Patents Assigned to Neatcap, LLC
  • Medical Headgear
    Publication number: 20260069460
    Abstract: A flexible band for a medical headgear includes a first layer formed of a first material and defining an inner surface of the flexible band and a second layer formed of a second material and defining an outer surface of the flexible band. The first layer is bonded to the second layer. The first layer is an open cell foam and the second layer is an elastic fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2025
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Applicant: Neatcap, LLC
    Inventor: Fred M. Kimock
  • Medical headgear
    Patent number: 12496228
    Abstract: An earcup for a medical headgear includes a base, a sidewall extending from the base, a flange extending radially from an end of the sidewall opposite the base, and a retaining flange disposed on a portion of a circumferential peripheral edge of the base. The retaining flange extends radially outward from the base along a longitudinal direction of the earcup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: Neatcap, LLC
    Inventors: Fred M. Kimock, Zachary Rambo, Edward G. Thear
  • Medical headgear
    Patent number: 11806214
    Abstract: An earcup for a medical headgear includes a body and a gasket attached to the body and formed of an open-cell foam. The earcup with the body and the gasket is a frequency-dependent auditory filter providing sound attenuation generally increasing as a function of frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Neatcap, LLC
    Inventors: Fred M. Kimock, Zachary Rambo, Edward G. Thear
  • Medical headgear
    Patent number: 11185447
    Abstract: A flexible band for a medical headgear comprises an inner surface, an opposite outer surface, and a non-stretch central portion having a friction pad disposed on the inner surface. The friction pad is formed from a grip or tacky material and is disposed at least partially between the inner surface and the outer surface of the non-stretch central portion in a solidified state of the friction pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Neatcap, LLC
    Inventors: Fred M. Kimock, Zachary Rambo, Edward G. Thear, Gayle H. Thear, Jack Whalen
  • Medical headgear
    Patent number: 10413696
    Abstract: A medical headgear is disclosed having a flexible band having an inner surface and an opposite outer surface. The band includes a non-stretch central portion having a first side and an opposite second side, a first elastic portion connected to the first side, and a second elastic portion connected to the second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Neatcap, LLC
    Inventors: Fred M. Kimock, Zachary Rambo, Benjamin J. Kimock, Andrew Unger, Edward G. Thear, Gayle H. Thear
  • SENSORY DEVELOPMENTAL CAP
    Publication number: 20110091062
    Abstract: A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stored audio may include sounds that simulate sounds heard by a fetus while in the womb. The eye piece is preferably removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: NEATCAP, LLC
    Inventors: Ruth Wittmann-Price, Andrew Unger, Gayle H. Thear, Edward G. Thear
  • Sensory developmental cap
    Patent number: 7878968
    Abstract: A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stored audio may include sounds that simulate sounds heard by a fetus while in the womb. The eye piece is preferably removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Neatcap, LLC
    Inventors: Ruth Wittmann-Price, Andrew Unger, Gayle H. Thear, Edward G. Thear
  • SENSORY DEVELOPMENTAL CAP
    Publication number: 20090260134
    Abstract: A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stored audio may include sounds that simulate sounds heard by a fetus while in the womb. The eye piece is preferably removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: NEATCAP, LLC
    Inventors: Ruth Wittmann-Price, Andrew Unger, Gayle H. Thear, Edward G. Thear