Cap with a freely transforming visor
US6735782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B1/0183
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A baseball-style cap having a freely transformable visor which includes an upper fabric portion, a lower fabric portion, and a resilient stiffener placed therebetween. The cap further includes a piped fabric portion that is located between the upper and lower fabric portions, adjacent an outer periphery of such upper and lower portions, into which a deformable material is inserted. The deformable material includes a plastic sheath defining a channel, and a metal material lying within the channel and enclosed thereby. The combination of the resilient stiffener and the deformable material allows the visor to be readily bent or folded as well as easily restored to its original configuration. The resulting cap can be produced easily, is attractive in use and can be carried in a pocket without damage to the visor.
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