Patent Application
20190297964
This application is directed to the field of bathroom and bathing apparel. In particular, the application is directed to apparel that has multiple uses.
After a shower or bathing experience someone can grab a towel or other item with which to dry themselves. In a typical scenario if one wants to dry their hair they need both a towel for their body and for their hair. Sometimes finding multiple towels is difficult. Therefore, having a convenient article of clothing that provides both the ability to clothe oneself and to wrap one's hair is desirable.
Briefly described, aspects of the present disclosure relate to a robe having an integrally formed hair wrap.
An aspect of the present disclosure may be a piece of apparel. The piece of apparel comprises a body adapted to cover a portion of a user, wherein the body has a neck portion that when worn by a user is located proximate to a neck of the user; arms connected to the body that are adapted to house arms when the user is wearing the piece of apparel; and a hair wrap operably attached to the body proximate to the neck portion, wherein the hair wrap has an elongated rectangular shape, wherein the hair wrap is adapted to wrap a head of the user when the apparel is worn by the user.
Another aspect of the present disclosure may be piece of apparel. The piece of apparel may comprise a body adapted to cover a portion of a user, wherein the body has a neck portion that when worn by a user is located proximate to a neck of the user; and a hair wrap operably attached to the body proximate to the neck portion, wherein the hair wrap is adapted to be wrapped around and encircle a head of the user when the apparel is worn by the user, wherein the hair wrap is adapted to facilitate drying of the head of the user.
To facilitate an understanding of embodiments, principles, and features of the present disclosure, they are disclosed hereinafter with reference to implementation in illustrative embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure, however, are not limited to use in the described systems or methods and may be utilized in other systems and methods as will be understood by those skilled in the art.
The components described hereinafter as making up the various embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Many suitable components that would perform the same or a similar function as the components described herein are intended to be embraced within the scope of embodiments of the present disclosure.
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The apparel 10 may be made of a variety of materials. For example, apparel 10 may be made of, but is not limited to, terrycloth, cotton, various types of linen, silk, etc. Preferably, the apparel 10 is made of a material that is suited for absorbing moisture. In an embodiment, the apparel 10 is made of a wicking material. However, it is possible to have the material that the body 11 of the apparel 10 is made from be different than the type of material that the hair wrap 15 is made from. For example, in an embodiment, the body 11 is made of silk and the hair wrap 15 is made of terry cloth. In an embodiment, the body 11 is made of cotton and the hair wrap 15 is made of a spongy absorbent material. In an embodiment, all portions of the apparel 10 is made of different materials. In an embodiment, portions of the apparel 10 may be interchanged with other materials.
Arms 12 extend from the body 11 of the apparel 10. The arms 12 may be made from the same material that the body 11 of the apparel 10 is made from. In an embodiment, the arms 12 are made of a different material than the body 11 of the apparel. In an embodiment, each arm 12 is made from a different material. In an embodiment, each arm 12 is made from the same material. In an embodiment, each arm 12 is made from a different material from each other and from the body 11 of the apparel 10. In an embodiment, each arm 12 is made from the same material as the body 11 and the hair wrap 15. In an embodiment, each arm 12 and the body 11 are made from different materials than the hair wrap 15.
Optionally, a belt 14 is located or attached proximate to the central area of the body 11 of the apparel 10 and may additionally be made from the same material as the body 11 and the arms 12. In an embodiment, the belt 14 is made from a different material than at least one of the arms 12 and body 11. In an embodiment, the belt 14 is made from the same material as the hair wrap 15.
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The hair wrap 15 and the body 11 of the apparel 10 may all be made from a single type of material. In an embodiment, the body 11 of the apparel 10 and the hair 15 are made from different materials. For example, the body 11 may be made of a synthetic material while the hair wrap 15 is made from a terry cloth material. Preferably, the hair wrap 15 is made from a material that is water absorbent. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 has thermochromatic materials embedded therein that enables the hair wrap 15 to change color depending on the temperature of and near the thermochromatic material. For example, the hair wrap 15 may turn red when over a certain base temperature.
In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is made from a water proof material that has heating elements (not shown) embedded therein. The heating elements may slowly dry the hair. In an embodiment, the heating elements may accelerate the drying of the hair. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is made from a water absorbent material that additionally has heating elements embedded therein. In an embodiment, the heating elements of the hair wrap 15 have rechargeable elements. In an embodiment, the heating elements are powered by a battery source. In an embodiment, the heating elements embedded in the hair wrap 15 generate their heat via an exothermic chemical process. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is made from an extra solar absorbent material that is able to radiate heat in order to additionally dry the hair. For example, the hair wrap 15 may be made of a material that has metallic threading that is able absorb and radiate heat more effectively than, for example, linen.
In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be formed as a separate component that can be attached to the apparel 10 through various types of attachment means. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 of the apparel 11 via hook and loop tape. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 via a belt mechanism, similar to the belt 14. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 via buttons located near the neck area 13. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 via a ties located near the neck area 13. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 via snaps located near the neck area 13. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 through a sealing mechanism. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 via magnets located near the neck area 13. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 via a zipper. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may be attached to the body 11 via electrostatic means.
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In use, a person can use the hair wrap 15 to wrap their hair or head after a shower or bath. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 can be attached to swim wrap that is able to dry someone's hair after being in the ocean, the sea or the pool. The hair wrap 15 is sized large enough to permit the wrapping of head. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 may extend 1 to 2 feet from where the hair wrap 15 is attached or integrally formed with the body 11, for example in the neck region 13. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is the size of a towel. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is rectangular in shape. In embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is triangular in shape. In embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is circular in shape. In embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is pentagonal in shape. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is polygonal. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is shaped in any manner that is also conducive to the wrapping of hair. For example, the hair wrap 15 may fan out and get wider as it extends down the back. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is a mesh. In an embodiment, the hair wrap 15 is a weave
While embodiments of the present disclosure have been disclosed in exemplary forms, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications, additions, and deletions can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and its equivalents, as set forth in the following claims.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/649,485, filed Mar. 28, 2018, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62649485 | Mar 2018 | US |
