HAIR PROTECTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
Presented is a hair protector device. The hair protector device includes a body suitably shaped and sized forming an interior hollow space for receiving a wearer's head, an exterior surface, an interior surface, a top end, and a bottom end. The device further includes a scrunchy attached onto the exterior surface of the body, a sleeve attached to the body surrounding the bottom end and to act as a support for a fastening mechanism that can be used for adjusting the hair protector device around the wearer's head ensuring the hair protector device doesn't slide off the head while the hair protector device is in use. The scrunchy hair protector device is adapted for fastening a low back ponytail or a high ponytail of a wearer's hair giving an aesthetic appearance.
The present invention generally relates to a hair wrap, and, in particular, to an easy to use hair covering device or a hair protector that is designed to effectively retain the hair of a wearer, no matter the wearer is having a ponytail, or the wearer's hair flows freely, especially while the wearer washes her/his face, takes shower, or is engaged in different activities, or in situations where the protection of the hair is important (such as while working in chemical plants, hospitals, restaurants etc.).
BACKGROUNDHair wraps or headgears which encircle the head and include a means, typically elastic, to stay upon the head of a wearer, are known. These hair wraps or headgears are worn around the hair for ornamental purposes, to retain a desired hairstyle, to enclose and surround the hair during sleep, or to keep hair off the face, or to protect the head from environmental effects.
To elaborate uses of these headgears/hair wraps, people might wish to keep their hair dry while showering. For example, a person might pay a hairstylist a considerable amount of money for professionally styling the hair, and might wish to preserve the hairstyle for several days after getting the hair styled. Next, a person might use a headgear in health industry (Eg. hospitals) in order to protect the hair from dust or viral effects. Next, a person might use the hair protecting device to protect the hair and scalp from excessive moisture content in the surrounding air. Similarly, the hair wraps may be used for safety purpose, and in the food industry.
Lots of prior art hair coverings/hair wraps are known that retain the hair of the wearer. These head coverings are placed over the head of the wearer and unless the wearer's hair is very short, these head coverings require the wearer to tuck her/his hair up under the head covering. Tucking one's hair up under the head covering can be somewhat tedious and time consuming especially when the wearer has long hair. Also, these hair coverings neither function properly nor satisfactorily cover up the user's hair if the user has high or low ponytail formation to shorten the length of the hair. Further, most of the known hair coverings/wraps are designed to cover the short hair during bathing or swimming and do not offer any ornamental look to the hair when worn.
Different kinds of head wraps/hair covering devices have been visualized by number of inventors in the past such as for example: US20170042268 discloses a multilayered hair wrap. The hair wrap as disclosed includes a hydrophobic shell portion substantially defining an outer surface of the hair wrap, and an absorbent liner portion defining an inner surface and secured to the hydrophobic shell portion. As described in the patent application, the hair wrap includes a basket portion shaped to receive a wearer's head, and a tail portion for wrapping the wearer's hair. The tail portion is secured to the basket portion by wrapping a loop around a button.
US20190037944A discloses a head wrap that envelopes hair of the head for use in keeping hair dry, or to protect a hair style. As described, the method to use the head hair wrap follows six basic steps: 1) place the wrap body overhead; 2) place hair in pouch; 3) pull both ties to tighten the wrap and then pull both ties up (when in forward position) and down (when in a backwards position) around head; 4) crisscross ties, loop under and tuck under opposite straps; 5) twist pouch up over head, to the either sides of head, back of head, top of head or base of head; 6) pull twisted pouch through crown loop or depending on the style of twist and fasten the twist on button which will be determined by the style of twist on what button to be used.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,211,184 discloses a protective hair covering device. The covering device is a band made of a strip of flexible water-resistant sheet material having a configuration that is adapted to be placed about the head to form a completely closed circular band, enveloping the hair throughout.
US20170318885 discloses a head wrap which allows the user to aesthetically cover their head without having to be concerned with tying, tucking, pulling or twisting the wrap. The disclosed head wrap is a layer of fabric that includes two parts a crown and a knot attached together. The head wrap further comprises a closure which secures the crown and knot portion of the head wrap to the user's head.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,138,025 discloses a head covering made from a stretchable fabric forming an elongated tubular shaped article. The headgear is a tubular shaped head covering having a varying cross-sectional diameter with two open ends: a front opening and a back opening. The headgear has a band portion and an elongated hair covering.
Despite the existence of aforementioned and many other head wraps, and hair caps problems in hair care still exist. For example, the head wraps and caps are not adequately secured around head and as a result there is a risk of loosening due to which the wraps fall from the head exposing the hair, and head wraps and caps are placed upon the hair in such a manner so that the hair becomes matted and disheveled, completely destroying the hair style.
Accordingly, there has been a need for a hair covering device which is both inexpensive and easy to use, and capable of retaining the hair of the wearer without risk of loosening and falling off, completely covering the hair to protect the hair from the harmful elements, as well as to protect the hair style from tangling and matting and at the same time provides an aesthetically pleasing look.
BRIEF SUMMARYBefore the present systems and methods, enablement are described, it is to be understood that this application is not limited to the particular systems, and methodologies described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosures. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present application.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a hair protector or hair covering device that would protect, surround, and retain wearer's hair.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide an improved hair protector or hair covering device that's comfortable to wear and suitable for all hair sizes.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide an improved hair protector or hair covering device that's simple and less expensive to construct and yet provides multi-functional uses and suitable for encapsulating the free flowing hair and/or hair with high or low ponytails.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide an improved hair protector that may allow the wearer's hair from the low ponytail or high ponytail to flow out of the hair protector.
It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide an improved hair protector that may be adjustable to fit heads of different sizes and constructed using a wide range of material depending upon its application. For example, the hair protector may be made of microfiber and/or cotton when the hair protector is used for drying the hair. Similarly, the hair protector may be made of water resistant material such as silicon, TPU etc. when the hair protector is constructed for swimmers or for bathing. Likewise, the hair protector may be made of fireproof material when the hair protector is constructed in the view of safety.
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a hair protector device, comprising a body suitably shaped and sized forming an interior hollow space for receiving a wearer's head, an exterior surface, an interior surface, a top end, and a bottom end; a scrunchy attached onto the exterior surface of the body at its first end and a second end; a sleeve attached to the body surrounding the bottom end, the sleeve provides a support for a fastening mechanism that can be used for adjusting the hair protector device around the wearer's head ensuring the hair protector device doesn't slide off the head while the hair protector device is in use.
According to the embodiments, the scrunchy is adapted for fastening a low back ponytail or a high ponytail of a wearer's hair giving an aesthetic appearance. The scrunchy is an elasticized band used for fastening the wearer's hair. The scrunchy is configured at the top end of the body in proximity to the opening.
According to an embodiment, the top end of the body comprises an opening. The top end with the opening can be reversibly rolled for encircling the low back ponytail and the high ponytail and to let the ponytail emerge out of the interior hollow space.
According to an embodiment, the sleeve is formed by folding and attaching an edge of the bottom end of the body along a fold line throughout the perimeter length of the bottom end.
According to another embodiment, the sleeve is externally formed and then attached along the edge at the bottom end of the body.
According to the embodiments, the sleeve is made using a material same as that of the body or using a different material as that of the body.
According to the embodiments, the body of the hair protector device consists of a single layer of material or a plurality of layers of material. The material is selected from a group consisting of: microfiber, cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, silk, satin, material suitable for use in medical hospitals, labs, restaurants, waterproof material suitable for swimmers, fireproof material that may benefit while working in the kitchens, material that may provide safety from environmental effects.
According to an embodiment, the fastening mechanism comprises a strap with a first end and a second end, wherein the strap is looped through the sleeve such that a first end, and a second end of the strap emerge out of a first slit, and a second slit of the sleeve. The first end, and a second end of the strap emerging out of the first slit, and the second slit of the sleeve acts as ties that can be held and adjusted by the wearer for size adjustment.
According to an embodiment, the fastening mechanism comprises an elastic band looped through the sleeve via slit and includes a plurality of holes located at the first end disposed outside of the slit, and an internal button located at interior of the body over the sleeve. The internal button is looped through a selected hole to fasten the hair protector device around the wearer's head with desired degree of tightness
According to an embodiment, the fastening mechanism comprises a velcro mechanism with a male part of the Velcro being located over the first end of the elastic band and a female part of the Velcro located interior of the body onto the sleeve.
According to an embodiment, the fastening mechanism comprises a hook and loop mechanism with a hook part being located over the first end of the elastic band and the loop part located interior of the body onto the sleeve.
According to an embodiment, the hair protector device comprises a button loop located on the scrunchy. The button loop can be looped through an external button located at back of the body.
Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention, along with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like components.
The novel features believed characteristic of the application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the application itself, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
The best mode and other alternative modes for carrying out the present disclosure is presented in terms of the embodiments herein. The embodiments described herein comprise detail used for illustrative purposes and are subject to many variations. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Further, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limiting. The terms exterior and interior surface are used herein as structural terms generally indicating the outside surface viewable by a person and the inside surface facing the head when the hair protector device is worn, respectively. The hair protector device may be composed of a single material (i.e. having an interior surface facing the head and an exterior surface facing the environment) or more than one layer of material depending upon various applications. Further, for the purpose of this application, the terms “user”, “wearer”, or “hair protector user” are all synonymously used. Thus such use, should not be regarded as limitation of any kind. Likewise, the terms “hair protector device”, “hair covering device” and so on for the purpose of this application are interchangeably used.
Further, the words “comprising,” “having,” “containing,” and “including,” and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
The subject invention is directed to a hair covering device or a hair protector device that may be made using a single layer or multiple layers of material depending upon and applications where the hair protector device is used (Eg. personal use or in specific industry). The hair protector device is usually put over the wearer's head and fastened to fit about the user's head and then the user is able to use the hair protector device in a variety of styles or forms depending upon if the user wishes to keep a free flowing hair at back, or wish to have a back ponytail, or a top head ponytail etc. The same would be described in the description to follow.
The various features and embodiments of a hair protector device and method of its use will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying figures, namely
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The body 102 includes an interior hollow space 120 for receiving the wearer's head or hair, an exterior surface 102f, an interior surface 102g. The body 102 includes a top end 102a and a bottom end 102b. The top end 102a may have an opening 102c as shown in
According to the embodiment, an edge 102d of the material of the bottom end 102a of the body 102 folds at a fold line 102e throughout its perimeter length to form a sleeve 106 surrounding the bottom end 102b of the body 102. The edge 102e may be folded and sewn internally or externally to form the sleeve 106. In another embodiment, the sleeve 106 may be externally formed using same material as that of the body 102 or made using different material and then attached/sewn to the bottom end 102b (at the edge) of the body 102. The sleeve 106 includes a first slit 106a and a second slit 106b disposed spaced apart from each other. The hair protector device 100 further includes a strap 108 with a first end 108a and a second end 108b. The strap 108 is looped through the sleeve 106 such that the two ends 108a, 108b (referred to as ties) of the strap 108 emerge out of the two slits 106a, and 106b of the sleeve 106. The strap 108 may be elastic in nature or non-elastic in nature. According to the embodiment, the sleeve 106 may be sized as appropriate (example ‘A’ mm) for allowing the strap 108 to smoothly loop there through. In some other embodiments, instead of ties, the hair protector device 100 may have an elastic band configured at the back of the that can expand based on wearer's head size.
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Claims
1. A hair protector device, comprising:
- a body suitably shaped and sized forming an interior hollow space for receiving a wearer's head, an exterior surface, an interior surface, a top end, and a bottom end;
- a scrunchy attached onto the exterior surface of the body at its first end and a second end;
- a sleeve attached to the body surrounding the bottom end, the sleeve provides a support for a fastening mechanism that can be used for adjusting the hair protector device around the wearer's head ensuring the hair protector device doesn't slide off the head while the hair protector device is in use; and
- wherein, the scrunchy is adapted for fastening a low back ponytail or a high ponytail of a wearer's hair giving an aesthetic appearance.
2. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the top end of the body is configured to be pointed, round, or flat.
3. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the top end of the body comprises an opening.
4. The hair protector device of claim 3, wherein the top end with the opening can be reversibly rolled for encircling the low back ponytail and the high ponytail and to let the ponytail emerge out of the interior hollow space.
5. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the scrunchy is an elasticized band used for fastening the wearer's hair.
6. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the scrunchy is configured at the top end of the body in proximity to the opening.
7. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is formed by folding and attaching an edge of the bottom end of the body along a fold line throughout the perimeter length of the bottom end.
8. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is externally formed and then attached along the edge at the bottom end of the body.
9. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is made using a material same as that of the body or using a different material as that of the body.
10. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the body of the hair protector device consists of a single layer of material or a plurality of layers of material.
11. The hair protector device of claim 10, wherein the material is selected from a group consisting of microfiber, cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, silk, satin, material suitable for use in medical hospitals, labs, restaurants, waterproof material suitable for swimmers, fireproof material that may benefit while working in the kitchens, material that may provide safety from environmental effects.
12. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a strap with a first end and a second end, wherein the strap is looped through the sleeve such that a first end, and a second end of the strap emerge out of a first slit, and a second slit of the sleeve.
13. The hair protector device of claim 12, wherein the first end, and a second end of the strap emerging out of the first slit, and the second slit of the sleeve acts as ties that can be held and adjusted by the wearer for size adjustment.
14. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises an elastic band looped through the sleeve via slit and includes a plurality of holes located at the first end disposed outside of the slit, and an internal button located at interior of the body over the sleeve.
15. The hair protector device of claim 14, wherein the internal button is looped through a selected hole to fasten the hair protector device around the wearer's head with desired degree of tightness.
16. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a velcro mechanism with a male part of the Velcro being located over the first end of the elastic band and a female part of the Velcro located interior of the body onto the sleeve.
17. The hair protector device of claim 1, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a hook and loop mechanism with a hook part being located over the first end of the elastic band and the loop part located interior of the body onto the sleeve.
18. The hair protector device of claim 1 further comprising a button loop located on the scrunchy.
19. The hair protector device of claim 18, wherein the button loop can be looped through an external button located at back of the body.
Type: Application
Filed: May 3, 2021
Publication Date: Oct 14, 2021
Inventor: Stella Fayomi-Olaleye (Prosper, TX)
Application Number: 17/246,864