Patent Application
20200015606
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The present disclosure relates to wig accessories and, more particularly, to a storage rack for hanging the entire wig and a portable wig holder to maintain the shape or form in a stable state.
The use of wigs and hair pieces has increased very substantially in recent times but has, to some extent, been limited by inability of the wigs or hair pieces to be restyled and/or re-dyed without deterioration of the hair piece. Thus, it has been necessary to own a large number of hair pieces or wigs in order to provide the owner with a variety of styles and/or colors.
Today, wigs, hair pieces and extensions are worn for a variety of reasons. Whether a finely crafted wig worn by a woman who has lost her hair as a result of chemotherapy treatments or lupus, or colorful hair extensions and braids which adorn the head of a pop star: wigs, hairpieces and extensions offer people a simple means of accentuating their appearance and feeling good about themselves.
However, holding the wigs properly and keeping them safe at a proper convenient spacing is also very critical. This is required so that the wig shape doesn't lose its shape or get damaged. In the prior art there are multiple patents that are found in prior art. For instance, a U.S. Pat. No. 3,653,563A issued to JOHN E RUSS is a wig holder for mounting on a table and in a wig box. The holder simulates a head and neck and has a plastic housing assembly secured to it which slidingly receives a rack assembly and a plunger assembly. The housing assembly has a vertically extending tube integrally joined to a horizontally extending tube. A top plate is secured to the bottom of the vertical tube. A rack is mounted on top of a bottom plate, and is positioned in the vertically extending tube. A plunger is slide able in the horizontal tube, engaging and locking the rack in position. A handled rod is mounted to the plunger. A hole is provided through the top and bottom plates for mounting the holder in a wig box.
A wig holder issued to BRAC AG bearing US patent no GB1,175,940A, particularly focuses on use in drying a wig, comprises a head-shaped wig-supporting member at least part of which is permeable to air, with an air inlet aperture at the base of the holder. The wig holder 1, shown inserted in a drying apparatus 2, consists of a face part 1c and a neck part 1d having an air inlet 1a on its underside. The areas over 1c and 1d are air-impermeable, while the rest of the holder, corresponding to the area covered by the wig, allows free passage of air. The holder is preferably made of non-rusting mesh, covered where necessary with plastics material; alternatively, the air-permeable parts may be of porous plastics material. The drying apparatus 2 consists of a cup-shaped housing 2a having a rim with air inlets 2c and enclosing a heating element 3. A fan 4a, on the armature 4b of an electric motor 4, is mounted within a cover 2b, which has a lower aperture 8a and an upper aperture co-operating with the air inlet 1a of the wig holder. In use, the wig holder, carrying a wig for drying, is secured upon the cover 2b by pins 1b and then enclosed in a perforated plastics dome 10. A current of hot air from the fan and heater is passed through the holder to dry the wig. The dome 10 may have hooks 12 for carrying hair pieces to be dried.
A wig patent issued to Japanese inventor bearing Patent no JP3,117,707 can be used as a holder for holding the wig when drying etc., and also can be used as a holder for storing a wig, thus it is not necessary to prepare two kinds of holders, and without taking the space during storage, it is convenient to carry, etc. It features a curved surface capable of holding the wig was attached to the back surface side of the A wig, and a holder body formed in the size that can be accommodated in a wig case together with wigs of in a state of holding the wig, the holder body mounting portion which can be removably mounted on the holder body, and the said holder body mounting portion provided on the opposite side, the holder having a ground plane fixing part which can be fixed detachably to the ground plane characterized in that it consists of an attachment.
A U.S. Pat. No. 9,538,831B1 issued to Theresa Tracy is the stand for supporting wigs is a device that is adapted to support a plurality of wigs thereon. The stand includes a base from which a plurality of support members extends telescopically. The plurality of support members extends vertically. Each of the plurality of support members includes an armature that extends laterally over to a wig holder. The wig holder is a hemispheric ally-shaped object that is adapted to receive a wig thereon. The wig holders are able to be raised and rotated to differing locales with respect to one another so as to not interfere with wigs being supported on the plurality of wig holders. The plurality of support members is able to rotate about a vertical axis so as to adjust the position of the armature and the wig holder with respect to one another.
According to US Patent 2,017,018,873,2A1 issued to J DEBOY & CO LIMITED is a wig hanger is disclosed comprising a domed structure which can be skeletal and formed of two interlocked D-shaped members (11, 12). The domed structure has a flat base. Extending from the side of the base is a vertical support bar (13) which extends upwardly and then curves round to a position located substantially above the center of the dome and which has a hook-shaped end (15). An additional hook (20) may fit on to the vertical support bar (13) to enable the hanger with a wig on it to be hung on a wall.
A KR100188224B1 issued to a Korean inventor discloses a portable wig hook of the structure is improved wig protection and easy to carry to the. Wig hook mutual coupling and is supported on the first, second, and third and fourth support members 10, 20, 30, 40 having the hook portion, the hook keubu of each of these support members having a plurality of vent holes It consists of a wig support piece (50). This wig hook by a simple assembly and disassembly make it suitable as a portable.
Another US Patent 2,016,007,669,5A1 issued to Janice Henington is a wig hanger which includes a surface mount, a curled arm, and a movable hanger portion. The surface mount connects to a surface and attached to the curled arm which is of smooth design with a proximal end and a distal end and a loop portion at the distal end. The loop portion engages the movable hanger portion which has at least two degrees of rotational freedom.
A KR200471619Y1 patent discloses a clamp type wig hook which can easily store the wig to the wig by grasping with forceps. Wig hanger according to the present invention includes a first exit portion is prevented from forming, the ring portion 2 departure prevention part is formed at the other side to one side in an annular shape; and clamp unit as an exit is prevented by the first part and the second departure-avoiding escape prevention part includes a clamp member that is fastened to the hooks, fixing a wig.
A portable wig hanger bearing patent no KR1,006,979,76B1 provides to prevent a wig from being deformed by keeping the wig on a wig holding portion formed in a stand shape of human's regular features. The portable wig hanger includes a wig holding portion (10) formed in a stand shape of human's regular features for keeping a wig and a support (20) which supports the wig holding portion in a state of standing the wig holding portion from a bottom. The portable wig hanger has the stand shape created by expanding air in an inner space when the air is injected into inner portions of the wig holding portion and the support, and has a sack shape created by deflating volume of the inner space when the air is discharged from the inner portions of the wig holding portion and the support. The wig holding portion has a projecting portion (12) and plural bosses (14).
A F Pabis patent bearing patent no U.S. Pat. No. 3,820,694A provides a display and storage apparatus for wigs and other false hairpieces includes a vertically extensible and adjustable support member having a plurality of apertures disposed there along. The apparatus further includes at least one support arm. The arm which has one end thereof adapted to be lockingly received within one of the apertures, extends radially outwardly from the support member and has a projection formed at its other end. The projection is snugly nested within projection receiving means formed in the base of a separable hairpiece storage dome.
The current invention Wig Stack offers the improved ability to accommodate longer wigs where a mannequin head, foam head or a portable wig stand can be too short. Additionally, it can be stacked on top of each other in a daisy chain formation and conveniently placed on the back of a closet or bedroom door. One can choose to use a hanger and place inside of a closet to keep it out of the way. Thus, there multiple options to use the Wig Stack and store the wigs properly.
It has been noted that as per Applicant's knowledge, none of these prior art methods have been found to be completely suitable to meet these needs and are cumbersome. Thus, there is a need in the prior art in which the aforementioned inconveniences, difficulties, and grooming problems are, for all practical purposes, eliminated. Thus, the present invention provides such a method and the overall combination of these features is nowhere disclosed in the prior art cited above which appears to be representative of the general art in this area although it is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of pertinent prior art patents.
In light of the disadvantages of the prior art, the following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the present invention and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the invention can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.
A prime objective of the present invention is to provide an improved form of storing a wig which can accommodate all types of hair wigs and store them in a proper manner to maintain their shape and life.
Another objective of the invention relates to presentation of a wig holder which is made of high quality plastic thus causing the wig holder to stay for long time in a stable and firm position.
Still another object is to provide a wig stand which affords an increased degree of stability in the erected use condition.
Another very important object of the instant invention is the provision of a hair wig placement method which is simple and does not require the use of special securing devices.
Yet another significant object of the invention is to provide a hair wig which is easy to assemble and disband.
Another object of the invention is to provide a wig holder which is highly portable and can be separated into 3 pieces for easy traveling.
The further objective of the invention is the wig is ornamentally designed, has a good appearance, and it is durable, lightweight, compact in packaging and convenient in placing.
Another objective of the invention is to provide a simple and improved form of wig holder which is far lighter in weight than conventional holders and is not damaged by hair products or water.
It is still another objective of the invention to provide a wig holder which allows the hair wig to dry naturally.
It is also an objective of the invention to provide a wig holder which can carry up to 3 wigs or more in a daisy chain formation maximizing space.
This Summary is provided merely for purposes of summarizing some example embodiments, so as to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter described herein. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that the above-described features are merely examples and should not be construed to narrow the scope or spirit of the subject matter described herein in any way. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will become apparent from the following Detailed Description, Figures, and Claims.
Before explaining the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the detail of application illustrated in the drawings since the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. It is also to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed is for the purpose of description only and not of limitation.
The present invention The Wig Stack is a wig holder which provides the convenience of storing the wigs properly. Whether the wig is of some dollars or thousands of dollars, if it fits well it is very precious. The wig stack allows the storage of wigs in a proper manner so that the quality, fall and flow of hair isn't altered. The Wig stack allows the storage of multiple wigs in a single holder thus it is a very cost-efficient product.
The current invention wig stack holder in its preferred embodiment can be stored anywhere. It is made of three parts which are easily to assemble and split. The invention in its further embodiment allows it to be used for either short or long hair.
The wig stack holder in its preferred embodiment allows the hair to dry naturally. The holder allows the placement of holder almost anywhere. Whether it is the back of door or closet or hooks it can be fixed as per the user's convenience. The present design relates to a wig rack, which can hold more particularly multiple wigs of various sizes and shapes of the wig on the wig hanger to keep as much as possible.
The wig stack holder material is made of high quality plastic thus it is easy to hold, easy to carry and light in weight. The body of holder is strong and stable which allows any type of wig to be hanged on the body. The material of the wig holder doesn't get damaged by the hair products or water thus it can be used for longer periods of time.
The wig stack holder can be hung anywhere whether it is hanged with a hanger, hanged on back of door or inside the closet as it is a versatile product. This feature is especially useful if traveling as it can be installed on the back of a hotel bathroom door.
The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.
The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.
Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.
The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
