Cap and method for forming the same
OwnerYa-Chang Hwanginventor
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Abstract
A cap and a method for forming the same are provided. An integrally formed outer layer of fabric and an integrally formed moldable layer are adhesively bonded together to form a moldable panel. A curved edge of the moldable panel is then formed by a mold. After that, the moldable panel and at least one second panel are connected to form a crown, to which a peak is subsequently connected to form the cap. Once the curved edge of the moldable panel is formed by heating and pressure application through the mold, the integrally formed moldable layer keeps the moldable panel in shape, so there is no need to support the outer layer of fabric and curve, for example, the front panel with two pieces of buckram that are stitched together, as is conventionally required.
Claims14
A method for forming a cap, comprising the steps of:
- adhesively bonding together an integrally formed outer layer of fabric and an integrally formed moldable layer to form a moldable panel;
- forming a curved edge of the moldable panel by a mold;
- connecting the moldable panel and at least one second panel to form a crown;
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- connecting a peak to the crown to form the cap.
A cap, comprising:
- a crown having a moldable panel and at least one second panel, wherein the moldable panel and the at least one second panel are connected, the moldable panel has an integrally formed outer layer of fabric and an integrally formed moldable layer adhesively bonded to the outer layer of fabric, and the moldable panel has a curved edge formed by a mold;
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- a peak connected to the crown.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.