US6189152B1
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Bathing cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-03-30
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Granted: 2001-02-20
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Expires: 2020-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A bathing cap includes lower extensions which can wrap around the sides of the cap, cross at the top, wrap down around the sides, and tie at the nape of the neck. Preferably, the portions of the cap adjacent the cheeks project forward of the normal hairline.
Inventors
- 👤 Made B. Lofton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:26
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/12; A42B1/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A bathing cap, comprising: a head-covering portion, generally following the shape of a normal hairline but extending forward of the hairline in the cheek area, and defining an upper margin, left and right side margins, and a lower margin; left and right tie portions extending between the side margins and lower margin, each of said tie portions wrapping along its respective side margin, along the upper margin, and then along the other side margin, and the two tie portions tying together at the lower margin, so as to double wrap the upper margins and side margin and at least single wrap the lower margin; wherein said cap is made of an elastic, water-impermeable material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A bathing cap, comprising: a head-covering portion, generally following the shape of a normal hairline but extending forward of the hairline in the cheek area, and defining an upper margin, left and right side margins, and a lower margin; left and right tie portions extending between the side margins and lower margin, each of said tie portions wrapping along its respective side margin, along the upper margin, and then along the other side margin, and the two tie portions tying together at the lower margin, so as to double wrap the upper margins and side margin and at least single wrap the lower margin; wherein said cap is made of an elastic, water-impermeable material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bathing cap, comprising: a head-covering portion made of a water resistant material and shaped to cover a normal human hairline, defining an upper border, left and right side borders, and a lower border; and left and right lower extensions from said head-covering portion, each of said extensions being greater than two times the length from the upper border to the lower border so that said each of lower extensions can wrap along its respective side border, along the upper border, down along the other side border, and be anchored along the lower border, and further comprising forwardly-projecting portions from said head-covering portion along said left and right side borders, adjacent a normal human cheekline, so as to provide ample surface area over which said lower extensions can wrap to provide especially secure protection to the wearer's ears.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A bathing cap, comprising: a head-covering portion made of a water resistant material and shaped to cover a normal human hairline, defining an upper border, left and right side borders, and a lower border; and left and right lower extensions from said head-covering portion, each of said extensions being greater than two times the length from the upper border to the lower border so that said each of lower extensions can wrap along its respective side border, along the upper border, down along the other side border, and be anchored along the lower border, and further comprising forwardly-projecting portions from said head-covering portion along said left and right side borders, adjacent a normal human cheekline, so as to provide ample surface area over which said lower extensions can wrap to provide especially secure protection to the wearer's ears.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
A bathing cap, comprising: a water resistant covering portion shaped to cover a normal human hairline from the top of the forehead to the nape of the neck; left and right forwardly-projecting cheek portions; and left and right lower extensions, said lower extensions being long enough to wrap along the cheek portions, around the top of the top of the forehead, back down along the opposite cheek portions, and to be anchored at the nape of the neck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
A bathing cap, comprising: a water resistant covering portion shaped to cover a normal human hairline from the top of the forehead to the nape of the neck; left and right forwardly-projecting cheek portions; and left and right lower extensions, said lower extensions being long enough to wrap along the cheek portions, around the top of the top of the forehead, back down along the opposite cheek portions, and to be anchored at the nape of the neck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A bathing cap as recited in claim 3 , wherein said left and right lower extensions are long enough to be anchored at the nape of the neck by tying them together.
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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) | 2004-02-20 | 2004-08-21 | 2005-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-02-20 | 2008-08-21 | 2009-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-02-20 | 2012-08-21 | 2013-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |