U.S. patent application number 13/413149 was filed with the patent office on 2012-07-12 for interchangeable wiglet with anchor cap apparatus and method.
Invention is credited to Bridget Gay Starks, Brittnay Cherese Starks.
Application Number | 20120174939 13/413149 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41162969 |
Filed Date | 2012-07-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120174939 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Starks; Bridget Gay ; et
al. |
July 12, 2012 |
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) |
Family ID: |
41162969 |
Appl. No.: |
13/413149 |
Filed: |
March 6, 2012 |
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12423351 |
Apr 14, 2009 |
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61124180 |
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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
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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 for a user having a scalp, a
rear neck area, temples, and ears comprising: an anchor cap sized
to cover a portion of the scalp, the anchor cap including a
plurality of elastic pieces; a first plurality of at least one of
hairs and fibers being affixed to the anchor cap; a plurality of
modular base portions removeably affixable to the anchor cap, each
base portion including a netting and at least one of an adhesive
element and a fastener disposed along at least a portion of the
periphery each base portion's netting; and a second plurality of at
least one of hairs and fibers being affixed to each base portion,
at least a portion of the second plurality of hairs being affixed
to the netting.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base portions include at
least an ear base portion sized to cover an area of the scalp
proximate the user's ear.
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the base portions include at
least a temple base portion sized to cover an area of the user's
scalp proximate the user's temples.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the base portions include at
least a nape base portion sized to cover an area of the
scalp-proximate the user's rear neck area.
5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the base portions include at
least a crown base portion sized to cover a top area of the user's
scalp.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adhesive element is
substantially commensurate in size with the elastic pieces.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, further including a skin adhesive
affixed to the anchor cap and disposed between the anchor cap and
the user's scalp.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each base portion is
substantially commensurate in size to a corresponding elastic
piece.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the anchor cap includes a
netting, and wherein the netting of the anchor cap is commensurate
in size with the netting of the base portions.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base portions are adhered
to elastic pieces.
11. A method for assembling an interchangeable wiglet for a user
having a scalp, a rear neck area, temples, and ears comprising:
affixing an anchor cap unit including a plurality of elastic
pieces, the anchor cap being sized to at least partially cover the
user's scalp; affixing a first plurality of at least one of hairs
and fibers to the anchor cap; affixing a portion of a plurality of
modular base portions to the elastic pieces, each base portion
including a netting and an at least one of an adhesive element and
fastener disposed along at least a portion of the periphery each
base portion's netting; and affixing a second plurality of at least
one of hairs and fibers to the netting of base portions.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the base portions include at
least an ear base portion sized to cover an area of the scalp
proximate the user's ear.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the base portions include at
least a temple base portion sized to cover an area of the scalp
proximate the user's temples.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the base portions include at
least a nape base portion sized to cover an area of the
scalp-proximate the user's rear neck area.
15. The method of claim 14, wherein the base portions include at
least a crown base portion sized to cover a top area of the user's
scalp.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the adhesive element is
substantially commensurate in size with the elastic pieces.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein each base portion is
substantially commensurate in size to a corresponding elastic
piece.
18. The method of claim 11, further comprising affixing a skin
adhesive between the anchor cap and the user's scalp.
19. The method of claim 11, wherein the elastic pieces includes a
netting commensurate in size with the netting of the base
portions.
20. An interchangeable wiglet apparatus for a user having a scalp,
a rear neck area, temples, and ears comprising: an anchor cap sized
to cover a portion of the scalp, the anchor cap including a
plurality of elastic pieces and a netting extending a distance away
from the elastic pieces; a first plurality of at least one hairs
and fibers being affixed to the netting of the anchor cap; a
plurality of modular base portions removeably affixable to the
elastic pieces, each base portion including a netting and at least
one of an adhesive element and fastener disposed along at least a
portion of the periphery each base portion' s netting, the at least
one adhesive element and fastener being engageable with the elastic
pieces; and a second plurality of at least one hairs and fibers
being affixed to the netting of each base portion.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is related to and claims priority to U.S.
Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/124,180 filed Apr. 15,
2008 and is a continuation of U.S. Utility patent application Ser.
No. 12/423,351 filed Apr. 14, 2009, entitled INTERCHANGEABLE WIGLET
WITH ANCHOR CAP APPARATUS METHOD, the entirety of which is
incorporated herein by reference.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] n/a
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0003] 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.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 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 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.
SUMMARY 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.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] 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.
[0007] In the drawings:
[0008] 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.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of
the invention, said view showing two different 2 piece self
Adhesive Anchor Caps.
[0010] 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.
[0011] 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.
[0012] 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).
[0013] 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.
[0014] 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 users head.
[0015] FIG. 7 is a perspective left side view of a complete
coverage of the anchor cap installed over the user's head.
[0016] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the description of the method
of use description for FIG. 6 and FIG. 7.
[0017] 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.
[0018] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the method of use for FIG.
9
[0019] FIG. 11 Continuation of FIG. 10
[0020] 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.
[0021] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of the method of use for FIG.
12.
[0022] FIG. 14 is a continuation of FIG. 13.
[0023] 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.
[0024] FIG. 16 is a black diagram of the method of use for FIG. 15;
a user ready for the attachment of preferred embodiment of the
invention (Interchangeable Wiglet).
[0025] 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.
[0026] 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.
[0027] 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.
[0028] 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.
[0029] 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.
[0030] 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.
[0031] 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.
[0032] FIG. 24 is 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.
[0033] FIG. 25 is a continuation of FIG. 24.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0034] 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.
[0035] 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.
[0036] 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
7 defining 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 9
affixed with a complementary double-sided tape 10 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.
[0037] 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.
[0038] 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.
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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--Ca1 (left side
portion) displayed on a user with a full head of natural hairs
desiring full coverage: and Ca2 of opposite sides (right side
portion); and at the top left corner is a left side view of the
anchor cap--Cb1 (left side portion) displayed on a user with little
to no natural hairs desiring full coverage: and Gb2 of opposite
sides (right side portion--not shown).
[0041] In FIG. 3, there is shown a perspective view of
Interchangeable Wiglet 2 piece self adhesive anchor cap-Cp1 (left
side portion) displayed on a user with a full head of natural hairs
desiring partial coverage and Cp2 of opposite sides (right side
portion--not shown).
[0042] 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.
[0043] 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).
[0044] In FIG. 5, there is shown a block diagram of the description
of the method of use for FIG. 4 and FIG. 4a.
[0045] 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.
[0046] In FIG. 7, there is shown a perspective left side view of a
complete coverage of the anchor cap (--Ca1 and Ca2 of opposite
sides) installed over the user's head.
[0047] In FIG. 8, there is shown a block diagram of the detailed
method of use description for FIG. 6 and FIG. 7.
[0048] 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.
[0049] In FIG. 10, there is shown a block diagram of a description
of the method of use for FIG. 9:
[0050] FIG. 11 is a continuation of FIG. 10.
[0051] 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 (Cb1 and Cb2
of opposite sides) to be attached.
[0052] In FIG. 13, there is shown a block diagram of the method of
use for FIG: 12.
[0053] FIG. 14 is a continuation of FIG. 13.
[0054] 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 (Gb1 and Cb2 of opposite sides).
[0055] 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.
[0056] 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 lb of opposite side--right side in FIG. 23) of the
Interchangeable Wiglet to the anchor cap unit in progress.
[0057] In FIG. 18, there is shown a perspective left side view of a
user displaying the attachment of the TEMPLE BASE PORTIONS;
(2a-Ieft side and 2b of opposite side--right side in FIG. 23) of
the Interchangeable Wiglet to the anchor cap unit in progress.
[0058] 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.
[0059] 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.
[0060] 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.
[0061] 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.
[0062] In FIG. 23, there is shown a perspective left side view of a
user displaying the completed lookafter properly placing the
Interchangeable Wiglet on the user's head capturing underneath a
partial view of the anchor cap.
[0063] 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.
[0064] FIG. 25 is a continuation of FIG. 24.
[0065] 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.
[0066] 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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