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Cap with integrated storage pouches

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-02-11
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Granted: 1999-12-07
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Expires: 2018-02-11
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Abstract

Abstract Disclosed is an otherwise conventional sports cap-like hat with two weatherproof, zippered pouches for storing and transporting personal items such as keys, wallets, money, etc. attached to the rear portion thereof.

Inventors

  • 👤 Harold K. Asp, Jr.

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 07:08
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/24; A42B1/241; A42B1/018; A42B1/0186; A42B1/0187

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 274 words
A sportsman's cap, with two weatherproof storage pouches affixed thereto, said cap comprising: a head covering portion, said head covering portion generally dome-shaped forming an interior head receiving cavity opposite a head covering exterior surface, said head covering portion having an outwardly extending front brim opposite a rear adjustment strap; a first neck shade attaching strap, said first neck shade attaching strap comprising a generally rectangular hook and loop fastening device, said first neck shade attaching strap attached to said head covering exterior surface occupying a space around the perimeter of said rear adjustment strap; a neck shade, said neck shade being generally rectangular in shape with a top edge opposite a bottom edge, said top edge being tapered towards the center thereof; a second neck shade attaching strap, said second neck shade attaching strap comprising a generally rectangular hook and loop fastening device attached to said top edge of said neck shade, said second neck shade attaching strap mating with said first shade attaching strap securing said neck shade to said head covering exterior surface; a large storage compartment, said large storage compartment having a generally trapezoidal shape, horizontally oriented with rounded corners and edges forming a large storage compartment interior cavity opposite a large storage compartment exterior surface, said large storage compartment attached to said head covering exterior surface above said neck shade attaching means; and a small storage compartment, said small storage compartment having a generally elongated shape, horizontally oriented with rounded corners and edges forming a small storage compartment interior cavity opposite a small storage compartment exterior surface, said small storage compartment attached to said large storage compartment exterior surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 274 words
A sportsman's cap, with two weatherproof storage pouches affixed thereto, said cap comprising: a head covering portion, said head covering portion generally dome-shaped forming an interior head receiving cavity opposite a head covering exterior surface, said head covering portion having an outwardly extending front brim opposite a rear adjustment strap; a first neck shade attaching strap, said first neck shade attaching strap comprising a generally rectangular hook and loop fastening device, said first neck shade attaching strap attached to said head covering exterior surface occupying a space around the perimeter of said rear adjustment strap; a neck shade, said neck shade being generally rectangular in shape with a top edge opposite a bottom edge, said top edge being tapered towards the center thereof; a second neck shade attaching strap, said second neck shade attaching strap comprising a generally rectangular hook and loop fastening device attached to said top edge of said neck shade, said second neck shade attaching strap mating with said first shade attaching strap securing said neck shade to said head covering exterior surface; a large storage compartment, said large storage compartment having a generally trapezoidal shape, horizontally oriented with rounded corners and edges forming a large storage compartment interior cavity opposite a large storage compartment exterior surface, said large storage compartment attached to said head covering exterior surface above said neck shade attaching means; and a small storage compartment, said small storage compartment having a generally elongated shape, horizontally oriented with rounded corners and edges forming a small storage compartment interior cavity opposite a small storage compartment exterior surface, said small storage compartment attached to said large storage compartment exterior surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 80 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein said large storage compartment further comprises: a large storage compartment interior cavity access aperture, said large storage compartment interior cavity access aperture being generally elongated and providing fluid connectivity between said large storage compartment interior cavity and said large storage compartment exterior surface; and a large storage compartment access zipper, said large storage compartment access zipper comprising a sliding connector forming a recloseable waterproof seal of said large storage compartment interior cavity access aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
The cap of claim 2, wherein said large storage compartment is constructed of a material selected from the group comprising waterproof fabrics.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 80 words
The cap of claim 1, wherein said small storage compartment further comprises: a small storage compartment interior cavity access aperture, said small storage compartment interior cavity access aperture being generally elongated and providing fluid connectivity between said small storage compartment interior cavity and said small storage compartment exterior surface; and a small storage compartment access zipper, said small storage compartment access zipper comprising a sliding connector forming a recloseable waterproof seal of said small storage compartment interior cavity access aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 22 words
The cap of claim 4, wherein said small storage compartment is constructed of a material selected from the group comprising waterproof fabrics.

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