US5579540A
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Hat/bag combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-05-11
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Granted: 1996-12-03
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Expires: 2014-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A changeable shape clothing accessory which can be used as either a hat or a hand bag is made from foldable material forming an endwall, a sidewall and a collar or brim extending outwardly from the sidewall. The sidewall has a lower edge with a fold which reverses upon itself and which is secured outwardly of and back to the sidewall forming a thickened band around the accessory. The collar has an interior end trapped in the fold which forms the band. The band provides a reinforced region about which the different parts of the accessory are foldable.
Inventors
- 👤 Janice Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:07
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/006; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A changeable shape clothing accessory comprising foldable material forming an endwall, a sidewall and a collar around said sidewall, said sidewall having an edge with a folded region formed by a first fold and a second fold which reverses upon itself and which is secured back to said sidewall through said first fold forming a thickened band around said accessory, said collar having an interior end trapped between said first fold and said sidewall in said folded region which forms said band and said band providing a reinforced region about which said accessory is foldable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A changeable shape clothing accessory comprising foldable material forming an endwall, a sidewall and a collar around said sidewall, said sidewall having an edge with a folded region formed by a first fold and a second fold which reverses upon itself and which is secured back to said sidewall through said first fold forming a thickened band around said accessory, said collar having an interior end trapped between said first fold and said sidewall in said folded region which forms said band and said band providing a reinforced region about which said accessory is foldable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A clothing accessory as claimed in claim 1, wherein said band has a interior hollow bordered on one end by said first fold and said interior end of said collar and on the other end by said second fold and said interior hollow is fitted with a draw string.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clothing accessory as claimed in claim 1, wherein said accessory is a hat and is foldable to opposite sides of said band to different hat configurations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A clothing accessory as claimed in claim 1, wherein said accessory is a handbag and is foldable to opposite sides of said band to different handbag configurations.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-12-03 | 2000-06-03 | 2000-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-03 | 2004-06-03 | 2004-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-03 | 2008-06-03 | 2008-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |