Cap strap covering device
First Claim
1. In combination, a cap and a cap strap cover device for covering a sizing strap on the cap, the cap having a covering portion with a hemispheric opening adjacent the sizing strap, the cover device comprising:
- a padded structure having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions being formed by hinge means for allowing the first and second portions to fold relative to one another into a folded position around the cap sizing strap, the padded structure including a perimeter and a display surface having a indicia displayed thereon, the display surface being located on the padded structure so that the indicia is visible when the padded structure is in the folded position;
fastening means for holding the first and second portions of the padded structure in the folded position around the cap sizing strap; and
an appendage coupled to the padded structure and extending beyond the perimeter of the padded structure without conforming to the covering portion of the cap.
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Abstract
A cap strap cover device covers a sizing strap on a cap. The cap has a covering portion with a hemispheric opening adjacent the sizing strap. The cover device includes a padded structure having first and second portions formed by a hinge allowing the first and second portions to fold relative to one another. The first and second portions fold into a folded position around the cap sizing strap. The padded structure includes a perimeter and a display surface having indicia displayed thereon. The display surface is located on the padded structure so that the indicia is visible when the padded structure is in the folded position. A fastener is provided for holding the first and second portions of the padded structure in the folded position around the cap sizing strap. An appendage is coupled to the padded structure and extends beyond the perimeter of the padded structure.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. In combination, a cap and a cap strap cover device for covering a sizing strap on the cap, the cap having a covering portion with a hemispheric opening adjacent the sizing strap, the cover device comprising:
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a padded structure having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions being formed by hinge means for allowing the first and second portions to fold relative to one another into a folded position around the cap sizing strap, the padded structure including a perimeter and a display surface having a indicia displayed thereon, the display surface being located on the padded structure so that the indicia is visible when the padded structure is in the folded position; fastening means for holding the first and second portions of the padded structure in the folded position around the cap sizing strap; and an appendage coupled to the padded structure and extending beyond the perimeter of the padded structure without conforming to the covering portion of the cap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. In combination:
a cap having a front portion with a hemispheric opening, a bill, and a rear portion with a sizing strap for sizing the cap, and a foldable strap cover for covering the sizing strap, the foldable strap cover, comprising; a padded structure having a perimeter, first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions being joined by hinge means for allowing the first and second portions to fold relative to one another into a folded position around the cap sizing strap; fastening means for holding the padded structure in a folded position around the cap sizing strap, the padded structure including a display surface displaying a symbol thereon, the display surface being positioned on the foldable strap cover so that the symbol is visible when the padded structure is in the folded position; and appendage means, coupled to the padded structure, for extending from the perimeter of the padded structure away from the padded structure. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. In combination, a cap and a cap strap cover device for covering a sizing strap on the cap, the cap having a hemispheric opening adjacent the sizing strap, the cover comprising:
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a multiple-ply padded structure having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions being joined by a hinge for allowing the first and second portions to fold relative to one another to form a semicircular pattern in a folded position around the cap sizing strap substantially covering the hemispheric opening in the cap; fastening means for holding the padded structure in the folded position around the cap sizing strap, the fastening means including a hook and loop fastener having a first strip attached at a lower end of the second portion of the padded structure and a second strip attached to a central area of the first portion of the padded structure so the first and second strips contact one another when in the folded position; and the padded structure including a display surface having a symbol displayed thereon, the display surface being located on the padded structure so that the symbol is visible when the padded structure is in the folded position.
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Specification