disk and carrying the other of a male and a female fastener portion.
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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) | 1999-04-23 | 1999-10-23 | 2000-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-23 | 2003-10-23 | 2004-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-23 | 2007-10-23 | 2008-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |