Patents by Inventor Norval Thompson

Norval Thompson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Aluminum can hat
    Patent number: 6101633
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hat made from aluminum cans and the method for making the hat. The tops and bottoms of aluminum beverage cans are removed leaving aluminum can pieces which are formed into a hat. The ends of several can pieces are linked together to form a hat band. The sides of three aluminum can pieces are linked and a circular hat crown is cut and affixed to the hat band. A bill is cut from one aluminum can piece and affixed to the hat band by use of lacing through punched holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: Norval Thompson