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Cap having expansible backRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Convertible, Head Covering Includes A Crown And Outwardly Extending Visor (e.g., Baseball Cap, Etc.)Cap having expansible back description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060230498, Cap having expansible back. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] To accommodate the demand for various user head sizes, cap manufacturers typically produce and maintain a large inventory of a variety of cap sizes at relatively high cost. Within each cap size, caps can be made adjustable by the inclusion of an elastic band around the rear of the crown portion. The elastic band is typically secured beneath the fabric of the crown portion. The secured elastic band, however, tends to cause parts of the crown portion of the cap to ride up and down on the hair of the user resulting in a generally uncomfortable fit. [0002] Caps can also be made adjustable by the provision of a cutout at the rear end of the crown portion. The crown cutout allows for drawing the left and right halves of the crown portion together via an adjustment strap. The adjustment strap is suspended around the rear of the crown portion and across the crown cutout. Straps of this kind typically include Velcro.TM.-type fasteners for head size adjustment. Some users, unfortunately, refrain from wearing caps with rear adjustment straps for comfort reasons. [0003] The rear crown portion of some caps is made from stretchable materials to accommodate various head sizes. However, overall shape deformation and unsightly appearance during use may be associated with such caps. Various other cap configurations have been introduced in the market over the years with largely the same results. SUMMARY [0004] Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein are generally directed to a cap having an expansible back. [0005] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the cap comprises a crown being conjoined at a front end with a visor and at a back end with an expansible portion. The expansible portion extends substantially along the entire rear cap periphery and is attached to the crown substantially between opposite ends of the visor. The expansible portion is configured to resiliently accommodate different user head sizes. [0006] In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the cap comprises a crown being conjoined at a front end with a visor and at a back end with an expansible portion. The expansible portion extends substantially along the entire rear cap periphery and is attached to the crown substantially between opposite ends of the visor. The expansible portion is configured to resiliently accommodate different user head sizes. The expansible portion includes an outer peripheral edge adapted to follow the contours of the front end of the crown. The outer peripheral edge resides substantially in the same plane as the front end of the crown. [0007] In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, the cap comprises a crown being conjoined at a front end with a visor and at a back end with an elongated expansible portion. The elongated expansible portion extends substantially along the entire rear cap periphery and is attached to the crown substantially between opposite ends of the visor. The elongated expansible portion is configured to resiliently accommodate different user head sizes. The elongated expansible portion includes an outer peripheral edge being disposed at a lower elevation than the front end of the crown. [0008] These and other aspects of the invention will become apparent from a review of the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] The invention is generally shown by way of reference to the accompanying drawings in which: [0010] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a cap being worn by a user in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the cap of FIG. 1 as being worn by a user; [0012] FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the cap of FIG. 1; [0013] FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a cap being worn by a user in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 5 is a back perspective view of the cap of FIG. 4 as being worn by a user; and [0015] FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the cap of FIG. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0016] The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of exemplary embodiments and is not intended to represent the only forms in which the exemplary embodiments may be constructed and/or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing and operating the exemplary embodiments in connection with the illustrated embodiments. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of the present invention. [0017] Some embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the related drawings of FIGS. 1-6. Additional embodiments, features and/or advantages of the invention will become apparent from the ensuing description or may be learned by practicing the invention. In the figures, the drawings are not to scale with like numerals referring to like features throughout both the drawings and the description. [0018] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a cap 10 being worn by a user 12 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Cap 10 includes a crown 14 being conjoined at a front end 15 with a visor 16. Crown 14 is configured to provide a partial close-fitting covering for the head of user 12 (FIGS. 1-2). Crown 14 may be constructed from a plurality of fabric sections sewn together to form a partial covering for the forehead, temples, and upper head portion of user 12. Alternatively, crown 14 may be fabricated from an appropriately configured contiguous piece of flexible material. [0019] Crown 14 is conjoined at a generally arcuate back end 17 with an expansible portion 18 (FIG. 1-3) which incorporates an elastic band. Expansible portion 18 extends substantially along the entire rear periphery of cap 10, as generally depicted in FIG. 2. Specifically, expansible portion 18 is attached to crown 14 substantially between opposite ends of visor 16. For example, right terminal section 20 of expansible portion 18 is conjoined to crown 14 at the right terminal end 22 of visor 16, as generally illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3. In the same manner, although not particularly shown in FIGS. 1-3, the left terminal section of expansible portion 18 is conjoined to crown 14 at the left terminal end of visor 16, respectively. [0020] Expansible portion 18 includes outer peripheral edge 24 which generally follows the contours of front end 15 of crown 14, as generally depicted in FIG. 3. Outer peripheral edge 24 resides substantially in the same plane as front crown end 15 when cap 10 is not being worn by a user, i.e. serves as a stretchable rear peripheral edge of cap 10. 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