Scarfs And Veils Patents (Class 2/207)
  • Publication number: 20120266354
    Abstract: A garment securement assembly includes a garment having a pocket, an opening, and a fastener that cooperate to secure the garment in an aesthetically pleasing and easily manageable fashion. In one form, the garment securement assembly includes a garment, a pocket defining an opening, and a fastener extending out of the pocket through the opening to engage and selectively couple the garment with itself and/or an adjacent garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Victoria Marie Clough
  • Patent number: 8292936
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a neck cooling or heating apparatus comprising a primary band comprising a first end, a second end and a neck cooling or neck heating region positioned between the first end and the second end, the neck cooling or the neck heating region having coupled thereto a tissue cooling or a tissue heating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Ji Hyuk Rick Jung
  • Patent number: 8291518
    Abstract: Apparatus for shading a user's neck. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a laterally extending central portion configured to support a neckpiece to cover at least a portion of a neck of a user, and opposing leg portions which extend from the laterally extending central portion configured to engage a headwear to support said neckpiece adjacent said headwear. Each of the opposing leg portions is formed into a substantially G-shape that comprises a first flange configured to extend down between a first surface of an external panel of said headwear and an upturned interior hatband of said headwear; a second flange in overlapping relation to the first flange, the second flange configured to extend up against a second surface of said external panel; and a connecting central portion disposed between and in overlapping relation to both the first and second flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Davenport Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Roy Davenport
  • Publication number: 20120233741
    Abstract: Weights adapted for attachment to a fabric article such as a wedding veil to hold the article from undesired movement as by wind, etc. wherein the weights are of two-part construction and those parts magnetically attracted to each other such that when the parts are positioned on opposite sides of the article such attachment thereto is accomplished.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Jill Watson
  • Publication number: 20120216333
    Abstract: A bandanna can connect a person to an object, such as a sports team for example, by printing the team name on the bandanna and wearing the bandanna around the neck. The bandanna may be worn for team sports to identify players on different teams by using differently designed bandannas, making uniforms unnecessary. In some embodiments, the bandanna may be used for sports such as flag football or flag rugby, where the bandanna may act as the flag where removal of the bandanna is a “tackle”. The bandanna may connect around the neck using a magnet or a clip, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Charles D. Dewese
  • Publication number: 20120210492
    Abstract: The present invention provides a scarf comprising one or more pieces of fabric comprising one or more moldable wires that are located along at least two sides of the scarf enabling the scarf to be sculpted into a desired shape around the neck and shoulders of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Ruth Marie Bielobocky
  • Patent number: 8225429
    Abstract: A garment to be worn by a person having a neck and a pair of hands includes a shawl portion with first and second ends and a width extending between first and second edges extending between the ends, and a muff formed at at least one of the first and second ends. The muff has a transversely extending passageway with vertically extending opposed entranceways configured to receive the pair of hands of the person. The muff also has a receptacle pocket with a generally horizontally extending entranceway for carriage of small items located exterior to the passageway. The lower portions of the shawl may be folded upon themselves to form a pair of cuffs, the interior regions of the cuffs leading to the entranceway to the receptacle pocket. The cuffs may be further joined together above the muff to form a bib adjoining the muff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: Shelley J. Tawfik
  • Publication number: 20120172821
    Abstract: The present invention is related to articles of clothing that can be used to lessen the symptoms of particular diseases and/or skin conditions, designs of the clothing, and methods and tools for commercializing and marketing the clothing. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an article of clothing. The article of clothing includes at least a first coating. The first coating decreases the wicking or absorbance of water as compared to clothing that does not include the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. McKinney, Susan L. Wooldridge
  • Publication number: 20120144557
    Abstract: A scarf comprising: (1) a length of fabric having a first end, a second end, a front surface defining a first opening, and a rear surface defining a second opening; and (2) a pocket disposed on the length of fabric. In various embodiments, when a wireless device is disposed within the pocket in a particular position, (1) the first opening is sized to allow a user to view at least a portion of a screen of the wireless device through the first opening; (2) the second opening is adapted so that the second opening aligns with a camera lens of the wireless device; and (3) the first opening and the second opening are adapted so that the user may operate the wireless device to cause the wireless device to use the camera lens to take a photograph through the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Susan B. Walker
  • Publication number: 20120137416
    Abstract: A dual purpose garment is wearable as a neck scarf accessory or as an outer protective garment covering at least a portion of the shoulders and arms. First and second arm-covering sections extend equally from a centrally located section of the garment, wherein the centrally located section and arm-covering sections can protect the shoulders and arms when worn in an outer protective garment configuration. However, the arm-covering sections extend only to end sections which remain open in a neck scarf accessory configuration to allow the garment to resemble an ordinary neck scarf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Marilyn Taul
  • Publication number: 20120137408
    Abstract: A neck protecting scarf having a central elastic section that contracts to provide a secure grip around a person's neck. The upper and lower portions of the neck protecting scarf flare to accommodate the person's face and shoulders. The neck protecting scarf is secured via fasteners, such as buttons and loops, with the top button/loop being placed such that it provides for a closer fit to the person's face than the lower button/loop, which allows wider flaring at the bottom for the person's shoulders. The neck protecting scarf may include a fixed or removable shawl, or may include a fixed or removable hood, thereby protecting a person's neck and torso from cold conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Audrey Brown
  • Publication number: 20120137407
    Abstract: A scarf (10) is disclosed comprising an elongate section (11) and a hood/headband (12) secured to the elongate section intermediate opposite ends thereof. The scarf further comprises at least two pocket (13) regions formed within the elongate section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Antonio Dimuzio
  • Patent number: 8185972
    Abstract: A head scarf with a crown portion and a tail portion is made by stitching together overlying front margin areas of body and lining pieces. This stitching is done along oppositely convex lines on both pieces, and these lines are brought into registry for sewing. One of the pieces is then folded to provide a convex edge of the stitched-together assembly, to place the pieces in face-to-face relation, and to give the assembly a three dimensional forehead-receiving shape in the vicinity of the front margin areas. A semicircular drawstring channel is formed, and the upper regions of the tail portion are drawn together while drawing the crown portion into a shape conforming to a wearer's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Susan M Beausang
  • Publication number: 20120117712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of clothing to be worn particularly, but not exclusively, about a person's neck. Specifically, the article is comprised of sections that, in some embodiments, appear to be traditional neckties and a means for removably attaching the two pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Edward J. Fleming
  • Patent number: 8161575
    Abstract: An adjustable winter garment made of supple material wraps around the face, covering the wearer from the temples and just below the eyes to the chest. The winter garment can be adjusted and worn in any of five positions, by either adjusting the fasteners or the drawstring. By adjusting the fasteners the garment can be worn in a first position reaching from the chest to under the eyes. A second position reaches to under the nose, while a third position obtained by adjusting the fasteners wraps around the chin. Finally, the garment may be unfastened to lay open upon the chest like a shirt. By adjusting the drawstring, the garment may be worn covering the lower face, like a scrunch neck collar or folded down and rolled over like turtleneck, covering only the neck and chest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: E. Patricia Debrick
  • Publication number: 20120079644
    Abstract: In some implementations, a scarf includes a left sleeve, a right sleeve, one or more buttons, and one or more buttonholes, In an example, a wearer may don the scarf by slidably engaging the left and right arms into the left and right sleeves, respectively. In another embodiment, the sleeves of the scarf detachably couple together to cover, for example, substantially the chest and abdomen regions of the wearer. In some implementations, the scarf includes a neck warmer, a left piece, and a right piece, in some implementations, the scarf includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a neck warmer. In some implementations, the front and rear panels substantially cover the chest and back regions of the wearer, respectively, in another example, the scarf includes a hood that may be worn over the head of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: ZA.IA B
    Inventor: Farida A. Benderradji
  • Patent number: 8146175
    Abstract: A scarf harness according to the present teachings facilitates the wearing of a scarf as a clothing accessory. The harness can allow the scarf to drape across the front of a user. The draping of a scarf can allow the visual pattern of the scarf to be easily seen and can enhance the impact of the scarf as a clothing accessory. The scarf harness can retain the scarf in a draped function over the front of the user along with providing a distinctive butterfly-type shape to the scarf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Audrey Lee Otenbaker
  • Publication number: 20120066812
    Abstract: The present invention may be described as a combination of a hat or hood with material extending outward and downward from the lower portions of the rear section of the hat or hood in the form of opposing sections of a scarf. The first and second scarf portions are capable of being fastened together by a Velcro® closure, zipper, or similar apparatus and have at the far end of each scarf portion pockets for permitting the insertion of each hand of the wearer for warming. Each pocket may additionally have an elasticized opening for retaining the hands within the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Delia Alzate
  • Publication number: 20120054944
    Abstract: The invention is a one piece stretch scarf, placed on the head with brim facing front. Excess fabric is pulled at the rear of the neckline, crossed, pulled and placed at the front of the cap. The entire head of an individual is covered allowing the hair to follow a direct course after the wrap is twisted, thus allowing the hair to main its style. The brim and scarf protects the head from the weather elements and covers the ears of an individual if needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Shern Andrea Bonner
  • Publication number: 20120042432
    Abstract: A garment to be worn by a person having a neck and a pair of hands includes a shawl portion with first and second ends and a width extending between first and second edges extending between the ends, and a muff formed at at least one of the first and second ends. The muff has a transversely extending passageway with vertically extending opposed entranceways configured to receive the pair of hands of the person. The muff also has a receptacle pocket with a generally horizontally extending entranceway for carriage of small items located exterior to the passageway. The lower portions of the shawl may be folded upon themselves to form a pair of cuffs, the interior regions of the cuffs leading to the entranceway to the receptacle pocket. The cuffs may be further joined together above the muff to form a bib adjoining the muff.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Shelley J. Tawfik
  • Publication number: 20120030859
    Abstract: Embodiments disclose neck gaiters and methods of making and using the same. For example, a neck-gaiter has a fabric tube and a pocket formed on an interior of the fabric tube. The pocket is configured to receive a filter therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Bob Kroese, Susan A. Kroese
  • Publication number: 20120023642
    Abstract: A garment for retaining long hair is disclosed and claimed. The garment includes a tubular sleeve formed of a lightweight flexible material. The tubular sleeve includes an open front, an open rear, a body therebetween, and an inside surface. The open front is configured to extend across a wearer's forehead. The body extends from the open front over substantially the entire region of the wearer's head. A pocket is attached to the inside surface of the tubular sleeve and includes an opening The pocket is arranged for retaining long hair such as braids or dreadlocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Denise D. Holland
  • Patent number: 8074296
    Abstract: A hair retaining headwear system for efficiently covering a user's head and retaining their ponytail outside of the headwear. The hair retaining headwear system generally includes a body adapted to be worn over a head of a user, wherein the body includes a forward end adapted to extend around a forehead and a rearward end opposite the forward end. A retaining element extends from the rearward end, wherein the retaining element includes a receiver opening to receive and retain hair extending from underneath the body away from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Rosanna M. Leung
  • Publication number: 20110247126
    Abstract: A novel and convenient headwear NUDU in the form of a do-rag, also spelled doo-rag or du-rag, the novelty of the head wear lies in that the shape of the do-rag is such that it tightly fits the head of the user in a cap like structure to protect the head and the hair of the user when tied on the head and allowing head blood flow circulation due to its easier fit on the head as well as easier tie. The material that used in this invention is cotton and/or cotton and Lycra blend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Horace C. White, Michael C. Hertz
  • Patent number: 8032950
    Abstract: A head covering is described that is positioned on a head of a wearer to retain the wearer's hair in a desired position. The head covering comprises a hooded cap and an extension. The hooded cap includes a pair of ties and a set of straps. The hooded cap is secured to the head of the wearer using ties. The extension connects to the hooded cap on one end and includes an opposing distal end portion with a free terminal end. The extension includes a pouch and a flap. The pouch defines a first aperture in proximity to the hooded cap and a second aperture in proximity to the flap. A passageway is defined between the first aperture, the extension and the second aperture. The flap and pouch include connectors for the optional connection of the flap and pouch to secure the second aperture in a closed position. At least one strap is connected to the extension. The straps are constructed to secure the extension and hair together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Deon D. Leftenant
  • Patent number: 8024818
    Abstract: Apparatus for shading a user's neck. In some embodiments, a support device comprises a flexible, generally U-shaped structure with a laterally extending central portion to accommodate attachment of a proximal edge of a neckpiece, and opposing leg portions which extend from the central portion to engage the headwear. In further embodiments, the neckpiece preferably comprises a layer of flexible material with a proximal end supported adjacent a headwear and an opposing distal end configured to be suspended adjacent to a base of the user's neck. A support portion is formed from laterally extending first and second panels which fold together to form a V-shaped channel circumferentially extending in contact against an outermost rearward surface of the headwear. A flap portion extending from the second panel is moveable between a deployed state to cover the user's neck to a retracted state in which the flap portion is gathered into the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Davenport Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Roy Davenport
  • Publication number: 20110214222
    Abstract: Neck warmer is a device designed to hold a plurality of chemically warming packet insert(s) for keeping a wearer warm and comfortable. The neck warmer utilizes chemically warming packet insert(s) in an efficient manner, allowing the user to enjoy cold weather activities for longer periods of time. The neck warmer is ideal for use while hunting, ice fishing, skiing or simply being outside during the colder seasons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Lawrence Knight, Dee Ann Knight
  • Publication number: 20110209266
    Abstract: A scarf in an example comprises a first side and a second side. The second side in an example is water-resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Dena Dodd Perry
  • Patent number: 8006318
    Abstract: The neck warmer includes a collar fabricated from warm, soft material and having free ends provided with hook and loop fasteners to allow the collar to be fastened closely around a wearer's neck. The collar has a slight V-shape at its front. Ornamental pieces can be optionally attached to the front of the collar to create a desired fashionable effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Marilyn A. Gallo
  • Publication number: 20110197340
    Abstract: Provided are multiple embodiments of a protective scarf. In each embodiment of the present invention, the protective scarf defines a central portion, one edge of which is outfitted with an elastic band which extends along at least a portion of the length of such edge. Additionally, attached to one side or face of the central portion is an interior face panel or shield which covers the wearer's nose and mouth when the central portion is selectively moved from a collapsed position residing at or below the wearer's chin, to an extended position wherein it pulled upwardly to cover the wearer's mouth and nose. In each embodiment of the scarf of the present invention, the elastic band integrated into the central portion, and a fastening mechanism also included on the scarf, are collectively operative to maintain the central portion in its extended position despite movement of the wearer's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: VERONICA KUMMERFELDT
  • Publication number: 20110197339
    Abstract: A scarf intended to be wrapped around the neck of the wearer while concealing a disposable particle mask attached to the scarf with Velcro or other hook and loop fastening strips, intended to be used as a combination fashion accessory and respiratory protective mask for stylish protection against airborne dusts, pollens and non-toxic particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Jay Warren, Charles Labitan
  • Publication number: 20110191940
    Abstract: A scarf is provided with a bifurcated end portion having two arms which can be placed over and under another portion of the scarf so as to form a slot that retains the scarf on the wearer. Fastening means are provided on the ends of the arms to fasten them together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: LaTanya D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110138519
    Abstract: The scarfguard system includes a scarf made from cotton, wool, silk, cashmere or other suitable materials. The device has a pocket or a sleeve sewn into the center wherein users may insert a disposable facemask or filter providing immediate, convenient and discreet protection from germs. An envelope-like flap is tucked into the pocket to keep the mask dry and in place. There is a plastic mesh strip sewn into both sides of the pocket for stability. Each end of the scarf has a pocket made of nylon, rubber, or other materials similar to those used in rainwear for inserting the hands. This grants users a protective covering for their hands that can be easily washed and sanitized for continued use. The scarf measure approximately 98?, but is also be available in several lengths, widths and colors to suit user preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Sharon Serota
  • Patent number: 7954184
    Abstract: A bed frame comprising T-shaped side rails provides support for a box spring and mattress. The T-shaped side rails provide more resistance to twisting and bowing and enables the overall bed frame to support more weight with less deflection than the convention L-shaped side rails. The T-shaped side rails may be two L-shaped angle irons affixed together or a unitary T-shaped member that can also be used for other structural components of the bed frame such as a center beam. The vertical flange of the T-shape can be non-linear. In a further embodiment, the side rails are comprised of a metal skin enclosing a hollow area with a horizontal, flat shelf for supporting the box spring and a contiguous vertical surface generally at a right angle to the horizontal shelf to retain the box spring in it desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Finger Lakes Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Richard S. Polevoy, Paul E. Carlson, Howard Scott Ryan
  • Publication number: 20110126340
    Abstract: A transformable article of clothing wearable by a person in a plurality of configurations. According to various embodiments, a transformable article of clothing comprises a central tubular portion coupled to a first member and a second member is configurable between a shawl and a scarf. In another embodiment, a transformable article of clothing comprises a first continuous loop coupled to a second continuous loop and is configurable among a hat, a hood, a scarf and a hand warmer. In yet another embodiment, an article of clothing comprises a mask portion and an ear muffler portion selectively retained on ears of the wearer. In still another embodiment, a transformable glove comprises a hand portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion and a second finger portion with an opening in at least one of thumb and finger portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Ping Wu
  • Publication number: 20110107500
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for protecting a user from environmental effects. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a headpiece having opposing first and second sides. The apparatus further comprises a right elongated panel and a left elongated panel, each having a length greater than a width. The right elongated panel and the left elongated panel are attachable to the headpiece. When attached the right elongated panel extends from the headpiece at the first side and the left elongated panel extends from the headpiece at the second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Devra Wathen
  • Publication number: 20110088133
    Abstract: A bib-scarf system which is simple to manufacture and creates an adjustable, nonplanar bib. The system incorporates a piece of fabric, a horizontal opening in the fabric, and a horizontal strap. The fabric is cut to a predetermined rectangular size. Then a horizontal opening is created in the center of the fabric. The fabric at the top of the newly created horizontal opening is folded over and pulled through the opening. A strap is then run through the horizontal opening and fold in the top half of the fabric. This process creates an adjustable nonplanar bib which can be attached to the wearer with the strap either worn around the neck or secured to a garment which receives the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Susan Gabriel Cox
  • Patent number: 7908669
    Abstract: A clothing protector scarf that is worn around the neck and drapes over one's chest on two sides, from the neck to at, or slightly above, one's waist When not used for dining, or other purposes of clothing protection, the two sections of the scarf remain separated and the scarf is worn as a decorative fashion accessory. When dining, the two sections of the scarf may be joined together along their leading edges with hook and loop (Velcro) fasteners, forming a continuous surface of fabric capable of keeping food from coming in contact with the clothing underneath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Bonnie Amson
  • Publication number: 20110055999
    Abstract: A scarf allowing changeful styling possibilities includes a main body in the form of a long hollow sleeve, which is formed by weaving or sewing. The main body has two opposite ends separately defining a first and a second opening communicable with each other, and is provided at a middle portion with a third opening communicable with the first and the second opening. A user can wear the scarf in changeful manners by, for example, extending his or her head through the first opening and out of the third opening, and then wind the other end having the second opening around the neck, or put the other end over the head, or extend one arm through the other end and out of the second opening to create unique personalized styling effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Chih-Yi Su
  • Publication number: 20110004971
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination hood and scarf garment developed to maintain the wearer's full front body, upper back, shoulders, full neck, ears, full head, and face insulated from the cold weather. This garment is designed with a long scarf whose strips of fabric can be fastened together with buttons to provide full coverage of the wearer's body, much like a blanket. The flexibility of the design allows the wearer to unfasten the strips of fabric and use them as a scarf to insulate the neck and shoulders. Designed without a full back and any sleeves allows this garment to be folded flat and compact enough to fit inside a conventional purse or handbag when not in use. The hood is designed with special curvatures that coincide with the shape of the wearer's head and neck so as to minimize any folding or wrinkling of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Farida Benderradji
  • Patent number: 7836522
    Abstract: Bandana Headwear, for all ages, is attractive, versatile, easily produced, having numerous uses and advantages. First, the flexible plastic headband, conforming comfortably to head, is removable for washing. Second, there are two ways to wear Bandana. Third, the optional, attached Visor may be worn three ways: extended outward, over top of Bandana, or tucked underneath. Fourth, Bandana and Visor are reversible when either has two fabric layers sewn together. Fifth, incorporating reversible Bandana with 3-way Visor allows twelve different looks. Sixth, larger Bandana with inner cap, completely covering head, was designed for those with total hair loss. This version, combining two end-tying methods and 3-way Visor, provides six different looks. Seventh, an attachable Visor, fastened with VELCRO, enables consumer to buy one Visor, wear with one or more of invention's Bandana styles without Visor or with any headwear with no Visor, unrelated to present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Judy Blecha
  • Patent number: 7836523
    Abstract: A two ply head covering in the form of a triangular scarf or babushka in which a weft of hair is secured to extend directly from the front edge of the babushka between opposing inturned forward edges of the babushka.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Keela F. Castle
  • Publication number: 20100287683
    Abstract: A reversible pocket wrap is a garment comprising a pocket and a band on a loop. The reversible pocket wrap is made of a base piece of stretchable material such that the reversible pocket wrap fits well to a subject around body parts. The pocket is preferably in square shape disposed in an angle such that two lower edges are closed to form a v-shaped container to hold articles. An opening to the pocket is on the outside of the garment. A reversed opening is on the inside of the garment such that the pocket is accessible from the outside when the garment is reversed. The reversible pocket wrap is worn about the head and/or the neck. The reversible pocket wrap is used as a pocket, a band, a warmer, a scarf, a visor, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: GERALDINE J. NEAL
  • Patent number: 7827621
    Abstract: A hair drying head-piece that absorbs moisture from the hair of a wearer, said headpiece having a cap portion having a top part and a bottom part, said cap bottom part having an opening sized to fit about the top of the wearer's head and said cap top part having a hole therein to allow at least a portion of the wearers's hair to exit the cap therethrough; and at least 4 flat water-absorbing fabric strips attached to the cap top part, each of the 4 flat water-absorbing fabric strips having a length of between 12 and 30 inches and a width between 0.6 inches and 2 inches, wherein said strips fall freely with the wearer's hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Amelia DaCruz
  • Publication number: 20100275946
    Abstract: A multi-functional wrap comprising an elongated tube of fabric material having mating fastener elements at opposite ends. The tube can be wrapped around one's head forming a head covering with a bun portion in back. It can also be wrapped around one's head and neck or used in a variety of ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Rebecca S. Ruschell
  • Publication number: 20100257658
    Abstract: The fashion scarf with removable embellishments of the present invention and related disclosure includes a single piece of fabric material that is attached lengthwise forming an inner and outer surface. A series of attachment means are secured to each open end of the scarf and are concealed within the inside surface of the scarf. One set of attachment means is used to accommodate a starter bead assembly which consists of a ribbon with a plurality of decorative embellishments hanging from the bottom edge of the ribbon. The ribbon also contains a series of attachment means so that it can be removably secured to one or both ends of the scarf. A separate set of attachment means accommodates a plurality of single decorative embellishments that may be added and/or removed as necessary. The decorative embellishments may consist of charms, stones, gems or other decorative items. These decorative embellishments may be mixed and matched on either or both ends of the scarf to suit the taste of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer A. Schwietz-Flauto
  • Publication number: 20100237121
    Abstract: An article of apparel is convertible into a travel pillow and includes an elongated scarf having opposite end regions, a pair of open pockets at the end regions, and a pair of gloves receivable in one of the pockets when not worn on a wearer's hands. A hat is optionally receivable in the one pocket when not worn on the wearer's head. The scarf is foldable onto itself by being folded or rolled from the other of the pockets towards the one pocket to form folded scarf portions. The folded scarf portions are receivable in the one pocket, together with the gloves and optionally the hat, for joint compact storage, or for use as a travel pillow in which the folded scarf portions, the gloves, and optionally the hat, stuff and plump the pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Michael STEIN
  • Publication number: 20100235963
    Abstract: The present invention is a scarf worn over-the-shoulder to accommodate any size, gender, age or physical capability and relates to improvement in essential support and concealment to the fluid collection reservoir or other external device or hardware. More particularly, the present invention creates a hands-free support and concealment to the drain collection reservoir or other medical device, without dismantling and threading a drain tube, enabling the patient to bathe unencumbered, perform physical or occupational therapies, provides patient confidence by providing concealment under the hospital gown or normal outer garments, earlier patient mobility, or positioning ease for x-ray examinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Mary Elizabeth Haydon
  • Publication number: 20100229283
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an article of clothing adapted to function as a scarf, the scarf comprising: a large tubular fabric material cut into a plurality of loops of fabric, the loops of fabric are stretched to a desired length; and a band of fabric adapted to bind the plurality of loops to thereby form the scarf designed to be worn around a user's neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Stephano Diaz, Troy Mattison Hicks
  • Patent number: 7774862
    Abstract: A scarf has hand-receiving pockets at the opposed ends. Adjacent to or on a surface of the pockets are long flaccid strands, fringes, tassels or the like which may be manipulated through hand contact with the scarf body, to be waved about in the manner of cheerleading pom-poms. The flaccid strands are in a preferred method of fabrication cut but not fully severed from sheets of material. The sheets are then stacked together and sewn or otherwise affixed along a single axis. Several rows of sheets may be placed adjacent to each pocket, giving a finished appearance of cheerleading pom-poms. Each sheet may have a color selected from the colors of a team, wherein the pompons will as a collection include all of the team colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Hope V. Bjelland