US5615415A
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Custom fit cap
Assignee: ICON DE BRAND HOLDINGS CORP
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Filing: 1995-01-04
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Granted: 1997-04-01
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Expires: 2015-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A custom-fit cap having a visor portion and a substantially hemispherical crown portion attached to the visor portion and at least a crown portion opposite the visor and covering the back of the head being formed of the material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes. A band that is stretchable circumferentially and is attached to the inside of the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof forms a sweat band to engage the head of the user while allowing the cap to stretch circumferentially with at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor, so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to fit a plurality of head sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Beckerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:01
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A custom-fit cap comprising: a substantially hemispherical crown portion having a base portion attached to a visor portion, the hemispherical crown portion adapted for covering a head of a user; at least that portion of the crown portion opposite the visor portion adapted for covering the back of the head being formed of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes; and a single band stretchable only circumferentially and attached to the inside of the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof, the stretchable band forming a sweat band to engage a head of a user and allowing the cap to stretch circumferentially with at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor portion so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the entire base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A custom-fit cap comprising: a substantially hemispherical crown portion having a base portion attached to a visor portion, the hemispherical crown portion adapted for covering a head of a user; at least that portion of the crown portion opposite the visor portion adapted for covering the back of the head being formed of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes; and a single band stretchable only circumferentially and attached to the inside of the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof, the stretchable band forming a sweat band to engage a head of a user and allowing the cap to stretch circumferentially with at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor portion so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the entire base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 1 wherein: the substantially hemispherical crown portion is formed of a plurality of substantially triangular panels attached to each other; and at least those triangular panels opposite the visor portion to cover the back of the head are formed of the material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 2 wherein all of the substantially triangular panels are formed of a material that stretches substantially only circumferentially.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A custom fit cap as in claim 2 further comprising: substantially equal size triangular panels forming said crown portion; and one of said triangular panels being substantially centered with respect to the visor portion when the crown portion is attached to the visor portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 1 wherein the stretchable material forming the crown portion opposite the visor portion and covering the back of a head stretches only in the circumferential direction about said crown portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A custom fit cap as in claim 1 wherein the band forming the sweat band is an elongated rectangular band.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
229 words
A method of forming a custom-fit cap comprising: forming a substantially hemispherical crown portion, the hemispherical crown portion having a base; attaching a visor to the base of the substantially hemispherical crown portion; forming at least that portion of the crown portion opposite the visor for covering the back of the head of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes; and attaching a stretchable single band stretching circumferentially inside the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof to form a sweat band that engages a head of a user and allows the cap to stretch circumferentially by means of at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to fit a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the entire base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
229 words
A method of forming a custom-fit cap comprising: forming a substantially hemispherical crown portion, the hemispherical crown portion having a base; attaching a visor to the base of the substantially hemispherical crown portion; forming at least that portion of the crown portion opposite the visor for covering the back of the head of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes; and attaching a stretchable single band stretching circumferentially inside the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof to form a sweat band that engages a head of a user and allows the cap to stretch circumferentially by means of at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to fit a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the entire base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
A method as in claim 7, further comprising the steps of: forming the substantially hemispherical crown portion of a plurality of substantially triangular panels attached to each other; and forming at least those triangular panels opposite the visor portion to cover the back of the head of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method as in claim 8 further comprising the steps of: forming the substantially triangular panels of substantially equal size; and centering one of the substantially triangular panels with respect to the visor portion when the crown portion is attached to the visor portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 7 including three isolated attachments spots.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 10 wherein the attachments spots are located at the back of the crown portion and on opposing sides of the crown portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method as in claim 7 including three isolated attachments spots.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as in claim 12 wherein the attachments spots are located at the back of the crown portion and on opposing sides of the crown portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
194 words
A custom-fit cap comprising: a substantially hemispherical crown portion having a base portion attached to a visor portion, the hemispherical crown portion adapted for covering a head of a user; and a single band stretchable only circumferentially and attached to the inside of the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof, the stretchable band forming a sweat band to engage a head of a user and allowing the cap to stretch circumferentially with at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor portion so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the entire base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
194 words
A custom-fit cap comprising: a substantially hemispherical crown portion having a base portion attached to a visor portion, the hemispherical crown portion adapted for covering a head of a user; and a single band stretchable only circumferentially and attached to the inside of the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof, the stretchable band forming a sweat band to engage a head of a user and allowing the cap to stretch circumferentially with at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor portion so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the entire base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
62 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 14 wherein: the substantially hemispherical crown portion is formed of a plurality of substantially triangular panels attached to each other; and at least those triangular panels opposite the visor portion to cover the back of the head are formed of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 15 wherein all of the substantially triangular panels are formed of a material that stretches substantially only circumferentially.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
A custom fit cap as in claim 15 further comprising: substantially equal size triangular panels forming said crown port ion; and one of said triangular panels being substantially centered with respect to the visor portion when the crown portion is attached to the visor portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 15 wherein the band forming the stretchable material is a combination of wool and an elastic material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 14 wherein the crown portion opposite the visor portion and covering the back of the head stretches in the circumferential direction about said crown portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 14 wherein the band forming the sweat band is an elongated rectangular band.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
12 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 14 including three isolated attachments spots.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
A custom-fit cap as in claim 21 wherein the attachments spots are located at the back of the crown portion and on opposing sides of the crown portion.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of forming a custom-fit cap comprising: forming a substantially hemispherical crown portion, the hemispherical crown portion having a base; attaching a visor to the base of the substantially hemispherical crown portion; and attaching a stretchable single band stretching circumferentially inside the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof to form a sweat band that engages a head of a user and allows the cap to stretch circumferentially by means of at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to fit a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of forming a custom-fit cap comprising: forming a substantially hemispherical crown portion, the hemispherical crown portion having a base; attaching a visor to the base of the substantially hemispherical crown portion; and attaching a stretchable single band stretching circumferentially inside the hemispherical crown portion adjacent the base thereof to form a sweat band that engages a head of a user and allows the cap to stretch circumferentially by means of at least that portion of the crown portion covering the back of the head opposite the visor so as to enable the cap to self-adjust automatically to fit a plurality of head sizes, wherein the band is (1) an elongated, circumferential band having one elongated edge attached to the inside of the crown portion substantially coextensive with the base portion thereof and an opposite elongated edge extending up into the interior of the crown portion and (2) attached to the crown portion at isolated attachment points between the elongated one edge and the opposite elongated edge of the stretchable band to substantially maintain the band in the interior of the crown portion while still allowing the cap to automatically self-adjust.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
63 words
A method as in claim 23 further comprising the steps of: forming the substantially hemispherical crown portion of a plurality of substantially triangular panels attached to each other; and forming at least those triangular panels opposite the visor portion to cover the back of the head of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method as in claim 24 further comprising the steps of: forming the substantially triangular panels of substantially equal size; and centering one of the substantially triangular panels with respect to the visor portion when the crown portion is attached to the visor portion.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method as in claim 23 further comprising the steps of: forming at least that portion of the crown portion opposite the visor portion for covering the back of the head of a material that stretches at least circumferentially about the crown portion for accommodating various head sizes.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method as in claim 23 including three isolated attachments spots.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as in claim 27 wherein the attachments spots are located at the back of the crown portion and on opposing sides of the crown 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) | 2000-03-31 | 2000-09-30 | 2001-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-03-31 | 2004-09-30 | 2005-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-03-31 | 2008-09-30 | 2009-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |