US5615414A
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Self-conforming visor apparatus
Assignee: OP-D-OP Inc A CALIFORNIA Corp
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Filing: 1995-02-27
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Granted: 1997-04-01
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Expires: 2015-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A self-conforming, head worn device which includes a head encircling band and a visor dependent therefrom which are fabricated from a flexible material that softens and conforms to a wearer's head upon warming up to the body temperature of the wearer. The head band includes a first fastening member on a first tail, and a second fastening member on a second tail of the head band. A plurality of protrusions on the first fastening member reversibly engage a plurality of bores on the second fastening member. The head band material is preferably a polymeric material which has a T g or softening temperature that is slightly lower than the human body temperature so that, when worn about the head of a wearer, the head band softens and conforms to the shape of the wearer's head, thereby maximizing wearer comfort. In an alternative embodiment, there is included hair receiving member in the form of a generally circular "pony-tail" adapter for use by persons with long hair.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy J. Landis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/045; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A visor apparatus, comprising: (a) a head band, said head band including a first tail and a second tail; (b) said head band and said tails fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (c) a visor, said visor depending from said head band; and (d) adjusting means for circumferentially adjusting said head band about a wearer's head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A visor apparatus, comprising: (a) a head band, said head band including a first tail and a second tail; (b) said head band and said tails fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (c) a visor, said visor depending from said head band; and (d) adjusting means for circumferentially adjusting said head band about a wearer's head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said adjusting means further comprises: (a) a first fastening member, said first fastening member coupled to said first tail of said head band, said first fastening member including a plurality of protrusions; and (b) a second fastening member, said second fastening member coupled to said second tail of said head band, said second tail including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said first fastening member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said visor is fabricated from a material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A head visor according to claim 3, wherein said head band and said visor are made of polypropylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A head visor according to claim 1, further comprising hair receiving means for receiving hair of a wearer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A head visor according to claim 5, wherein said hair receiving means comprises a hair receiving member, said hair receiving member having an annular ring, said ring including an opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
121 words
A head visor according to claim 6, wherein said adjusting means comprises: (a) a plurality of protrusions on said first tail of said head band; (b) a plurality of protrusions on said second tail of said head band; (c) a first coupling member, said first coupling member attached to said ring on said hair receiving member, said first coupling member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said first tail; and (d) a second coupling member, said second coupling member attached to said ring on said hair receiving member, said second coupling member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said second tail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said visor is fabricated from a material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A head visor according to claim 8, wherein said head band and said visor are made of polypropylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
A visor apparatus, comprising: (a) a head band, said head band including a first tail and a second tail; (b) said head band and said tails fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (c) a visor, said visor depending from said head band; (d) said visor fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (e) a first fastening member, said fastening member coupled to said first tail of said head band, said first fastening member including a plurality of protrusions; and (f) a second fastening member, said second fastening member coupled to said second tail of said head band, said second fastening member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said first fastening member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
140 words
A visor apparatus, comprising: (a) a head band, said head band including a first tail and a second tail; (b) said head band and said tails fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (c) a visor, said visor depending from said head band; (d) said visor fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (e) a first fastening member, said fastening member coupled to said first tail of said head band, said first fastening member including a plurality of protrusions; and (f) a second fastening member, said second fastening member coupled to said second tail of said head band, said second fastening member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said first fastening member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said head band and said visor are made of polypropylene.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
185 words
A visor apparatus, comprising: (a) a head band, said head band including a first tail and a second tail, said head band and said tails fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (b) a visor depending from said head band, said visor fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (c) a hair receiving member, said hair receiving member having an annular ring, said ring including an opening; (d) a plurality of protrusions on said first tail; (e) a plurality of protrusions on said second tail; (f) a first coupling member, said first coupling member attached to said ring on said hair receiving member, said first coupling member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said first tail; and (g) a second coupling member, said second coupling member attached to said ring on said hair receiving member, said second coupling member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said second tail.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
185 words
A visor apparatus, comprising: (a) a head band, said head band including a first tail and a second tail, said head band and said tails fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of between approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (b) a visor depending from said head band, said visor fabricated from a polymeric material having a softening temperature of approximately 90° and 105° Fahrenheit; (c) a hair receiving member, said hair receiving member having an annular ring, said ring including an opening; (d) a plurality of protrusions on said first tail; (e) a plurality of protrusions on said second tail; (f) a first coupling member, said first coupling member attached to said ring on said hair receiving member, said first coupling member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said first tail; and (g) a second coupling member, said second coupling member attached to said ring on said hair receiving member, said second coupling member including a plurality of apertures, said apertures structured and configured to reversibly engage said protrusions on said second tail.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said head band and said visor are made of polypropylene.
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