Hair and Edge Head Cap
A head covering garment comprising two exterior components and a stretchable band. The garment is formed by folding a rectangular stretchable material in half and sewing side edges, except for a small portion which is left unattached, to create a stretchable band. Next, at least two exterior components are then sewn to the top and bottom edge portions of the stretchable material. The exterior components and the stretchable material are pulled through the opening left at the unattached portion in the stretchable material and is finally sewn to form the finished garment. The additional versions of comprise of an opening in the stretchable band, a slip proof material, a storage strap, and a hairline treatment strip insert.
This Application is a Continuation in Part to U.S. application Ser. No. 15/859,530 filed Dec. 31, 2017, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a night and daytime hair maintenance cap. This cap is designed for all hair types.
2. Description of Related ArtCreators of head garments are always attempting to create a useful garment that will both cover and protect the hair while providing style.
The prior art patents pertaining to head garments are as follows:
U.S. Pat. No. 5,477,561 A, titled HAIR MAINTENANCE HAT, granted to me, 1995 is a head garment that comprises an inner lining and an outer fabric attached to a wide band. This invention comprises of seams that touch the hairline and the edges and therefore does not provide optimal effects to maintain or “lay down” edges while sleep or during use.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,300,644, titled HAT, assigned to Phillips, 1919 is primarily an outdoor hat, containing stand-up brims and crowns for the purpose of outdoor use that can be folded and easily stored. This invention's purpose is to offer users a fashion hat, not a hair maintenance system to wear while sleeping. Furthermore, the lining described in this patent is non-specific (see line 97), and a satin lining is not required.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,350,776, titled BATHING HAT, assigned to Brogen, 1920, is a hat for swimming in. The intentions and purposes of this invention is to prevent water from touching the hair while swimming. It is constructed of a waterproof material, which would cause the head to sweat while sleeping. This hat also has several elastic bands throughout its interior to keep the hat in place, which would not allow for comfort, or a protective, maintaining lining while sleeping.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,602,889, tilted LADY'S CAP, assigned to Epstein, 1928, is a reversible cap with a stated intention and purpose as being for fashion. No satin lining or utility for this invention was stated in the patent. Perhaps what makes this invention unique is the design. However fashionable, it does not offer sleeping comfort, and with its special fastening feature, it is not an easy one step for putting on and taking off.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,052,123, titled FLEXIBLE HEAD WEAR, assigned to Adamson, 1936, is a beret consisting of a thick sweat band (see lines 40-45), that can also have a visor attached to the crown. This unisex cap does not cover the entire head of hair and is primarily for outdoor wear, not to be used as a hair maintenance item.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,356,042, titled COMBINATION NON-ELASTIC ADJUSTABLE HAT BAND AND BOW TRIM HAT, assigned to Ferber, 1944, is a hat with bands that may be adjusted. This hat is designed primarily for outdoor use. It is not intended to cover the entire head of hair, and is not lined with satin. Nor is it designed to securely stay on the head, therefore not intended to be used as a hair maintenance item or to be worn while sleeping.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,556,115, titled COIFFURE PROTECTOR, assigned to Benson, 1971, is large protective coiffure hat. The coiffure hairstyle is not a much worn hairstyle today. This invention is awkward and nonservicable to hairstyles of today. It is comprised of stiff side, front and back walls to give support to coiffure, thus making it unattractive to wear outdoors.
It has been widely accepted that, full and proper hair maintenance is signaled by the condition and appearance of a person's hairline and not solely the hair.
SUMMARY OF INVENTIONThe current invention provides maintenance during sleep and yet can be worn outdoors. Other benefits include added maintenance to the hair line or “edges,” while simultaneously providing maintenance benefits to the entire head of hair. There is nothing currently on the market that offers comfort, utility, and versatility as the present invention. Disclosed herein are examples and embodiments of an innovative hair maintenance garment that is easy to put on, securely lays down edges and hairline while covering the entire head of hair. The present invention is for all hairstyles.
The objective of this invention is to provide a cap that is worn day or night to maintain the hair, edges, and the hairline, especially at on the front and back of the head. Another objective is to provide multiple styles, shapes and fabrics within one head garment to allow the wearer to attractively use the head garment outdoors as a fashion hat. The seamless stretchable band and components act as a seal keeping the cap on the head comfortably, service and maintain edges, without slipping off.
This invention is a multi-purpose head garment that allows users to maintain their hairline, natural hair and faux hair in various ways. This is partly achieved by using a middle, seamless, extra wide stretchable headband. One edge of the headband is connected to a first exterior component. The other edge is connected to a second exterior component. Both the first and second exterior components can comprise of various shapes, colors and fabrics and can be used as interior or exterior garment. The middle stretchable band strategically lays down on, defines, and maintains the hairline at the front, top of the head, parietal ridge, temple, and nape.
The crown portion of the head is covered by the attached exterior component. One of the objectives of the current invention is to provide multiple head garments that strategically targets the front and the hair line with different holding mechanisms than the crown. Current hair maintenance garments uses a single interior fabric. Additionally, current garments have seams at the hairline, which serve as a disservice to the maintenance of the same. The current invention has removed such seams from the components for optimal hair maintenance, especially the hairline.
Therefore, another objective of the current invention to create options for caring for natural hair. Maintaining moisture is most critical. It is also important to create an environment of comfort and care, that over time delicate areas like the hairline are addressed and treated if needed daily, minus destructive friction caused by seams.
Further, an opening in the current invention's head band and the creation of a hair line or edge strap will provide daily users an effective way to achieve optimal results that addresses this critical area that has not received this level of attention until now.
Referring now to the drawings, a head covering garment 1 constructed in accordance with the present invention is generally indicated.
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Claims
1. A head covering garment comprising:
- a stretchable band comprising a first end portion, a second end portion, a top edge portion, and a bottom edge portion,
- wherein the stretchable band is configured to be folded in half between the first and second end portions, and the first and second end portions are configured to be attached to each other at a vertical portion leaving an open portion that is configured to be closed later;
- a first exterior component configured to be attached to a periphery of the top edge portion in the stretchable band; and
- a second exterior component configured to be attached to a periphery of the bottom edge portion in the stretchable band.
2. A method of producing a head covering garment comprising:
- providing a rectangular stretchable material, wherein the rectangular stretchable material comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, a top edge portion, and a bottom edge portion;
- folding the rectangular stretchable material in half between the first and second end portions;
- sewing the first and second end portions partially together leaving an open portion;
- attaching a first exterior component to the top edge portion of the rectangular stretchable material;
- attaching a second exterior component to the bottom edge portion of the rectangular stretchable material;
- pulling the first and second exterior components and the rectangular stretchable material through the open portion in the rectangular stretchable material; and
- closing the open portion in the rectangular stretchable material.
3. A method of producing a head covering garment comprising:
- providing a first rectangular stretchable material and a second rectangular stretchable material;
- overlapping the first rectangular stretchable material with the second rectangular stretchable material to form an overlapped stretchable material, wherein the overlapped stretchable material comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, a top edge portions, and a bottom edge portion;
- folding the overlapped stretchable material in half;
- sewing the first and second end portions partially together leaving an open portion;
- attaching a first exterior component to the top edge portion of the overlapped stretchable material;
- attaching a second exterior component to the bottom edge portion of the overlapped stretchable material;
- pulling the first and second exterior components and the overlapped stretchable band material through the open portion in the overlapped stretchable material; and
- closing the open portion in the overlapped stretchable material.
4. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein the first and second exterior components are configured to be pulled through the open portion before the open portion is closed.
5. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein the stretchable band further comprises a first band component and a second band component, wherein the first and second band components are configured to comprise an overlapped opening when attached to each other at the vertical portion.
6. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein the stretchable band further comprises a strap configured to bundle the head covering garment.
7. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein the stretchable band further comprises a removable treatment strip configured to apply a treatment solution to a hairline of a use.
8. The head covering garment of claim 7, wherein the removable treatment strip comprises a plurality of solution holding cavities and attaching mechanism components.
9. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein the stretchable band further comprises a slip proof adhesion material configured to secure the stretchable band on a hairline.
10. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first and second exterior components comprises a removably attachable edge configured to be removably attached to the stretchable band.
11. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first and second exterior components comprise an additional open portion.
12. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein the first and second exterior components are configured to be permanently attached to the stretchable band.
13. The head covering garment of claim 1, wherein a shape of the first exterior component is different from that of the second exterior component.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 26, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 4, 2019
Inventor: Jennipher Adkins (Chicago, IL)
Application Number: 15/935,681