US5647064A
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Baseball cap having a shape retainer and support assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-07-02
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Granted: 1997-07-15
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Expires: 2016-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A baseball cap having an internal shape retainer and support assembly affixed to the interior of the crown portion of the cap. The shape retainer and support assembly comprises a flexible body having a spine and several prongs or arms projecting outwardly from the spine. The arms are flexed and positioned between the inner surface of the crown and the sweatband or liner of the cap. The button of the cap is used to secure the shape retainer in place. The flexible nature of the shape retainer counteracts the tendency of the cap crown to droop or sag and helps to maintain the original shape of the cap. In addition, fasteners can be installed on the spine of the shape retainer so that small items can be attached thereto for carrying in the space between the cap and the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Byron J. Whittaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:01
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/002; A42B1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A baseball cap comprising a crown portion and a bill, said crown portion being constructed from a plurality of wedge shaped panels sewn together at a number of seams and converging at the top most part of said crown portion at a button, a circumferential sweatband being sewn around the interior of said crown portion at the bottom edge of said panels, and a shape retainer affixed to the interior of said crown portion, said shape retainer comprising a flexible body having a spine and plurality of arms projecting outwardly from said spine, said arms being flexed and positioned between an inner surface of said crown portion and said sweatband along said seams, said flexible body being affixed to said crown portion by said button.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A baseball cap comprising a crown portion and a bill, said crown portion being constructed from a plurality of wedge shaped panels sewn together at a number of seams and converging at the top most part of said crown portion at a button, a circumferential sweatband being sewn around the interior of said crown portion at the bottom edge of said panels, and a shape retainer affixed to the interior of said crown portion, said shape retainer comprising a flexible body having a spine and plurality of arms projecting outwardly from said spine, said arms being flexed and positioned between an inner surface of said crown portion and said sweatband along said seams, said flexible body being affixed to said crown portion by said button.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The baseball cap according to claim 1, wherein said shape retainer has six arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The baseball cap according to claim 1, wherein said shape retainer is made of a unitary piece of plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The baseball cap according to claim 1, further comprising means for supporting small items from said shape retainer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The baseball cap according to claim 4, wherein said means comprises a small hook and loop fastener adhesively attached to said spine and an elastic band for holding said small items having a complementary fastener.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The baseball cap according to claim 1, wherein said shape retainer is about 0.030 inch in thickness.
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