GARMENT AND HEAD PROTECTOR AND METHODS OF USE
A flexible garment is used to protect the wearer's clothing, head, neck and upper torso from unwanted transfer of cosmetic make-up, hair products and oils and other bodily substances as well as protect make-up and hair from being disturbed while changing clothing, comprising a single piece of material having two semi-circular bands affixed into tubes on two opposite sides or edges of the material. The object of the invention is to provide a more secure, effective and simple to use design that may be worn during application of facial cosmetics, make-up and hair products, and then converted quickly and effectively into a protective covering.
Applicants and Inventors Daniel Musto and Tanya Hekimian herein claim the benefit of priority from and of their U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/755,093 (GARMENT AND HEAD PROTECTOR AND METHODS OF USE), filed Jan. 22, 2013.
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SPECIFICATION1. Technical Field
The present invention relates generally to the protection of garments, cosmetic application and protection of hair designs, and more specifically to a single layer of flexible material with two semi-circular bands used to cover the shoulders and torso area of the wearer during application of make-up and preparation of hair, and then be converted into a garment, hair and make-up protector apparatus while clothing is changed.
2. Background of the Invention
A problem exists in the entertainment, cosmetic and apparel arts during preparation for a special event, film shoot or other presentation, namely that facial cosmetics and make-up transferred onto or smeared onto the exterior of clothing when persons are changing clothing or outfits. Similarly, once make-up and hair have been carefully prepared, they may also be disturbed by the need to change outfits or apparel. Prior efforts to solve these problems have mainly included hoods that go over one's face and hair after cosmetics are applied, and therefore continue to create problems of make-up transfer to garments, dis-array of hair designs, etc. However, these problems and others are solved by the instant invention.
Likewise, a common problem in the fields of commercial film-making, videography, photography and modeling is keeping professionally applied make-up pristine between sets or ‘takes’. Likewise, a similar problem is removing these cosmetic products from numerous clothes and outfits that are tried on in sequence as required by an art director or other production director. These problems are further magnified when on location and far from a make-up studio. Having to fix smudged make-up and/or remove stains from clothing may extend the time needed to complete photographic work, thus increasing rental costs for sets, studio time, hourly wages and rented equipment.
Another area in which make-up transfer remains a problem is in the area of bridal events or other special occasions. Persons with a need to avoid cosmetic smudging or transfer include both brides and their bridal parties. Given the growing expense of wedding clothing and professional make-up artists who may be independently hired for such events, a simple, effective and yet decorative way to prevent make-up transfer would be highly desirable among professional make-up artists. Smudges and transfer of cosmetics, oil and hair products may be avoided include trying on expensive bridal gowns for selection, changing from street clothes after a professional make-up and hair session into a bridal gown, or changing from the bridal gown into special reception clothing.
Likewise, in a medical environment such as an emergency room, clinic or hospital, a person may present with cuts, infections or other unsanitary material on their head, neck or upper torso. If the situation is non-emergent, it may be desirable to use the disclosed device to protect the wearer (and also medical staff) from the unwanted transfer of materials to and from the wearer's head, hair, neck and upper torso).
Prior attempts to solve these problems have been inadequate in a number of ways. For example, many of these efforts have merely been temporary hoods that only can be used during the changing of clothes and are not intended or capable of use for during make-up application to protect the clothes. See U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,017,328; 4,457,027; 4,722,100; 5,864,887; and 7,578,008 B2. Several of these attempts appear as bags tied over the wearer's head, which may prove uncomfortable and cause claustrophobic feelings. U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,017,328; 4,457,027; 4,722,100; and 5,864,887. These earlier attempts are also more tight and restrictive around one's head, potentially disturbing complicated or delicate hair designs. U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,017,328; 4,457,027; 4,722,100; and 5,864,887. The present invention solves these problems in way that combines the ability to protect clothes from hair while changing garments but in addition protecting clothes during make-up application and protecting hair designs at the same time.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONUsing a section of flexible material and two appurtenant bands in opposite corners of the cloth, the present invention is used in one position to protect the wearer from the transfer of make-up, cosmetics and hair products to various outfits and in other positions to protect the wearer's make-up and hair when garments are changed. First, it is worn as a cover or shawl for the application of make-up and preparation of hair designs. The present invention is folded in layers and worn as a shawl over the shoulders such that when make-up application is complete, one of two connector bands is lifted up over the wearer's face and head. There it is fastened into the hair or on the top and sides of the head. When in this second position, clothing may be put on or removed without simultaneously smearing cosmetics or transferring cosmetics onto the wearer's clothing.
The present invention will be better understood by reading the Detailed Description of the Preferred and Selected Alternative Embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings and figures, in which like reference numerals denote similar structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which:
The present invention relates generally to the protection of a wearer's head, hair, neck and face from unwanted transfer, smudging or staining due to contact with cosmetic make-up, hair products or other bodily substances and more specifically to a single layer of folded material with two enclosed and affixed interior semi-circular bands appurtenant to the ends of the material and used to cover the shoulders and torso area of the wearer during application of make-up and preparation of hair, and which is then easily converted into a garment, hair and make-up protector apparatus while clothing is changed.
The present invention also relates generally to the protection of garments, cosmetic application and protection of hair designs, and more specifically to a single layer of cloth with two semi-circular bands used to cover the shoulders and torso area of the wearer during application of make-up and preparation of hair, and then be converted into a garment, hair and make-up protector apparatus while clothing is changed.
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In the preferred embodiment, the material comprising tubes 6 and 7 may be made separately from material 3 and affixed, sewn or otherwise placed onto material 3. Further, the ends of tubes 6 and 7 may be sewn, snapped, zipped or otherwise closed.
In another embodiment, tubes 6 and 7 remain partially or fully open so that material 3 may be separately cleaned and washed. In a further embodiment with tubes 6 and 7 partially or fully open, tubes 6 and 7 are proportionately sized such that different sized bands may be inserted such that a variety of neck sizes made available to comfortably fit the wearer.
In another embodiment, tubes 6 and 7 may be placed onto material 3 with Velcro bonded on one side to material 3 and on the other side to tubes 6 and 7 respectively. In another embodiment, tubes 6 and 7 may be placed onto material three using semi-permanent adhesives, glues, epoxies or other similar connective materials.
In the preferred embodiment, material 3 (and tubes 6 and 7 if made separately and affixed appurtenant thereto) itself is made of translucent cloth such as chiffon or silk which may be decorative in nature. In another embodiment it may be made of bridal-cloth materials for use in weddings and other special events. It may also be semi-transparent such that the wearer may see through the apparatus when it is in the second “up” position.
Other materials used for material 3 may include silk, organza, mesh, lace, bunting, cambric, crinoline, georgette, gabardine, linen, marabout silk, satinet, lightweight taffeta. Other materials that may be used for material 3 include thin cottons, very thin woolen materials and very thin worsted cloth. Yet further materials may include temporary or ‘one-use’ materials such as paper, paper with a plastic coating, tissue or other disposable materials. Such disposable would make the protective apparatus useful and cost-effective in retail clothing stores, malls and outlet bridal salons. In yet another embodiment, the material may be made of hygienic, anti-allergic, septic or anti-bacterial material to protect those with allergies or chemical sensitivities.
These foregoing drawings and descriptions relate to and comprise illustrative embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art that these embodiments are illustrative of the invention only, and that various other alterations, modifications and alternatives may be made within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A garment protector comprising
- a cover,
- a first tube attached longitudinally along the circumferential edge of the cover, a first curved band inserted into the tube and secured therein,
- a second tube attached longitudinally along the circumferential edge of the cover that is immediately opposite to the first tube, and a second curved band inserted into the tube and secured therein.
2. A garment protector as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover is flexible.
3. A garment protector as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover is made of cloth.
4. A garment protector as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover is made of hygienic material.
5. A garment protector as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover is made of material intended for disposal after one use.
6. A garment protector comprising
- a cover,
- a first tube comprised of a portion of the edge of the cover folded over onto itself to form a hollow space by affixing the distal end of the cover to the cover itself and positioned lengthwise, parallel to and longitudinally along the circumferential edge of the cover,
- a first curved band inserted into the first tube and secured therein,
- a second tube located on the opposite edge of the cover as the first tube and comprised of a portion of the edge of the cover folded over onto itself to form a hollow space by affixing the distal end of the cover to the cover itself and positioned lengthwise, parallel to and longitudinally along the circumferential edge of the cover and
- a second curved band inserted into the second tube and secured therein.
7. A garment protector as defined in claim 6 wherein the cover is flexible.
8. A garment protector as defined in claim 6 wherein the cover is made of hygienic material.
9. A garment protector as defined in claim 6 wherein the cover is made of material intended for disposal after one use.
10. A garment protector as defined in claim 6 wherein the cover is washable.
11. A garment protector comprising
- a cover,
- a first tube attached longitudinally along the circumferential edge of the cover, a first curved band inserted into the tube and secured therein,
- a second tube attached longitudinally along the circumferential edge of the cover that is immediately opposite to the first tube, and a second curved band inserted into the tube and secured therein.
12. A garment protector as defined in claim 12 wherein the first and second band are flexible.
13. A garment protector as defined in claim 12 wherein the first and second bands are stiff.
14. A garment protector as defined in claim 12 wherein the first and second bands are generally of a size and shape to be placed comfortably around the neck of the wearer and yet still allowing the cover to retain a folded position on a person's neck such that the cover extends across the wearer's clothing.
15. A garment protector as defined in claim 12 wherein the first and second bands are removable.
16. A method for protecting selective elements of wearer during the application of cosmetics onto wearer such that unwanted transference of cosmetics onto wearer is prevented and instead transference occurs onto one horizontal surface of a flexible cover having two flexible curved bands on opposite edges and that attach to wearer so that they are movable into different positions that protect a selected element of wearer and remain folded over so that transferred cosmetics are only found on one flat side of the flexible cover.
17. A method for protecting cosmetics from coming into contact with wearer by applying a large, flat flexible cloth having two tubes into which two curved bands are inserted, placing the first band around the wearer's neck in a semi-circular fashion so that it retains its position once in place; folding over the cover so that the second band is on the upper end of the folded cover; placing the second band around the wearer's neck in a semi-circular fashion so that it retains its position on wearer's neck; wherein the second band can be removed and placed up and over a wearers' head and affixed to the back of the neck as needed to protect wearer.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 22, 2014
Publication Date: Jul 24, 2014
Inventors: Daniel Musto (Los Angeles, CA), Tanya Hekimian (Beverly Hills, CA)
Application Number: 14/161,685