US5054122A
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Structure of hat with cooling system for the head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-30
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Granted: 1991-10-08
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Expires: 2010-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A structure of hat with cooling system for the head, which comprises a covering for the head, having a channel holder made on its inner wall surface for the fastening therein of a plurality of cooling elements and a flexible, ventilating socket. The cooling elements absorb heat when the hat is put on the head, so as to cool and comfort the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Cheng-Hsien Sher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:16
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/008; A42C; A42C5/00; A42C5/02; A42C5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A hat comprising a head covering including a portion adapted to be disposed adjacent the forehead of a wearer, said portion having an inwardly opening channel on the inner surface thereof, a plurality of cooling elements disposed within said channel, said cooling elements each having opposite ends, the ends of adjacent cooling elements being spaced from one another to define gaps therebetween, a ventilating socket disposed inwardly of said cooling elements, said ventilating socket having a plurality of vent holes formed therethrough, said ventilating socket having a plurality of spaced outwardly extending strips thereon, said strips being fastened within said gaps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A hat comprising a head covering including a portion adapted to be disposed adjacent the forehead of a wearer, said portion having an inwardly opening channel on the inner surface thereof, a plurality of cooling elements disposed within said channel, said cooling elements each having opposite ends, the ends of adjacent cooling elements being spaced from one another to define gaps therebetween, a ventilating socket disposed inwardly of said cooling elements, said ventilating socket having a plurality of vent holes formed therethrough, said ventilating socket having a plurality of spaced outwardly extending strips thereon, said strips being fastened within said gaps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A hat as defined in claim 1 wherein said cooling elements comprise bodies formed of chemicals adapted to absorb heat from the surface of an object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A hat as defined in claim 1 wherein said channel has a predetermined width, said cooling elements being flexible and each having a width slightly larger than the width of said channel so that the cooling elements can be squeezed into place within said channel and firmly held in position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hat as defined in claim 1 wherein said ventilating socket is of annular construction and wherein said strips are disposed on at least three spaced portions of said ventilating socket.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-10-07 | 1995-04-08 | 1995-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-10-07 | 1999-04-08 | 1999-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-10-07 | 2003-04-08 | 2003-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |