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Cap strap cushion and method of use thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-06-04
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2016-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A cap strap cushion is attachable to one or more adjustable straps of a baseball-style cap. The cushion includes a tubular member having a first open end and a second open end, each of the open ends defining an inseparable edge. An interior channel extends the length of the tubular member, from the first open end to the second open end. The first and second open ends each are configured so that the adjustable straps can be inserted into and through the interior channel. The tubular member is sized such that when the adjustable straps are inserted into and through the channel, the tubular member fits thereon. The tubular member may be stitched from the edge of the first open end to the edge of the second open end. A soft, pliable material, such as fleece, may be employed in the subject invention. The cap strap cushion may accommodate a plurality of engaged adjustable straps having differing lengths. A method of using the cap strap cushion of the present invention is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen James Blosser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:03
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A cap strap cushion attachable to one or more adjustable straps of a baseball-style cap, comprising: a pliable tubular member having a first open end and a second open end, each of said open ends defining an inseparable edge; an interior channel extending from said first open end to said second open end; said first open end and said second open end each being configured so that either of said one or more adjustable straps can be inserted into and through said interior channel; said pliable tubular member being sized to receive said one or more adjustable straps therein; and wherein said pliable tubular member comprises a synthetic fleece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A cap strap cushion attachable to one or more adjustable straps of a baseball-style cap, comprising: a pliable tubular member having a first open end and a second open end, each of said open ends defining an inseparable edge; an interior channel extending from said first open end to said second open end; said first open end and said second open end each being configured so that either of said one or more adjustable straps can be inserted into and through said interior channel; said pliable tubular member being sized to receive said one or more adjustable straps therein; and wherein said pliable tubular member comprises a synthetic fleece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cap strap cushion of claim 1, wherein said pliable tubular member is stitched from the edge of said first open end to the edge of said second open end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cap strap cushion of claim 1, wherein said synthetic fleece is an acrylic fleece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cap strap cushion of claim 1, wherein said pliable tubular member is adapted to accommodate a plurality of engaged adjustable straps having differing lengths.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a baseball-style cap, the cap having a pair of adjustable straps being engageable to each other, said pair of straps being engageable into a plurality of differing positions, a cap strap cushion, comprising: a deformable tubular member having a first open end and a second open end, each of said open ends defining an inseparable edge; an interior passage extending from said first open end to said second open end; said first open end and said second open end being configured for receiving said pair of adjustable straps therein; wherein said tubular member is adapted to be fit on said pair of engageable adjustable straps; and wherein said deformable tubular member comprises acrylic fleece.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a baseball-style cap, the cap having a pair of adjustable straps being engageable to each other, said pair of straps being engageable into a plurality of differing positions, a cap strap cushion, comprising: a deformable tubular member having a first open end and a second open end, each of said open ends defining an inseparable edge; an interior passage extending from said first open end to said second open end; said first open end and said second open end being configured for receiving said pair of adjustable straps therein; wherein said tubular member is adapted to be fit on said pair of engageable adjustable straps; and wherein said deformable tubular member comprises acrylic fleece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cap strap cushion of claim 5, wherein said deformable tubular member is stitched from the edge of said first open end to the edge of said second open end.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of using a cap strap cushion in conjunction with a pair of adjustable straps of a baseball-style cap, said method comprising: (a) grasping a soft and pliable tubular member made from synthetic fleece, said member having first and second open ends and an interior channel extending from said first open end to said second open end; (b) inserting a first of said pair of adjustable straps into said first open end and through said interior channel; (c) fastening said pair of adjustable straps together; and (d) positioning said tubular member on said fastened pair of adjustable straps so as to cover said fastened pair of adjustable straps.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of using a cap strap cushion in conjunction with a pair of adjustable straps of a baseball-style cap, said method comprising: (a) grasping a soft and pliable tubular member made from synthetic fleece, said member having first and second open ends and an interior channel extending from said first open end to said second open end; (b) inserting a first of said pair of adjustable straps into said first open end and through said interior channel; (c) fastening said pair of adjustable straps together; and (d) positioning said tubular member on said fastened pair of adjustable straps so as to cover said fastened pair of adjustable straps.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of using a cap strap cushion of claim 7, wherein said inserting step (b) includes bunching up said soft and pliable tubular member so as to facilitate attachment to said pair of adjustable straps.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of using a cap strap cushion of claim 7, further comprising the step of removing said soft and pliable tubular member from said pair of adjustable straps.
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