US6131201A
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Cap with detachable sunshade member
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-07-06
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Granted: 2000-10-17
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Expires: 2019-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A cap having a crown portion and a visor extended from a lower front of the crown portion is further provided at an upper part of the crown portion with a separated inner space for receiving a sunshade member therein and an openable top cover for closing the inner space. The crown portion is provided along a lower rear outer periphery with male fastener and the sunshade member is provided along an upper inner edge with female fastener. By opening the top cover, the sunshade member may be removed from the inner space in the crown portion and detachably attached to rear side of the crown portion by engaging the female fastener with the male fastener. The sunshade member connected to rear side of the crown portion of the cap may shield a large area of a wearer's nape and cheeks from sunrays.
Inventors
- 👤 Li-Tsan Chu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:05
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/24; A42B1/241; A42B1/018; A42B1/0186; A42B1/0187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A cap comprising: a crown portion for covering a top of a wearer's head and a visor extended from a lower front of said crown portion for protecting the wearer's eyes against direct sun or rain; said crown portion includes at an upper part thereof an openable interior storage space, said interior storage space being situated above the wearer's head such that said interior storage space does not affect a fit of said cap, and a plurality of catching means are fixed to a lower rear outer periphery of said crown portion; and a detachable sunshade member stored in said interior storage space in said crown portion, said detachable sunshade member being provided along a top inner edge with a fastening means for detachably connecting to said catching means on said crown portion whereby when said detachable sunshade member is taken out of said interior storage space and detachably connected to said crown portion by attaching said fastening means on said sunshade member to said catching means on said crown portion, a large area of a nape of a wearer's neck and cheeks are shielded by said detachable sunshade member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A cap comprising: a crown portion for covering a top of a wearer's head and a visor extended from a lower front of said crown portion for protecting the wearer's eyes against direct sun or rain; said crown portion includes at an upper part thereof an openable interior storage space, said interior storage space being situated above the wearer's head such that said interior storage space does not affect a fit of said cap, and a plurality of catching means are fixed to a lower rear outer periphery of said crown portion; and a detachable sunshade member stored in said interior storage space in said crown portion, said detachable sunshade member being provided along a top inner edge with a fastening means for detachably connecting to said catching means on said crown portion whereby when said detachable sunshade member is taken out of said interior storage space and detachably connected to said crown portion by attaching said fastening means on said sunshade member to said catching means on said crown portion, a large area of a nape of a wearer's neck and cheeks are shielded by said detachable sunshade member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said catching means and said fastening means provided on said crown portion and said detachable sunshade are hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said catching means and said fastening means provided on said crown portion and said detachable sunshade member are male and female connectors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cap as claimed in claim 3, wherein said male and said female connectors are buttonholes and buttons.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The cap as claimed in claim 1, wherein said interior storage space is located between said upper part of said crown portion and a top cover of said crown portion that can be partially lifted from said crown portion to reveal said interior storage space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cap as claimed in claim 5, wherein said top cover is connected along a part of a periphery thereof to said crown portion by a locking means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cap as claimed in claim 6, wherein said locking means is a zipper.
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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) | 2003-10-17 | 2004-04-17 | 2004-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-17 | 2008-04-17 | 2008-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-17 | 2012-04-17 | 2012-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |