US5926850A
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Fit cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-11-02
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Granted: 1999-07-27
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Expires: 2018-11-02
Abstract
Abstract The improved fit cap of the present intention fit wearers within a predetermined range of hat sizes. The improved fit cap has a crown member and a brim extending from a front portion. A sweat band having a bottom edge, and a top edge is attached along its lower edge to an interior surface of the crown member. When attached to the crown member, the bottom edge of the sweat band is of a larger circumference than the circumference of the top edge of the sweat band. Furthermore, the sweat band is composed of an unidirectionally stretchable fabric aligned to stretch only along an axis perpendicular to the top and bottom edges of the sweat band.
Inventors
- 👤 Cha Rang Han
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:17
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/04; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22; A42C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A cap capable of comfortably fitting wearers within a predetermined range of hat sizes comprising: a crown member having exterior and interior surfaces, a front portion, and a circumferential lower edge; a sweat band having a bottom edge, a top edge, and a central portion; said sweat band being composed of unidirectionally stretchable fabric aligned to stretch only along an axis perpendicular to the bottom and top edges of the sweat band; and, said sweat band's lower edge being circumferentially attached to said interior surface of said crown member adjacent the lower edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A cap capable of comfortably fitting wearers within a predetermined range of hat sizes comprising: a crown member having exterior and interior surfaces, a front portion, and a circumferential lower edge; a sweat band having a bottom edge, a top edge, and a central portion; said sweat band being composed of unidirectionally stretchable fabric aligned to stretch only along an axis perpendicular to the bottom and top edges of the sweat band; and, said sweat band's lower edge being circumferentially attached to said interior surface of said crown member adjacent the lower edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The cap as described in claim 1 wherein said bottom edge of said sweat band is of a first predetermined circumference, said top edge is of a second predetermined circumference, and said second circumference is less than the first circumference.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cap as described in claim 2 wherein said sweat band's top edge and central portion are free and unattached to said crown.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cap as described in claim 1 further comprising a brim extending from said front portion of said crown member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cap as described in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of orifices disposed on said crown member extending from said exterior surface to said interior surface of said crown member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cap as described in claim 1 wherein the crown member is composed of uniform fabric material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 2002-07-26 | 2003-01-25 | 2003-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-07-26 | 2007-01-25 | 2007-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-07-26 | 2011-01-25 | 2011-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |