US6032292A
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Convertible bandanna or scarf
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-01-29
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2019-01-29
Abstract
Abstract An improved bandanna or scarf is formed with holding elements thereon, and may include a number of flexible layers which provide protection from the elements. A top portion of the improved bandanna or scarf may include elastic elements to aid in securing the bandanna or scarf in place on the nose of a wearer, or may have a pair of drawstrings with locking elements to enable the bandanna or scarf to be adjustably tightened when wearing. The drawstrings may also include loops for supporting glasses thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester James Wood
- 👤 Betty Jane Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:03
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A bandanna convertible to a face or neck warmer, comprising: a rectangular portion of material having at least one layer folded into a triangular configuration so as to form an elongated top portion; a pair of securing elements held on opposite sides of the elongated top portion to secure the bandanna on a wearer; means for tightening the top portion of the bandanna when it is secured in place on the face or neck of a wearer and a plurality of openings accommodating the means for tightening the top portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bandanna convertible to a face or neck warmer, comprising: a rectangular portion of material having at least one layer folded into a triangular configuration so as to form an elongated top portion; a pair of securing elements held on opposite sides of the elongated top portion to secure the bandanna on a wearer; means for tightening the top portion of the bandanna when it is secured in place on the face or neck of a wearer and a plurality of openings accommodating the means for tightening the top portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bandanna of claim 1 wherein the means for tightening the top portion are drawstrings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bandanna of claim 2 wherein the drawstrings include outer loops to support glasses therein, and include adjustable locking elements mounted on the drawstrings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The bandanna of claim 3 wherein the bandanna is made from a flexible material which is folded so as to have an outer layer, a soft inner layer and at least one filtering or insulating layer therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The bandanna of claim 1 wherein the bandanna has an outer layer, a soft inner layer and at least one filtering or insulating layer between the outer layer and the soft inner layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The bandanna of claim 1 wherein the bandanna, when folded, has a soft inner layer for placement against the wearer, an outer layer for protection, and at least one internal layer between the soft inner layer and the outer layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bandanna of claim 6 wherein the soft inner layer, the outer layer and the at least one internal layer form the triangular shape of the bandanna.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
An improved bandanna or scarf comprising: a triangular-shaped portion of material having a wide top portion and a pointed lower portion; a plurality of flexible, internal layers held within the triangular-shaped portion of material; drawstrings for tightening the wide top portion of the bandanna or scarf; and loops formed on outer ends of the drawstrings to support glasses therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
An improved bandanna or scarf comprising: a triangular-shaped portion of material having a wide top portion and a pointed lower portion; a plurality of flexible, internal layers held within the triangular-shaped portion of material; drawstrings for tightening the wide top portion of the bandanna or scarf; and loops formed on outer ends of the drawstrings to support glasses therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bandanna or scarf of claim 8 wherein the triangular-shaped portion of material includes a soft inner face for placement against a user, and an outer face offering protection against the elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The bandanna or scarf of claim 9, further including a pair of securing elements, mounted on opposite faces of the wide top portion, to secure the bandanna on a wearer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The bandanna or scarf of claim 10 wherein the drawstrings pass through openings formed in the wide top portion and are held within the bandanna or scarf; and locking elements are mounted on the drawstrings to hold the drawstrings in a tightened position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-03-07 | 2003-09-06 | 2004-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-07 | 2007-09-06 | 2008-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-03-07 | 2011-09-06 | 2012-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |