U.S. patent application number 11/411443 was filed with the patent office on 2007-11-01 for ponytail creating head garment.
Invention is credited to Jennipher Adkins.
Application Number | 20070250987 11/411443 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38646892 |
Filed Date | 2007-11-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070250987 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Adkins; Jennipher |
November 1, 2007 |
Ponytail creating head garment
Abstract
Present invention relates to a head garment that covers scalp
that allows user to pull portions of hair through stretch holes
comprised within the body of the garment. In doing so, user is able
to achieve the effects of a "ponytail(s)" that project from the
head through the holes within garment. Another option present
invention offers the user is the ability to pull hair through a top
hole comprised within garment.
Inventors: |
Adkins; Jennipher; (Oakland,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Jennipher Adkins
PO Box 32121
Oakland
CA
94604
US
|
Family ID: |
38646892 |
Appl. No.: |
11/411443 |
Filed: |
April 27, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/209.3 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/225 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/209.3 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/20 20060101
A42B001/20 |
Claims
1. A head garment that comprises of at least one opening on one
panel of material that gathers a portion of hair, whereby user is
allowed to pull hair through the opening thereby creating the
effect of a "ponytail"; A head garment in claim 1 that comprises of
an attach tuck band, whereby user is allowed to pull hair through
the opening then placed the same hair under a tuck band; A head
garment in claim 2 that comprises of additional openings on same
panel, whereby user can pull hair through multiple openings for an
effect of multiple "ponytails" protruding from same head garment; A
head garment that comprises of a open top portion, whereby user is
allowed to pull hair through the top opening; A head garment in
claim 3 that comprises of multiple shaped material that creates a
symmetrical fit that conforms to the head, whereby the head garment
will comprise of attached panels, wherein each panel is designed to
focus on particular head region.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a tightly fitted head
garment that comprises of stretchable hair opening(s) that releases
a portion of the hair (pulled through opening) while covering
surround hair, thus achieving the effect of a "ponytail."
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] There has always been a need by women to cover their hair
and scalp. One of the common issues when doing so is correctly
covering the bulkiness of long hair. Bundling long hair under a cap
or hat has always been problematic for various reasons.
[0003] One reason is that most head garments cannot accommodate
long, thick hair and simultaneously maintain it's proper form,
which gives the wearer an unattractive appearance.
[0004] Another reason is that when the hair is placed under a hat
or cap it is smashed and crushed. Therefore, the wearer often
continues to wear the head covering when in public because removing
it would expose a disheveled appearance. The head covering is later
removed when the wearer will access to a mirror.
[0005] The present invention addresses this issue by allowing for a
portion of the hair, to be pulled through a portion of the head
garment, thereby, in effect, creating a "ponytail."
[0006] This allows wearer to cover head, attractively expose hair
and allows wearer to remove garment with confidence that their
style will have a well maintained appearance. By exposing a portion
of hair in this manner also serves as a fashionable article for the
user's wardrobe. An excellent example of this fact can be exploited
during skiing, ice skating or any sport performed in cold weather.
The wearer of the present invention will have the ability to keep
their head and ears warm, while attractively exposing their hair in
a "ponytail" fashion.
DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART
[0007] The current market in head coverings is vast. One of the
most commonly used head garments is the "ski" cap. The ski cap can
be worn by women an men and is highly effect in keeping the head
warm and is easy to use.
[0008] Ski caps are made in various materials, however they are
made to maintain hair, nor do they accommodate long hair. Long hair
must either be bundled under cap or be exposed under the cap as the
cap slips over the head.
[0009] A patent search for prior art was conducted on current
invention, none was found.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0010] One objective of current invention is to cover entire head
while precisely releasing hair through an opening(s), thereby
achieving the effect of a "ponytail(s)".
[0011] Yet another object to current invention is the creation of a
head covering for head and ears while simultaneously forming a
"ponytail" for persons with long hair. Whereby, individuals who
perform or work in the cold environments can stay warm without
having to sacrifice or hide their hair by bundling it under a cap.
This manner of covering the head will also serve individuals who
want to cover the head while between hair dos, but can expose a
portion of the hair that is presentable.
[0012] An advantage of present invention provides an head garment
that can be anchored onto head by the release of hair through an
opening or openings within garment, thereby creating a "stay-put
positioning" effect. Whereby, a person engaged in physical activity
can maintain the position of head garment.
[0013] Yet another objective to present invention is to allow user
to elevate hair that is released through opening(s) by placing it
underneath an attached tuck band after it has been pulled through
provided opening.
[0014] Yet another advantage to current invention is to provide a
head garment before, during and after physical activity whereby the
present invention conforms to the heard, breaths and allows the
wearer to always be presentable and show their hair. Whereby the
user can wear present invention while jogging, in the sauna and can
keep garment on until ready to shower.
[0015] Another objective to current invention provides a head
garment that allows the user to pull hair through a hole located at
the top of the head garment, whereby the head garment comprises of
multiple layers of material shapes that conform to the respect part
of the head it covers.
[0016] These and other features and objects of the present
invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed
description of the preferred embodiments which should be read in
light of the accompanying drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
form part pf the specification, illustrated the embodiments of the
present invention and, together with the description serve to
explain the principles of the invention.
[0018] In the drawings:
[0019] FIG. 1 Shows a side view of present invention, whereby a
perspective view of a user is illustrated;
[0020] FIG. 2 show a side view of present invention whereby the
hair of a user is elevated by utilizing tuck band; and
[0021] FIG. 3 Shows a frontal view of the present invention;
and
[0022] FIG. 4 Shows a perspective view of back side of current
invention whereby a tuck band component is visible and a finished
opening is visible; and
[0023] FIG. 5 Shows a perspective view of an unsewn front panel to
present invention; and
[0024] FIG. 6 Shows a perspective view of an unsewn back panel to
current invention; and
[0025] FIG. 7 Shows a perspective view of back panel connected to
front panel whereby a tuck band component is connected to same
seam; and
[0026] FIG. 8 Shows a perspective view of a tuck band; and
[0027] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of an elastic band for
opening
[0028] FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of an unsewn head band
component to present invention; and
[0029] FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a connect head band
component in accordance with present invention; and
[0030] FIG. 12. shows a perspective view of the back side of a
person wearing a multiple opening version of present invention;
and
[0031] FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of a top hole version of
present invention.
[0032] For a more complete understanding of the present invention,
including features and advantages, reference is now made to the
following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings and diagrams.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0033] With reference to the drawings, in general, and FIGS. 1-10
in particular, the method and apparatus of present invention is
disclosed.
[0034] In describing a preferred embodiment of the invention
illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be used for
the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be
limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be
understood that each specific tern includes all technical
equivalents s which operate in similar manner to accomplish a
similar purpose.
[0035] Referring now to drawings, FIG. 1 shows a side view of a
person wearing present invention. This illustrates a basic use of
present invention whereby entire head is covered with accessible
hair pulled through opening 8.
[0036] User may also use present invention as shown in FIG. 2,
whereby in addition to pulling hair through back opening, user may
also elevate same pulled through hair by placing it under tuck band
5.
[0037] FIG. 3 of present invention is a frontal view, wherein all
components of invention are connected. Visible components in this
illustration 4 include a stretchable front panel 14 and a head band
26.
[0038] Referring now to FIG. 4, the rear view of present invention
is shown will all components connected. The back panel 6 comprises
of a stretchable opening 8. This opening further comprises of a
stretch band (FIG. 10) that allows the opening to further expand
when necessary or in use. When this opening is in a resting state,
fabric gathers are created. Also shown is a tuck band 7 that is
connected within the same seam 3 that connects front and back 4,6
panels. The head band 26 and it's connection seam 5, 24 is also
visible from the back.
[0039] FIG. 5 is a frontal view of stretchable un-connected, panel
material used to create present invention. This view 16 also shows
the initial stages of the front panel.
[0040] FIG. 6 shows a view of a properly cut back panel to present
invention, wherein the tuck band and head band have not been
connected. The cut out 13 for the back opening that allows hair to
be pulled through is visible.
[0041] Referring now to FIG. 7, front and back panel edges 10, 14
are attached in seam 18. This back view of the body unit 21 also
shows a tuck band 6 and a cut out opening 13.
[0042] FIG. 8 is an un-attached tuck band, whereby the ends 20a,
20b are attached within the main seam 18.
[0043] FIG. 9 shows a stretch band that is attached to opening cut
out 13, thereby allowing the cut out edges 1 3 reinforcement and
increased flexibility 8.
[0044] FIG. 10 shows an unattached head band. The head band 25 ends
are connected at the ends 22a, 22b.
[0045] Now referring to FIG. 11, a connected, stretchable head band
26 is shown, whereby the ends create a seam 24. After seam is
created in head band, the head band is connected to body of garment
as formed in (FIG. 7). Elastic reinforcement 23 to the cut out 13
can be attached before or after head band 26 is connected to the
body 21.
[0046] FIG. 12 further shows present invention in a format that
displays multiple holes, whereby user can achieve multiple
"ponytails."
[0047] FIG. 13 represents a single top opening version to present
invention, whereby user is able to release all hair from the top of
their head while covering all other regions of head and scalp. This
version of present invention does not comprise of a tuck band.
[0048] Although the present invention has been described above with
reference to preferred embodiments thereof, many variations,
modifications and adaptations thereof, will become apparent to
those skilled in the art which embody the concepts disclosed by the
present invention. Accordingly, all such variations, adaptations,
etc. are deemed to be part of the invention which is further
defined by the claims recited below.
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