U.S. patent application number 17/689326 was filed with the patent office on 2022-09-08 for wig apparatus having adjustable headband.
The applicant listed for this patent is SHAKE-N-GO FASHION, INC.. Invention is credited to Jason KIM, Susan KIM.
Application Number | 20220279882 17/689326 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000006240516 |
Filed Date | 2022-09-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220279882 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KIM; Susan ; et al. |
September 8, 2022 |
WIG APPARATUS HAVING ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND
Abstract
A wig apparatus, comprising: a mesh cap configured such that
artificial hair can be coupled to an outer surface thereof; an
adjustable headband comprising a first end and a second end,
wherein the headband extends around at least a portion of the
circumference of the mesh cap; an elastic band extending around an
entire circumference of the mesh cap; and wherein the headband is
coupled to at least a portion of one of the mesh cap and the
elastic band.
Inventors: |
KIM; Susan; (Manhasset,
NY) ; KIM; Jason; (Manhasset, NY) |
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Applicant: |
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SHAKE-N-GO FASHION, INC. |
Port Washington |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000006240516 |
Appl. No.: |
17/689326 |
Filed: |
March 8, 2022 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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63158097 |
Mar 8, 2021 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A41G 5/0026 20130101;
A41G 3/005 20130101 |
International
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A41G 3/00 20060101
A41G003/00; A41G 5/00 20060101 A41G005/00 |
Claims
1. A wig apparatus, comprising: a mesh cap configured such that
artificial hair can be coupled to an outer surface thereof; an
adjustable headband comprising a first end and a second end,
wherein the headband extends around at least a portion of the
circumference of the mesh cap; an elastic band extending around an
entire circumference of the mesh cap; and wherein the headband is
coupled to at least a portion of one of the mesh cap and the
elastic band.
2. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headband
overlaps at least a portion of the mesh cap and a portion of the
elastic band as the headband extends around the circumference of
the wig apparatus.
3. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mesh cap is
configured in a dome shape.
4. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, the headband is
constructed of a material that is configured to dissipate heat from
the user's head.
5. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headband
includes a first width portion and a second width portion, wherein
the first width portion is disposed in a location on the wig
apparatus approximately corresponding to the user's forehead
whereas the second width portion is disposed in a location
approximately corresponding to the nape of the user's neck, and
wherein the first width portion has a greater width than the second
width portion.
6. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headband
includes a first width portion and a second width portion, wherein
the first width portion is disposed in a location on the wig
apparatus approximately corresponding to the user's forehead
whereas the second width portion is disposed in a location
approximately corresponding to the nape of the user's neck, and
wherein the first width portion has a lesser width than the second
width portion.
7. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headband
includes a first width portion and a second width portion, the
first width portion is disposed in a location on the wig apparatus
approximately corresponding to the user's forehead whereas the
second width portion is disposed in a location approximately
corresponding to the nape of the user's neck, and wherein the first
width portion has an equal width to the second width portion.
8. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headband is
coupled to the mesh cap along at least one quarter of the length of
the headband.
9. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least a
portion of the headband is not coupled to the mesh cap.
10. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headband is
coupled to the elastic band along at least one quarter of the
length of the headband.
11. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least a
portion of the headband is not coupled to the elastic band.
12. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the headband is
coupled to the mesh cap and the elastic band along one quarter of
the length of the headband.
13. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least a
portion of the headband is not coupled to either the mesh cap or
the elastic band.
14. The wig apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first end
and the second end comprise Velcro.
15. A wig apparatus, comprising: a mesh cap configured such that
artificial hair can be coupled to an outer surface thereof, the
mesh cap comprising a lower edge extending around an entire
circumference of the mesh cap; an adjustable headband comprising a
first end and a second end, wherein the headband extends around at
least a portion of the circumference of the mesh cap; wherein the
headband is directly coupled to at least a portion of the lower
edge of the mesh cap.
16. The wig apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the headband
is coupled to the lower edge of the mesh cap along at least one
quarter of the length of the headband.
17. The wig apparatus according to claim 14, the headband is
constructed of a material that is configured to dissipate heat from
the user's head.
18. The wig apparatus according to claim 14, wherein at least a
portion of the headband is not coupled to the lower edge of the
mesh cap.
19. The wig apparatus according to claim 14, the first end and the
second end are coupled together with hook-and-eye fasteners.
20. The wig apparatus according to claim 15, further comprising
combs coupled to an inner surface of the mesh cap.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. provisional
application Ser. No. 63/158,097 filed on Mar. 8, 2021.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to wigs, and more
particularly, to a wig apparatus having an adjustable headband.
Description of the Related Art
[0003] Hair extensions and wigs are used by people to enhance their
appearance. Wigs generally include multiple strands of hair
attached to a cap to form a unit that can be secured to an user's
scalp. Hair weaves and hair extensions are also used by people to
either conceal or supplement their natural hair. In some cases,
people use wigs when they are experiencing baldness or thinning of
their natural hair. For those experiencing baldness or thinning of
natural hair, use of wigs provides an alternative to use of
potentially dangerous hair growth drugs or chemicals, or
uncomfortable hair plugs. In other cases, people use wigs for
temporary purposes when they are undergoing medical treatments that
result in loss of their hair, such as chemotherapy.
[0004] Hair extensions and wigs are also used to provide a user
with an alternative hair color in order to improve their
appearance. Furthermore, hair extensions and wigs can be used by
people to present an alternative texture to their own hair, such as
changing their hair from straight to curly. Just as many people
enjoy accessorizing their wardrobe, people who wear hair extensions
and wigs enjoy changing and enhancing their appearance.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of
certain embodiments will be more apparent from the following
detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, in which:
[0006] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a wig apparatus
according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of the wig apparatus;
[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the wig apparatus
according to a further embodiment;
[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates a rear view of an exemplary embodiment of
the embodiment shown in FIG. 3;
[0010] FIG. 5 illustrates a rear perspective view of the wig
apparatus, according to an alternative embodiment; and
[0011] FIG. 6 illustrates a rear view of the wig apparatus,
according to an alternative embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0012] The following detailed description of certain embodiments
will be made in reference to the accompanying drawings. In the
detailed description, explanation about related functions or
constructions known in the art are omitted for the sake of
clearness in understanding the concept of the invention, to avoid
obscuring the invention with unnecessary detail.
[0013] The phrase "artificial hair," as used herein, refers to
synthetic hair products as well as human hair or animal hair and
combinations thereof. The artificial hair may be embodied in
various traditional hair colors, such as black, brown, blonde, and
red, as well as non-traditional hair colors, such as blue, green,
and purple, and combinations thereof, including individual strands
of hair having two or more colors. The artificial hair may be
embodied in various textures, such as curly, wavy, straight, thick,
thin, and combinations thereof.
[0014] The term "user," as used herein, refers to any purchaser of
the wig configured according to any of the embodiments disclosed
herein, including, but not limited to, individual members of the
public, wholesale distributors, retail merchants, manufacturers,
importers and exporters of the wig and related components of the
wig.
[0015] Reference to individual embodiments, whether by number of
embodiment or relevant feature of the embodiment, is used for
convenience in describing such embodiments. Moreover, reference to
individual embodiments does not indicate that any of such
embodiments are preferred over any other embodiments. Furthermore,
each individual embodiment may be combined with any other
individual embodiment whether or not expressly stated.
[0016] Embodiments of the invention described herein provide a wig
apparatus that is configured to adjustably fit onto, and be secured
tightly to, a user's head. The wig apparatus includes various
components configured to securely couple the wig apparatus to the
user's head, while also providing a desirable and fashionable
appearance. As further described herein, the wig apparatus is
configured such that a user is able to couple artificial hair to a
mesh cap, allowing the user to customize the appearance of the wig
apparatus to their own personal preference.
[0017] According to embodiments described herein, a wig apparatus
includes a mesh cap, an elastic band, an adjustable headband and
multiple combs. The headband includes two ends having Velcro, or
other suitable attachment device, attached to a surface thereof,
enabling the user to adjustably secure the wig apparatus to the
user's head. The user is able to couple artificial hair to the
outer surface of the mesh cap.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a wig apparatus 100
according to an embodiment of the present invention. The wig
apparatus 100 includes a mesh cap 105 and an adjustable headband
110. The mesh cap 105 is configured such that artificial hair can
be coupled to an outer surface thereof. The artificial hair can be
sewn, glued, crocheted, or attached by any other suitable method,
to the outer surface of the mesh cap 105. A user can therefore
customize the appearance of the wig apparatus 100 by selecting
various colors, textures, and lengths of artificial hair to couple
to the outer surface of the wig apparatus 100.
[0019] The mesh cap 105 is configured to cover the scalp of a user.
In other words, the mesh cap 105 is configured in a dome shape. The
mesh cap 105 is constructed of cotton, nylon, elastic, spandex, or
other suitable material and combinations thereof. In certain
embodiments, the mesh cap 105 includes holes in the surface thereof
that are the same size throughout the entire mesh cap 105. In
certain embodiments, the mesh cap 105 is constructed of a mesh that
has large holes, e.g., of a size that a user could readily see
through and that would allow the user to pull their natural hair
through. In certain embodiments, the mesh cap 105 is constructed of
a mesh that has small holes, e.g., of a size that the user could
not easily pull their natural hair through. In certain embodiments,
the mesh cap 105 is constructed of a mesh that has both large holes
and small holes.
[0020] In certain embodiments, the mesh cap 105 is constructed of a
material referred to in the art as a stocking material.
[0021] FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of the wig apparatus. The
headband 110 includes a first end 115 and a second end 120. The
headband 110 extends around at least a portion of the circumference
of the mesh cap 105 and, in certain embodiments, around the entire
circumference of the mesh cap 105. The headband 110 is constructed
of an elastic material, such as cotton, nylon, elastic, spandex, or
other suitable material and combinations thereof. In certain
embodiments, the headband 110 is constructed of a cooling material
that is configured to dissipate heat from the user's head. The
headband 110 is coupled to an outer surface of the mesh cap 105. In
certain embodiments, the headband 110 is sewn, glued, or attached
by any other suitable method, to the mesh cap 105. The headband 110
is configured to extend around the user's head, securing the wig
apparatus 100 in place. The first end 115 and the second end 120
include Velcro that enables secure attachment of the first end 115
to the second end 120. The Velcro on the first end 115 and the
second end 120 also allows the headband 110 to be adjustable so
that the user can comfortably choose how tight the headband 110 is
wrapped around the user's head. In certain embodiments, components
other than Velcro can be used to attach the first end 115 and the
second end 120, such as one or more hook-and-eye fasteners. When
the wig apparatus 100 is worn by a user, the user can pull the
headband 110 tight around their head and then attach the first end
115 to the second end 120, securing the wig apparatus 100 to the
user's head.
[0022] The mesh cap 105 includes an elastic band 125. The elastic
band 125 extends around an entire circumference of the mesh cap
105. The elastic band 110 is constructed of an elastic material,
such as cotton, nylon, elastic, spandex, or other suitable material
and combinations thereof. The elastic band 110 is sewn, glued, or
attached by any other suitable method, to the mesh cap 105. The
headband 110 is coupled to at least a portion of the mesh cap 105
and/or the elastic band 125. The headband 110 overlaps the mesh cap
105 and the elastic band 125 as the headband 110 extends around the
circumference of the wig apparatus 100. The elastic band 125 is
configured to support the shape and structure of the mesh cap 105
whereas the headband 110 is configured to secure the wig apparatus
100 to the user's head by adjustably tightening around the user's
head.
[0023] In certain embodiments, the elastic band 125 is about 0.5 cm
to about 10 cm thick. In certain embodiments, the elastic band 125
is about 1 cm to about 8 cm thick. In certain embodiments, the
elastic band 125 is about 2 cm to about 6 cm thick. The elastic
band 125 is not limited to any particular thickness and can vary
according to the functional needs of the wig apparatus 100.
[0024] In certain embodiments, the headband 110 includes a first
width portion 130 and a second width portion 135. The first width
portion 130 is disposed in a location on the wig apparatus 100
approximately corresponding to the user's forehead whereas the
second width portion 135 is disposed in a location approximately
corresponding to the nape of the user's neck. The first width
portion 130 has a greater width than the second width portion 135.
In other words, the headband 110 is tapered from the front of the
wig apparatus 100 to the back of the wig apparatus 100 along a
length of the headband 110. The tapering of the headband 110 begins
at a location approximately corresponding to the user's temple. In
certain embodiments, first width portion 130 has an equal width to
the second width portion 135.
[0025] In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the
mesh cap 105 along one quarter of the length of the headband 110.
In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the mesh cap
105 along one half of the length of the headband 110. In certain
embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the mesh cap 105 along
three quarters of the length of the headband 110. In certain
embodiments, at least a portion of the headband 110 is not coupled
to the mesh cap 105.
[0026] In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the
elastic band 125 along one quarter of the length of the headband
110. In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the
elastic band 125 along one half of the length of the headband 110.
In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the elastic
band 125 along three quarters of the length of the headband 110. In
certain embodiments, at least a portion of the headband 110 is not
coupled to the elastic band 125.
[0027] In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the
mesh cap 105 and the elastic band 125 along one quarter of the
length of the headband 110. In certain embodiments, the headband
110 is coupled to the mesh cap 105 and the elastic band 125 along
one half of the length of the headband 110. In certain embodiments,
the headband 110 is coupled to the mesh cap 105 and the elastic
band 125 along three quarters of the length of the headband 110. In
certain embodiments, at least a portion of the headband 110 is not
coupled to either the mesh cap 105 or the elastic band 125.
[0028] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the mesh cap 105 further includes
multiple combs 140. In FIG. 2, the combs 140 are highlighted for
purposes of illustration. The combs 140 are coupled to an inner
surface of the mesh cap 105 and/or an inner surface of the elastic
band 125. The combs 140 are disposed on the inner surface of the
mesh cap 105 in areas approximately corresponding to the user's
temples as well as corresponding to the back of the user's neck,
i.e., the user's nape region. The combs 120 include tines that are
inserted into the user's natural hair. The combs 120 are configured
to secure the wig apparatus 100 to the user's head.
[0029] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the wig apparatus
according to a further embodiment. In the embodiment shown in FIG.
3, the headband 110 is attached directly to the mesh cap 105. That
is, the mesh cap 105 includes a lower edge 145 and the headband 110
is attached to the lower edge 145 of the mesh cap 105. This
embodiment does not include the elastic band 125. In certain
embodiments, the headband 110 is directly attached to the lower
edge 145 of the mesh cap 105. In other words, there is no other
component of the wig apparatus 100 between the headband 110 and the
lower edge 145 of the mesh cap 105.
[0030] In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the
mesh cap 105 along one quarter of the length of the headband 110.
In certain embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the mesh cap
105 along one half of the length of the headband 110. In certain
embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the mesh cap 105 along
three quarters of the length of the headband 110. In certain
embodiments, the headband 110 is coupled to the mesh cap 105 along
one half of the entire length of the headband 110.
[0031] FIG. 4 illustrates a rear view of an exemplary embodiment of
the embodiment shown in FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 4, the headband
110 is coupled to the mesh cap 105 along one half of the length of
the headband 110. In this embodiment, when the wig apparatus 100 is
worn by a user, the user can pull the headband 110 tight around
their head and then attach the first end 115 to the second end 120,
securing the wig apparatus 100 to the user's head.
[0032] FIG. 5 illustrates a rear perspective view of the wig
apparatus 100, according to an alternative embodiment.
[0033] FIG. 6 illustrates a rear view of the wig apparatus 100,
according to an alternative embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the wig
apparatus 100 includes hook-and-eye fasteners configured to couple
the first end 115 and the second end 120 together.
[0034] Embodiments of the invention described herein provide a wig
apparatus that is configured to fit onto, and be secured tightly
to, a user's head. The wig apparatus includes various components
configured to securely couple the wig apparatus to the user's head,
while also allowing the user to couple artificial hair to the mesh
cap so that the user can customize the appearance of the wig
apparatus to their own personal preference. The headband wraps
around the mesh cap in an adjustable manner, allowing the user to
secure the wig apparatus to their head.
[0035] While embodiments of the invention have been shown and
described with reference to certain embodiments thereof, it will be
understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form
and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit
and scope of the invention and equivalents thereof.
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