U.S. patent application number 12/423351 was filed with the patent office on 2009-10-15 for interchangeable wiglet with anchor cap apparatus and method.
Invention is credited to Bridget Gay Starks, Brittnay Cherese Starks.
Application Number | 20090255547 12/423351 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41162969 |
Filed Date | 2009-10-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090255547 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Starks; Bridget Gay ; et
al. |
October 15, 2009 |
Interchangeable Wiglet with Anchor Cap Apparatus and Method
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.
Inventors: |
Starks; Bridget Gay;
(Plantation, FL) ; Starks; Brittnay Cherese;
(Plantation, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
THE MILLER LAW OFFICES, PLC
801 BRICKELL AVE, SUITE 900
MIAMI
FL
33131
US
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Family ID: |
41162969 |
Appl. No.: |
12/423351 |
Filed: |
April 14, 2009 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61124180 |
Apr 15, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
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132/201 ;
132/54 |
Current CPC
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A41G 3/00 20130101; A41G
5/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/201 ;
132/54 |
International
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A41G 3/00 20060101
A41G003/00; A41G 5/00 20060101 A41G005/00 |
Claims
1. An interchangeable wiglet apparatus comprising: an anchor cap
unit comprised of a plurality of elastic pieces that immediately
cover the surface of the user's head, base portions that are
attached on top of said anchor cap pieces, in order to cover
various sections of the surface of a human head, said base portions
having a strip of material affixed thereon with means to attach
said base portions to said anchor cap pieces.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said portions are comprised of
at least an ear base portion to cover the area of the head just
above the user's ear.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said portions are comprised of
at least a temple base portion to cover the area of the head just
over the user's temples.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said portions are comprised of
at least a nape base portion to cover the area of the head just
above the user's rear neck area.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said portions are comprised of
at least a crown base portion to cover the area of the top of the
user's head.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said portions have two-sided
adhesive tape to affix said portions to the anchor cap pieces.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said portions have velcro.RTM.
strips to affix said portions to the anchor cap pieces.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a skin adhesive is placed
between said anchor cap and the user's head.
9. A method for an individual assembling an interchangeable wiglet
comprising: An individual starting with an anchor cap unit
comprised of a plurality of elastic pieces that said individual
then immediately covers the surface of the user's head, base
portions that an individual attaches on top of said anchor cap
pieces, in order to cover various sections of the surface of a
human head, said base portions having a strip of material affixed
thereon with means for said individual to attach said base portions
to said anchor cap pieces to complete said wiglet assembly.
10. The method of claim 9 wherein said portions are comprised of at
least an ear base portion to cover the area of the head just above
the user's ear.
11. The method of claim 9 wherein said portions are comprised of at
least a temple base portion to cover the area of the head just over
the user's temples.
12. The method of claim 9 wherein said portions are comprised of at
least a nape base portion to cover the area of the head just above
the user's rear neck area.
13. The method of claim 9 wherein said portions are comprised of at
least a crown base portion to cover the area of the top of the
user's head.
14. The method of claim 9 wherein said portions have two-sided
adhesive tape to affix said portions to the anchor cap pieces.
15. The method of claim 9 wherein said portions have velcro.RTM.
strips to affix said portions to the anchor cap pieces.
16. The method of claim 9 wherein a skin adhesive is placed between
said anchor cap and the user's head.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This non-provisional patent application claims priority from
U.S. provisional patent application No. 61/124,180, filed on Apr.
15, 2008.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 1. Field of the Invention
[0005] The present invention relates to a revolutionary detachable
and self adhering wiglet comprising a plurality of pieces, and an
anchor cap system comprising at least two pieces plus a plurality
of individual shapes and sizes that accommodate users with full to
no natural hair strands seeking full to partial hair coverage over
full or partial bare scalp regions of their heads.
[0006] 2. Prior Art
[0007] In the prior art, there have been wigs and wiglets which
generally consisted of a single base lace skull cap with natural or
synthetic hair affixed to said base skull cap whereupon a user
would place the fully assembled wig or wiglet over their entire
head. Sometimes, these one piece assembled wigs or wiglets were
combined with a a head-dress, hat-like article, and/or head
covering as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,804,003. The prior art was
very limited in being able to properly fit the infinite variations
in the exact three dimensional contours and shapes of the user's
human skulls. The prior art was also very limited in the user being
able to present only one hair design per wig, or, at best very few
variations on a particular hair design by attaching one or two
hairpieces as shown in U.S. patent application publications
2006/0065281 and 2006/0180171. The present invention overcomes
these aformentioned deficiencies, by allowing the use of these
individually crafted wiglet portions to allow the wearer to change
his or her appearances by detaching a base portion with long,
curly, blonde hairs and reattaching it with an alike base portion
comprising different length, texture, and color (such as short,
straight, and brunette hairs). This novel technical and design
process will transform the wig manufacturing industry to new
heights. It allows the user to be as creative with their desired
looks without the experiences of a bad haircut, and or over heated
and pulling hair extensions, and or chemical damage to their
natural hairs and or scalp. This continuous connecting segment
gives the user the luxury to build his or her custom hairstyle as
well as detach so as to clean or reuse (reattaching on top of the
anchor cap). These base portions can also be crafted adjoined to
one another making the total less than eight pieces which allows an
unlimited amount of variations based on the user's needs and
tastes.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention relates to a revolutionary detachable
and self adhering wiglet comprising a plurality of pieces, and an
anchor cap system comprising at least two pieces plus a plurality
of individual shapes and sizes that accommodate users with full to
no natural hair strands seeking full to partial hair coverage over
full or partial bare scalp regions of their heads.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The drawings constitute a part of this specification and
include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be
embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some
instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated
or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
[0010] In the drawings:
[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of
the invention, illustrating the simplified underneath view of the
interchangeable wiglet, detached to show its individual shaped base
portion with removable backings affixed to the outer or edge of
each fastening segments with tape backing that remains or are
lifted up and away from the double sided tape.
[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of
the invention, said view showing two different 2 piece self
Adhesive Anchor Caps.
[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of
the invention comprising a 2 piece self adhesive anchor cap
displayed on a user with a full head of natural hairs desiring
partial coverage and opposite sides.
[0014] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a user with a full head of
natural hair strands receiving a braid or twist at the nape section
of the head with swept up and away hair strands above the
horizontal part line in the rear.
[0015] FIG. 4a is a perspective view of a user with a full head of
natural hairs that has been prepared (completed secured ends of all
6 braids or twists and double sided tape aligned and pressed down
on all part lines and top center braid or twist of the user's
head).
[0016] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the description of the method
of use for the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4 and FIG.
4a.
[0017] FIG. 6 is a perspective left side view of a user with a full
head of natural hairs displaying an underneath left side view of
the left ear and nape base portions of the anchor cap in the
process of being completely attached over the user's head.
[0018] FIG. 7 is a perspective left side view of a complete
coverage of the anchor cap installed over the user's head.
[0019] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the description of the method
of use description for FIG. 6 and FIG. 7.
[0020] FIG. 9 Perspective view of a user with a full head of
natural hairs displaying the results after the completion of FIG.
10 (preparation phase), ready for the anchor cap to be
attached.
[0021] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the method of use for FIG.
9
[0022] FIG. 11 Continuation of FIG. 10
[0023] FIG. 12 is a perspective left side view of a user with no
natural hairs that has completed the preparation phase (see FIG. 13
and FIG. 14) and is ready for the anchor cap to be attached.
[0024] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the method of use for FIG.
12.
[0025] FIG. 14 is a continuation of FIG. 13.
[0026] FIG. 15 is a perspective left side view of a user with no
natural hairs that has completed the installation phase (see FIG.
16) of the preferred embodiment of the invention.
[0027] FIG. 16 is a block diagram of the method of use for FIG. 15;
a user ready for the attachment of preferred embodiment of the
invention (Interchangeable Wiglet).
[0028] FIG. 17 is a perspective left side view of a user displaying
the attachments of the ear base portions (see right side in FIG.
23) of the preferred embodiment of the invention (Interchangeable
Wiglet) to the Anchor Cap unit in progress.
[0029] FIG. 18 is a perspective left side view of a user displaying
the attachment of the head's temple base portions; (see right side
in FIG. 23) of the preferred embodiment of the invention
(Interchangeable Wiglet) to the Anchor Cap unit in progress.
[0030] FIG. 19 is a perspective left side view of a user displaying
the attachment of the nape base portion (see FIG. 23) of the
preferred embodiment of the invention (Interchangeable Wiglet) to
the Anchor Cap unit in progress.
[0031] FIG. 20 is a perspective left side view of a user displaying
the attachment of the front base portion of the preferred
embodiment of the invention (Interchangeable Wiglet) to the Anchor
Cap unit in progress.
[0032] FIG. 21 is a perspective left side view of a user displaying
the attachment of the top base portion of the preferred embodiment
of the invention (Interchangeable Wiglet) to the Anchor Cap unit in
progress.
[0033] FIG. 22 is an elevation view from the rear of a head, of a
user displaying the attachment of the crown base portion of the
preferred embodiment of the invention (Interchangeable Wiglet) to
the Anchor Cap unit in progress.
[0034] FIG. 23 Plan elevated left side view of a user displaying
the completed look after properly placing the Interchangeable
Wiglet on the user's head capturing underneath a partial view of
the Anchor Cap.
[0035] FIG. 24 is a block diagram of the description of the method
of use for each base portion starting with FIG. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
and 22.
[0036] FIG. 25 is a continuation of FIG. 24.
[0037] FIG. 26 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of
the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0038] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are
provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present
invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific
details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but
rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for
teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in
virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or
manner.
[0039] The present invention relates to a revolutionary detachable
and self adhering wiglet comprising a plurality of pieces, and an
anchor cap system comprising at least two pieces plus a plurality
of individual shapes and sizes that accommodate users with full to
no natural hair strands seeking full to partial hair coverage over
full or partial bare scalp regions of their heads.
[0040] Referring to the attached drawings, the preferred embodiment
of the invention (Interchangeable Wiglet) comprises EAR BASE
PORTIONS of opposite sides (1a-left and 1b-right); TEMPLE BASE
PORTIONS of opposite sides (2a-left and 2b-right); NAPE BASE
PORTION (3); FRONT BASE PORTION (4); TOP BASE PORTION (5); and
CROWN BASE PORTION (6) all totaling eight base portions more or
less allowing numerous embodiments of the subject invention,
depending on the three dimensional surface contours of the user's
head. The Interchangeable Wiglet is individually crafted of a
plurality of natural, synthetic, or man made fibers of hair strands
comprises various textures, colors, and lengths and are attached to
eight more or less base portions. Each base portion is made of
elastic materials, or transparent durable French lace construction,
to skin-like monofilament, or any other skin toned or light weight
base portions surrounded entirely or partially with a strip affixed
with a complementary double-sided tape with a removable backing
that acts as a fastener to and from the anchor cap unit. The
hairline of the wiglet portions are crafted with a strip comprising
additional hairs that give an illusion or appearances as being the
user's natural hairs. The Interchangeable Wiglet's self adhesive
anchor cap is designed to be used as a secured support and base
frame attachment between the wiglet pieces and the user's head for
partial or full coverage. These anchor caps are crafted as a pair
(more or less) of opposite sides connecting the left base portion
from the center of the front hairline; along the front temple
downward to the lower front hairline of the left ear. The right
base portion of the double-sided anchor cap is connected from the
center of the front hairline; along the front hairline of the right
temple; downward to the lower front hairline of the right ear.
There are three variations of the preferred embodiment shown;
Ca--for users with medium to full density of natural hairs desiring
full coverage; Cb--for users with little to no hairs desiring full
coverage; and Cp--for users with medium to full density of natural
hairs desiring partial coverage. The base materials within the
construction of each anchor cap comprises elastic nylon or
polyester or any elastic synthetic materials surrounded by elastic
net materials that encloses polyurethane strips throughout the
entire base portion. The entire hairline of the 2 piece Self
Adhesive Anchor Cap comprises a cut away durable transparent French
lace material except around the rear of the right and left ear base
portions. This area contains elastic net material to help add
comfort to the user's head. The center of the anchor cap contains
polyurethane strip extending vertically from the front to the rear
with elastic net material affixed along the left side on the left
base portion and the right side on the right base portion. The
method to apply the 2 piece anchor cap comprises separating the
user's natural hairs into 6 individual rows then braiding or
twisting each row of hairs. After securing the ends down with a
threaded needle the double-sided tape is aligned in proper position
then pressed down on each part lines and or imaginary lines on the
user's scalp to help build a support base for the anchor cap. Once
completed the backing affixed on the double-sided tape isn't
removed, instead one side of the anchor cap is aligned in proper
position on the user's head; then starting at the front hairline
remove the tape backing pressing the anchor cap gently into place
(one section at a time) along the front temple hairline; then
downward in the front of the ear hairline. Remove the tape backing
from all part lines and center braid or twist then carefully press
the anchor cap into place from the front then the top extending to
the rear; then downward across the entire nape removing the tape
backing then gently pressing the anchor cap into place one section
at a time. Carefully align the ear base portion surrounding the
user's ear. If excessive base material exists, gently tilt the cap
over making small vertical slits to the base material until the cap
lays flat and evenly (side by side). Repeat this method on the
opposite side of the user's head aligning evenly. The method of
applying the Interchangeable Wiglet portions comprises attaching
each base portions in its proper place on top of the complementary
anchor cap. Starting with the front hairline of the two Ear Base
Portions; then the front hairlines of the Temple Base Portions;
then the bottom hairline of the Nape Base Portion; then the
hairline of the Front Base Portion; then the front of the Top Base
Portion; then the upper Crown Base Portion extending downward to
the top center of the Nape Base Portion. All excessive hairlines
and base materials are cut then styled as desired. The hairlines on
the base portions of the wiglet can also be placed on the part
lines behind or above the user's natural hairlines giving the user
the flexibility to blend his or her natural hairs into the
hairlines or edges of the base portion. These individually crafted
wiglet portions allow the wearer to change his or her appearances
by detaching a base portion with long, curly, blonde hairs and
reattaching it with an alike base portion comprising different
length, texture, and color (such as short, straight, and brunette
hairs). This novel technical and design process will transform the
wig manufacturing industry. It allows the user to be as creative
with their desired looks without the experiences of a bad haircut,
and or over heated and pulling hair extensions, and or chemical
damage to their natural hairs and or scalp. This continuous
connecting segment gives the user the luxury to build his or her
custom hairstyle, in an infinite number of variations, as well as
detach so as to clean or reuse (reattaching on top of the anchor
cap). These base portions can also be crafted adjoined to one
another making the total less than eight pieces which allows the
alternate embodiments of the subject invention.
[0041] Referring to the attached drawings, in FIG. 1, there is
shown a simplified view of preferred embodiment of the invention
comprising an 8 piece Interchangeable Wiglet detached to show its
individual shaped base portion with removable backings affixed to
the outer or edge of each fastening segments with tape backing that
remains or are lifted up and away from the double sided tape. In
FIG. 2, there is shown the back side view of two Interchangeable
Wiglet 2 piece self adhesive anchor caps; at the bottom right is a
back side view of the anchor cap--Ca.sup.1 (left side portion)
displayed on a user with a full head of natural hairs desiring full
coverage: and Ca.sup.2 of opposite sides (right side portion); and
at the top left corner is a left side view of the anchor
cap--Cb.sup.1 (left side portion) displayed on a user with little
to no natural hairs desiring full coverage: and Cb.sup.2 of
opposite sides (right side portion--not shown). In FIG. 3, there is
shown a perspective view of Interchangeable Wiglet 2 piece self
adhesive anchor cap-Cp.sup.1 (left side portion) displayed on a
user with a full head of natural hairs desiring partial coverage
and Cp.sup.2 of opposite sides (right side portion--not shown). In
FIG. 4, there is shown a perspective view of a user with a full
head of natural hair strands receiving a braid or twist at the nape
section of the head with swept up and away hair strands above the
horizontal part line in the rear. In FIG. 4a, there is shown a
perspective view of a user with a full head of natural hairs that
has been prepared (completed secured ends of all 6 braids or twists
and double sided tape aligned and pressed down on all part lines
and top center braid or twist of the user's head). In FIG. 5, there
is shown a block diagram of the description of the method of use
for FIG. 4 and FIG. 4a. In FIG. 6 there is shown a perspective left
side view of a user with a full head of natural hairs displaying an
underneath left side view of the left EAR and NAPE BASE PORTIONS of
the anchor cap in the process of being completely attached over the
user's head. In FIG. 7, there is shown a perspective left side view
of a complete coverage of the anchor cap (Ca.sup.1 and Ca.sup.2 of
opposite sides) installed over the user's head. In FIG. 8, there is
shown a block diagram of the detailed method of use description for
FIG. 6 and FIG. 7. In FIG. 9, there is shown a perspective left
side view of a user with a full head of natural hairs displaying
the results after the completion of FIG. 10 (preparation phase),
ready for the anchor cap to be attached. In FIG. 10, there is shown
a block diagram of a description of the method of use for FIG. 9.
FIG. 11 is a continuation of FIG. 10. In FIG. 12, there is shown a
perspective left side view of a user with no natural hairs that has
completed the preparation phase (FIG. 13 and FIG. 14) and is ready
for the anchor cap (Cb.sup.1 and Cb.sup.2 of opposite sides) to be
attached. In FIG. 13, there is shown a block diagram of the method
of use for FIG. 12. FIG. 14 is a continuation of FIG. 13. In FIG.
15, there is shown a perspective left side view of a user with no
natural hairs that has completed the installation phase (FIG. 16)
of Interchangeable Wiglet 2 piece self adhesive anchor cap
(Cb.sup.1 and Cb.sup.2 of opposite sides). In FIG. 16, there is
shown a block diagram of the method of use for FIG. 15; a user
ready for the attachment of the Interchangeable Wiglet. In FIG. 17,
there is shown a perspective left side view of a user displaying
the attachments of the EAR BASE PORTIONS (1a-left side and 1b of
opposite side--right side in FIG. 23) of the Interchangeable Wiglet
to the anchor cap unit in progress. In FIG. 18, there is shown a
perspective left side view of a user displaying the attachment of
the TEMPLE BASE PORTIONS; (2a-left side and 2b of opposite
side--right side in FIG. 23) of the Interchangeable Wiglet to the
anchor cap unit in progress. In FIG. 19, there is shown a
perspective left side view of a user displaying the attachment of
the NAPE BASE PORTION (3 in FIG. 23) of the Interchangeable Wiglet
to the anchor cap unit in progress. In FIG. 20, there is shown a
perspective left side view of a user displaying the attachment of
the FRONT BASE PORTION (4 in FIG. 23) of the Interchangeable Wiglet
to the anchor cap unit in progress. In FIG. 21, there is shown a
perspective left side view of a user displaying the attachment of
the TOP BASE PORTION (5 in FIG. 23) of the Interchangeable Wiglet
to the anchor cap unit in progress. In FIG. 22, there is shown an
rear elevation view of a user displaying the attachment of the
CROWN BASE PORTION (6 in FIG. 23) of the Interchangeable Wiglet to
the anchor cap unit in progress. In FIG. 23, there is shown a
perspective left side view of a user displaying the completed look
after properly placing the Interchangeable Wiglet on the user's
head capturing underneath a partial view of the anchor cap. In FIG.
24, there is shown a block diagram of the description of the method
of use for each base portion starting with FIGS. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
and 22. FIG. 25 is a continuation of FIG. 24. In FIG. 26, there is
shown a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the
invention, where the subject invention may be applied to only a
portion of a user's head, rather than the entire head.
[0042] While the invention has been described in connection with a
preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the
invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it
is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and
equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the
invention as defined by the appended claims.
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