US6061835A
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Shape-changeable hat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-09-22
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Granted: 2000-05-16
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Expires: 2019-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A hat having a resilient wire stretcher wrapped in the rim thereof along the border to stretch the brim into shape, and an endless binding cord mounted in the brim and surrounded by the resilient wire stretcher, the endless binding cord having a part extended out of an opening at the brim for pulling by hand to deform the brim and the resilient wire stretcher.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Lien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:41
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A hat comprising a resilient wire stretcher wrapped in a brim thereof along the border to stretch said brim into shape, and an endless binding cord mounted in said brim and surrounded by said resilient wire stretcher, said endless binding cord having a part extended out of an opening at said brim for pulling by hand to deform said brim and said resilient wire stretcher.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A hat comprising a resilient wire stretcher wrapped in a brim thereof along the border to stretch said brim into shape, and an endless binding cord mounted in said brim and surrounded by said resilient wire stretcher, said endless binding cord having a part extended out of an opening at said brim for pulling by hand to deform said brim and said resilient wire stretcher.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hat of claim 1 further comprising counterweight means fastened to said resilient wire stretcher at said brim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hat of claim 1 wherein said resilient wire stretcher is fixedly fastened to said brim by stitches.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-05-16 | 2003-11-15 | 2004-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-05-16 | 2007-11-15 | 2008-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-05-16 | 2011-11-15 | 2012-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |