Patents by Inventor Alan Eugene Eaton

Alan Eugene Eaton 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).

  • Publication number: 20090235945
    Abstract: A hairpiece product includes a wig releasably attached to a hair accessory. The hair accessory can be a headband having an outer surface and an inner surface. A strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband, and a strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior of the wig's support structure. The strip of loop fasteners can be sized for complementary engagement with the strip of hook fasteners attached to the headband. The strip of hook fasteners can be attached to the inner surface of the headband with an adhesive, and the strip of loop fasteners can be attached to the exterior surface of the upper segment with an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: General Wig Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Eugene Eaton
  • Publication number: 20090188512
    Abstract: A hair extension apparatus includes a plurality of hair strands attached to a support structure configured for positioning on the wearer's head. The support structure can have an upper member defining an upper edge of the support structure, a lower member defining a lower edge of the support structure functionally attached at opposed ends to the upper member, a plurality of lace segments attached to the upper member and the lower member, and a plurality of wefts functionally attached to the lower member and the lace segments. The wefts can be positioned in substantially perpendicular orientation to the lace segments. The wefts and lace segments can be made of an elastic material, so that the support structure is stretchable in vertical and horizontal directions. A plurality of hair engaging members can be attached to the support structure to engage the natural hair of the wearer's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: General Wig Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Eugene Eaton