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Is a scarf patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a scarf have been patented many times, but "a scarf" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 233 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “scarf” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 86 best keyword matches we examined, 19 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: COOK MEEKA ANN (2), MARDIROSIAN SUSANNE (2), LEACH JAMIE S (2), TABOADA LYNETTE (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A41D (69), A42B (16), A47G (8), A61F (4).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a scarf
- Pocketed Neck Scarf US-2020329795-A1 2020 · RHODES KATHERINE
A pocketed neck scarf for easy wrapping and storing pocket warmers includes a scarf body having a bottom side and a top side. The scarf body comprises a base section and a pair of arms extending from the base section. One of the p…
View on Google Patents - Upper torso harness with detachable neck, chin and head covering or scarf US-9763822-B2 2017 · PELAEZ MARTIN
A garment and device generally designated as an upper torso compression and support harness with a detachable neck, chin and head covering or scarf. The scarf fabric is of similar construction to common turtle necks, but is connec…
View on Google Patents - Frictionless weather proof scarf US-2017224034-A1 2017 · MANN JESSICA RENEE
A frictionless weatherproof scarf garment having improved protection, function, and benefit fabricated by the addition of silk, satin or a smooth fabric. Silk, satin or other smooth fabrics create a frictionless surface for the ne…
View on Google Patents - Accessory-retaining neck scarf US-8950016-B2 2015 · DEPPLITO KAREN A
An accessory-retaining neck scarf that includes: a scarf, one or more reinforced apertures and an accessory strand. The scarf is formed as an elongate web for wrapping around a wearer and has a length between first and second ends…
View on Google Patents - Neck scarf for cooling or warming the user US-2013061370-A1 2013 · EZELL WILEY H
A neck scarf which a person can wear to keep himself cool in summer and warm in winter. The scarf's elongated mid-section defines a series of generally rectangular pockets, odd in number, arrayed end-to-end longitudinally for …
View on Google Patents - Interchangeable Scarf Pendant Accessory US-2013067954-A1 2013 · COOK MEEKA ANN
A interchangeable attachment piece pendant which may be decorated with ornamentation and used in conjunction with fabric, scarves, rope, string, cord, rubber tubing, chain or any equivalent material to create a plurality of stylis…
View on Google Patents - Scarf Tying System Accessory US-2012043355-A1 2012 · COOK MEEKA ANN
A buckle type accessory attachment piece in conjunction with straps which may wrap around the neck and enable wearer to create a plurality of clothing or accessory pieces from a piece of fabric, scarf or sarong is disclosed. Scarf…
View on Google Patents - Neck Protecting Scarf and Method of Use Thereof US-2012137408-A1 2012 · BROWN AUDREY
A neck protecting scarf having a central elastic section that contracts to provide a secure grip around a person's neck. The upper and lower portions of the neck protecting scarf flare to accommodate the person's face and …
View on Google Patents - Scarf Caps US-2012054944-A1 2012 · BONNER SHERN ANDREA
The invention is a one piece stretch scarf, placed on the head with brim facing front. Excess fabric is pulled at the rear of the neckline, crossed, pulled and placed at the front of the cap. The entire head of an individual is co…
View on Google Patents - Device for Fixing and Tying a Necktie, a Shawl, a Scarf or the Like US-2008314939-A1 2008 · HI TRUONG
The invention relates to a device for fixing and tying a necktie, shawl, scarf or the like, comprising a clip device, particularly a fixing clip ( 3 ) and a tube-like element ( 5 ), wherein the clip device includes a folding aid a…
View on Google Patents - Device for fixing and tying a necktie, a shawl, a scarf or the like WO-2007039121-A1 2007 · TRUONG HI-PO
The invention concerns a device for fixing and tying a necktie (1), a shawl, a scarf or the like, comprising a clip device, particularly a fixing clip (3) and a tube-like element (5). The clip device has a folding aid around which…
View on Google Patents - Leaf spring eye wrap scarf gap cover component US-6601836-B1 2003 · BOLER CO
A suspension system component for use in association with a leaf spring eye wrap of a leaf spring is shown to include a generally rigid planar base portion and a generally rigid scarf gap cover portion extending from the base port…
View on Google Patents - Hat and scarf combination and method of wearing same US-6640342-B2 2003
A tubular hat and scarf combination garment with the appearance and functionality of a standard wrap around scarf that may alternately be used solely as a scarf, solely as a hat, or as a hat and scarf combination covering the head…
View on Google Patents - Scarfing shower for fabric cleaning in a wet papermaking process US-6468397-B1 2002 · KIMBERLY CLARK CO
A system and process for removing unwanted fibers from a forming fabric during a wet papermaking process is disclosed. The system includes a scarfing shower configured to emit a cleaning fluid that contacts the forming fabric. In …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a scarf been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Accessories and apparel are often protected by design patents as much as utility patents; how something fastens, adjusts or is shaped is usually the difference.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.