Patent Application
20180116321
The present invention relates generally to wigs, and more particularly, to a wig including multiple parting sections and a method of manufacturing the same.
Wigs are used by people to enhance their appearance and to conceal their natural hair. Wigs generally include multiple strands of hair attached to a cap to form a unit that can be secured to a 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.
Wigs are also used to provide a user with an alternative hair color in order to improve their appearance. Furthermore, 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 wigs enjoy changing and enhancing their appearance.
Accordingly, an embodiment of the invention provides a multi-section wig apparatus. The wig apparatus includes: a first hair section configured to have artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof and corresponding to a front region of a user's head when worn; a second hair section configured to have artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof and corresponding to the front region of the user's head when worn; a third hair section configured to have artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof and corresponding to a rear region of the user's head when worn; a fourth hair section configured to have artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof and corresponding to the rear region of the user's head when worn; a first lace mesh parting area disposed between the first hair section and the second hair section; a second lace mesh parting area disposed between the first hair section and the third hair section; a third lace mesh parting area disposed between the second hair section and the fourth hair section; and a fourth lace mesh parting area disposed between the third hair section and the fourth hair section.
According to further embodiments: the length of the first lace mesh parting area is disposed in a longitudinal orientation with respect to the user's head, and wherein the length of the fourth lace mesh parting area is disposed in a longitudinal orientation with respect to the user's head; the length of the second lace mesh parting area is disposed in a transverse orientation with respect to the user's head, and wherein the length of the third lace mesh parting area is disposed in a transverse orientation with respect to the user's head; the first lace mesh parting area, the second lace mesh parting area, the third lace mesh parting area and fourth lace mesh parting area meet at a lace mesh apex region; the first hair section, the second hair section, the third hair section and the fourth hair section are constructed of a first material, wherein the first lace mesh parting area, the second lace mesh parting area, the third lace mesh parting area and fourth lace mesh parting area are constructed of a second material, and wherein the first material and the second material are different; at least a portion of an edge of the first hair section is coupled to the first lace mesh parting area and at least a portion of an edge of the second hair section is coupled to the first lace mesh parting area; the edge of the first hair section and the edge of the second hair section do not overlap; at least a first portion of an edge of the first hair section is coupled to the first lace mesh parting area and at least a second portion of the edge of the first hair section is coupled to the second lace mesh parting area; at least a first portion of an edge of the second hair section is coupled to the first lace mesh parting area and at least a second portion of the edge of the second hair section is coupled to the third lace mesh parting area; at least a first portion of an edge of the third hair section is coupled to the second lace mesh parting area and at least a second portion of the edge of the third hair section is coupled to the fourth lace mesh parting area; at least a first portion of an edge of the fourth hair section is coupled to the third lace mesh parting area and at least a second portion of the edge of the fourth hair section is coupled to the fourth lace mesh parting area; the first lace mesh parting area, the second lace mesh parting area, the third lace mesh parting area and fourth lace mesh parting area are integrally formed; a lace mesh border is coupled to at least a portion of the first hair section and to at least a portion of the second hair section, the lace mesh border being integrally formed with the first lace mesh parting area; the first hair section, the second hair section, the third hair section and the fourth hair section comprises multiple separate filaments coupled to an outer surface thereof; the filaments are disposed in one of parallel concentric arcs, parallel straight lines, circular patterns and serpentine patterns; a first comb member is disposed in a posterior region of the first hair section, a second comb member is disposed in a posterior region of the second hair section, a third comb member is disposed in a posterior region of the third hair section, and a fourth comb member is disposed in a posterior region of the fourth hair section; the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the first hair section and the second hair section is parted along the first lace mesh parting area, wherein the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the third hair section and the fourth hair section is parted along the fourth lace mesh parting area, wherein at least a portion of the artificial hair from the first hair section extends across the second lace mesh parting area and is bundled with at least a portion of the artificial hair from the third hair section, and wherein at least a portion of the artificial hair from the second hair section extends across the third lace mesh parting area and is bundled with at least a portion of the artificial hair from the fourth hair section; the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the first hair section is parted along the second lace mesh parting area and the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the second hair section is parted along the third lace mesh parting area, and wherein at least a portion of the artificial hair from the first hair section extends across the first lace mesh parting area and is bundled with at least a portion of the artificial hair from the second hair section that extends across the first lace mesh parting area; and the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the first hair section is parted along the first lace mesh parting area and the second lace mesh parting area, wherein the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the second hair section is parted along the first lace mesh parting area and the third lace mesh parting area, wherein the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the third hair section is parted along the second lace mesh parting area and the fourth lace mesh parting area, and wherein the artificial hair coupled to the surface of the fourth hair section is parted along the third lace mesh parting area and the fourth lace mesh parting area, such that at least a portion of the artificial hair from each of the first hair section, the second hair section, the third hair section and the fourth hair section is pulled together into four separate bundles within each of the respective first hair section, the second hair section, the third hair section and the fourth hair section.
According to a further embodiment, a multi-section wig apparatus is provides. The apparatus includes a plurality of hair sections configured to have artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof and with at least one of the hair sections corresponding to a front region of a user's head when worn and at least one of the hair sections corresponding to a rear region of the user's head when worn; a plurality of lace mesh parting areas that meet at a lace mesh apex region and are disposed between each of the hair sections; and a lace mesh border coupled to at least a portion of the hair section corresponding to the front region of the user's head, the lace mesh border being integrally formed with the lace mesh parting areas.
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:
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.
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 is embodied in various hair textures, such as curly, straight, crimped, wavy, and combinations thereof. As described herein, the artificial hair is embodied in varying lengths disposed in varying amounts on the wig to provide a user with a natural and fashionable appearance.
Embodiments of the invention, as further described herein, provide advantages over conventional crochet-style wigs. Conventional wigs generally only provide a user with one option for styling their artificial hair attached thereto. For example, conventional wigs only allow a user to part the artificial hair in one direction, such as a right-side part. The user is therefore unable to part the artificial hair in multiple different directions with the same wig. This is inconvenient because the user must otherwise purchase multiple wigs, with each additional wig corresponding to each individual alternative style, and swap the wig each time they desire to change the style of the artificial hair. Changing a wig each time the user would like to change the style of the artificial hair is inconvenient and impractical.
Embodiments of the invention described herein provide a wig with multiple sections of artificial hair. Each of the sections includes artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof. Mesh parting areas are disposed between each of the sections. The artificial hair from one or more of the sections may be parted along one or more of the mesh parting areas. This configuration is advantageous to a user of the wig, since the wig can be configured in multiple different parting styles.
Embodiments of the invention described herein include wigs in which artificial hair is attached directly to a mesh surface thereof. Embodiments of the invention described herein also include wigs in which artificial hair is sewn, e.g., crocheted, to a filament that is coupled to the mesh surface of the wig. A crochet-style wig generally includes a mesh cap configured to fit around a human head and a filament attached to the mesh cap according to a predetermined pattern. The filament may be, for example, a braid of artificial hair that traverses the mesh cap from one side to the other in multiple rows. Bundles of artificial hair are crocheted to the filament to create a natural-appearing and fashionable artificial hair wig. Some users prefer to attach bundles of hair to their scalp using crocheting methods. For example, some users braid their hair tightly to their scalp in, for example, what is referred to as a “corn row,” and then crochet bundles of artificial hair to the corn row braid on the users' scalp. This can also be accomplished by covering the user's natural scalp with a mesh cap that has artificial braids, or some other suitable point of attachment, for crocheting the bundles of hair to the user's scalp. The crochet-style hair wigs provide the user with the ability to attach artificial hair to their scalp according to their own style and preferences.
The embodiments described herein include wig apparatuses, methods of manufacturing wigs, kits for assembling wigs, methods of assembling kits for wigs, and packaging for wigs and wig kits.
Each of the first hair section 105, the second hair section 110, the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120 is constructed of mesh that is configured to either have bundles of artificial hair coupled directly to an outer surface 125 thereof or have multiple separate filaments 125 coupled to the outer surface 125 thereof. In certain embodiments, each of the filaments 125 extends from substantially one edge to substantially the opposite edge of the respective hair section. Thus, the filaments 125 are longer in length the farther they are from the lace mesh apex 155. It is noted that
In certain embodiments, a higher number of the filaments 125 are present in the first hair section 105 and the second hair section 110 than in the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120. In this configuration there is a higher density of the artificial hair 136 present in the first hair section 105 and the second hair section 110 than in the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120. Furthermore, the filaments 125 may be disposed closer together, i.e., with less spacing therebetween, in the first hair section 105 and the second hair section 110 than in the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120 in order to achieve the higher density of the artificial hair 136.
The multi-section wig 100 includes a first lace mesh parting area 135, a second lace mesh parting area 140, a third lace mesh parting area 145, and a fourth lace mesh parting area 150. The first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 meet at a lace mesh apex region 155. The lace mesh apex region 155 is disposed approximately in the center of the multi-section wig 100 and, when worn by a user, contacts approximately the central area of the user's head. The first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 are constructed of a material different from that of the first hair section 105, the second hair section 110, the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120. That is, the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 are constructed of a material configured to have individual strands of artificial hair coupled to a surface thereof and provide the appearance of a natural hair part. The first hair section 105, the second hair section 110, the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120 are constructed of a material configured to have bundles of hair crocheted to the surface thereof or have filaments stitched to the surface thereof.
For example, the first hair section 105, the second hair section 110, the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120 is constructed of a looser, less dense mesh than the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150. For example, the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 may be constructed of hand-tied nylon, silk, or cotton lace, or other suitable materials and blends thereof.
In certain embodiments, the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 are 0.25 cm-2.0 cm wide, 0.5 cm-1.5 cm, or at least about 1.0 cm wide. In certain embodiments, the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 are less than 1.0 cm wide or are more than 1.0 cm wide. In certain embodiments, the material of the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 is integrally formed. That is, the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 may be constructed of one continuous piece of lace mesh.
In certain embodiments, the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 may have artificial hair coupled to an outer surface thereof. In certain embodiments, the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 do not have artificial hair coupled to an outer surface thereof. The first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 provide a natural appearing hair parting area when the artificial hair coupled to each of the first hair section 105, the second hair section 110, the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120 is parted along one or more of the first lace mesh parting area 135, second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and fourth lace mesh parting area 150.
The first lace mesh parting area 135 is disposed between the first hair section 105 and the second hair section 110. A first portion of an edge of the first hair section 105 is coupled to the first lace mesh parting area 135 and a second portion of the edge is coupled to the second lace mesh parting area 140. The edge of the first hair section 105 may be stitched, stapled and/or glued to the first lace mesh parting area 135 and the second lace mesh parting area 140. The length, i.e., the longest dimension, of the first lace mesh parting area 135 is disposed in a longitudinal orientation with respect to the user's head, extending from the user's forehead towards the rear of the user's head. The second lace mesh parting area 140 is disposed between the first hair section 105 and the third hair section 115. A first portion of an edge of the second hair section 110 is coupled to the first lace mesh parting area 135 and a second portion of the edge is coupled to the third lace mesh parting area 145. The edge of the second hair section 110 may be stitched, stapled and/or glued to the first lace mesh parting area 135 and the third lace mesh parting area 145. The length of the second lace mesh parting area 140 is disposed in a transverse orientation with respect to the user's head, extending from one side of the user's head to the other side of the user's head, i.e., ear to ear. The third lace mesh parting area 145 is disposed between the second hair section 110 and the fourth hair section 120. A first portion of an edge of the third hair section 105 is coupled to the second lace mesh parting area 140 and a second portion of the edge is coupled to the fourth lace mesh parting area 150. The edge of the third hair section 115 may be stitched, stapled and/or glued to the second lace mesh parting area 140 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150. The length of the third lace mesh parting area 145 is disposed in a transverse orientation with respect to the user's head, extending from one side of the user's head to the other side of the user's head. The fourth lace mesh parting area 150 is disposed between the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120. A first portion of an edge of the fourth hair section 1120 is coupled to the third lace mesh parting area 145 and a second portion of the edge is coupled to the fourth lace mesh parting area 150. The edge of the fourth hair section 120 may be stitched, stapled and/or glued to the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150. The length of the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 is disposed in the longitudinal orientation with respect to the user's head. Since the first lace mesh parting area 135, the second lace mesh parting area 140, the third lace mesh parting area 145 and the fourth lace mesh parting area 150 are disposed between the first hair section 105, the second hair section 110, the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120, the edges of the first hair section 105, the second hair section 110, the third hair section 115 and the fourth hair section 120 do not overlap or otherwise come in contact.
It is noted that, although the multi-section wig 100 is described in terms of including four sections, the outer surface 128 of the multi-section wig 100 may be separated into more than four sections of artificial hair or less than four sections of artificial hair. Additionally, each of the sections may be of equal size or each of the sections may be unequal in size. For example, the multi-section wig 100 may include multiple lace mesh parting areas 136 and multiple hair sections 137 disposed in various alternative patterns, as illustrated in
The multi-section wig includes a first comb member 165 and a second comb member 170. The first comb member 165 and the second comb member 170 may be metal wire or plastic combs. The first comb member 165 and the second comb member 170 include tines that are inserted into the user's natural hair, securing the comb members, and therefore the wig apparatus 100, to the user's head. The first comb member 165 and the second comb member 170 prevent the multi-section wig 100 from shifting on the user's head and also keep the multi-section wig 100 secured tightly to the user's head. The first comb member 165 is disposed in a posterior region of the first hair section 105. In certain embodiments, the first comb member 165 is disposed in a middle region or an anterior region of the first hair section 105. The second comb member 170 is disposed in a posterior region of the second hair section 110. In certain embodiments, the second comb member 170 is disposed in a middle region or an anterior region of the second hair section 110.
The multi-section wig 100 includes a first adjustment member 180, a second adjustment member 182, and an adjustment hook receiving member 183. The first adjustment member 180 includes a first adjustment hook 184, a first alignment loop 185, a distal end and a proximal end. The first adjustment member 180 is constructed of a flexible elastic material. The first adjustment hook 184 is coupled to the distal end of the first adjustment member 180. The first adjustment member 180 extends along the inner surface 130. The first adjustment member 180 is rigidly secured to the inner surface 130 by, for example, stitching. The first alignment loop 185 is coupled to the inner surface 130 and maintains alignment of the first adjustment member 181 along the edge of the inner surface 130 such that the first adjustment member 180 does not shift away from the edge of the inner surface 130.
The second adjustment member 182 includes a second adjustment hook 188, a second alignment loop 189, a distal end and a proximal end. The second adjustment member 182 is configured as described above with respect to the first adjustment member 181.
The adjustment hook receiving member 183 includes multiple hook receiving loops 192. The adjustment hook receiving member 183 extends along the inner surface 130. The adjustment hook receiving member 183 is constructed of a flexible inelastic material. In order to adjust the fit of the multi-section wig 100, the user inserts the first adjustment hook 184 and the second adjustment hook 188 into the appropriate hook receiving loop 192. The edge of the third hair section 115 and fourth hair section 120 thus may be contracted or expanded to correspond to the circumference of the user's head, providing a comfortable and secure fit.
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The embodiments described herein include wig apparatuses, methods of manufacturing wigs, kits for assembling wigs, methods of assembling kits for wigs, and packaging for wigs and wig kits that include certain advantages over conventional wigs. The multi-section wig described herein allows a user to style the artificial hair in multiple different styles according to their preference. Each of the features of the embodiments described herein may be combined with any other embodiment whether or not expressly stated.
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.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/416,888 filed on Nov. 3, 2016, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 62416888 | Nov 2016 | US |
