Multifunction cap structure

• US 6,167,570 B1
• Filed: 08/16/1999
• Issued: 01/02/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 08/16/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Ming-Shu Su
• Original Assignee: Ming-Shu Su
• Inventors: Su, Ming-Shu
• Primary Examiner(s): Vanatta, Amy B.
• Application Number:
  US09/374,529
• Time in Patent Office: 505 Days
• Field of Search: 220/913, 219/51, 290/6, 405/42, 405/44, 405/86, 407/14, 407/16, 401/240.2, 403/29, 362/106, 362/107, 362/105, 362/806
• US Class Current: 2/209.13
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 1/248 Insignia, logos, emblems or the like
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/02 by a carrier person or animal
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 2/906 Head covering or protector

Abstract

An improved structure multifunction cap comprised of cap having a placement section on the front surface with incisions on two sides and capable of accommodating the insertion and mounting of a luminescent picture as well as isolating the forehead of the user from direct contact with the luminescent picture, thereby preventing electrocution. Furthermore, there is a containment section on the side that provides for the insertion of a controller circuit which switches the power source to the luminescent picture on and off. As such, the structure of the present invention allows the multifunction cap to be worn in the day for general use, but is capable of enhanced visual attractiveness when worn at night and, furthermore, prevents electrical shock to the user while the cap is worn to ensure physical safety.

Claims

1. A multifunctional cap comprising:

a) a cap portion engageable with a head of a user, the cap portion bounding an interior and having an exterior surface;

b) a placement section on the cap portion, the placement section having a plurality of spaced apart incisions;

c) a luminescent picture panel having opposite side edges, a picture surface and a rear surface facing opposite to the picture surface, the opposite side edges engaging the spaced apart incisions so as to removably attach the luminescent picture panel to the placement section such that the rear surface contacts the placement section and the picture surface faces outwardly from the cap;

d) a containment section located on the exterior surface of the cap portion; and

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e) a controller circuit retained in the containment section and electrically connected to the luminescent picture panel.

2. The multifunctional cap of claim 1 further comprising indicia on the placement section visible when the luminescent picture panel is removed from the placement section.

3. The multifunctional cap of claim 1 wherein the containment section comprises a holding pocket having an open top edge and further comprising a closure element to close the open top edge.

4. The multifunctional cap of claim 1 wherein the luminescent picture panel has a glowing phosphor powder image.

5. The multifunctional cap of claim 1 wherein the luminescent picture panel comprises a cold light board.