US6052831A
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Free-size cap
Assignee: Dada Corp
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Filing: 1999-01-29
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Granted: 2000-04-25
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Expires: 2019-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A free-size cap is capable of fitting wearers having a range of head sizes. The cap includes a multi-gore shell forming a crown portion, a headband having a plurality of slits thereon and a stretchable fabric interconnecting the crown and the headband. Further, a sponge-containing headband is secured to the lower peripheral edge of the crown by the stretchable fabric, and the headband is stretchable in accordance with stretching of the crown. The structure permits a cap to be designed which is produced easily, attractive in use or other time by keeping its shape, comfortable for the wearer by causing no oppression, and further provides the advantageous feature of multiple size capability.
Inventors
- 👤 Boo Yl Park
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:49
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A free-size cap comprising: a main body having a plurality of gores forming a crown portion with a lower peripheral edge, wherein the lower peripheral edge of the crown is expandable at least in a peripheral direction thereof, and a headband made of a non-stretchable absorbent fabric, said headband having a plurality of slits which are each incised substantially normal to a longitudinal direction of the headband, the headband attached to the lower peripheral edge of said crown by a biaxially stretchable fabric.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A free-size cap comprising: a main body having a plurality of gores forming a crown portion with a lower peripheral edge, wherein the lower peripheral edge of the crown is expandable at least in a peripheral direction thereof, and a headband made of a non-stretchable absorbent fabric, said headband having a plurality of slits which are each incised substantially normal to a longitudinal direction of the headband, the headband attached to the lower peripheral edge of said crown by a biaxially stretchable fabric.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one or more of said plurality of gores are fabricated with a stretchable material so that the lower peripheral edge of the crown is expandable at least in the peripheral direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of gores are fabricated with a non-stretchable material, and a lower edge of at least one or more of said gores is connected with a stretchable material so that the lower edge of the crown is expandable at least in the peripheral direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said slits is formed on said headband starting from an attached edge of the headband to which the biaxially stretchable fabric is attached and ending within a width of said headband so that an open edge of said headband is continuous.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of said slits is formed only within a width of the headband so that an upper end and lower end of the slit are continuous.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein a flexible material is inserted in said headband.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 6, wherein said flexible material is a sponge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A headwear comprising: a main body having a plurality of panels forming a crown portion with a lower peripheral edge, wherein the lower peripheral edge of the crown is expandable at least in a peripheral direction thereof, and a headband made of a non-stretchable fabric, said headband having a plurality of slits incised in the headband, the headband attached to the lower peripheral edge of said crown by a biaxially stretchable fabric.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
A headwear comprising: a main body having a plurality of panels forming a crown portion with a lower peripheral edge, wherein the lower peripheral edge of the crown is expandable at least in a peripheral direction thereof, and a headband made of a non-stretchable fabric, said headband having a plurality of slits incised in the headband, the headband attached to the lower peripheral edge of said crown by a biaxially stretchable fabric.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 8, wherein at least one or more of said plurality of panels are fabricated with a stretchable material so that the lower peripheral edge of the crown is expandable at least in the peripheral direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 8, wherein said plurality of panels are fabricated with a non-stretchable material, and a lower edge of at least one or more of said panels is connected with a stretchable material so that the lower edge of the crown is expandable at least in the peripheral direction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 8, wherein at least one of said slits is formed on said headband starting from an attached edge of the headband to which the biaxially stretchable fabric is attached and ending within a width of said headband so that an open edge of said headband is continuous.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 8, wherein at least one of said slits is formed only within a width of the headband so that an upper end and lower end of the slit are continuous.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 8, wherein a flexible material is inserted in said headband.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 13, wherein said flexible material is a sponge.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
49 words
A headwear comprising a main body having a plurality of panels forming a crown portion with a lower peripheral edge which is expandable at least in a peripheral direction, and a non-stretchable headband having a plurality of slits, the headband attached to the lower peripheral edge of said crown.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
A headwear comprising a main body having a plurality of panels forming a crown portion with a lower peripheral edge which is expandable at least in a peripheral direction, and a non-stretchable headband having a plurality of slits, the headband attached to the lower peripheral edge of said crown.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The headwear of claim 15, further comprising a biaxially stretchable fabric connected to the headband and to the lower peripheral edge of said crown.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
54 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 16, wherein at least one of said slits is formed on said headband starting from an attached edge of the headband to which the biaxially stretchable fabric is attached and ending within a width of said headband so that an open edge of said headband is continuous.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
42 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 15, wherein at least one or more of said plurality of panels are fabricated with a stretchable material so that the lower peripheral edge of the crown is expandable at least in the peripheral direction.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
54 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 15, wherein said plurality of panels are fabricated with a non-stretchable material, and a lower edge of at least one or more of said panels is connected with a stretchable material so that the lower edge of the crown is expandable at least in the peripheral direction.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 15, wherein at least one of said slits is formed only within a width of the headband so that an upper end and lower end of the slit are continuous.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 15, wherein a flexible material is inserted in said headband.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The free-size cap as claimed in claim 21, wherein said flexible material is a sponge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-04-25 | 2003-10-25 | 2004-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-04-25 | 2007-10-25 | 2008-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-04-25 | 2011-10-25 | 2012-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |