Patent Application
20180007987
The present invention relates generally to a wig head wrap for use under a wig to retain the wig in place and enable manipulation of the wig prior to mounting the wig on the head. More so, a wig head wrap provides a cap that encapsulates the head while also accommodating an overlaying wig; whereby the wig may be configured to a desired fashion prior to covering the head; whereby the cap encapsulates a substantial portion of the head and hair, while providing a surface for fastening the wig; whereby the head wrap further comprises a pouch that adjacently joins with the cap to encapsulate the portion of hair that extends beyond the head, while also providing a surface for fastening a secondary wig.
The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.
It is known that a wig is a head covering made from human hair, animal hair, or synthetic fiber that is worn for fashion or other reasons, including cultural tradition and religious observance. Often, the use of a wig is cosmetic in that the user can don different hairstyles without having any changes made to their natural hair. The wig also serves to cover baldness, blemishes, and bad haircuts.
However, it is known that the wig does not always securely affix over the head and hair. Often, movement of the head reveals the presence of the wig and causes a very undesirable appearance. This can be because the interior of wigs is frequently rough. This is particularly so with wigs of artificial components. In many instances, a head cover is used beneath the wig. The head cover forms a barrier between the wig and the scalp, and also maintains wig cleanliness while also protecting the scalp from any harshness of the wig. In addition the head cover is useful to ventilate the scalp while being worn.
Those skilled in the art know that different techniques are used to secure a wig to the head of the person wearing the wig. If the wearer has hair, clipping the wig to the hair without use of a head cover is a reasonable technique. However, sometimes the available hair is so limited as not to provide an acceptable base for securing the wig. Further, since some heads are totally bald, an alternative technique is needed to secure the wig to the scalp of such persons. Sometimes double sided tape and glue compatible with human skin are used.
Another technique for affixing wigs to the head involve use of a band which is wrapped about the hairline or wherever the wig is to be worn meets the scalp. The band provides benefits. However, no barrier is provided between the scalp and the wig and the wig is secured to the band by hook and loop material. In either case, fashioning the wig prior to mounting on the head can be difficult.
It is advantageous to provide wig users with long or braided hair with an alternative way of covering their head prior to donning the wig. Presently, the user must braid long hair, or try to stuff long hair into a circular hair net, sometimes causing them to have to fight with the head cover in order to have it fit closely onto their head. This can be time consuming and uncomfortable.
Additionally, there is a need to re-wig the head of a doll, so as to provide multiple looks for the same doll. The current practice is that the user removes the existing dolls hair by pulling the hair off of the dolls head strand by strand. The user must then re-wig the head of the doll by purchasing a separate wig or hair piece, and finally gluing the new wig onto the head of the doll. This is cumbersome and involves use of toxic glues to adhere the new wig to the doll.
Other proposals have involved head wraps that are incorporated with wigs. The problem with these wig mounting techniques and devices is that they do not allow the wig to be fashioned or manipulated prior to mounting on the head. Also, they do not provide sufficient space for long or braided hair to be restrained beneath the wig. Even though the above cited wig mounting techniques and devices meet some of the needs of the market, a wig head wrap that retains a wig in place on the head, and enables manipulation of the wig prior to mounting on the head is still desired.
The present invention is directed to a wig head wrap that is configured to retain a wig in place on the head. The wig head wrap also serves to enable manipulation of the wig prior to mounting on the head. In one embodiment, the wig head wrap includes a cap that encapsulates the head while also accommodating the overlaying wig. The cap is configured to mold and fit closely on the head of a person or doll. The wig is configured to fasten to the cap through sewing, adhesion, or other mechanical means. In this manner, the cap serves to cover, conceal, and protect the natural hair and scalp from the wig. The wig may also be manipulated to a desired fashion prior to the cap being fitted on the head.
Further, a pouch adjacently joins the cap. The pouch retains the portion of the hair extending beyond the head, like a ponytail, bun, or other superfluous hair. The pouch can be adjusted towards the back of the head or at the top of the head to form a bun. A wig restraining cable helps retain the wig on the cap. A cap restraining cable helps retain the cap on the head.
One aspect of a wig head wrap, comprises:
In another aspect, the cap comprises a resilient material.
In another aspect, the cap comprises a generally mesh configuration.
In yet another aspect, the wig is configured to be sewn or glued to the cap wig surface.
In yet another aspect, the wig head wrap further comprises a secondary wig.
In yet another aspect, the pouch wig surface of the pouch is configured to enable fastening to the secondary wig.
In yet another aspect, the pouch comprises a plurality of apertures.
In yet another aspect, the portion of the hair that extends beyond the head comprises at least one of the following: a ponytail, a bun, a dreadlock, and a weave.
In yet another aspect, the junction member comprises at least one of the following: an elongated fabric, a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, and a button.
In yet another aspect, the wig head wrap comprises a wig restraining cable configured to extend across the cap base of the cap for helping to retain the wig on the cap.
In yet another aspect, the wig restraining cable is substantially elastic.
In yet another aspect, the wig head wrap comprises a fastener configured to fasten one end of the wig restraining cable.
In yet another aspect, the wig head wrap comprises a cap restraining cable configured to form a periphery around the cap base of the cap.
In yet another aspect, the cap restraining cable is substantially elastic.
It is one objective of the present invention to provide a wig head wrap that covers, conceals, and protects the natural hair and scalp from the wig.
It is another objective to provide a wig head wrap that retains the wig in place on the head.
It is another objective to enable manipulation of the wig prior to donning on the head.
It is another objective to encapsulate the head while also accommodating an overlaying wig.
It is another objective to create additional room for natural hair by providing a secondary pouch to retain superfluous natural hair without having to stuff all the natural hair into the cap.
Yet another objective is to provide a wig head wrap that molds and fits closely on the head of a person or doll.
Yet another objective is to provide a pouch that retains superfluous hair that extends beyond the head.
Yet another objective is to enable manipulation of the wig to a desired fashion prior to the wig head wrap being fitted on the head.
Yet another objective is to provide children an alternative option to re-wigging a dolls hair.
Yet another objective is to enable interchangeability of multiple wigs on the cap and pouch.
Yet another objective is to negate the need for toxins found in glues that are used to adhere a wig to the head of a doll.
Yet another objective is to save users money by refreshing the look of a doll without purchasing new dolls to achieve a new look.
Yet another objective is to apply and detach a dual compartmentalized wig on a doll, as oppose to applying and detaching a single compartment wig which will ultimately give the child more ease due to the additional space.
Yet another objective is to enable the doll to be customized with a wig that reflects diverse ethnic looks and fashions.
Yet another objective is to provide an inexpensive to manufacture head wrap.
In some embodiments, the wig head wrap comprises a cap and an adjoining pouch. The wig head wrap also comprises a wig, and in some embodiments, a secondary wig. The wig overlays and fastens to the cap. In some embodiments, a secondary wig may also overlay and fasten to the pouch. The wig may be manipulated to achieve a specific configuration, fashion, or shape prior to mounting the cap on the head. In this manner, the wig achieves a desired fashion before attachment to the head. For example, upon arrangement of the wig in the desired braided weave, the cap with the attached weave is fitted on the head. The pouch is configured to encapsulate superfluous natural hair that extends beyond the head, while also remaining attached to the cap. A secondary wig may also fasten to the pouch. The secondary wig may be moved in relation to the wig to achieve a desired look.
In some embodiments, the cap encapsulates a substantial portion of the head and natural hair across a cap mount surface. The cap also includes a cap wig surface that enables the wig to fasten to the cap. The cap is sufficiently resilient, so as to encapsulate the head, and the overlaying hair that is growing on, or affixed to the head. In some embodiments, the cap may have a mesh surface that provides ventilation and allows for easier fastening of the wig thereto.
In one embodiment, the cap comprises a cap crown that aligns with the crown of the head. The cap further comprises a cap body that encapsulates the head. The cap further comprises a cap base that forms the circumferential termination of the cap body. The cap base forms a cap opening to enable passage of the head. In some embodiments, a cap restraining cable may form a periphery around the cap base, applying a tension around the head that helps retain the cap on the head. Further, a wig restraining cable extends across the cap base. The wig restraining cable is configured to help retain the wig on the cap wig surface of the cap.
In an alternative embodiment, the wig does not permanently fasten to the cap. Rather, multiple wigs may be interchanged to fasten to the first and pouch wig surface. This interchangeability allows the head wrap to have a more personalized look. For example, a user may sew a personal wig onto the cap.
The pouch adjacently joins with the cap at a junction member. The pouch may be disposed to orient towards the rear direction of the head, opposite the face. The pouch may include a pouch base configured to form a pouch opening that leads into a pouch cavity. The pouch cavity is configured to enable retention of the portion of the hair that extends beyond the head, such as a ponytail, bun, weave, or other superfluous hair. The pouch may include a pouch wig surface that enables the attachment of a secondary wig. In one embodiment, the pouch is substantially smaller than the cap. Unlike cap, the pouch does not require shaping and molding to head, and thus may take a more irregular shape and size than the cap.
Other systems, devices, methods, features, and advantages will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present disclosure, and be protected by the accompanying claims and drawings.
The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views of the drawings.
The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “rear,” “right,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
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One advantage provided by cap 102 is that the wig 300 may be manipulated to a desired fashion prior to the cap 102 being fitted on head 200. For example, wig 300 may be braided or beaded by a user, and then self-mounted on the head 200 by the same user. Those skilled in the art will recognize that, otherwise, a user with long hair would have to braid the long hair, or try to stuff the long hair in a circular hair net. This could cause the user to struggle while stuffing the long hair into a circular hair net. The capacity to prepare the wig 300 prior to mounting on the head 200, as the present invention allows, helps prevents this problem.
Or in another exemplary use, wig 300 may be fashioned to a desired look for the head of a doll prior to affixing the cap 102 and attached wig to the doll. This is advantageous for creating a fresh look to the doll without having to purchase additional dolls; or even creating an ethnic look to the doll that may not be available for purchase.
Yet another exemplary use is provided for children to re-wig the hair on a doll. Presently, the existing hair of the doll is removed by physically pulling the hair off the head of the doll, and then re-wigging the hair by purchasing a separate wig or hair piece. Finally, the wig is glued onto the head of the doll. This process is tedious and exposes the child to toxic glues. The present invention helps prevent this problem by allowing the wig 300 to be manipulated to a desired fashion prior to mounting the head of the doll.
In an alternative embodiment, wig 300 does not permanently fasten to cap 102. Rather, multiple wigs may be interchanged to fasten to the cap wig surface 110. This interchangeability allows wig head wrap to have a more personalized look. For example, a user may sew a personal wig that is braided, beaded, or dyed to the cap 102.
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In some embodiments, a pouch 116 may join with cap 102. Pouch 116 adjacently joins with the cap 102 at a junction member 112. Junction member 112 may include, without limitation, an elongated fabric, a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, and a button. In one embodiment, pouch 116 extends along the length of a rear end of the cap 102. Pouch 116 may be disposed to orient towards the rear direction of the head, opposite the face. In one embodiment, pouch 116 is substantially smaller than cap 102. Unlike cap 102, the pouch 116 does not require shaping and molding to head 200, and thus may take a more irregular shape and size than the cap 102.
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Similar to the wig 300, the secondary wig 302 may be manipulated to achieve a specific configuration on the pouch 116 prior to orienting the pouch 116 relative to the cap 102. In this manner, the secondary wig 302 achieves a desired fashion before attachment to the head 200. While attached to cap 102, the pouch 116 can be adjusted towards the back of the head 200 or at the top of the head 200 to form a bun. In this manner, secondary wig 302 can be manipulated to a desired position relative to wig 300. For example
These and other advantages of the invention will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following written specification, claims and appended drawings.
Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalence.
