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Insect barrier headgear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-10-10
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Granted: 1998-02-03
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Expires: 2016-10-10
Abstract
Abstract Insect protective headgear comprising a headpiece having a crown and a brim with an outer edge extending at least part of the way around the periphery of said crown; a transparent eyepiece releasably attached to the outer edge of the brim; and a knitted tubular veil of pantyhose-type material releasably attached to the lower edge of the eyepiece and to the lower edge of the headpiece.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael D. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K55/00; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/018; A42B1/0181; A42B1/0182; A42B1/0186; A42B1/0187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
Insect protective headgear comprising (a) a crown having a front edge and a rear edge; (b) an outwardly extending bill having an inner edge attached to the front edge of said crown, and an outer edge; (c) a transparent eyepiece having an upper edge attached to the outer edge of said bill, a lower edge, and rearwardly extending ends; (d) a tubular veil having a continuous upper edge attached to the lower edge of said eyepiece and secured to the rear edge of said crown.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
Insect protective headgear comprising (a) a crown having a front edge and a rear edge; (b) an outwardly extending bill having an inner edge attached to the front edge of said crown, and an outer edge; (c) a transparent eyepiece having an upper edge attached to the outer edge of said bill, a lower edge, and rearwardly extending ends; (d) a tubular veil having a continuous upper edge attached to the lower edge of said eyepiece and secured to the rear edge of said crown.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The headgear of claim 1, wherein said veil is secured to the rear of said crown with elastic tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The headgear of claim 1, further including upwardly extending projections attached to the ends of said eyepiece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The headgear of claim 1, wherein said veil comprises a knitted fabric of stretch nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The headgear of claim 1, further including a first hook and loop fastener strip attached to the outer edge of said bill, a second hook and loop fastener strip attached to the upper edge of said eyepiece, a third hook and loop fastener strip attached at the front of the upper edge of said veil, and an elastic band attached at the rear of the upper edge of said veil.
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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) | 2001-02-02 | 2001-08-04 | 2002-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-02-02 | 2005-08-04 | 2006-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-02-02 | 2009-08-04 | 2010-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |