Patent Application
20210120900
The present invention relates to a hair covering, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a cap that protects the hair and hairstyle.
Hairs are one of the important facets of one's personality and have a direct impact on physical appearance. A person generally spends a good amount of time taking care of their hairs and hairstyle. Besides the time, people also pay good amounts of money to hair professionals of hairstyling and hair health.
Hair accessories are available to protect hair and hairstyles during activities including sleep. For example, shower caps are used to keep the hair dry while bathing. Hair wraps and scarfs are used as sleep caps to prevent messy hairs in the morning.
However, the use of wraps and scarf have drawbacks. A wrap or scarf may itself damage the hair or hairstyle. The wraps and scarf can be tight on the head making the hair curled. On the other hand, loose wraps or scarfs may not hold the hair in shape.
Thus, a need is appreciated for a hair covering that could protect the hair and hairstyle. A need is there for a hair covering that holds the hair in shape while sleeping. A need is there for a hair covering that can be adjusted in size to fit a person's head.
The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to a hair covering that can be adjusted in size.
It is another object of the present invention that the hair covering ensures the upkeep of hairstyle while sleeping.
It still another object of the present invention that the hair covering ensures the upkeep of hairstyle during physical activities.
It is a further object of the present invention that the hair covering is held firmly during sleeping or physical activity without falling off.
It is still a further object of the present invention that the hair covering protects full hairs without any additional accessory.
It is yet another object of the present invention that the hair covering is economical to manufacture.
In one aspect, disclosed is a hair covering comprising a wrap member for covering hairs on scalp of wearer's head. The wrap member is of a cap-like configuration covering the full hairs. The wrap member having a proximal end and a distal end. A first strap extends from the proximal end of the wrap member and a second strap extends from the distal end of the wrap member. The first strap having two hooks, wherein each hook of the two hooks is a male member of hook-and-eye closure. The two hooks spaced apart are arranged side-by-side in a row. The second strap of an elongated configuration having a plurality of eyelets. Each eyelet a female member of the hook-and-eye closure. On the second strap, the plurality of eyelets is arranged in a series of rows spaced apart and parallel to each other. Each row has two eyelets, wherein the series of rows is arranged lengthwise and along the length of the second strap.
These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate implementations of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and to enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.
Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.
Disclosed is a head covering that covers the scalp hairs of a wearer from getting messy during any physical activities including sleeping. A user can wear the disclosed head covering while sleeping to upkeep his hairstyle. Moreover, the disclose head covering can be worn during physical activity to protect the hair and hairstyle. Referring to
The first strap can be secured to the second strap through a hook-eye-closure type of fastener. The hook of the fastener can be coupled to the inner side of the first strap 120 while the eye of the fastener can be coupled to the outer side of the second strap. The first strap can overlap the second pad while the hook and eyelet can be clasped securing the first strap to the second strap. The first strap has two spaced hooks arranged in a row. The hook row is near the tip of the first strap and aligned parallel to it. More than one spaced row of hooks can be provided, wherein each row can have two hooks. The hook rows can be arranged lengthwise at equal intervals. The hook can be made of metal wire, wherein the structure and functioning of the hooks are known to a skilled person.
Eyelets of the fastener can be coupled on the outer side of the second strap 130. As shown in
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.
