U.S. patent application number 11/496060 was filed with the patent office on 2009-12-03 for cylinder hair maintenance garment.
Invention is credited to Jennipher Adkins.
Application Number | 20090293177 11/496060 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41377912 |
Filed Date | 2009-12-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090293177 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Adkins; Jennipher |
December 3, 2009 |
Cylinder hair maintenance garment
Abstract
A cylinder head garment comprising an rectangular elongated body
and a rectangular tuck band at top portion. The garment is formed
by attaching tuck band to partially cut folded side. Full seam on
opposite is sewn any remaining unconnected edges to partially cut
fold are sewn after tuck band is attached Next rectangular head
band and satin piece is attached to upper portion of body. Finally,
the bottom is completed by threading a string or a means to gather
same. Alternate formations include placing lattice holes on body to
accommodate lacing with a string and a mechanism around the
circumference to gather and release material to change the length
prior to attaching the tuck band.
Inventors: |
Adkins; Jennipher; (Oakland,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JENNIPHER ADKINS
P. O. BOX 32121
OAKLAND
CA
94604
US
|
Family ID: |
41377912 |
Appl. No.: |
11/496060 |
Filed: |
July 31, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/171 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/041 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/171 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/04 20060101
A42B001/04 |
Claims
1. A head garment to be worn by a user, comprising; a sheet of
fabric formed to a cylindrical tube, wherein the cylindrical tube
of fabric has a first end and a second end, and wherein the first
end is open; and a constraining draw allowing the diameter of the
tube to be reduced, the constraining draw formed in the half of the
tube formed closer to the second end; wherein the length of the
tube from the constraining draw to the first end is long enough to
extend from a forward portion of a head of a wearer of the head
garment to a rearward portion of the head of the head garment.
2. The head garment of claim 1, wherein the constraining draw is
formed from a plurality of holes in the fabric of the cylindrical
tube an at least one draw cord, the draw cord threaded thought the
plurality of holes in a manner to allow the diameter of the
cylindrical tube to be reduced by pulling on at least one end of
the at least one draw cord.
3. The head garment of claim 2, wherein the plurality of holes is
arranged in pairs of holes along the long axis of the cylindrical
tube.
4. The head garment of claim 2, wherein the plurality of holes is
arranged in two rows which extend around the circumference of the
cylindrical tube.
5. The head garment of claim 1, further comprising an elastic band
attached at the first end of the cylindrical tube, the elastic band
attached at the first end in such a manner as to restrain the head
tube from sliding on the head of said wearer.
6. The head garment of claim 5, further comprising an elastic band
attached at the second end of the cylindrical tube, the elastic
band attached at the second end in such a manner as to restrain the
head tube from sliding on the head of said wearer.
7. The head garment of claim 6, wherein the elastic bands are
formed within a roll of the fabric of the tube ends.
8. The head garment of claim 1, wherein the constraining draw is
formed from at least one elastic band securely attached to the
cylindrical tube in a manner to reduce the diameter of the
cylindrical tube.
9. The head garment of claim 8, further comprising an elastic band
attached at the first end of the cylindrical tube, the elastic band
attached at the first end in such a manner as to restrain the head
tube from sliding on the head of said wearer.
10. The head garment of claim 9, further comprising an elastic band
attached at the second end of the cylindrical tube, the elastic
band attached at the second end in such a manner as to restrain the
head tube from sliding on the head of said wearer.
11. The head garment of claim 10, wherein the elastic bands are
formed within a roll of the fabric of the tube ends.
12. The head garment of claim 1, wherein the constraining draw is
formed from at least two tie draws, wherein the at least two tie
draws are formed from a section of fabric securely attached at one
end to the cylindrical tube, and wherein the at least two tie draws
are formed to allow the at least two tie draws to be tied together
to reduce the diameter of the cylindrical tube.
13. A head garment in claim 1, wherein the cylindrical tube
comprises of at least one vertical opening, whereby user is able
access hair from opening while garment is worn.
14. A head garment in claim 13, wherein an attaching mechanism is
used along vertical opening to close width of vertical opening,
whereby user is able to close opening.
15. A head garment in claim 1, wherein the cylindrical tube, whose
primary body comprises of solid piece of fabric that is constructed
using a single seam, that further comprises of a series slot
attachments, vertically arranged to allow user to thread hair
through each slot to secure the hair while inside tube.
16. A head garment in claim 15, wherein the cylindrical tube, whose
primary body comprises of multiple pieces of fabric that is
constructed using one or more seams.
17. A head garment that comprises of primary body, wherein a ribbon
is attached, whereby user is able to wrap ribbon around length of
hair while head garment is worn.
18. A head garment in claim 1, wherein an exterior elastic band
attached each side of cylindrical tube, elevates hair while hair is
surrounded within cylindrical tube in such a manner as to restrict
elevated hair from moving while garment is worn.
19. A head garment in claim 1, wherein an exterior elastic loop is
attached within head band seam and cylindrical tube.
20. A head garment in claim 18, wherein an opening is placed on one
side of cylindrical tube; an interior tuck band that is attached to
cylindrical tube is partially visible from opening, whereby tuck
band can be pulled through opening to provide a restraining
mechanism for elevated hair with cylindrical tube. Interior tuck
band is level with sides of cylindrical tube while not in use.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to the ability to protect long
hair styles starting from the hairline to the ends of the hair
while the hair hangs or remains extended from the scalp while user
is sleeping or lounging during the day.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a hair protection garment
made with pliable material that provides full coverage and styling
options for long hair (i.e. braided hair, hair with artificial
extensions, which may consist of acrylic, human hair or a
blend).
[0003] Individuals, who have long hairstyles, have special needs
relative to covering their hair while lounging or during sleep. One
of the prime concerns for long hair wearers is covering each strand
of hair, from the hairline to the ends, while in its natural
resting state (i.e. hanging at length without folding or
bending).
[0004] Offering the long hair wearer a break from constantly having
to handle and arrange the long hair is another concern. Long hair
wearers have a desire to wear their hair off their shoulders in an
orderly way. In doing so, they want to accomplish this in a quick,
easy manner which does not involve metal objects, rubber bands or
pony tail holders. These manners of holding hair are not reliable
or healthy for the hair relative to breakage. Nor do they hold the
hair while simultaneously covering and protecting the hair starting
from the hairline to the ends.
[0005] Long hairstyles are also heavy. The present invention will
provide the ability to securely elevate covered hair by tucking it
under a top band located on upper portion of same, while the hair
is enveloped in the body of the garment. The position of the
enveloped hair would then be resting on the top of the user's head
secured by being tucked under top tuck band.
[0006] Braided styles have been popular for decades in the United
States and throughout the world. One of the ways braid wearers
maintain their hair is by tightly tying a scarf or bandanna onto
hairline portion of head. The remaining portions of the head remain
exposed. This is especially damaging to the overall style and
health of the hair. The damage results in the wearer having
frazzled braids. When braids are frazzled, eventually the wearer
will feel the need to have their hairstyle redone. Repeated trips
to the braider is stressful to the scalp, as the braider must
tightly add artificial extension hair by pulling natural hair. When
this process is done too often, permanent hair loss will occur,
especially on the hairline. Additionally, the cost of this type of
hairstyle can often exceed three hundred dollars depending on the
quantity and size of braids, the design of braids and the quality
of artificial hair purchased. Therefore, wearing a head garment
that protects the natural hairline down to the ends will create
longer lasting braided styles. Thus, over a period of time, the
present invention will provide a healthier, natural hairline and
scalp attributable to fewer incidences of pulling and tight weaving
of artificial hair extensions with natural hair (from hairline and
scalp) when braids are redone.
DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART
[0007] The most common method of protecting long, braided styles
requires the wearer to tie down the top and natural hair line with
a scarf, leaving the remaining portion of the hair (braids)
uncovered. Thus, braided styles have diminished wear cycles due to
lack of coverage and protection of the hairline and the braids.
[0008] Another method of covering and protecting long and braided
styles requires wearer to bundle hair under a hair bonnet. This
requires user to bundle and force hair into a confined space,
which, as aforementioned, reshapes and distorts hairstyle.
[0009] Prior art was researched for present invention, none was
found.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0010] The present invention is desperately needed for individuals
with long and or braided hair. One objective of current invention
is to offer individuals with long hair much needed head garment for
daily and nightly use, a garment that begins from the hairline and
continues symmetrically to the ends of hair, and a versatile head
garment that covers and protects hair simultaneously keeping long
hair hanging in its natural position. Long hair (natural and
artificial) is often heavy, likewise, another object of present
invention allows the enveloped hair to be positioned off the
shoulders and back requiring one bend as hair is placed under tuck
a band, as not to distort the style.
[0011] Present invention may also provide a lattice positioned on
the outer portion of the body of the garment. This lattice will
provide for the tightening or shrinking of the circumference of the
body of material that encloses or surrounds hair. In doing so,
tightening the lattice will allow user to bundle long hair while it
is covered and while it hangs down in a natural resting state.
[0012] Another object of present invention provides a gathering
mechanism for extreme lower portion or bottom of garment. Whereby
user can to push lower portion of invention up the hair allowing
for various lengths of the hair to be exposed. Bottom portion of
present invention may also comprise of drawstring whereby user may
completely close the bottom of garment, thereby enclosing the
hair.
[0013] Present invention may also provide a hidden, additional
elongating section of material, whereby the release or disclosure
of this material (i.e. unzipping, unbuttoning etc. . . . ) will
further elongate garment. Thus, user will have the ability to
adjust length of garment to match the length of their hair with
ease.
[0014] Yet another advantage of present invention is the ability to
allow the user to attractively cover long hair styles in new and
innovative ways. For example the present invention comprises of
various designs that combine panels of similar and differing
materials, stretch bands, lattice strings and ornamentations for
the purpose of holding hair.
[0015] 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.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
form a part of the specification illustrate the embodiments of
present invention and, together with the description serve to
explain the principles of the invention.
[0017] In the drawings:
[0018] FIG. 1 shows frontal perspective view cylinder version of
present invention;
[0019] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of cylinder version that
further shows a draw string in accordance with present invention;
and
[0020] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of cylinder version that
further shows a zipper in accordance with present invention;
and
[0021] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a cylinder version that
further shows an un-zipped zipper in accordance with present
invention; and
[0022] FIG. 5 shows an unsewn panel comprising of straight edges
and lattice holes; and
[0023] FIG. 6 shows an unsewn head band; and
[0024] FIG. 7 shows a tuck band; and
[0025] FIG. 8 shows a drawstring; and
[0026] FIG. 9 shows an elastic band; and
[0027] FIG. 10 shows a lining piece; and
[0028] FIG. 11 shows a back view of present invention; and
[0029] FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of a partially sewn
cylinder in accordance with present invention; and
[0030] FIG. 13 shows an unattached head band in accordance with
present invention; and
[0031] FIG. 14 shows an unsewn, straight edge panel that further
comprises of connector areas; and
[0032] FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of an open design version
that further comprises of decorative ribbons; and
[0033] FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of an open design without
the decorative ribbons; and
[0034] FIG. 17 shows decorative ribbons; and
[0035] FIG. 18 shows an extra long decorative ribbon
[0036] FIG. 19 shows an open design version of present invention
with a detached body; and
[0037] FIG. 20 shows a triple band version of present invention;
and
[0038] FIG. 21 shows an unsewn triple band version of present
invention; and
[0039] FIG. 22 shows three bands unattached in accordance with
present invention; and
[0040] FIG. 23 shows a triple band version of current invention,
that further shows how upper portion is attached; and
[0041] FIG. 24 shows a triple band version of present invention
that further comprises of multiple upper portion attachments;
and
[0042] FIG. 25 shows a triple band version with a detached upper
portion; and
[0043] FIG. 26 shows a flat upper portion; and
[0044] FIG. 27 shows a folded upper portion; and
[0045] FIG. 28. shows a partially sewn triple band version of
present invention, comprising of attached triple bands and an upper
portion; and
[0046] FIG. 29 shows a v-shaped head covering version of present
invention, with extra long strap attachment; and
[0047] FIG. 30 shows a flat v-shaped head covering; and
[0048] FIG. 31 shows a detached extra long strap; and
[0049] FIG. 32 shows a top view of v-shaped head covering in
accordance with present invention; and
[0050] FIG. 33 shows cylinder version that further comprises a top
loop in accordance with present invention; and
[0051] FIG. 34 shows a cylinder version that further comprises a
partially concealed tuck band.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0052] The present invention is achieved by attaching tucking band
18 edge 20a to body 6 middle cut 14. Body 6 is folded in half.
Seams 8a, 8b and tuck band edge 20b are attached. The width of
tucking band 18 will approximately match the length of middle cut
14. Tucking band 18 length shall be shorter that the width of area
between seam 12a and opposite seam 12b. Any excess unconnected
material to middle cut 14 after tuck band 18 has been attached,
should then also be connected to create middle cut seam 12b.
[0053] An attaching mechanisms 21a, 21b, part one and part two
(i.e. zipper, buttons, etc) may be attached to circumference of
body 6 starting from the left edge 8b and ending at the right edge
8a. Attaching mechanism part one 21a and part two 21b is attached
onto body 6. When top attaching mechanism 21a and bottom 21b are
connected, the inside portion 25 between 21a and 21b will not be
visible from the exterior. When top attaching mechanisms 21a and
bottom 21b are disconnected, the inside portion 25 will be visible
from the exterior, additionally, the body (see FIG. 4) will be
physically longer. The body will be shorter (see FIG. 3) when top
attaching mechanism 21a and bottom 21b are connected.
[0054] Lattice holes 9 (see FIG. 2) may also be placed onto body 6
whereby a string 22 may be laced thereby allowing circumference of
body 7 to shrink when a string is laced through lattice holes 16
then pulled and tied.
[0055] Edges 4a,4b to head band 2 are attached. Bottom edge 5 of
finished head band 3 is attached to the top edge 10a of sewn body
7, while head band 5 is stretched.
[0056] Top edge 28 of satin lining 26 is attached to inner seam 10a
of body 7.
[0057] A gathering mechanism 24 (i.e. elastic band, drawstring) is
applied to lower edge 10b of present invention. The gathering
mechanism 24 at the bottom of the garment provides more versatility
for hair coverage and style.
[0058] Referring now to FIG. 15, is an open design version of
present invention. This version comprises of a decorative panel 32,
decorative ribbons 42a,42b,42c and a head band 2. The decorative
panel 32 can be cut in various shapes. The upper portion 32a and
the decorative panel 32 can be cut as one or more pieces. The upper
portion is connected with a seam 33 when folded.
[0059] FIG. 16 shows a decorative panel 32 without the threaded
decorative ribbons 42a,42b,42c within holes 35.
[0060] FIG. 17 shows a series of decorative bands. This
illustration further shows the length of each band relative to each
other.
[0061] FIG. 18 shows and extra long band that provides yet another
lattice option for the holes 35.
[0062] FIG. 19 shows unsewn, cut pieces of a detached decorative
panel 32 and upper portion.
[0063] FIG. 20 shows yet another version of current invention. This
versions allows user to thread hair through mini bands 36a,36b,36c.
The head band 2 adds security while in use.
[0064] FIG. 21 shows a flat, unsewn material, fold lines 36 are
shown in the upper portion 34.
[0065] FIG. 22 shows a series of mini bands 37a,37b,37c. The ends
38a of these bands are attached to the edges of the base 38b of the
bottom portion.
[0066] FIG. 23 shows a partially sewn head garment, that further
shows a folded upper portion and seam 39.
[0067] FIG. 24 shows yet another version of present invention,
whereby the upper portion is connect using two seams instead of one
seam.
[0068] Looking now to FIG. 25, a lower portion is shown. The upper
area comprises of two angular edges 42b,42c. These angular edges
offer additional design and fabric options when worn and made.
[0069] FIG. 26 is a flat upper portion that also comprises of
angular edges 42a,42b. When folded along lines 40a,40b, its angular
edges 42a, 42b are connected to 42c, 42d of the lower portion.
[0070] FIG. 27 shows a folder upper portion prior to attaching to
lower portion. The continuous head band 2 is attached to top edge
42e of upper portion and 42f, the top edge of the lower
portion.
[0071] FIG. 28 shows an attached upper portion and lower portion
with a detached head band.
[0072] Moving now to FIG. 29, yet another version (rear view) of
invention is shown. The upper portion 43 comprises of a pointed
edge and a head band edge.
[0073] FIG. 30 shows a flat upper portion, that illustrates fold
lines 44 and seam edges 45a, 45b, that comprise seam 45. Also shown
is attaching area 46, whereby a ribbon 48 is connected.
[0074] FIG. 31 illustrates an extra long ribbon 48, which serves as
a lower portion to head garment for purposes of holding extended
hair. The attaching area 47 of ribbon indicates where it is
attached to upper portion.
[0075] FIG. 32 shows a top view of current version of present
invention.
[0076] FIG. 33 shows a cylinder version of current invention that
further comprises a loop 50 attachment for holding elevated hair
when garment is worn.
[0077] FIG. 34 shows a cylinder version of present invention that
further comprises a opening 52, whereby the tuck band 18 can be
released and used at varying amounts or not at all.
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