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Stretch band construction for caps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2002-12-12
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Granted: 2003-06-03
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Expires: 2022-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A stretch band construction for caps or hats includes an additional folded-over layer of stretchable material that serves to reinforce and support the cap or hat. Circumscribing the open end of the cap, the stretch band construction provides additional elastic support so that a cap may more firmly and tightly engage a mandrel used during an embroidery process. This leads to more reliable embroidery and less thread breakage to the cap. The stretch band has a ribbed portion which allows the stretch band to be doubled back and secured to the cap material.
Inventors
- 👤 Seun Ching Yan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:13
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05C; D05C17/00; A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/22; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A stretch band construction for caps, comprising: a first band portion integrally connected to a laterally adjacent second band portion having an intermediate ribbed portion which is adapted to be folded over at its edge for thread securement to the internal circumference of a cap whereby improved interconnection of said stretch band and cap is achieved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A stretch band construction for caps, comprising: a first band portion integrally connected to a laterally adjacent second band portion having an intermediate ribbed portion which is adapted to be folded over at its edge for thread securement to the internal circumference of a cap whereby improved interconnection of said stretch band and cap is achieved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A stretch band construction for caps as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said stretch band further comprises: said intermediate ribbed portion having longitudinally extending ribs extending the length of said stretch band which allow said stretch band to be folded over to provide a double layer of elastic material which provides additional support and distribution of pressure for said stretch band construction when the cap is placed over a mandrel for embroidering purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A stretch band construction for caps as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said stretch band construction further comprises: said intermediate ribbed portion allowing for flexing thereof thereby permitting a cap to be engaged more tightly with a mandrel during the process of being stitched or embroidered upon and therefore facilitating reliable and error-reduced stitching or embroidery and reducing the frequency of damage to the cap when it is fitted upon a mandrel, especially for a stitching or embroidering process.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A stretch band construction for a cap, comprising: a first band portion; a second band portion laterally coupled to first band portion through an adjacent intermediate integral ribbed portion, said stretch band being elastic; and said stretch band being capable of being doubled over at said ribbed portion and attached to a cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A stretch band construction for a cap, comprising: a first band portion; a second band portion laterally coupled to first band portion through an adjacent intermediate integral ribbed portion, said stretch band being elastic; and said stretch band being capable of being doubled over at said ribbed portion and attached to a cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A stretch band construction as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising: said stretch band being entirely of elastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A stretch band construction as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising: said first and second band portions coupled to each other by longitudinally ribbed material making up said intermediate ribbed portion and making for easier folding of the stretch band to double over said stretch band for secure attachment to said cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A stretch band construction as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising: said stretch band being capable of being held in place with respect to said cap by stitching.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
A band construction for a cap, comprising: a first elastic band portion; a second band portion laterally coupled to said first elastic band portion by an intermediate ribbed portion, said ribbed material making easier folding of the band to double over said band; and a cap said band being doubled over and attached to said cap, said band being held in place with respect to said cap by stitching; whereby said cap attached to the band may better engage a mandrel with less damage and provide better wear for a wearer of said cap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
A band construction for a cap, comprising: a first elastic band portion; a second band portion laterally coupled to said first elastic band portion by an intermediate ribbed portion, said ribbed material making easier folding of the band to double over said band; and a cap said band being doubled over and attached to said cap, said band being held in place with respect to said cap by stitching; whereby said cap attached to the band may better engage a mandrel with less damage and provide better wear for a wearer of said cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
99 words
A cap having an interior band construction, comprising: a crown for engaging a person's head, said crown having an open end with a depending edge and having an interior surface adjacent said depending edge; a stretch band at least partially circumscribing said interior surface; said stretch band comprising a first and second portion with an intermediate ribbed portion, said stretch band being folded over at said intermediate portion and stitchingly secured to said interior surface of said cap; whereby said stretch band provides additional support and elasticity to the cap, enabling the cap to better engage an embroidery mandrel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
99 words
A cap having an interior band construction, comprising: a crown for engaging a person's head, said crown having an open end with a depending edge and having an interior surface adjacent said depending edge; a stretch band at least partially circumscribing said interior surface; said stretch band comprising a first and second portion with an intermediate ribbed portion, said stretch band being folded over at said intermediate portion and stitchingly secured to said interior surface of said cap; whereby said stretch band provides additional support and elasticity to the cap, enabling the cap to better engage an embroidery mandrel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cap as set forth in claim 9 , further comprising: said stretch band being elastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cap as set forth in claim 10 , further comprising: said intermediate ribbed portion being more elastic than said first and second portions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cap as set forth in claim 9 , further comprising: said ribbed material having longitudinal ribs, making for easier folding of the band to double over at the edge thereof for attachment to said interior surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cap as set forth in claim 9 , further comprising: said band being held in place with respect to said cap by stitching.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
111 words
A cap having an elastic hat band construction, comprising: a crown for engaging a person's head, said crown having an open end with an edge and an interior surface adjacent said edge; an elastic stretch band at least partially circumscribing said interior surface; said elastic stretch band comprising first and second portions laterally coupled to each other by an intermediate ribbed portion, said ribbed portion making for easier folding thereof to double over at the edge of said elastic stretch band; and said elastic stretch band being fixedly secured to said interior surface of said crown by stitching; whereby said elastic stretch band provides additional support and elasticity to said cap.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
111 words
A cap having an elastic hat band construction, comprising: a crown for engaging a person's head, said crown having an open end with an edge and an interior surface adjacent said edge; an elastic stretch band at least partially circumscribing said interior surface; said elastic stretch band comprising first and second portions laterally coupled to each other by an intermediate ribbed portion, said ribbed portion making for easier folding thereof to double over at the edge of said elastic stretch band; and said elastic stretch band being fixedly secured to said interior surface of said crown by stitching; whereby said elastic stretch band provides additional support and elasticity to said cap.
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