Apparel – Head coverings – Hoods
Patent
1998-04-10
1999-03-16
Biefeld, Diana L.
Apparel
Head coverings
Hoods
21715, 2172, 21845, A42B 106
Patent
active
058813896
ABSTRACT:
The cold weather hood includes a left side wall, a right side wall, a rear wall, and a front wall. A face opening is provided in the front wall. A cord passes through a tubular passage around the face opening, and controls the size of the face opening. Shoulder recesses are provided in the lower portion of the hood, and leave a chest flap and a back flap between the recesses. Left and right ear openings are provided in the side walls. Ear opening covers are attached to the side walls above the ear openings. The ear opening covers can be held in contact with inside surfaces of the hood surrounding the ear openings to close the ear openings. The ear opening covers can also be held against the outside surface of the hood above the ear openings by magnets to open the openings for improved hearing.
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patent: 5211668 (1993-05-01), Secord
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patent: 5615417 (1997-04-01), Jackson
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