Patent ID: 8177104

Claim:
A cap drying and shaping apparatus comprising: a) a substantially planar base with a first predetermined length and a first predetermined width; b) an inflatable bladder disposed on a surface of said planar base proximal one end thereof; c) a ribbed cage member, said ribbed cage member including: i) a domed portion having a predetermined radius to an apex and a base ring with a predetermined diameter parallel to said planar base; and ii) a substantially planar portion being void of ribs and having a second predetermined width and a second predetermined length, said substantially planar portion fixedly attached to a portion of said base ring of said domed portion; d) an attachment means disposed on top of and adjacent a peripheral edge of said planar base for removably holding said ribbed cage member to said planar base; and (e) wherein said inflatable bladder is positioned under said domed portion of said ribbed cage member being disposed on said planar base.