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Removable washable cover for visor

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-09-26
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Granted: 1997-08-26
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Expires: 2015-09-26
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Abstract

Abstract An improved visor includes a C-shaped band which fits around the head of the user and includes a brim attached to the band. A pliable cloth sleeve is provided which removably fits over the visor. The sleeve is removed for washing when soiled.

Inventors

  • 👤 Nellie F. Taylor

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 18:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/045

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 177 words
A combination visor and visor cover, said visor including a resilient C-shaped band shaped and dimensioned to extend over the forehead and over the sides of the head of a user without covering the top of the head of a user, the band having a pair of opposing spaced apart ends normally each positioned against a different one of the sides of a user's head when the visor is worn, and a brim attached to and extending outwardly from the C-shaped band to shield the face of a user from light when the visor is worn on the head of a user, said cover comprising a pliable C-shaped sleeve (a) shaped and dimensioned to be removably pulled over and conform to and replicate the shape of said band and said brim; (b) including a pair of pockets each shaped to fit over and conform to a different one of said ends of said band; and, (c) which maybe worn with said visor such that a portion of each of said pockets contacts the head of a user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 177 words
A combination visor and visor cover, said visor including a resilient C-shaped band shaped and dimensioned to extend over the forehead and over the sides of the head of a user without covering the top of the head of a user, the band having a pair of opposing spaced apart ends normally each positioned against a different one of the sides of a user's head when the visor is worn, and a brim attached to and extending outwardly from the C-shaped band to shield the face of a user from light when the visor is worn on the head of a user, said cover comprising a pliable C-shaped sleeve (a) shaped and dimensioned to be removably pulled over and conform to and replicate the shape of said band and said brim; (b) including a pair of pockets each shaped to fit over and conform to a different one of said ends of said band; and, (c) which maybe worn with said visor such that a portion of each of said pockets contacts the head of a user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said sleeve completely covers and conforms to and replicates the shape of said brim and said band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 10 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said sleeve is washable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 22 words
The combination of claim 1 including an opening in said sleeve through which said visor can be slipped out of said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 21 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said opening is located adjacent said band when said cover is installed on said visor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 215 words
A combination visor and visor cover, said visor including a brim to shield the face of a user from light when the visor is worn on the head of a user, and a resilient C-shaped band attached to and extending outwardly from and at an angle to said brim and shaped and dimensioned to extend over the forehead and over the sides of the head of a user, the band having a pair of opposing spaced apart ends normally each positioned against a different one of the sides of a user's head when the visor is worn, said cover comprising a pliable C-shaped sleeve (a) shaped and dimensioned to be removably pulled over and tautly conform to said band and said brim; (b) including a pair of pockets each shaped to fit over and conform to a different one of said ends of said band; (c) including a portion (i) located over and contacting said brim, (ii) tensioned in a first pair of opposing directions each generally parallel to said C-shaped band, and (iii) tensioned in a second pair of opposing directions each generally perpendicular to said first pair of opposing directions; and (d) which maybe worn with said visor such that a portion of each of said pockets contacts the head of a user.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 215 words
A combination visor and visor cover, said visor including a brim to shield the face of a user from light when the visor is worn on the head of a user, and a resilient C-shaped band attached to and extending outwardly from and at an angle to said brim and shaped and dimensioned to extend over the forehead and over the sides of the head of a user, the band having a pair of opposing spaced apart ends normally each positioned against a different one of the sides of a user's head when the visor is worn, said cover comprising a pliable C-shaped sleeve (a) shaped and dimensioned to be removably pulled over and tautly conform to said band and said brim; (b) including a pair of pockets each shaped to fit over and conform to a different one of said ends of said band; (c) including a portion (i) located over and contacting said brim, (ii) tensioned in a first pair of opposing directions each generally parallel to said C-shaped band, and (iii) tensioned in a second pair of opposing directions each generally perpendicular to said first pair of opposing directions; and (d) which maybe worn with said visor such that a portion of each of said pockets contacts the head of a user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 23 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said sleeve completely covers and conforms to and replicates the shape of said brim and said band.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 10 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said sleeve is washable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 22 words
The combination of claim 6 including an opening in said sleeve through which said visor can be slipped out of said cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 21 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein said opening is located adjacent said band when said cover is installed on said visor.

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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) 2000-08-25 2001-02-24 2001-08-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2004-08-25 2005-02-24 2005-08-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2008-08-25 2009-02-24 2009-08-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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