Foundation Frames Patents (Class 132/54)
  • Publication number: 20100000567
    Abstract: A U-shaped closure comprises a top hair net and top decorative hair attached to the top hair net. The top hair net comprises a front portion that is adapted to correspond to the forehead of a user when the top hair piece is attached to the user's existing hair, and a rear portion that corresponds to the user's existing hair when the top hair piece is attached to the user's existing hair. The top decorative hair is attached to the rear portion of the top hair net. The top hair net comprises a U-shaped recess. The U-shaped recess is formed by cutting the top hair net from the front portion and into the rear portion, so that the user's existing hair passes through the U-shaped recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Yeong Mi Park
  • Publication number: 20090320866
    Abstract: An artificial hair and a wig using the same are provided which have the property of thermal deformation expanding upon heating by a hair drier or others used for hair styling. The artificial hair 1 is made by mixing at the pre-determined ratio a semi-aromatic polyamide having a glass transition temperature between 60-120° C. and a resin not expanding in said temperature range. The artificial hair may have a sheath/core structure comprising a core portion 5B and a sheath portion covering the core portion. As the resin not expanding in said temperature range, polyethylene terephthalate or others can be used, and as the sheath, nylon 6 or nylon 66 can be used. Said artificial hair 1 can maintain its shape at room temperature or after shampooing due to thermal deformation by heating in steam atmosphere at temperature of glass transition or higher or about 80-100° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Yutaka Shirakashi, Takayuki Watanabe, Osamu Asakura, Nobuyoshi Imai, Akemi Irikura
  • Publication number: 20090314306
    Abstract: In the wig 10 provided with a wig base 11 and hair materials 12 attached to the wig base, the wig base 11 is zoned in its front portion 11a to an artificial skin portion 110a from a virtual hairline of the wearer's forehead portion toward a top portion and to a net pattern 11b connected thereto, the artificial skin portion is made of a synthetic resin film integrated with a shape retention net, provided with a front edge region of the pre-determined width from a front edge 11a? positioned on the wearer's virtual hairline toward inside and with a rear region 112 connected to the front edge region, and the front edge region 111 is bent to a sharper inclination than the wearer's corresponding head outline, giving a curved ridge line, resulting in an arc-shaped warp up prevention structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: ADERANS HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shin-ichi Maruyama, Takashi Sato
  • Publication number: 20090266373
    Abstract: A hair replacement or hairpiece that comprises a base woven with natural human hair, color blended and attached such as to simulate a natural growth pattern, hair density and hairline appearance and a method for making same. The hairpiece comprises a base with a front area comprised of coated lace, a back area comprised of about three pieces and reinforced with polyurethane; a knotting pattern wherein the front and crown areas are comprised of hair fixed to the base with single hair split knots, the side and top areas are comprised of hair fixed to the base with alternating single hair flat knots and single hair split knots and the back area comprises hair fixed to the base with single hair flat knots; and a color pattern wherein the base comprises about three color regions comprising a lighter shade in the front, a medium shade in the top and crown areas, and a darker shade in the back area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Erwin Kupitz
  • Publication number: 20090255547
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a detachable, self adhesive, multi-piece wiglet and anchor cap system. This system is made up of individual shapes and sizes that accommodate users with full to no natural hair strands seeking full to partial hair coverage. The Interchangeable Wiglet is made up of base portions for the user head's ear, temple, nape, front, top, and crown. Together, these base portions allow an infinite number of variations depending on the exact three dimensional surface contours of the user's head. The Interchangeable Wiglet is individually crafted of a plurality of natural, synthetic, or man made hair-like strands, made of various textures, colors, and lengths and are attached to plurality of the base portions. Each base portion is made of elastic material together with material strips affixed with a complementary double-sided fastening system that acts to connect the base portions to the anchor cap unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Bridget Gay Starks, Brittnay Cherese Starks
  • Publication number: 20090241973
    Abstract: A natural, synthetic resinous or rubber cap or base is provided for a wig in which the frontal portion comprising a skin toned or transparent material intended to be indistinguishable from the wearer's actual skin; weaved with individual strands of hair to compose a natural looking hair line. With time the base deteriorates with use, thus a replaceable liner is adhered to the base. Thus most wear and tear will occur onto the liner. The wig is manufactured by implanting hairs or groups of hairs in elongated strips which comprise the wig base. These elongated strips may be part of a monolithic structure in which they are connected together by bridges to form a cap or the hairs or groups of hairs may be supported on elongated members which are attached to strips by adhesive agents or by high-frequency heating or the like. The elongated members bearing the hair may also be attached to strips or lace belts by means of hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Alice Hampton
  • Publication number: 20090241974
    Abstract: Partial wig components for users who do not want to wear a full wig. The invention comprises a frontal strip 2 which would mimic a new hair line for person's with a receding hair line. Additionally strips of hair may be attached on other areas of the person's head to mimic a fuller look. A natural, synthetic resinous or rubber component or base is provided for hair strips in which the frontal portion comprising a skin toned or transparent material intended to be indistinguishable from the wearer's actual skin; weaved with individual strands of hair to compose a natural looking hair line. With time the base deteriorates with use, thus a replaceable liner is adhered to the base. Thus most wear and tear will occur onto the liner. The wig is manufactured by implanting hairs or groups of hairs in elongated strips which comprise the wig base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Alice Hampton
  • Publication number: 20090235948
    Abstract: A hair piece to be attached to the head of a user, the hair piece having a cloth-based foundation having a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge and a right edge, with the foundation including a middle slit provided at about the center of the foundation, a bottom slit provided adjacent the bottom edge, a first set of side slits provided along the left edge, a second set of side slits provided along the right edge, a first set of rubber bands provided along the left edge, a second set of rubber bands provided along the right edge, a third set of rubber bands provided along the top edge, a fourth set of rubber bands provided along the bottom edge, a fifth set of rubber bands provided about the middle slit, and a plurality of wefts of hair attached to the foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Wilise Zephyr, Jose A. Zephyr, Marie L. Zephyr
  • Publication number: 20090235943
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a moisture-permeable material for wigs superior in moisture permeability, helping to suppress sweatiness when worn, and allowing easy attachment. A moisture-permeable material for wigs formed in a three-layer structure, including: a core material made of a porous polyurethane; a net layer provided on a side of the core material to be brought into contact with a head and formed of synthetic fibers or natural fibers; and a fiber layer which is laminated on the other side of the core material, which is formed of the synthetic fibers or the natural fibers, and in which artificial hairs or natural hairs are to be planted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Katsuo Sugai, Sanae Sakuma, Takaya Yamaguchi
  • Publication number: 20090217936
    Abstract: In a wig 1, comprising wig bases 1a and 1b, and hair 12 attached to the wig base, the wig base is constituted with a front portion made of an artificial skin 10 of which a front edge is provided to a wig wearer's forehead, and a rear portion connected to the front portion, composed with a cap member having a shape similar to a wig wearer's head shape, the front portion has an artificial skin material 11 and an adhesive layer 30, wherein the adhesive layer 30 has a function to fix a stitch portion of hair by unpeelably adhering to a reverse side of the artificial skin material, and a function of a repeated bonding and peelable pressure-bonding to a scalp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: ADERANS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Sato, Shin-Ichi Maruyama, Yasuhiro Kondo, Yoshie Ogawa, Hiroko Sugai
  • Publication number: 20090199861
    Abstract: A medical hair prosthesis for use by a wearer that has had a raid and pronounced loss of hair, where the foundation of the medical hair prosthesis is made of lace that has gone through a cryogenic treatment process to increase durability and comfort. The medical hair prosthesis is formed by a process of harvesting the wearer's own hair to incorporate into the front hairline of the hair prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph PARIS
  • 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
  • WIG
    Publication number: 20090165810
    Abstract: A hair material for a wig is preliminarily curled and then bound to a wig base to thereby orient the curled hair in a definite direction. A folded part (10c) of a hair material (10) is penetrated from one side of a filament (15) to the other side under a wig base (12) so that a first loop (17) is formed in the inner side of the folded part (10c). A curved part (10d) is inserted though the first loop (17) so that a second loop (19) is formed in the inner side of the curved part (10d). A part (10b) of the hair material is inserted through the second loop (19). Next, the hair material parts (10a, 10b) are pulled in directions opposite to each other and tied with the filament (15) to (20). Thus, the hair material (10) is bound to the filament (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Yasuhisa Sotokawa, Katsuo Sugai, Yutaka Shirakashi, Toshihiko Sato, Akemi Irikura
  • Publication number: 20090133710
    Abstract: A wig using hairnet is provided. An attaching member has an elastic attaching band to be worn on a head or discovered from the head and an auxiliary band, which connects the attaching band to the hairnet. Both ends of the attaching band are folded to form a loop and a tube is inserted to the folded portion. According to the wig of the present invention, inconvenience can be reduced because the wig can be kept on a head while an attaching band adheres around a head. The wig is very convenient to wear or discover because it can be easily kept on the head with the attaching band pulled. Also the wig can be prevented from getting loose because the front side of the wig adheres around the head when hair next to the loop is inserted into the loop and the end portion of the loop is pulled after the wig is worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Beoung Hwan WEE
  • Publication number: 20090126753
    Abstract: An adhesive for a wig, a wig using the same, and methods of manufacturing the both are such that the adhesive for a wig has a single layer, is bondable unpeelably to the inner side of a wig base, and is bondable by pressure re-peelably to scalp, wherein the adhesive layer (4) is provided to fix needle foot portions of hair (3) penetrated to the inner side of the wig base (2). One side of the adhesive layer (4) is bondable by chemical reaction to the inner side of the wig base (2) during gelation reaction of the adhesive solution applied to the inner side of the wig base (2), while the other side is bondable by pressure re-peelably to scalp. One side of the adhesive layer (4) has the hair fixing function to fix the needle foot portion of hair (3A) planted penetrating the inner side of the wig base (2). Since the wig (1) is made as double layer structure with a single adhesive layer (4), it is light-weighted, and since the adhesive layer (4) has re-peelability, it can be used repeatedly, resulting in low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Katsuo Sugai, Takashi Sato, Fumitaka Sugawara, Yoshie Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20090106878
    Abstract: The inside of the multifunctional prosthetic scarves are prepared with polyurethane templates that allow the wearer to attach strips of real human hair onto them. The scarves give a realistic appearance and a firm secure fit. The multifunctional prosthetic scarves fit well without a tight or pressured feeling on the scalp reducing humidity build up on the scalp which prevents the scalp from sweating and causing irritation to the skin. The multifunctional prosthetic scarves' comfortable and distinguished feel allows the wearer to adjust the appearance by providing an appearance of having a full head of hair. Other head coverings provide a simplistic appearance for the person who is going under chemotherapy but may be uncomfortable and appear artificial. Although the velcro hair may appear to provide some hair it is a small amount of hair it provides. These headwear accessories are constraining and do not allow the scalp any breathing room causing the scalp to sweat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Kathryn Irene Hiskey
  • Publication number: 20090071490
    Abstract: This version of the invention is concerned with the field of devices and that provide the appearance of longer or thicker hair and more specifically, a self-applicable integrated hair addition having a central opening therethrough which is adapted to be intermingled with the natural hair of a wearer to supplement it in those areas which ordinarily are thin or thinning due to hair loss or other causes. A foundation having a substantially elliptical configuration is structured to fit in overlying relation adjacent a frontal portion of the head of the wearer and an extension portion formed of light, flexible material structured for ventilation of the natural hair of the wearer therethrough extends rearwardly of the foundation into the central opening to add additional body to the natural styling of hair and versatility by providing additional hair capable of extending over a greater portion of the natural hair of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Okyo Sthair
  • Publication number: 20090032042
    Abstract: A hair volumizing device for creating the appearance of added volume to the user's hair that is worn under a section of the hair so it cannot be seen by others. The hair volumizing device of the present invention provides a style “bump” in the hair that is desired by many. The hair volumizing device comprises an elongated member having a center section, a first end and a second end. In a preferred embodiment, the elongated member is generally arcuately-shaped to conform to the shape of the user's head. One or more lengths of a textured material or other hair engaging mechanism keeps the hair in place over the device so that it will not be seen. One or more openings in the center section reduces weight, improves appearance and lowers the cost of the device. A hair extension component can be attached to the device for increased hair length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Kelly Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20090032045
    Abstract: A hair volumizing device for creating the appearance of added volume to the user's hair that is worn under the hair so it cannot be seen by others. The hair volumizing device comprises a plurality of elongated members, each having a first proximal end and a second distal end, and a flexing mechanism generally at the first ends of the elongated members. In a preferred embodiment, the elongated members are formed in pairs of members each having a first and second elongated member that cooperatively engage each other. The flexing mechanism biases the elongated members together in a closed position and is operated by the user to separate the elongated members to the open position. A textured material or other hair engaging mechanism can help keep the hair in place over the device and a hair extension component can be attached to the device for increased hair length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Kelly Fitzpatrick
  • Publication number: 20080264435
    Abstract: A wig including a base portion is disclosed. The base portion includes an inside surface and an outside surface, the inside surface defining a concave cavity and the outside surface having a plurality of elongate fibers projecting outwardly therefrom, and the base portion further includes an attachment area that may be substantially concealed. The wig further includes an auxiliary portion having a body. A plurality of elongate fibers project outwardly from the body. The auxiliary portion is adapted to be removably affixed to the attachment area of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Freeda Kugel
  • Publication number: 20080210250
    Abstract: To provide fibers for artificial hair prepared under a low nozzle pressure with little gumming, and a fiber bundle for artificial hair having a soft touch close to human hair, while maintaining uniform curling. A fiber bundle for artificial hair comprising fibers (A) having a flexural rigidity of (1.2 to 3.5)×10?2 N·cm2 as determined by the KES method and fibers (B) having a flexural rigidity of (0.5 to 1.0)×10?2 N·cm2 as determined by the KES method, wherein both of the fibers (A) and the fibers (B) are made of vinyl chloride fibers. The fiber bundle for artificial hair, wherein the content of the fibers (A) is from 30 to 90 mass %, the sectional shape of the fibers (A) is at least one selected from the group consisting of Y-, U- and C-shapes, and the sectional shape of the fibers (B) is a spectacled sectional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Denki Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Atsushi Horihata, Akira Sakurai, Yoshiyuki Yoshino, Takafumi Kono
  • Publication number: 20080190442
    Abstract: A Velcro-type hair-accessories connector includes a hair holding unit (100) combined with a real hair (310); and a hair accessory (200) like an artificial hair, which is combined to the hair holding unit (100) in a Velcro manner The hair holding unit (100) includes at least one holder (110) fixed to the real hair (310), and a holder combiner (120) combined to the hair accessory (200) in a Velcro manner. The hair accessory (200) includes an artificial hair (210) provided in a lower portion thereof and an accessory combiner (220) provided at a top of the artificial hair (210) and combined to the hair holding unit (100) in a Velcro manner. Using this connector, a user may fix the hair holding unit to the real hair, so the user may attach or detach the hair accessory to/from the real hair for decoration by himself/herself in an easy way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Young-Shik Kwak
  • Publication number: 20080178902
    Abstract: A headband and hair extension holding construction comprises a headband having a pair of vertically spaced apart outer and inner head straps and horizontally spaced apart external holding straps. A hair extension holding construction having a pair of vertically spaced apart upper and lower holding constructions containing a series of horizontally aligned holding device cooperating fasteners for mutual engagement with a plurality of hair extensions or hairpieces primary fasteners within the initially open interior of the hair extension holding construction. The headband opposite ends having a pair of horizontally spaced apart linking rings or loops. A clasp is enabled for strap and crossbar-action fastening through the linking rings or loops, or may be constructed as a simple link with opposing ends for grasping the loops. In this way, the headband may be drawn into a continuous closed loop for improved fit and concealment of the attached hair extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Lori Ann Moeszinger
  • Publication number: 20080134405
    Abstract: An improved wig provides a wig and bathing cap configuration such that a wearer of the wig can participate in water-related activities. The wig and bathing cap configuration includes an outer layer defining an inner surface and an outer surface, an inner layer defining an inner surface and an outer surface, and the outer surface of the inner layer is bonded to the inner surface of the outer layer. Strands of hair are bonded to the outer surface of the outer layer and the inner surface of the inner layer defines a waterproof face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Patricia A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080121245
    Abstract: This invention features a hairpiece to be used as an alternative to wigs. It was designed as an alternative to wigs to help breast cancer patients and others who lost their hair due to disease. The hairpiece is made up a flexible headband with synthetic hair attached. The hair is attached with a hot glue gun from the top of the headband. The front forehead section is left open for comfort. The exposed forehead portion measures from temple to temple; about 4.5 inches in length. The hair is shipped 14? in length. It can be worn with any hat or scarf. The hairpiece can also be washed, cut, and blow-dried as well as worn curling or straight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Martha M. Trammell
  • Patent number: 7264003
    Abstract: A hair dressing foundation having an essentially oval convex shell-like element and an array of comb-like teeth radiating from the edges thereof. The convex shell-like element of this foundation includes an essentially resilient non-porous body that is suitable for use in hair dressing, specifically, un “up-do” hair style. The foundation can be essentially colorless or, alternatively, color-keyed to the customer's hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Yoreila A. Chayeb
  • Patent number: 7222627
    Abstract: A method and device for a hair enhancement device. The device may include a peripheral member sized to fit a rear portion of a human head and comprised of a flexible, non-elastic material. The periphery may include a longitudinal member coupled thereto to bisect the periphery and define an upper portion and lower portion of the hair enhancement device. Diagonal members may be coupled between the longitudinal member and the circular member distal from the longitudinal member to subdivide the device into geometric regions. Wefts of hair may be connected to the longitudinal and/or diagonal members and, possibly the peripheral member. A protective sleeve may be sewn over a foundation of the device. The hair of a wearer is drawn through the geometric regions for blending with the wefts of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: Arthur D. Johns
  • Patent number: 7047571
    Abstract: The Ponytail Cap is an apparel item comprising: a cap, a plurality of cooperating fastening means located within the cap interior, and a hair accessory piece which simulates the appearance of human hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Barbara Ann Kelly
  • Patent number: 6971397
    Abstract: A face lifting wig comprising a substantially thin hair net structured to be snugly seated over a person's scalp in covering relation thereto and at least one adhesive pad structured to removably adhere to a person's skin so as to retain the skin over a person's face in a lifted position. The hair net includes a first upper portion, a second adjacent lower portion attached to the first upper portion to form a reinforced seam therebetween and a generally resilient border structured to retain the hair net over the person's scalp. The adhesive pads are attached to the bottom surface of the border over the reinforced seam. In use, the hair net is positioned over the user's scalp, the border lifted slightly, the user's skin stretched upwards beneath the border and the border lowered so that the adhesive pads adhere to the user's skin, thereby retaining the skin over the user's face in the lifted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Peggy Knight Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Peggy L. Knight
  • Patent number: 6913024
    Abstract: A wig includes hair strands secured together by a support structure to form a rounded cap. A system of alteration members includes elongated seams secured to the support structure to define an area of the support structure. The areas defined by the alteration members are preselected to facilitate alteration of the rounded cap by removal of portions of the support structure from the defined areas. The system of alteration members includes transverse members having ends located on the opposite sides of the cap and wedge shaped darts arranged in symmetrical pairs on opposite sides of the cap. A portion of the hair strands is provided by sections having lines of stitching in an edge portion and arranged in layered fashion. Elongated connector strips extend across the layered hair sections to form an orthogonal network structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Love Wigs, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Anzivino
  • Publication number: 20040237985
    Abstract: This hairpiece is based on soft, elastic straps, which should stretch and connects together in a framework, in a ladderlike way, in which wefts of hair are attached. This array is surrounded by and connected to a soft, elastic strap in the form of a peripheral loop that allows the hairpiece to be easily put on and can be comfortably worn allowing air to get to the head without the feeling of a head covering wig cap. This framework allows the wearer's natural hair to be brought easily through the open areas between the framework and mingle with hair on the hairpiece. The hair on the hairpiece could be synthetic hair or human hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Joan Ball
  • Publication number: 20040211436
    Abstract: A hairstyle enhancement apparatus includes a flexible peripheral frame and a grid of filaments supported by the frame. Clumps of hair are attached to filaments of the grid of filaments and the wearer's existing hair extends through open areas between the filaments to obscure the filaments and peripheral wire frame. The clumps of hair may differ from the wearer's existing hair in color, length and/or texture. The clumps of hair attached to the hair enhancement apparatus may themselves include hair of different colors, lengths, and textures. The clumps of hair may be designed to extend in different directions or they may be flexibly attached to the filaments such that they can be combed in any desired direction. A double crown design enables the wearer to comb the hair in any desired direction and to part his or her hair on either side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Peggy L. Knight
  • Publication number: 20040168696
    Abstract: A wig includes a foundation made from generally circular blank of stretchable netting formed into a bowl shape as worn on a wearer's head. The bowl shape is formed by radially folding over the blank upon itself at a plurality of pairs of fold lines to form a plurality of radially-spaced triangular pleats. An elastic band is looped and attached to an outer periphery of the blank at a stretchable seam to maintain the pleats and the bowl shape. A plurality of hair wefts are attached to a convex outer surface of the foundation in a layered, spaced relationship at respective seams. Attachment areas of the hair wefts to the foundation hidden by overlapping adjacent hair wefts. The hair wefts are arranged to simulate natural hair growth patterns with hair wefts disposed transversely of the foundation pointing forwardly, downwardly, upwardly, or a combination thereof. Hair wefts at a crown of the foundation are centered about the crown pointing radially outwardly from the crown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Mary J. Cox
  • Publication number: 20040149299
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a wig cap made of real hair. The wig cap has several benefits in that it is not easily taken off the head because of wind or some motions of a cap wearer and can be a great help for reducing insomnia, stress and headache and improving concentration and memory. The former is realized by applying a resin adsorption layer, which has an excellent adsorption capacity and does not harm a human body, to the front of the wig cap as well as the entire part or at regular intervals on the inside of its band; and the latter is realized by mixing (or adding) liquefied germanium (Ge) with the resin adsorption layer, whereby an ionization energy and far-infrared activation energy radiated from germanium stabilizes brain waves in the head and resolves side effects of unstable brain waves, i.e. insomnia, stress, headache etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Jae-Wook Kim
  • Publication number: 20040139978
    Abstract: A wig includes hair strands secured together by a support structure to form a rounded cap. A system of alteration members includes elongated seams secured to the support structure to define an area of the support structure. The areas defined by the alteration members are preselected to facilitate alteration of the rounded cap by removal of portions of the support structure from the defined areas. The system of alteration members includes transverse members having ends located on the opposite sides of the cap and wedge shaped darts arranged in symmetrical pairs on opposite sides of the cap. A portion of the hair strands is provided by sections having lines of stitching in an edge portion and arranged in layered fashion. Elongated connector strips extend across the layered hair sections to form an orthogonal network structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Robert A. Anzivino
  • Patent number: 6691717
    Abstract: A clip end hair fastening band for fastening and styling hair comprising an elastic band with claw-toothed clips integrally attached to each end and additional claw clips attached to its underside. The band can be any material including a swatch of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: David Alan Silva
  • Publication number: 20020166565
    Abstract: A detachable weave and detachable wig includes a Velcro attached hair track worn on elastic Velcro strips supported by an elastic Velcro circumference strip partly joined by an elastic center strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Barbara Ann Whitfield
  • Patent number: 6431181
    Abstract: A hair coloring cap, for use in selectively changing the color of multiple strands of hair on a head of a user, includes a support frame for supporting a plurality of strut members in a spaced apart positions around the head of the user. Each of a plurality of wing members are attached to one of the plurality of strut members and extends therefrom to a length approximately that of the multiple strands of hair to be colored. The cap is positioned on the head and multiple strands of hair are pulled between the strut members so that the hair is positioned on an upper surface of each of the plurality of wing members. A coloring agent is applied to the upper surface of each of the plurality of wing members, such that the coloring agent functionally coats each of the multiple strands of hair to be colored. Each of the plurality of wing members is then folded, thereby trapping the hair and the coloring agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Ana Maria Torres
  • Patent number: 6352079
    Abstract: A wig includes a foundation fabricated from thin nylon lace. The wig also includes a plurality of wefts of hair. The foundation includes a crown, a top area, a back, a plurality of sides, and a front. The crown and the top area are fabricated from a thin non-stretch nylon lace and the back and sides are fabricated from a thin stretch nylon lace. The front is also fabricated from nylon and has a velvet-like front that closely follows the contour of the wearer's head. The wefts of hair are attached to the foundation in such a manner as to provide a natural appearance. A net material at the crown of the foundation provides support for each weft of hair resulting in a light airy appearance with a natural look.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Celebrity Signatures International, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurence Bate
  • Publication number: 20010023699
    Abstract: A new and improved hairpiece is disclosed herein, wherein the hairpiece allows the scalp to breathe by providing holes in the hairpiece itself, which also allows the person to use there own hair if they wish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventor: Emily D. Matthews
  • Patent number: 6276368
    Abstract: The inventive apparatus and method allow unskilled users to create attractive and intricate hairstyles easily and quickly. The apparatus is generally cylindrical in shape, is hollow, and has open ends. The apparatus is provided with a longitudinal split, allowing the cylinder to be opened and placed about the base of a pony tail. In use, the apparatus surrounds the pony tail adjacent to the wearer's scalp, and the pony tail extends completely through its interior, generally in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The inner surface of the apparatus is provided with a plurality of radically extending tines. The tines extend into the pony tail to provide a means for retaining the apparatus adjacent to the scalp. The apparatus is further provided with a plurality of holes within the wall of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Eugene S. Giamalva
  • Patent number: 6257244
    Abstract: An adjustable hairpiece includes a hairpiece network with a flexible perimeter member having network ports, for fitting around the head of a wearer, the perimeter member having a forward segment and two side segments; two longitudinal guide lines each having network ports, the longitudinal guide lines having guide line forward ends secured to the forward segment and extending rearwardly, the longitudinal guide lines being laterally spaced apart from each other and defining a hairpiece top region and two hairpiece side regions; a flexible network draw line having a draw line middle segment located substantially between the longitudinal guide lines and dividing the network draw line into two draw line half segments, each half segment extending from the draw line middle segment across the top region forwardly and rearwardly in a spaced and repeating spiral crossing sequence while spiraling through ports alternately in the forward segment and in the given longitudinal guide line on the corresponding side of the h
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Raymond F. Williams
  • Patent number: 6257245
    Abstract: A headband is disclosed having a U-shaped band constructed of a flexible material, such as metal. The U-shaped band is dimensioned to fit over the head of a user so that the sides of the U-shaped band extend along the sides and behind the ears of the user's head and fictionally, but removably, secure the headband to the user's head. A V-shaped band has two ends that are secured to intermediate points of the U-shaped band so that the V-shaped band extends rearwardly from the U-shaped band and across the top of the head of the user. The hairpiece is then secured to both the U and V-shaped bands so that, with the headband positioned on the user's head, the hair covers areas of balding or partial balding on the user's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventors: Linda Woods, Gerald Woods
  • Patent number: 6220249
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wig including a wig base and a plurality of hairs outwardly sewn on a surface of the wig base, comprising monotapes affixed to a front portion of the wig base, and a plurality of length adjusting parts disposed at the a back portion of the wig base which adjusts the length of the front and back of the weared wig, in order to freely adjust the length of the wig and improve a wearing effect of the wig. Also, the present invention is composed of the front portion having the monotapes and the side portion having elastic bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Pt. Pigeon Dongan Indonesia
    Inventor: Hun Sik Park
  • Patent number: 6170491
    Abstract: A wig-fitting component is not bulky at an area of attachment to the natural hair, provides a natural feeling during the wear thereof over a long period of time, is capable of being fixed securely over a long period of time, and is free from adverse influence on the hair skin and roots of the hair. The wig-fitting component is capable of being fixed without causing any damage, deformation and discoloration of a wig base. The wig-fitting component includes a net-type component struck on one side of a flexible planar component, with adhesive being adhered to opposite surfaces of the planar component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Aderans Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Noriyuki Maekawa
  • Patent number: 6105584
    Abstract: An adjustable hairpiece includes a flexible perimeter member for fitting around the head of a wearer; a hair mounting structure; a draw member extending across at least one point on the perimeter member; a draw string member fastener for securing the draw member to the flexible perimeter member at any one of several longitudinally distributed points along the draw member; and several hairlike strands connected to the hair mounting structure. The hairpiece preferably additionally includes first and second laterally spaced apart guide lines connected to and extending between two spaced apart points on the perimeter member, where the draw string member includes a first draw string line wrapping around the first and second guide lines in a spiral fashion in one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Raymond Williams
  • Wig
    Patent number: 6012460
    Abstract: A wig which is easy to attach and detach, with comfortableness in use. A wig 1 comprises a skin body, having a curved face for covering the head and the hair 3 provided on its surface, a first Hook and Loop fastener 4 provided on the skin body, and second plural Hook and Loop fasteners 5 for the head. Each second Hook and Loop fastener 5 is attached to the user's own hair, corresponding to the nearly intermediate portion of the width of the fastener 4, around his head. With the Hook and Loop fasteners 4 and 5, there can be provided a wig which is easy to attach and detach, with comfortablenss in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: Naomi Kikuchi
  • Patent number: 5992424
    Abstract: A hair replacement device which includes a hair attachment flap hingedly attached to the interior of the base and along its perimeter. A plurality of perforations are formed into the hair attachment flap where the preferred perforations are slits which may be shaped like arrow heads. A method of attaching a hair replacement device to a wearer's head is disclosed whereby the wearer's own natural hair is pulled through the perforations on the hair attachment flap and secured using adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Flash For Hair Perth Amboy, Inc
    Inventors: Francis J Repsha, Estanislav R Ruiz
  • Patent number: 5988177
    Abstract: A wig includes a foundation fabricated from thin nylon lace. The wig also includes a plurality of wefts of hair. The foundation includes a crown, a top area, a back, a plurality of sides, and a front. The crown and the top area are fabricated from a thin non-stretch nylon lace and the back and sides are fabricated from a thin stretch nylon lace. The front is also fabricated from nylon and has a velvet-like front that closely follows the contour of the wearer's head. The wefts of hair are attached to the foundation in such a manner as to provide a natural appearance. A net material at the crown of the foundation provides support for each weft of hair resulting in a light airy appearance with a natural look.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Celebrity Signatures International, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurence Bate
  • Patent number: 5979462
    Abstract: A hair appliance providing a naturally, secure, comfortable hair supplement for enhancing the cosmetic appearance of an individual having a head net with a fitted band, surrounding tracks and vertical spacers. Hair, natural or artificial, is carried by at least the surrounding tracks and blends with the natural hair of the wearer. The head net construction allows the personal hair of the wearer to be pulled through the hair opening defined by the fitted band and tracks so the personal hair of the wearer and the appliance hair is blended together to provide a naturally appearing, secure, comfortable appearance. The hair appliance can also provide bangs when a front bang section is included. Additionally, the appliance hair can terminate at a variable length or at generally the same length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Mary Phillips Jones