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US 2003/0196248 A1Published application
Image-printed visors and methods of manufacturing
OwnerSung-Yang Parkinventor
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Abstract
A brim or visor for hats is described which includes a brim cover and a brim insert securely affixed within the brim cover. The brim cover comprises an upper sheet having an image printed to one side thereof; and a lower sheet attached to the upper sheet to form a pocket adapted to receive the brim insert. The brim insert is securely affixed within the pocket such that the image printed on the upper sheet lays substantially flat over the brim insert.
Claims25
A brim comprising
- a brim insert;
- and
- an upper sheet having an image printed to one side thereof and securely affixed to said brim insert such that the image printed on the upper sheet lays substantially flat over the top surface of the brim insert.
A method comprising:
- printing an image on one side of a plastic sheet;
- cutting the plastic sheet to a desired brim shape;
- cutting a fabric material to a desired brim shape;
- aligning the plastic sheet on top of the fabric material;
- attaching the plastic sheet to the fabric material by sewing along peripheral edges thereof to form a joined brim cover;
- flipping over the joined brim cover such that the image printed on the plastic sheet is visible from outside;
- inserting a brim insert inside a pocket formed in the joined brim cover;
- and
- securing the brim insert within the pocket of the joined brim by sewing adjacent one edge of the brim insert to form a brim.
6 more elements
A cap comprising
- a crown portion adapted to fit over the head of a wearer;
- and
- a brim extending from the front of the crown portion, said brim comprising a brim insert;
- and a brim cover including an upper sheet having an image printed to one side thereof;
- and a lower sheet attached to the upper sheet to form a pocket adapted to receive the brim insert, wherein said brim insert is securely affixed within the pocket such that the image printed on the upper sheet lays substantially flat over the brim insert.
2 more elements
A brim comprising:
- a transparent brim-shaped member;
- and
- a printed image provided on one side of said transparent brim-shaped member such that the image is visible from the other side thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.