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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F9/04—Eye-masks ; Devices to be worn on the face, not intended for looking through; Eye-pads for sunbathing

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  • ABSTRACT A protective cap for enclosing substantially the entire upper portion of an infants head has radiation blocking material in the front thereof to prevent radiation from injuring the eyes.
  • the top of the cap and ear openings in the sides of the cap cooperate to facilitate application while effectively retaining the cap in proper position on the head, and resilient material in a hem portion of the cap provides for snug fitting against the face without restricting circulation 15 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures PROTECTIVE CAP FOR INFANTS BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention relates to a protective cap for infants and more specifically to such a cap that provides eye shielding protection from ultraviolet or other radiation.
  • a primary object of the invention is to provide a cap for infants to shield the eyes from radiation.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a disposable eye shielding cap for protecting an infant from radiation.
  • An additional object of the invention is to provide a protective cap for shielding the eyes and upper head of an infant from radiation.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a radiation shielding cap for an infant which is retained in position on an infant's head by its ears.
  • Still another object of the invention is to provide a snugly fitting radiation shielding cap for an infant to prevent irradiation of the eye.
  • Still an additional object of the invention is to provide a disposable protective cap for infants formed of sterile, absorbent, light weight, durable, and ventilating material.
  • the invention comprises the features hereinafter fully described, the following description and the annexed drawing setting forth in detail certain illustrative embodiments of the invention, these being indicative, however, of but several of the various ways in which the principals of the invention may be employed.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protective cap positioned on the head of an infant
  • FIG. 2 is a section view taken through the center of the protective cap of FIG. 1 showing the two layers of material forming the cap;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the protective cap of FIG. 1 showing one of the seams thereof;
  • FIG. 4 is a section view of a modified single layer protective cap
  • FIG. 5 is a section view of a further modified protective cap formed of a single piece of material.
  • FIG. 6 is a fragmentary section view of another modifled protective cap with opaque material at the eye shielding portion.
  • a protective cap generally indicated at 10 is shown positioned on an infants head in FIG. 1.
  • the cap 10 is formed of two elements to define a head enclosure, the first element being a generally cylindrical circumferential side portion 11 and the second element being a generally circular top portion 12.
  • the top 12 of the cap 10 is substantially continuous to provide radiation shielding protection for the top of the head as well as to distribute the forces produced by the cap evenly over the top of the head.
  • An eye shielding portion 16 is fixed in position at the front of the cap to cover the infants eyes for blocking radiation therefromfSuch eye shielding or protective portion 16 may be, for example, a regulation shielding pad, such as cotton or other material that prevents radiation from reaching the infants eyes, and may be, for example, sewn in position to the appropriate area proximate the front of the circumferential side portion 11 by stitching 17, 17a.
  • a regulation shielding pad such as cotton or other material that prevents radiation from reaching the infants eyes
  • a hem portion 18 formed at the lower section of the circumferential side portion 11 extending about the perimeter thereof includes some resilient material, such as for example elastic material, for maintaining the cap snugly against the bridge of the nose 19 and cheek 20 of the infant to preventradiation from penetrating beneath the cap to the eyes, although the resilient material may be formed as part of the cap or otherwise fastened to the cap.
  • some resilient material such as for example elastic material
  • the cap 10 preferably is sterile and disposable, whereby after a single use it may be discarded, another cap being used for the next treatment to maintain sterile conditions. It is important that the cap be relatively soft to avoid discomfort to the infant; and preferably the cap is formed of non-woven fabric or paper material, which is soft to avoid discomfort, absorbent to absorb perspiration, light weight to permit the infant easily to move its head, durable and somewhat deformable to withstand application and rubbing, and porous to permit ventilation and air circulation therethrough. It has been found that the absorbent and ventilating properties tend to provide a cooling effect for the head to balance the heat produced by the ultraviolet lamp used in the irradiation treatment.
  • the cap 10 has the circumferential side portion 11 formed by a single piece of material folded at the hem 19 to provide a double layer of material surrounding the head.
  • the regulation eye pad 16 such as cotton or other material as described above; and means, such as for example, the stitching 17 through both layers, maintains the eye pad in position between the two layers while defining the hem portion 18 within which the resilient or elastic material 23 is retained.
  • the circular top portion 12 of the cap 10 is also formed of two layers of material, for example, sewn to the circumferential side portion 11 by the stitching 24.
  • the lower edge of the hem portion 18 at the sides and the back of the head defines a first generally horizontal plane 25, as shown, and the edge of the hem portion at the bridge of the nose 19 and the cheek defines a second plane 26 angled with respect to the first, both planes intersecting at a location 27 between the front and back of the cap 10.
  • This arrangement provides for snug fitting against the face especially at the nose portion 28 of the cap without producing circulation restrictions because the forces produced by the resilient or elastic material 23 do not act on the head in only a continuous single plane.
  • the stitching 17 about the perimeter of the cap 10 defines the hem portion 18 and together with the stitching 17a retains the eye pad 16 and the resilient material 23 in position between the two layers of material 21, 22 in the circumferential side portion 11.
  • the cap 10 is shown in perspective to illustrate the seam 29 at which the edges of the circumferential side portion 11 are fastened at the back of the cap to form the generally cylindrical shape thereof.
  • the stitching 14 at the ear openings 13 in the sides of the cap 10 fastens the two layers of material 21, 22 in the circumferential side portion 11 to prevent abrasions of the infants ears.
  • the hem portion 18 extends about the entire perimeter of the lower section of the circumferential side portion v11 of the cap 10 with resilient material therein, and the eye pad 16 at the front of the cap is fastened in position by the stitching 17 and 17a to protect the eyes from radiation.
  • the circumferential side portion 31 and the circular top portion 32 are formed from respective single layers of material fastened together by stitching 33 at the top of the cap.
  • the eye pad 34 similar to that described above, is retained in position by a piece of material 35, which is fastened to the circumferential side portion 31 by stitching 36, although, if de sired, the eye pad itself may be sewn directly to the circumferential side portion.
  • the lower hem portion 37 is formed by the lower section of the circumferential side portion 31 which is folded over and sewn to itself by stitching 38 with the resilient or elastic material 39 in position within the hem.
  • the hem portion 37 curves upward at the nose portion 40 as described above.
  • the circumferential side portion 31 is sewn together at the seam 41 near the back of the cap behind the ear openings 42 to define the generally cylindrical shape of the cap described above. Since the circumferential side portion 31 is a single layer of material, no stitching is required at the ear openings for fastening purposes as described above with respect to the multilayer cap 10, although such stitching may be used, if desired, to prevent abrasions to the ear and to prevent fraying.
  • the modified protective cap 50 illustrated in FIG. 5, has the circumferential side portion 51 and the generally circular top portion 52 formed by a single piece of material 53, such as that described above.
  • the cap may be formed, for example, by molding, pressing, stamping, or other similar method obviating the need to sew the top and side together.
  • the ear openings 54 are cut out from the sides of the cap and may include stitching about the perimeters thereof to avoid fraying and/or abrasions as described above.
  • the eye pad 55 is maintained in position in the front of the cap 50 by a piece of material fastened to the cap by stitching 57.
  • the lower hem portion 58 curved upward at the nose portion 59 is defined by the lower section of the circumferential side portion 51 folded over and sewn to itself by stitching 60 to hold the resilient or elastic material 61 in position.
  • FIG. 6 A portion of a modified protective cap is shown in FIG. 6 as a single element or piece of material forming the circumferential side portion 71 and the generally circular top portion 72 of the cap similar to the cap 50 in FIG. 5.
  • the front 73 of the cap which overlaps the eyes of the infant, is formed of opaque material 74, such as for example, an opaque dye or other opaque substance to prevent ultraviolet radiation from penetrating the material to the eyes.
  • the hems 75 curved upward at the nose portion 76 is formed by the lower section of the circumferential side portion 71 folded over the resilient or elastic material 77 and sewn to itself by the stitching 78.
  • caps may be pulled into position over the top of the head, and the ears are slightly folded and pulled through the ear openings.
  • the generally circular top portion of the cap does not permit the cap to slide down over the face to cover the nose or mouth, and the ears protruding through the respective ear openings retain the cap on the head keeping same from sliding off or from rotating to a position where the eyes woud no longer be protected.
  • the stitching about the ear openings protects the ears from abrasions.
  • the generally circular continuous top portion of the cap also distributes the pressure thereof substantially evenly over the top of the head, which is fragile and often lumpy due to the traumas incurred at birth.
  • the forces applied by the resilient or elastic material in the hem portion of the cap retain the front of the cap in snug eye protecting position along the bridge of the nose and cheek, generally following the contours of the face without applying excessive pressure. While the cap itself fits snugly against the face, the eye pad or other radiation blocking portion does not place undue pressure on the eyes, thus permitting opening and closing thereof at the whim of the infant.
  • the eye pads illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5 as well as the opaque material shown in FIG. 6 absorb or reflect radiation to prevent same from reaching the eyes.
  • the invention provides a protective cap for infants to shield the eyes and head thereof from radiation, such as ultraviolet radiation used in the treatment for bilirubinemia.
  • the cap is easily applied, efficiently retained in position without complicated fastening elements, comfortable, sterile and disposable.
  • a protective cap for infants comprising head enclosure means including a continuous top portion and a circumferential side portion for enclosing the upper part of the head, openings formed in the sides of said side portion for permitting the ears to extend therethrough to maintain said cap in position on the head, resilient means for retaining said cap snugly against the face, and radiation shielding means at the front of said cap for shielding the eyes against radiation.
  • a protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 further comprising means for preventing abrasions positioned about the perimeter of said openings.
  • a protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said head enclosure means comprises a single layer of material.
  • a protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 further comprising stitching for fastening together said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion.

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A protective cap for enclosing substantially the entire upper portion of an infant''s head has radiation blocking material in the front thereof to prevent radiation from injuring the eyes. The top of the cap and ear openings in the sides of the cap cooperate to facilitate application while effectively retaining the cap in proper position on the head, and resilient material in a hem portion of the cap provides for snug fitting against the face without restricting circulation.

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United States Patent Kampman Dec. 25, 1973 [54] PROTECTIVE CAP FOR INFANTS FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS Inventor: J y Kampman, North Olmsted, 21,036 1909 Great Britain 2/174 01110 699,548 1953 Great Britain 2/15 [73 Assignee: Joyco, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio Primary Examiner-Alfred R. Guest [22] Flled: Dec. 14, 1972 App]; N0.: 315,151
AttorneyWarren A. Sklar [57] ABSTRACT A protective cap for enclosing substantially the entire upper portion of an infants head has radiation blocking material in the front thereof to prevent radiation from injuring the eyes. The top of the cap and ear openings in the sides of the cap cooperate to facilitate application while effectively retaining the cap in proper position on the head, and resilient material in a hem portion of the cap provides for snug fitting against the face without restricting circulation 15 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures PROTECTIVE CAP FOR INFANTS BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a protective cap for infants and more specifically to such a cap that provides eye shielding protection from ultraviolet or other radiation.
Many new born infants having bilirubinemia are subjected to irradiation with ultraviolet light as a treatment therefor. The eyes of the infant, however, must be shielded from such radiation to prevent damage to the eyes, and it is also recommended that the top of the head be shielded from intense ultraviolet radiation because the fontanel is not closed, the possible ill effects of ultraviolet radiation on the relatively fragile head not currently being known.
In the past eye shielding protection for infants having to undergo ultraviolet or similar irradiation has been provided by cotton pads applied over the eyes with bandages wrapped about the head to maintain the pads in place. The drawbacks to such method are numerous including the lengthy time required to apply such bandages, the possibility of accidents occurring during application, and the discomfort or damage that may occur due to a too tightly wrapped applied bandage. Also, discomfort may occur when the pad is applied to an open eye or the bandage is wrapped holding an ear in a folded position. The application of such eye pads and bandages is difficult because tape cannot be used on infants due to skin sensitivity, and there is no means to retain the bandage in position once applied. Often an infant turns its head while under the ultraviolet lamp causing the bandages and pads to move from proper protective position, thus exposing the eyes to radiation or producing pressure on the nose that impedes breathing.
One prior art device that provides eye shielding protection for infants is described in US. Pat. No. 3,541,608. The device described in that patent, however, does not provide full shielding protection for the top of the head, and it requires the use of a chin strap and a detachable fastening strap to retain the device in position on the head. Such a chin strap may cause choking or impede breathing. The chin strap also may hinder the often required suctioning to clear mucous in the air passages, and the fastening strap may detach permitting the device to move from its eye shielding position on the head.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, a primary object of the invention is to provide a cap for infants to shield the eyes from radiation.
Another object of the invention is to provide a disposable eye shielding cap for protecting an infant from radiation.
An additional object of the invention is to provide a protective cap for shielding the eyes and upper head of an infant from radiation.
A further object of the invention is to provide a radiation shielding cap for an infant which is retained in position on an infant's head by its ears.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a snugly fitting radiation shielding cap for an infant to prevent irradiation of the eye.
Still an additional object of the invention is to provide a disposable protective cap for infants formed of sterile, absorbent, light weight, durable, and ventilating material.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent as the following description proceeds.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, the invention, then, comprises the features hereinafter fully described, the following description and the annexed drawing setting forth in detail certain illustrative embodiments of the invention, these being indicative, however, of but several of the various ways in which the principals of the invention may be employed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING In the annexed drawing:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protective cap positioned on the head of an infant;
FIG. 2 is a section view taken through the center of the protective cap of FIG. 1 showing the two layers of material forming the cap;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the protective cap of FIG. 1 showing one of the seams thereof;
FIG. 4 is a section view of a modified single layer protective cap;
FIG. 5 is a section view of a further modified protective cap formed of a single piece of material; and
FIG. 6 is a fragmentary section view of another modifled protective cap with opaque material at the eye shielding portion.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring now to the drawing wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements in the several figures, a protective cap generally indicated at 10 is shown positioned on an infants head in FIG. 1. The cap 10 is formed of two elements to define a head enclosure, the first element being a generally cylindrical circumferential side portion 11 and the second element being a generally circular top portion 12. The top 12 of the cap 10 is substantially continuous to provide radiation shielding protection for the top of the head as well as to distribute the forces produced by the cap evenly over the top of the head. An ear opening 13, only one of which is shown in this figure although there is preferably one for each ear, in the circumferential side portion 11 with means, such as for example, stitching 14, therearound to prevent fraying and to avoid sharp edges, permits the infants ears 15 to extend therethrough for retaining the cap in position on the head.
An eye shielding portion 16 is fixed in position at the front of the cap to cover the infants eyes for blocking radiation therefromfSuch eye shielding or protective portion 16 may be, for example, a regulation shielding pad, such as cotton or other material that prevents radiation from reaching the infants eyes, and may be, for example, sewn in position to the appropriate area proximate the front of the circumferential side portion 11 by stitching 17, 17a. A hem portion 18 formed at the lower section of the circumferential side portion 11 extending about the perimeter thereof includes some resilient material, such as for example elastic material, for maintaining the cap snugly against the bridge of the nose 19 and cheek 20 of the infant to preventradiation from penetrating beneath the cap to the eyes, although the resilient material may be formed as part of the cap or otherwise fastened to the cap.
Infants with bilirubinemia often undergo treatment for 48 hours, and the cap should be removed for feedings that occur approximately at 6 hour intervals. The cap 10 preferably is sterile and disposable, whereby after a single use it may be discarded, another cap being used for the next treatment to maintain sterile conditions. It is important that the cap be relatively soft to avoid discomfort to the infant; and preferably the cap is formed of non-woven fabric or paper material, which is soft to avoid discomfort, absorbent to absorb perspiration, light weight to permit the infant easily to move its head, durable and somewhat deformable to withstand application and rubbing, and porous to permit ventilation and air circulation therethrough. It has been found that the absorbent and ventilating properties tend to provide a cooling effect for the head to balance the heat produced by the ultraviolet lamp used in the irradiation treatment.
Turning now more specifically to FIG. 2 in which the ear opening 14 and the side of the hem 18 are shown for clarity, the cap 10 has the circumferential side portion 11 formed by a single piece of material folded at the hem 19 to provide a double layer of material surrounding the head. Between the inner and outer layers 21, 22 is positioned the regulation eye pad 16, such as cotton or other material as described above; and means, such as for example, the stitching 17 through both layers, maintains the eye pad in position between the two layers while defining the hem portion 18 within which the resilient or elastic material 23 is retained. The circular top portion 12 of the cap 10 is also formed of two layers of material, for example, sewn to the circumferential side portion 11 by the stitching 24. The lower edge of the hem portion 18 at the sides and the back of the head defines a first generally horizontal plane 25, as shown, and the edge of the hem portion at the bridge of the nose 19 and the cheek defines a second plane 26 angled with respect to the first, both planes intersecting at a location 27 between the front and back of the cap 10. This arrangement provides for snug fitting against the face especially at the nose portion 28 of the cap without producing circulation restrictions because the forces produced by the resilient or elastic material 23 do not act on the head in only a continuous single plane. The stitching 17 about the perimeter of the cap 10 defines the hem portion 18 and together with the stitching 17a retains the eye pad 16 and the resilient material 23 in position between the two layers of material 21, 22 in the circumferential side portion 11.
Referring now to FIG. 3, the cap 10 is shown in perspective to illustrate the seam 29 at which the edges of the circumferential side portion 11 are fastened at the back of the cap to form the generally cylindrical shape thereof. The stitching 14 at the ear openings 13 in the sides of the cap 10 fastens the two layers of material 21, 22 in the circumferential side portion 11 to prevent abrasions of the infants ears. The hem portion 18 extends about the entire perimeter of the lower section of the circumferential side portion v11 of the cap 10 with resilient material therein, and the eye pad 16 at the front of the cap is fastened in position by the stitching 17 and 17a to protect the eyes from radiation.
In the modified form of protective cap shown generally at 30 in FIG. 4, the circumferential side portion 31 and the circular top portion 32 are formed from respective single layers of material fastened together by stitching 33 at the top of the cap. The eye pad 34, similar to that described above, is retained in position by a piece of material 35, which is fastened to the circumferential side portion 31 by stitching 36, although, if de sired, the eye pad itself may be sewn directly to the circumferential side portion. The lower hem portion 37 is formed by the lower section of the circumferential side portion 31 which is folded over and sewn to itself by stitching 38 with the resilient or elastic material 39 in position within the hem. The hem portion 37 curves upward at the nose portion 40 as described above. The circumferential side portion 31 is sewn together at the seam 41 near the back of the cap behind the ear openings 42 to define the generally cylindrical shape of the cap described above. Since the circumferential side portion 31 is a single layer of material, no stitching is required at the ear openings for fastening purposes as described above with respect to the multilayer cap 10, although such stitching may be used, if desired, to prevent abrasions to the ear and to prevent fraying.
The modified protective cap 50, illustrated in FIG. 5, has the circumferential side portion 51 and the generally circular top portion 52 formed by a single piece of material 53, such as that described above. The cap may be formed, for example, by molding, pressing, stamping, or other similar method obviating the need to sew the top and side together. The ear openings 54 are cut out from the sides of the cap and may include stitching about the perimeters thereof to avoid fraying and/or abrasions as described above. The eye pad 55 is maintained in position in the front of the cap 50 by a piece of material fastened to the cap by stitching 57. The lower hem portion 58 curved upward at the nose portion 59 is defined by the lower section of the circumferential side portion 51 folded over and sewn to itself by stitching 60 to hold the resilient or elastic material 61 in position.
A portion of a modified protective cap is shown in FIG. 6 as a single element or piece of material forming the circumferential side portion 71 and the generally circular top portion 72 of the cap similar to the cap 50 in FIG. 5. The front 73 of the cap, which overlaps the eyes of the infant, is formed of opaque material 74, such as for example, an opaque dye or other opaque substance to prevent ultraviolet radiation from penetrating the material to the eyes. The hems 75 curved upward at the nose portion 76 is formed by the lower section of the circumferential side portion 71 folded over the resilient or elastic material 77 and sewn to itself by the stitching 78.
While the various parts of the cap have been described above as being sewn together, such parts also may be fastened together by glueing, press-fitting, or other means for fastening the material together.
The above described caps may be pulled into position over the top of the head, and the ears are slightly folded and pulled through the ear openings. Thus, the generally circular top portion of the cap does not permit the cap to slide down over the face to cover the nose or mouth, and the ears protruding through the respective ear openings retain the cap on the head keeping same from sliding off or from rotating to a position where the eyes woud no longer be protected. The stitching about the ear openings protects the ears from abrasions.
The generally circular continuous top portion of the cap also distributes the pressure thereof substantially evenly over the top of the head, which is fragile and often lumpy due to the traumas incurred at birth. The forces applied by the resilient or elastic material in the hem portion of the cap retain the front of the cap in snug eye protecting position along the bridge of the nose and cheek, generally following the contours of the face without applying excessive pressure. While the cap itself fits snugly against the face, the eye pad or other radiation blocking portion does not place undue pressure on the eyes, thus permitting opening and closing thereof at the whim of the infant. The eye pads illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5 as well as the opaque material shown in FIG. 6 absorb or reflect radiation to prevent same from reaching the eyes.
Thus, as now may be understood, the invention provides a protective cap for infants to shield the eyes and head thereof from radiation, such as ultraviolet radiation used in the treatment for bilirubinemia. The cap is easily applied, efficiently retained in position without complicated fastening elements, comfortable, sterile and disposable.
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
l. A protective cap for infants comprising head enclosure means including a continuous top portion and a circumferential side portion for enclosing the upper part of the head, openings formed in the sides of said side portion for permitting the ears to extend therethrough to maintain said cap in position on the head, resilient means for retaining said cap snugly against the face, and radiation shielding means at the front of said cap for shielding the eyes against radiation.
2. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises opaque dye in said front of said cap.
3. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises opaque material.
4. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises pad means for blocking radiation.
5. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 4 wherein said pad means comprises cotton.
6. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 4 wherein said pad means comprises a radiation blocking pad means sewn to said front of said cap.
7. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 further comprising means for preventing abrasions positioned about the perimeter of said openings.
8. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said circumferential side portion comprises a lower section, and hem means formed at said lower section for containing said resilient means.
9. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 8 wherein said hem means extends about the remote perimeter of said lower section and defines a first plane extending at least from the back of said cap toward said front thereof and a second plane at an angle with respect to said first plane extending from said front of said cap proximate a nose portion thereof to a location between said front and back of said cap at which said second plane intersects said first plane.
10. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 9 wherein said resilient means comprises elastic material.
11. A protective cap for infants. as set forth in claim 1 wherein said head enclosure means comprises a single layer of material.
12. A protective cap for infants. as set forth in claim 1 further comprising stitching for fastening together said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion.
13. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion comprise a single piece of mateferential side portion.

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1. A protective cap for infants comprising head enclosure means including a continuous top portion and a circumferential side portion for enclosing the upper part of the head, openings formed in the sides of said side portion for permitting the ears to extend thErethrough to maintain said cap in position on the head, resilient means for retaining said cap snugly against the face, and radiation shielding means at the front of said cap for shielding the eyes against radiation.
2. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises opaque dye in said front of said cap.
3. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises opaque material.
4. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said radiation shielding means comprises pad means for blocking radiation.
5. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 4 wherein said pad means comprises cotton.
6. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 4 wherein said pad means comprises a radiation blocking pad means sewn to said front of said cap.
7. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 further comprising means for preventing abrasions positioned about the perimeter of said openings.
8. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said circumferential side portion comprises a lower section, and hem means formed at said lower section for containing said resilient means.
9. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 8 wherein said hem means extends about the remote perimeter of said lower section and defines a first plane extending at least from the back of said cap toward said front thereof and a second plane at an angle with respect to said first plane extending from said front of said cap proximate a nose portion thereof to a location between said front and back of said cap at which said second plane intersects said first plane.
10. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 9 wherein said resilient means comprises elastic material.
11. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said head enclosure means comprises a single layer of material.
12. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 further comprising stitching for fastening together said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion.
13. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion comprise a single piece of material.
14. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said head enclosure means comprises absorbent ventilating material.
15. A protective cap for infants as set forth in claim 1 wherein said continuous top portion and said circumferential side portion each comprise two layers of material, said radiation shielding means being positioned between said two layers of material forming said circumferential side portion.
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