WO2015164937A1

WO2015164937A1 - Improvements introduced in a cap

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Publication number: WO2015164937A1
Application number: PCT/BR2015/000060
Authority: WO
Inventors: Moises RODRIGUES VENANCIO
Original assignee: Rodrigues Venancio Moises
Priority date: 2014-04-29
Filing date: 2015-04-29
Publication date: 2015-11-05

Abstract

Improvements introduced in a cap, more precisely it is related to a set of parts of a cap, said parts applicable to the field of cap manufacturing technology which offers the possibility of a cap able of assembling its parts in a particular way desired by a cap user, specially designed to be adjusted from the change of its parts thus providing different options to be assembled.

Description

IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN A CAP

1. TECHNICAL HELD - This present invention is related to improvements introduced in a cap, more specifically, in a set of parts which can be assembled En a way desired by the user of said cap and outstandingly designed so that it can be adjusted simply from changing its parts and by offering a user several options to assemble the cap.

2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION - As it is generally known, caps are accessories with ancient versions from since times of old Egypt where they were used as a means of protection or even as an ornament. The word cap is originated from French language and it is the name of a profession of people who wove covers to be used in the head made from mesh used to be known as skullcaps.

3. The sections or sewn parts originated the caps currently used and since the year of 1800 caps conquered prominence within world of sports.

4. Caps are a headwear used by different social classes by women, men, teenagers and even by children and the main function of a cap is to protect the head from sun rays and to avoid sunlight from striking the eyes directly.

5. Today caps are manufactured with smooth or twisted brim.

6. There are also models of caps that do not have a cover surface and aii models currently manufactured are sold fully assembled and ready to use. In case a cap user would like to wear a different color cap said user has to purchase the same version of cap available in the color he or she wished to have and thus would be buying two ready-for-use models.

7. Aiming at coming up with improvements related to versatility in the use of caps the model now designed by the applicant enables manufacture of the main parts of a cap ready to be assembled with diversified colors and applications whereby a user may assemble his or her cap in accordance with particular wishes at that moment. It is also suggested a cap-case where diversified cap parts, colors and accessories are available so that a cap user may assemble his or her cap in accordance with his/her wish.

8. ANALISYS OF PRIOR ART - A brief search in the consumer market reveals two categories of products: the cap and a set of related products as hats, head- wraps and so on. Caps are manufactured to attend a distinct market. At first one find the promotional caps which are aimed at marketing trademarks and events and said caps are customized and manufactured to large-sized institutions or sports clubs. Second group are the so-called magazine caps which are manufactured to bear the logos of a client and are sold at large stores and supermarkets.

9. The caps manufactured and sold by the same firm, the so called own-trademark caps, make up a third group of caps which is featured by bearing the tag of their own manufacturer and by being sold to retail shops and stores. 10. Yet, there are the so-called luxury caps which are ordered by fashion companies which have well-known brands. Two other categories of caps exist: the political-use caps which supply products for electoral campaign (caps and other promotional articles cannot be distributed during election campaigns in accordance with law no. 9.504, article 26, dated September 30, 1997) and the professional caps which are used to provided protection to workers or to identify people as workers or members of a team as used in the armed forces for instance.

11. In all such cases caps are manufactured with all parts already assembled and thus alterations in their factory made configuration cannot be made except for cases such as coloring by the user or application of a button to a cap.

12. A cap basically is comprised of five parts: brim, crown, inner portion, cloth strip and size-fitting adjuster and such parts may have a wide variation of look, and styles as per creativity and intentions of the cap designer.

13. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT - Thinking of providing some Improvements into the consuming market the applicant of this patent application developed ''improvements Introduced in a cap" thus giving a cap user an option to assemble his/her cap in accordance with his/her personal likes and so diversifying options of colors and accessories and making It suitable to every person in their own way. 14. Said improved cap is made up by its crown and inner portion assembled with a narrow textile strip and head size-fitting adjuster and brim separately, also with a narrow strip. Parts containing a cloth strip have a Velcro-type fastener or some magnet application laid down over and/or pressuring buttons so as to become fastened to each other.

15. The set is also made up of accessories to be applied to the crown. Said accessories may have pressuring buttons or magnets and they may be used in a particular arrangement suitable to the cap user.

16. OBJECTIVES AND ADVANTAGES - The major objective addressed was to provide any particular feature able to perfectly fit the cap, thus assembling a headwear In accordance with the likes of a particular individual.

17. Another advantage is found in that a simplicity in the assemblage of the cap is obtained thus giving a person a practicable way of assembling since a user just have to choose a particular color or accessories. And from Velcro fastener or fastening parts assemble in his/her own way a cap.

18. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS - In order to complement this current description so that a better understanding of the features in this invention is achieved and in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment of the invention a set of drawings is annexed hereto whereof in an exemplified manner, although not to limit, the following was taught:

19. Figure 1 illustrates the parts of a cap;

20. Figure 2 Illustrates an assembled cap;

21. Figure 3 discloses cap accessories apart from the cap;

22. Figure 4 illustrates a brim apart from the cap;

23. Figure 5 shows a scheme of a cap having into a case options to assemble said cap as desired; and

24. Figure 6 shows a brim with application of a fastener as Velcro or similar fastener (A) and application of a fastener as a button/magnet (B).

25. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION - Referring now to drawings this present invention relates to "improvements introduced to a cap", more precisely it refers to improvements (figure 6) Introduced to caps (figure 2) since said caps are illustrated with several options of colors and accessories by way of a ready set into a case (figure 5); however, the cap user may assemble said cap as suitable at the time of purchase and then buying later additional parts as suitable yet.

26. In accordance with this present invention said cap is designed with a crown inner portion assembled with a cloth strip and size- fitting adjuster and a brim separately and also with a cloth strip (figure 6). The cap parts which contain a cloth strip are provided with fasteners, as Velcro fastener for Instance, or application of magnets and/or pressure buttons so that they may become fastened to each other by way of pressing down together said Velcro or any adequate material in said cap brim (figures 6A-B) and Velcro or suitable materials in the inner side (figure 6C) of said cap (figure 6A-B).

27. The cap set is also made up of accessories (figure 3} so that they may be applied to the cap's crown. Said accessories may contain pressuring buttons or magnets and may be chosen in a particular combination to better fit the cap user.

28. It is certain that when this present invention is put Into practice modifications may be introduced as it refers to some details of cap makeup and form without meaning departing away from the ground principles which are clearly supported in the set of claims. Thus, it is to be understood that terminology herewith employed has no intent to limit this present invention.

Claims

Claims IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED IN A CAP

1. Improvements introduced in a cap, more precisely it is related to a cap characterized In that it is designed as having its brim and crown/inner portions separately.

2. Improvements introduced in a cap in accordance with the previous claim, characterized in that the crown/inner portions are assembled by means of a cloth strip and the size-fitting adjuster and brim assembled separately also with a cloth strip (figure 6) and said parts containing said cloth strip are provided with a fastener, as a Velcro- fastener or similar.

3. Improvements introduced in a cap In accordance with the previous claims, characterized in that said cloth strip may be provided with applications of magnets and/or pressure buttons.

4. Improvements introduced in a cap in accordance with the previous claims, characterized in that it contains accessories applied thereon.