US5594956A
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Head bandanna having a headband with closure tabs
Assignee: RAGS N' THINGS Inc
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Filing: 1995-04-26
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Granted: 1997-01-21
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Expires: 2015-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A head bandanna is provided for protecting and covering the head area, which is used in sporting, recreational and work activities and includes a head covering made of fabric having a front and a rear portion, wherein the front portion has a front curved edge substantially in the shape of a semicircle. There is also a curved headband made of absorbent material and having the shape of a longitudinal strip and being integrally connected to the front curved edge of the front portion of the head covering at a 90° angle facing downwardly relative to the headband. Velcro closure tabs are connected to opposite ends of the headband for fitting the head bandanna on the wearer's head in a conforming and secure fit.
Inventors
- 👤 Heriberto M. Barrientos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:10
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22; A42B1/04; A42B1/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A head bandanna to be worn on the head area of a wearer for protecting and covering the head area, which is used in sporting, recreational and work activities, comprising: a) a head covering made of fabric having a front and a rear portion, wherein said front portion has a front curved edge substantially in the shape of a semicircle; b) a curved headband made of absorbent material and having the shape of a longitudinal strip of substantially uniform width and being integrally connected to said front curved edge of said front portion of said head covering at a 90° angle and facing downwardly relative to said head covering; and c) closure means connected to opposite ends of said headband at the rear of said headband for adjusting said head bandanna on a wearer's head area in a conforming and secure fit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A head bandanna to be worn on the head area of a wearer for protecting and covering the head area, which is used in sporting, recreational and work activities, comprising: a) a head covering made of fabric having a front and a rear portion, wherein said front portion has a front curved edge substantially in the shape of a semicircle; b) a curved headband made of absorbent material and having the shape of a longitudinal strip of substantially uniform width and being integrally connected to said front curved edge of said front portion of said head covering at a 90° angle and facing downwardly relative to said head covering; and c) closure means connected to opposite ends of said headband at the rear of said headband for adjusting said head bandanna on a wearer's head area in a conforming and secure fit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering is in the shape of a triangle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering is in the shape of a square.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering is in the shape of a rectangle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering is in the shape of a polygon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering is in the shape of a semicircle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering is in the shape of a semioval.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering has perimeter edges in the form of a scalloped design.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering has perimeter edges in the form of a triangular serrated design.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering has perimeter edges in the form of a square-toothed design.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering has perimeter edges which have connected thereto a plurality of fringes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering has perimeter edges which have connected thereto a plurality of tassels.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering has perimeter edges which have connected thereto a plurality of bows.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rear portion of said head covering has perimeter edges which have connected thereto a plurality of tied and knotted string elements.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said headband engages the forehead when worn and is reinforced with lines of heavy-duty stitching.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said headband is reinforced with a second absorbent material for perspiration absorbency.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said closure means are in the form of hook and loop fastener tabs.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said closure means are in the form of buckle and belt tabs.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said head bandanna is made of cotton, linen, nylon, rayon, silk, polyester, polypropylene, leather, rubber, plastic, or fur materials.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said head bandanna is made of designs of opened-weaved materials, of lace, or of patterned materials.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said head bandanna has printed indicia thereon in the form of corporate and team logos, team and school names, animal caricatures, or movie/TV personalities.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
40 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said head covering has an overall length measurement in the range of 15 inches to 21 inches and an overall width measurement in the range of 9 inches to 13 inches.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said head covering has a length measurement of 21 inches and a width measurement of 13 inches.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
39 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said headband has an overall length measurement in the range of 15 inches to 30 inches and an overall width measurement in the range of 1 inches to 3 inches.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
A head bandanna in accordance with claim 1, wherein said headband has a length measurement of 25 inches and a width measurement of 11/2 inches.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-01-21 | 2000-07-22 | 2001-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-01-21 | 2004-07-22 | 2005-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-01-21 | 2008-07-22 | 2009-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |