Patent Application
20240285061
The present invention relates generally to the field of haircut capes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a haircut cape device that preferably resembles the upper body and cape of a superhero. The body of the device is also comprised of a curved lip that encircles the body such that any hair cut from the user during a haircut is collected within the lip. The lip preferably ends above the lower arm of the user such that their hands are free to move during the haircut. 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.
Haircut capes are used during a haircut to prevent hair from falling on the wearer. However, existing haircut capes known in the art are hot and restrictive. As a result, young children may be reluctant to wear a haircut cape during a haircut. In addition, existing haircut capes often allow hair to fall onto the floor from the cape, which is undesirable as the floor must then be swept regularly. Furthermore, existing haircut capes known in the art obstruct the hands of a wearer during use. As a result, a user cannot use their cell phone without removing their hands and lower arms from under the haircut cape. This is undesirable as cut hair may then fall on the hands and arms of the wearer.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved haircut cape device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that is less restrictive on the wearer than existing haircut capes known in the art. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that is more breathable on the wearer than existing haircut capes known in the art. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that is appealing to children. Finally, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that allows a user to use their cell phone during a haircut without allowing cut hair to fall on the user's hands, arms, and cell phone.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a haircut cape device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with a lip, a neck opening, and at least one indicia. The body of the device preferably resembles a superhero's upper body and cape. The lip encircles the bottom of the body and is curved such that any hair cut from a user is caught between the lip and the body and does not fall onto the user. The device is preferably sized such that the bottom of the body ends above the elbow of the user. In this manner, a user is free to move their lower arms and use their hands and a cell phone during a haircut while wearing the device.
In this manner, the haircut cape device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides an improved haircut cape device that is less restrictive on the wearer and that is more breathable on the wearer than existing haircut capes known in the art. Further, the superhero theme of the device makes the device more appealing to children. In addition, the lip allows a user to use their cell phone during a haircut without allowing cut hair to fall on the user's hands, arms, and cell phone.
The following presents a simplified summary 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 haircut cape device primarily comprised of a body with a lip, a neck opening, and at least one indicia. The body is designed to fit over the shoulders, back, and chest area of the user during a haircut. It should be appreciated that during use, the device does not obstruct the lower arms and hands of a user. In this manner, the user can still access and use a cell phone while getting their hair cut.
The body is preferably colored in the color scheme of a superhero. The body is preferably made from a flexible material. The body may be one continuous piece of material or may have a first half and a second half that are connected at the rear of the body via at least one flexible connector that allows the body to stretch such that the body can accommodate larger users.
The body is comprised of an opening that functions as a neck hole. This allows the body to be placed over a user. The body is also comprised of a flared lip that serves to collect any hair cut from the user's head during a haircut while wearing the device. The lip is preferably a curved shape and encircles the entirety of the bottom of the body to prevent any cut hair from falling to the floor around the user.
The body may also be comprised of a cape. The area of the lip at the rear of the body may further be included as part of the cape such that it gives the appearance that the cape flows from the body (while the lip still functions to collect hair). The cape may have the appearance of any superhero cape known in the art.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of use. The method first involves providing a device comprised of a body with a lip and an opening, and a neck cover. Then, the neck cover is secured around the neck of a user. Then, the body is placed over the head of the user such that the user's head/neck travel through the opening and the user's chest, back, and shoulders are covered by the body. Next, the user's hair can be cut, wherein the cut hair is collected between the body and the lip. After the haircut is complete, the body can be removed from the user by lifting it upward around the head of the user, wherein the cut hair collected between the lip and the body can be discarded.
Accordingly, the haircut cape device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved haircut cape device that is less restrictive on the wearer and that is more breathable on the wearer than existing haircut capes known in the art. In addition, the superhero theme of the device makes the device more appealing to children. Furthermore, the lip allows a user to use their cell phone during a haircut without allowing cut hair to fall on the user's hands, arms, and cell phone. In this manner, the haircut cape device overcomes the limitations of existing haircut capes known in the art.
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.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
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 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 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 exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved haircut cape device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that is less restrictive on the wearer than existing haircut capes known in the art. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that is more breathable on the wearer than existing haircut capes known in the art. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that is appealing to children. Finally, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a haircut cape device that allows a user to use their cell phone during a haircut without allowing cut hair to fall on the user's hands, arms, and cell phone.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a haircut cape device primarily comprised of a body with a lip, a neck opening, and at least one indicia. The body is designed to fit over the shoulders, back, and chest area of the user during a haircut. During use, the device does not obstruct the lower arms and hands of a user. In this manner, the user can still access and use a cell phone while getting their hair cut.
The body is preferably colored in the color scheme of a superhero. The body is preferably made from a flexible material and may be one continuous piece of material or may have a first half and a second half that are connected at the rear of the body via at least one flexible connector. The connector allows the body to stretch such that the body can accommodate larger users.
The body is comprised of an opening that functions as a neck hole. This allows the body to be placed over a user. The body is also comprised of a flared lip that serves to collect any hair cut from the user's head during a haircut while wearing the device. The lip is preferably a curved shape and encircles the entirety of the bottom of the body to prevent any cut hair from falling to the floor around the user.
The body may also be comprised of a cape. The area of the lip at the rear of the body may further be included as part of the cape such that it gives the appearance that the cape flows from the body (while the lip still functions to collect hair). The cape may have the appearance of any superhero cape known in the art.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of use. The method first involves providing a device comprised of a body with a lip and an opening, and a neck cover. Then, the neck cover is secured around the neck of a user. Then, the body is placed over the head of the user such that the user's head/neck travel through the opening and the user's chest, back, and shoulders are covered by the body. Next, the user's hair can be cut, wherein the cut hair is collected between the body and the lip. After the haircut is complete, the body can be removed from the user by lifting it upward around the head of the user, wherein the cut hair collected between the lip and the body can be discarded.
Accordingly, the haircut cape device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved haircut cape device that is less restrictive on the wearer and that is more breathable on the wearer than existing haircut capes known in the art. In addition, the superhero theme of the device makes the device more appealing to children. Furthermore, the lip allows a user to use their cell phone during a haircut without allowing cut hair to fall on the user's hands, arms, and cell phone. In this manner, the haircut cape device overcomes the limitations of existing haircut capes known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 is preferably made from a flexible rubber material or any other flexible, non-permeable material known in the art. This material allows the body 110 to comfortably form around the back, shoulders, and chest of a user 10. The body 110 may alternatively be made from a flexible plastic material. In a flexible embodiment, the body 110 can stretch to fit different-sized users 10. In another embodiment, the body 110 may be made from a rigid, molded, plastic material.
In the previously-described embodiment, the body 110 is one continuous piece of material. In another embodiment, the body 110 may have a first half 160 and a second half 162 that are connected at the rear of the body 110 via at least one connector 164, as seen in
The size of the body 110 is preferably such that it can easily fit over top of a child. To increase comfort while wearing the device 100 during a haircut, the inside surface 112 of the body 110 may be comprised of at least one padding 180 of any padding type known in the art. The padding 180 may also give the appearance that the body 110 is the muscular body of a superhero that the body 110 is intended to resemble. Alternatively, the body 110 may be molded into the shape of the muscular body of a superhero that the body 110 is intended to resemble.
The body 110 is comprised of an opening 120 that functions as a neck hole. This allows the body 110 to be placed over a user 10. In one embodiment, the device 100 is comprised of a neck cover 130. The neck cover 130 can be placed around the neck of a user 10. The cover 130 is designed to catch loose hair, absorb perspiration, and drips during a haircut. The cover 130 is preferably made from a tissue-like paper material that is non-itch.
The cover 130 material is preferably made from a flexible material that allows the cover 130 to stretch around a plurality of neck sizes. In one embodiment, the cover 130 is comprised of at least one (but preferably two) fasteners 132 that allow the cover 130 to attach to itself. In this manner, the cover 130 is further secured around the neck of the user 10. The fastener 132 may be any type known in the art such as, but not limited to, adhesive, hook and loop, etc. The cover 130 may be disposable or reusable in different embodiments.
The body 110 is also comprised of a flared lip 150. The lip 150 serves to collect any hair cut from the user's 10 head during a haircut while wearing the device 100. The lip 150 is preferably a curved shape. The lip 150 further encircles the entirety of the bottom of the body 110. This prevents any cut hair from falling to the floor around the user 10. In one embodiment, all or a portion of the lip 150 is comprised of a transparent material so as to not obstruct indicia 150 of the body 110. In the preferred embodiment, the size of the device 100 is such that the lip 150 rests above the elbow of the user to allow the user's hands and lower arms to move freely during a haircut while wearing the device 100, as seen in
In one embodiment, the body 110 may also be comprised of a cape 170, as seen in
It should be appreciated that during use, the device 100 does not obstruct the lower arms and hands of a user 10. In this manner, the user 10 can still access and use a cell phone and move their lower arm/hands while getting their hair cut. In addition, in one embodiment the body 110 is designed for use with adults and does not resemble a superhero's upper body and cape. Instead, the body 110 is preferably a smooth body of a solid color and/or at least one indicia 140.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of use 200 as shown in
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 “haircut cape device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the haircut cape device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the haircut cape device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the haircut cape device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the haircut cape device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the haircut cape device 100 are important design parameters for user 10 convenience, the haircut cape device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's 10 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 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.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/447,676, which was filed on Feb. 23, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63447676 | Feb 2023 | US |
