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Head garment for privacy

US9629411B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
58References
25Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 2013
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 28, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA42C5/04
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A head garment for privacy and methods of using the same are disclosed. The head garment has a frame including an elongated member, the frame including a loop portion that extends upward and forward from a rear portion that includes a tail, the loop portion including a rim, a veil having a rear portion that is connected to the rear portion of the frame and a front portion that is connected to the rim. The tension in the portion of the veil that spans between the connection to the rear portion of the frame and to the rim provides support for the rim, and the front portion of the veil extends beyond and drapes downward from the rim. The head garment is usable with a ventilation system and/or an electronic device and may be folded for stowing in a container.

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