Glove Designed to Enhance Hair Style and Bald Head Shine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a glove designed to stroke the head and/or the hair to create different hair styles and to rub a palm side of the glove on the bald head to enhance skin shine. The glove secures conveniently to the hand and wrist via adjustable hook and loop fastener straps. The invention also features a layer of biodegradable and recyclable plastic, for example, Oriented Polypropylene (OPP) and another aluminum layer deposited on the anterior palm area, anterior fingers area, and anterior thumb area of the glove. The combination of the layers helps in enhancing different hairstyles with ease and the glove can work in conjunction with other products to improve almost any type of hairstyle. The glove can be applied on bald heads, coarse hair, wavy hair, dreadlocks, straight hair, and any other type of desired hairstyle for enhancing shine and waves.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of gloves and hairstyle products. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel hair wave-enhancer glove made from nylon and designed for use on bald heads, coarse hair, wave hair, dreadlocks, straight hair, and any other type of desired hairstyle for enhancing shine and waves. The fingers, thumb, and palm region are layered with a specific plastic, such as, oriented polypropylene, and then lined with, for example, a 2-micron layer of aluminum vacuum deposited to provide a mirror-look. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, individuals purchase traditional hair products for maintaining and improving hair styles and hair designs. When individuals purchase such hair products, it is assumed that customers know their true hair condition, texture, and scalp condition. For hair styling and creating hair waves, individuals use different types of products which are not only expensive, but are complicated to use. Further, different types of products are required for different hair types. For example, bald individuals look for products that help bald heads shine bright while individuals with coarse hair look for products that create waves in their hair. Similarly, individuals with other hairstyles desire to refine and style their hairstyle for a defined look.

Generally, individuals use grease, wave creams, and hair machines for creating hair waves. However, such products may cause damage to hair and may not be used without professional help. Similarly, individuals with a bald head apply products such as hyaluronic acid, shea butter, ceramides, glycerin, and the like for creating a bright shine. Use of such products is difficult and therefore, individuals desire an easy way and device that can easily enable them to create hair waves, shine, and more.

Conventional haircare products are marketed and sold as having specific uses and the problem with such products is that they are not suitable for all consumers as they have different types of hair and requirements. Because of these problems, individuals desire a haircare product that can be used by all consumers having different hair styling requirements and which is free of chemicals.

Different types of combs are used by individuals for creating hair waves, but they are inefficient and can damage hair as well. Individuals desire a haircare product that reduces dependency on use of combs and other machines to create hair waves and other styling.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that helps users to easily create waves in hair and shine on a bald head. There is also a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that can be used by individuals having different types of hair. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that does not contain any chemicals for creating hair waves. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that can work in conjunction with other products to improve the hair styles. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that can be easily used and is cost-effective. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that reduces dependency on existing haircare products while being efficient to improve almost any type of hairstyle with case.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a specialized glove for enhancing hair styles. The glove is manufactured from soft nylon material and is designed to stroke the head and/or the hair to create different hair styles. Additionally, the palm side of the glove can be rubbed on a bald head to enhance skin shine. The glove secures conveniently to a user's hand and wrist via an adjustable fastening means, such as a hook and loop fastener strap mechanism, although similar products are also available. The glove features an oriented propylene layer sandwiched between the palm side and a 2-micron aluminum layer, for example, to provide a mirror-look and helps to enhance different hairstyles.

In this manner, the wave-enhancer glove of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with modified gloves designed to improve and enhance hair waves. The glove offers additional uses for those with bald heads, enabling users the ability to rub the palm side of the glove on the head to enhance skin shine. The plastic and aluminum layers help in enhancing different hairstyles enabling the glove to be applied on bald heads, coarse hair, wavy hair, dreadlocks, straight hair, and any other type of hairstyle.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a hair wave-enhancer glove to improve and enhance hair waves and to stroke the head and/or the hair to create different hair styles. The hair wave-enhancer glove secures conveniently to a user's hand and wrist via adjustable a hook and loop fastener strap mechanism or other commonly used fastening mechanism, e.g. buttons, snaps, magnets, or the like. The fastening mechanism is normally permanently affixed to the gloves and may be sewn or glued into the structure. The glove features finger portions, a thumb portion, and a palm region layered with a specific plastic-oriented polypropylene (OPP) and lined with a 2-micron aluminum layer vacuum deposited on the plastic. Flexible packaging plastic known as OPP and BOPP (oriented and biaxially oriented polypropylene) is a very shiny plastic, often perfectly clear or brightly colored, and not stretchy at all. The unique layered structure provides the mirror-like style finger portions, thumb portion, and palm region and helps in smooth movement through one's hair and over one's bald head. The glove can work independently or in conjunction with other products to improve almost any type of hairstyle with case. The glove is washable, comes in different sizes, and is preferably a right-handed glove. The glove can be used by professional hair stylists or by do-it-yourself (DIY) users.

In yet another embodiment, a glove for enhancing hair styles and waves is disclosed. The glove includes a comfortable nylon glove configured to be slipped on over a hand and secured with an adjustable hook and loop fastener strap. Other fastening mechanisms may also be used to secure and adjust the glove to the size of a user's hands. A palm area of the glove features a layer of OPP lined with, for example, a 2-micron aluminum layer. The unique layered structure of the glove provides a mirror-style look and is used for rubbing a bald head with the palm area to enhance skin shine by stimulating sebaceous glands and enhancing sebum production. The glove can also be applied on coarse hair, wavy hair, dreadlocks, straight hair, and any other type of desired hairstyle for enhancing shine and waves.

In yet another embodiment, a hairstyle product such as a crème, a lotion, an oil, and more can be applied to the palm region of the glove thereby enabling a uniform and smooth application on any type of hair using the glove. The layer of OPP lined with a 2-micron aluminum layer is integrated into the glove wherein the 2-micron aluminum layer is vacuum deposited.

In an additional embodiment of the presently described invention, includes a wave-enhancer glove, having a comfortable material formed into a glove to accommodate a human hand. The glove has a layer of biodegradable and recyclable OPP lined with a 2-micron aluminum layer disposed over anterior regions of the palm, fingers, and thumb areas of the glove and a fastening attachment for securing the glove to a wrist of a wearer.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, a method of using a glove for enhancing a hair style is described and includes the steps of initially providing a glove, the glove having a covering for a hand, palm, thumb, and fingers. The glove is secured to the hand by a fastener and the glove has a layered structure. The glove has a layer of OPP lined with, for example, an aluminum layer having a thickness from about 1-micron to about 3-microns on the palm or anterior side/areas. Next, the hand is inserted into the glove and the glove is secured to the hand. Thereafter, the glove is used for stroking the head and/or the hair to create different hair styles. The glove allows users the ability to rub the palm side of the glove on the head to enhance skin shine.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading and understanding of the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a wave-enhancer glove of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the glove showing multi-layers along the palm region enabling effective use for hair styling in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing use of the glove by a hair stylist to enhance a bald client's head in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view showing use of the wave-enhancer glove in styling dreadlocks of a client in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing use of the wave-enhancer glove in styling and creating waves in long hair of a client in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a rear perspective view of the wave-enhancer glove of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that helps users to easily create waves in hair and shine on a bald head. There is also a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that can be used by individuals having different types of hair. Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that does not contain any chemicals for creating hair waves. Moreover, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that can work in conjunction with other products to improve the hair styling. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that can be easily used and is cost-effective. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a haircare product that reduces dependency on existing haircare products while being efficient to improve almost any type of hairstyles with case.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel glove for enhancing hair styles and waves. The glove includes a comfortable nylon glove configured to be slipped on over the right hand and secured with an adjustable hook and loop fastener strap. Other fastening mechanisms may also be used to secure and adjust the glove to the size of a user's hands. A palm area of the glove features a layer of OPP lined with an aluminum layer having a thickness from about 1 micron to about 3 microns. The unique layered structure of the glove provides a mirror-style look and can be used for rubbing a bald head with the palm area to enhance skin shine by stimulating sebaceous glands and enhancing sebum production. The glove can also be applied on coarse hair, wavy hair, dreadlocks, straight hair, and any other type of desired hairstyle for enhancing shine and waves.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a wave-enhancer glove of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The hair wave-enhancer glove 100 of the present invention is designed as a specialized glove used for stroking the head or hair of a person to create different hair styles. The glove 100 can be used in conjunction with other hair products for creating hair styles with ease. The glove 100 is made from soft nylon and FIG. 1 shows the view of the glove 100 from the front of the hand wherein the glove 100 is a right-hand glove.

More specifically, the glove 100 has a unitary structure and is flexible enabling easy movement of fingers and palm. Preferably, the glove 100 is designed as a right-hand glove and has four finger portions 102a-d to accommodate fingers and a thumb portion 104 of a user. Each finger portion completely covers the corresponding finger and extends rearwardly towards the palm portion 106. Similarly, the thumb portion 104 covers the thumb of a user wearing the glove 100. The palm portion 106 extends rearwardly towards the wristband portion 108 wherein the wristband portion 108 has a hook and loop fastener 110 for securing the glove 100 around wrist of a user.

The fastener 110 helps insure a snug fitting of the glove 100 over the wrist of the user. It should be noted that the back portion or dorsal portion 112 of the glove 100 is integrally connected to the palm portion 106 and is configured to cover a back or dorsum region of a hand of a user.

The palm portion 106 has a layer of thin plastic 114 such as OPP lined with a 1 micron to 3-micron thickness layer of aluminum 116. The plastic layer 114 is deposited between the palm portion 106 and the aluminum layer 116. The aluminum layer 116 can be vacuum deposited to provide a mirror-like style to the finger portions 102a-d and thumb portion 104. The combination of the layers 114, 116 on the palm portion 106 provide a smooth surface that does not scratch the head of a user when stroked and enables easy and smooth movement of finger portions 102a-d and thumb portion 104 in and through different types of hair.

The finger portions 102a-d and the thumb portion 104 may have creases disposed on them for easy movement of the fingers and thumb of a user wearing the glove 100. The nylon material of back portion 112 of the glove 100 is substantially flat and may be approximately ⅛- to ¼-cm thick. The hook and loop fastener 110 may be sewn or glued around the wristband portion 108 using a suitable adhesive to retain it in its desired position.

The materials of the glove 100 enables a user such as a beauty expert to easily use the glove 100 with a crème, a lotion, a straightening machine, and any other hair products. The glove 100 is heat and flame retardant, reusable, and machine washable. The finger portions 102a-d and the thumb portion 104 are ergonomic and conveniently accommodate the hand of a user. The aluminum layer 116 helps to keep the hair in place while applying any other haircare product evenly on the hair.

FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the glove showing the multi-layer anterior areas or regions of the palm, fingers, and thumb enabling effective use for hair styling in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, the back region 112 is made of nylon and can have a thickness of approximately ⅛ cm to ¼ cm. The OPP layer 114 is disposed directly on the palm region 106. The layer 114 can be Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP Film) and is recyclable. Further, the layer 114 is food safe and environmentally friendly. Layer 114 can have a thickness of about ⅛- to ¼-cms.

The aluminum lining 116 is vacuum deposited on the layer 114 and includes a thickness from about 1 micron to about 3 microns. The aluminum lining 116 is moisture proof, soft, opaque and provides a mirror type look to the glove 100. Further, a conventional technique such as blow molding may be used for producing aluminum lining 116. Aluminum is inexpensive and readily available as a coating. Further, aluminum vaporizes at a lower temperature than gold, making the aluminum deposition process easier to control.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing use of the glove 100 by a hair stylist to enhance a bald client's head in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The glove 100 can be used by the hair stylist 302 to stroke and rub the bald head 304 of a client 306 such that the aluminum lining 116 rubs against the bald head 304. The glove 100 is easily worn by the stylist 302 in the right hand 308 and can be secured using a hook and loop fastener. The aluminum lining 116 feels soft and smooth on the bald head 304 and helps in stimulating sebaceous glands and enhancing sebum production to increase shine. Further, the glove 100 can be used with any conventional bald head shining crèmes and oils. The glove 100 can also be used for applying shampoo and conditioner on bald heads to effectively clean and soften the head 304.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view showing use of the wave-enhancer glove 100 in styling dreadlocks of a client in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The glove 100 can be used with all types of hair and hairstyles with ease and without any discomfort. As illustrated, the hair stylist 302 applies the glove 100 with the palm region and aluminum lining touching the dreadlocks 402 of the client 404. The flexible design of the glove 100 enables the fingers to move in the dreadlocks 402 along their length to straighten the dreadlocks 402.

The glove 100 can be used for washing, moisturizing, and protecting dreads 402 ensuring hair growth and care. The glove 100 also protects against transmission of germs and bacteria from the hand of the stylist 302 to the client in all embodiments of the present invention. The glove 100 can be used with any dreads caring hair product as desired by users. Crème, lotion, oil and more can be applied on the aluminum lining for application in the hair for uniform application.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view showing use of the wave-enhancer glove 100 in styling and creating waves in long hair of a client in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, the hair stylist 302 applies the glove 100 with the palm region and aluminum lining touching the long hair 502 of the client 504. The flexible design and smooth surface of the glove 100 allows the fingers and palm region to move along the hair 502 to perform and set a hair style.

FIG. 6 illustrates a rear perspective view of the wave-enhancer glove 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The rear surface or dorsal portion 112 is configured to cover a back or dorsum region of the hand of a user wearing the glove 100 and is made of nylon material. The dorsal portion 112 is designed ergonomically to conform to a hand of a user and can be tightened or loosened along with the palm region using the hook and loop fastener 110.

It should be appreciated that the hair wave-enhancer glove 100 of various embodiments of the present invention effectively helps in enhancing and maintaining hair styles and therefore, reduces dependency of styling machines, combs and more. Further, the glove 100 can work in conjunction with other products to improve almost any type of hairstyle with case.

Although the hair styling glove 100 is shown as a right-handed glove, the glove can come in pairs or can be manufactured for a left-handed user. Further, the glove 100 may be of any suitable size and color to fulfil the needs of the users. The glove 100 can include a design or pattern as well on the front and back portions to provide additional aesthetic features to the gloves. These designs or patterns could be brand names, teams, logos, seasonal themes, or the like.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “hair wave-enhancer glove”, “wave-enhancer glove”, “glove”, and “hair styling glove” are interchangeable and refer to the hair wave-enhancer glove 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the hair wave-enhancer glove 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the hair wave-enhancer glove 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the hair wave- enhancer glove 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the hair wave-enhancer glove 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the hair wave-enhancer glove 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

1. A head and hair enhancer glove for stroking the head and hair of an individual, the head and hair enhancer glove comprising: a flexible wearable glove having an anterior palm region integrally connected to a back region;wherein said flexible wearable glove further comprises anterior four finger portions, an anterior thumb portion, and a wristband portion;wherein said wristband portion comprises a hook and loop fastener for securing said flexible wearable glove around a wrist of the individual; andfurther wherein said anterior palm region, said anterior four finger portions, and said anterior thumb portion comprise a plastic layer lined with an aluminum layer.

2. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 1, wherein said plastic layer is comprised of OPP.

3. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 2, wherein said aluminum layer comprises a thickness from about 1 micron to about 3 microns.

4. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 3, wherein said aluminum layer comprises a vacuum deposited smooth surface layer.

5. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 4, wherein said flexible wearable glove is reusable.

6. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 5, wherein said flexible wearable glove is machine washable.

7. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 6, wherein said flexible wearable glove is heat retardant.

8. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 7, wherein said back region comprising a nylon material having a thickness from about ⅛ cm to about ¼ cm.

9. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 1, wherein said plastic layer is BOPP.

10. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 9, wherein said aluminum layer comprises a thickness from about 1 micron to about 3 microns.

11. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 10, wherein said aluminum layer is comprised of a vacuum deposited smooth surface layer.

12. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 11, wherein said flexible wearable glove is reusable.

13. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 12, wherein said flexible wearable glove is machine washable.

14. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 13, wherein said flexible wearable glove is heat retardant.

15. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 14, wherein said back region comprises a nylon material having a thickness from about ⅛ cm to about ¼ cm.

16. A head and hair enhancer glove for stroking the head and hair of an individual, the head and hair enhancer glove comprising: a flexible wearable glove having an anterior palm region integrally connected to a back region;wherein said flexible wearable glove further comprises anterior four finger portions, an anterior thumb portion, and a wristband portion;wherein said anterior palm region, said anterior four finger portions, and said anterior thumb portion are comprised of a plastic layer lined with an aluminum layer;wherein said plastic layer is comprised of an OPP; andfurther wherein said aluminum layer comprises a thickness from about 1 micron to about 3 microns.

17. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 16, wherein said aluminum layer is a vacuum deposited smooth surface layer.

18. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 17, wherein said glove is reusable.

19. A head and hair enhancer glove for stroking the head and hair of an individual, the head and hair enhancer glove comprising: a flexible wearable glove comprising an anterior palm region integrally connected to a back region;wherein said flexible wearable glove further comprises anterior four finger portions, an anterior thumb portion, and a wristband portion;wherein said anterior palm region, said anterior four finger portions, and said anterior thumb portion having a plastic layer lined with an aluminum layer;wherein said plastic layer is comprised of a BOPP;wherein said aluminum layer comprises a thickness from about 1 micron to about 3microns; andfurther wherein said flexible wearable glove is heat retardant.

20. The head and hair enhancer glove of claim 19, wherein said back region is comprised of a nylon material having a thickness from about ⅛ cm to about ¼ cm.