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Multi-axially stretchable fabric cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-10-27
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Granted: 2000-10-17
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Expires: 2019-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A multi-axially stretchable fabric cap which utilizes a multi-axially stretchable fabric for a majority of the gores making up the cap, such that a more comfortable fitting cap is obtained and wherein the cap has an inner headband consisting of a foam synthetic material so as to alleviate pressure about the head of the wearer and wherein the cap is sewn with stretchable thread.
Inventors
- 👤 Suen Ching Yan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:09
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A multi-axially stretchable fabric cap comprising: a main body having a plurality of gores forming a crown portion having a lower peripheral edge wherein at least some of said plurality of gores are composed of multi-axially stretchable fabric having a stretchable synthetic fiber woven in both the warp and weft of said fabric, a sweat band operatively associated with said lower peripheral edge and consisting of a thin layer of synthetic foam material having a fabric covering identical in structure and composition to said multi-axially stretchable fabric, and being sewn to said lower peripheral edge with stretchable thread whereby an inherently stretchable form-fitting cap, adapted to conform to the head of the wearer, is obtained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A multi-axially stretchable fabric cap comprising: a main body having a plurality of gores forming a crown portion having a lower peripheral edge wherein at least some of said plurality of gores are composed of multi-axially stretchable fabric having a stretchable synthetic fiber woven in both the warp and weft of said fabric, a sweat band operatively associated with said lower peripheral edge and consisting of a thin layer of synthetic foam material having a fabric covering identical in structure and composition to said multi-axially stretchable fabric, and being sewn to said lower peripheral edge with stretchable thread whereby an inherently stretchable form-fitting cap, adapted to conform to the head of the wearer, is obtained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cap in accordance with claim 1 wherein a visor of preformed plastic is operatively associated with the front of the cap and the two gores superpositioned of said visor are of non-stretchable material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The cap in accordance with claim 2 wherein the remainder of the gores forming the crown portion of said cap are composed of woven material having spandex therewith so that stretchability in a plurality of directions is obtained.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cap in accordance with claim 3 wherein said sweatband is tacked to the fabric making up said crown in a plurality of places.
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| 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 |