CN108697189B

CN108697189B - Noise-reducing waterproof hat

Info

Publication number: CN108697189B
Application number: CN201680062994.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: J·德耶稣
Original assignee: J Deyesu
Current assignee: J Deyesu
Priority date: 2015-08-27
Filing date: 2016-08-25
Publication date: 2021-06-04
Anticipated expiration: 2036-08-25
Also published as: EP3340822A4; CN108697189A; AU2016311352A1; EP3340822A1; WO2017035299A1; CA2996861A1; CN113349500A; AU2016311352B2

Abstract

A cover device having a unitary material. The unitary material has a gripping portion disposed around an inner periphery of the material. The grip is fused to the material, wherein the grip enables the material to provide a water-tight seal, and wherein the material covers the object without slipping and sliding off the object. The material has an elastic member enclosed in the material at the rear of the covering device.

Description

Noise-reducing waterproof hat

Priority requirement

This application claims priority to U.S. utility application No. 14/837,063 filed on day 27 of 8/2015, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

Technical Field

The present invention and embodiments thereof relate to shower caps having improved performance. And more particularly to a shower cap that provides a more relaxed shower experience by reducing the volume perceived by a user of the shower cap.

Background

Conventional head coverings and devices are known in the art and are dating back many years. In particular, a shower cap (also referred to as a shower cap) is a cap that is worn while showering or bathing to avoid wetting hair. Or a shower cap for children may be similar to a crown having a wide edge, washing hair while preventing water and shampoo from entering the eyes of a user.

Many such caps may be formed by fusing two layers of fabric that are impermeable to water and decorated. This allows the shower cap to prevent water from spreading while at the same time being aesthetically pleasing. While such a double fabric design works well, a simpler design of shower cap is made of a single layer of waterproof material. Regardless of how many layers the cap has, these designs always include some sort of elastic edge that holds the cap in place.

Shower bathing has become nearly as popular in society as daily bathing has become common. It has been reported that it is unclear whether daily shampooing is beneficial, although the authorities consider daily bathing to be advocated. This uncertainty has prompted the formation of a "fire extinguisher cap," a sharp-pointed tarpaulin worn by bathers in the era of regenesis-era. These caps are designed to protect the hair of the bather while providing a shield to prevent water from dripping continuously from above onto the bather's head.

By the 80's of the 19 th century, the "extinguisher caps" began to disappear and modern shower caps began to enter mainstream society. The traditional shower cap configuration has remained unchanged since the 50 s of the 20 th century. The present invention applies undergarments and performance improvements to spaces that have not traditionally been subject to technical innovation over the past 50 years.

Review related devices and methods:

us patent No. 8,316,466 discloses a tightly fitting and absorbent elongated hood for receiving, treating and drying damp hair and preventing water from dripping onto the floor or onto the clothing of the wearer during hair drying or hair styling, without the need to tilt the head forward during application. Such elongated hoods typically include an absorbent concave adapter cap having a central button located thereon, triangular winged fabric extending from each of the left and right sides of the adapter cap of the elongated hood, complementary hook and loop fastener fabric bands sewn to each of the left and right triangular wings, an elongated tail region tapering from the concave adapter cap to a rounded and concave distal end and having an elastomeric loop for securing purposes, and a concave petal-shaped protrusion of the absorbent fabric at such concave distal end for capturing, retaining and absorbing water dripping from the hair of the wearer.

Us patent No. 7,412,729 discloses a device for covering a person's head. It consists of a towel, an elastic band, a strip group and a bag-shaped object. A pouch within the device allows an individual to insert his or her hair into the device. The individual then tightly twists the ends of the towel with the pouch and the ends of the towel with the pouch are secured with a knotted tape. The elastic members allow a degree of flexibility to the device to ensure that the device fits all of the head and ensures comfort for the wearer.

U.S. patent No. 6,560,784 teaches a multi-layer moisture-proof hood that surrounds a person's entire head hair to protect, hold and prolong the hairstyle, and is suitable for use in moist environments including water, steam, mist and moisture, as well as absorbing moisture generated by heat or sweat from the person's scalp.

Us patent No. 6,189,152 teaches a bathing cap that includes a lower extension that can wrap around the sides of the cap, cross over at the top, wrap down around the sides, and tie a knot at the nape of the neck. Preferably, the portion of the cap adjacent the cheek protrudes forward of the standard hairline.

U.S. patent No. 5,365,613a discloses a dry hair headband made from a single piece of absorbent cloth and having a cap portion and a forwardly extending basket portion. In use, the wearer places the cap portion on his or her hair while the hair extends forward over the forehead or face (the wearer's waist bends). Subsequently, the hair basket is wound around the longitudinal axis of the hair as the hair is neatly placed within the hair basket portion. The hair basket portion is then folded back along the centerline of the cap portion and secured to the back of the cap portion. A loop is provided for allowing a hood to be easily hung on the door hook and/or, alternatively, to facilitate the insertion of the hair basket portion under the cap portion.

Us patent No. 2007/0056079 teaches an elongate cap for protecting hair, formed by two parallelepiped-shaped side walls fixed to each other along one of their long sides and one of their two small sides, so as to define a first pocket forming the cap, provided at the proximal end of the elongate cap, and a receptacle for a floating portion of the hair, provided at the distal end of the elongate cap, and provided at their two ends with complementary fastening means that can be placed in contact, so that after the hair has been placed in the cap, the elongate cap is closed around the head by turning the distal end 180 ° around the longitudinal axis of the elongate cap and then folding it down so as to cover the proximal end.

U.S. patent No. 2013/0298929 discloses a hair protection cap according to the present disclosure, which includes a pouch forming an internal passage having an inner surface and an outer surface, the internal passage having a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening. The first opening reduction means enables the size of the circumference of the first opening to be enlarged and contracted, while the second opening reduction means enables the second opening to be closed. The inner surface of the pouch is a flexible material and the outer surface of the pouch is a flexible, waterproof material that extends over the periphery of the first opening on the inner surface of the pouch.

Us patent No. 2013/0247269 teaches a decorative swim/bath/shower wool cap that can be worn by swimmers/bathers/showers, each having a large number of hairs of a certain length. The decorative swim/bath/shower wool cap has a double length in order to adjust to the length of the large amount of hair of the swimmer/bather. The decorative swim/bath/shower wool cap comprises a sleeve, a dome and a folded edge. The sleeve has a lower end and an upper end and is worn by a swimmer/bather. The dome closes the upper end of the sleeve. The folded edge defines the lower end of the sleeve and has a double length to adjust to the length of the large amount of hair of the swimmer/bather/shower.

Various devices and apparatuses are known in the art. However, their construction and means of operation differ substantially from the present invention. Such conventional devices and apparatus do not provide a means for creating a secure grip, noise reduction, and also do not provide a stylish profile. At least one embodiment of the invention is presented in the following figures and will be described in more detail herein.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention provides a covering device with an integral material. The unitary material is adapted and configured with a gripping portion disposed about an inner periphery of the material. The grip is fused to the material, wherein the grip enables the material to provide a water-tight seal and wherein the material covers the object without slipping and sliding off the object. The material is adapted and configured with an elastic member enclosed in the material at the rear of the covering device. In another embodiment, the resilient member may not be enclosed in material. In another embodiment, the resilient member may be located near an inner edge of the covering means.

The covering device also has a material that enables the covering device to be secured to a plurality of objects. The material consists of a fabric. The fabric is suitable and configured with a polyurethane backing. The material has a durable water repellent coating applied to the fabric. This renders the material hydrophobic and has nanotechnological components. The clamping portion is comprised of rubber, neoprene, or any material that provides a secure and watertight function. The material is adapted and configured to be water resistant. The material is sublimed digitally using a variety of designs. The grip is sewn, glued or rolled onto the material. The material is adapted and configured to include a plastic liner disposed on the entire interior side of the material. This may mean that the plastic liner is melt-attached to the entire inner side of the material. The material is knitted or woven. The exterior of the material is multiply folded on each side, wherein the fold eventually reaches a point. The covering means may comprise a headband.

It is an object of the invention that the covering device can be used as a shower cap.

It is an object of the present invention that the covering device can be used to protect hair from contact with water.

It is an object of the invention that the covering means can reduce the noise heard by a person wearing the shower cap compared to a plastic shower cap.

It is an object of the present invention that the covering device can be used to cover golf clubs, surgical and sanitary hair coverings or as a fashion accessory.

It is an object of the present invention that the fabric be antimicrobial and machine washable.

It is an object of the invention that the material comprises a bag for closing the hair.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a front perspective view of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a rear view of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a right side view of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a left side view of the present invention.

Fig. 6 is a top view of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a bottom view of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the present invention as worn by an individual in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 9 is an alternative view of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is an alternative view showing the inside of the present invention.

Figure 11 shows a perspective view of the fabric of the present invention before folding.

Figure 12 shows a folded perspective view of the fabric of the present invention.

Fig. 13 shows a schematic view of the waterproof fabric of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like elements are identified with like reference numerals throughout the several views.

Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the invention. These examples are provided as illustrations of the invention and are not intended to be limiting thereof. Indeed, various modifications and alterations will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the specification and a review of the associated drawings.

While the disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular instrument, situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without departing from the spirit thereof. Therefore, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed.

Referring to fig. 1, an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Here, the shower cap 100 is shaped like a headband, which provides complete coverage of the hair growth area of the user's scalp. In addition to the unique shape of the shower cap 100, the shower cap 100 has a back pocket. That is, the shower cap 100 is loaded with an additional amount of fabric, breaking the standard profile of the shower cap 100. Such additional fabric allows a user with a large amount of hair or a unique hairstyle to still benefit themselves from the present invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the shower cap 100 is composed of a water repellent treated material. In another preferred embodiment, the material is a fabric. Although there are many suitable fabrics, the ideal fabric should be an antibacterial and waterproof fabric. Although antimicrobial coated fabrics are suitable, naturally antimicrobial fabrics, such as those containing aluminum or tin, are preferred because their antimicrobial properties do not fade over time. Natural and synthetic latexes are particularly suitable materials for this purpose. This renders the material hydrophobic and has a nanotechnological composition.

In another preferred embodiment, the invention is a two-layer variation, wherein the inner layer is comprised of polyurethane and the outer layer is comprised of a material coated with a durable water repellant finish. The resulting fabric appears to the consumer to be one-ply. There are many proprietary, suitable durable, water repellent agents sold by suppliers such as Grangers, Nikwas, McNett, Trek 7. Alternatively, a single fabric variation may be used in which a durable water repellent coating is provided directly on the knitted or woven face of the fabric. Preferably, the fabric may be breathable so that a user wearing the covering device does not become too hot or form a moist environment and thus acts to prevent hair curling. In an alternative embodiment, the shower cap 100 is machine washable. In yet another embodiment, the shower cap 100 is disposable.

The shower cap 100 has an auditory inhibitory effect. Standard plastic shower caps, when used, provide an average volume of 84 decibels (dB) and up to 90 dB. In contrast, the shower cap 100 creates an average 82 decibel (dB) volume, and only up to 85 dB. The plastic shower caps form a crackling sound, whereas the present invention forms a more soothing type of noise, which results in a more relaxing experience for those wearing the covering device.

Fig. 2-8 illustrate the same embodiment of the invention as fig. 1, and therefore contain the same features disclosed herein.

Referring to fig. 9, a front view of an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Here, the shower cap 100 has an outer layer 101, a pleated band 102 and an elongated band 103. In one embodiment, the shirring band 102 and the elongate band 103 are of unitary construction. Preferably, the shirring band 102 and the elongated band 103 are constructed of an elastic material. This allows the shower cap 100 to be snugly attached to the head of a user. This prevents accidental slipping, which is important because if the user's hair is subjected to water while using the cap, the object of using the present invention will be greatly affected. Further, the outer layer 101 may have decorations disposed thereon. That is, various patterns or images may be printed on the outer layer 101. In some embodiments, such a decoration is provided before the durable water repellant treatment is applied, while in other embodiments, the decoration is provided after the durable water repellant is applied. Preferably, the outer layer 101 is composed of a stretchable material to provide greater comfort to the user while using the shower cap 100. In another embodiment, the material need not be stretchable.

In fig. 10, another view of an embodiment of a shower cap 100 is provided. Here, the shower cap 100 has a grip 104, a crimp band 102 and an inner layer 105. It should be noted that the inclusion of the gripping portion 104 is entirely optional, although preferred. Preferably, the clamping portion 104 is constructed of rubber. In another embodiment, the grip portion may be made of any material, such as fabric or neoprene, so that the grip portion can provide a watertight effect while providing a mechanism for non-slip. Inner layer 105 may be constructed of any fabric, but what is desired is some stretchable fabric, particularly if a two layer variation is employed. The inner layer 105 may also be provided with a decoration such as a pattern or illustration.

In some embodiments, the shirred tape 102 is thicker so that a more snug grip can be obtained. In one embodiment, the inner layer 105 is provided with a dry shampoo or scent. This will enable the user's hair to be freshened while using the shower cap 100.

Figures 11 and 12 show two embodiments of two-layer modified accessories. Figure 11 shows an embodiment in which two layers are adhered together. Figure 12 shows an embodiment in which two layers are folded onto each other and subsequently joined.

In fig. 13, the water repellent treatment property of the shower cap 100 is shown.

In another embodiment, the present invention is equipped with a drawstring so that it doubles as a cosmetic bag for travel.

When introducing elements of the present disclosure or the embodiments thereof, the articles "a," "an," and "the" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. Similarly, when used to introduce an element, the adjective "another" is intended to mean one or more of the element. The terms "comprising" and "having" are intended to be inclusive such that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.

Therefore, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed.

Claims

1. A covering device (100) comprising:

a unitary material;

a clamping portion (104);

an elastic member;

a pleating band (102);

an elongate strip (103);

wherein the pleating tape (102) and the elongate strip (103) are of unitary construction,

wherein the pleating tape (102) and the elongate strip (103) are attached to a periphery of the covering device (100),

wherein the elastic member is enclosed within the tuck strap (102),

wherein the unitary material comprises an outer layer (101) and an inner layer (105),

wherein the outer layer (101) comprises a fabric,

wherein the outer layer (101) is waterproof,

wherein the inner layer (105) is polyurethane,

wherein the covering device (100) comprises multiple folds;

wherein the multiple folds end up reaching a point above the elongate strip (103) at the front of the covering device (100); and is

Wherein the covering arrangement (100) is a shower cap.

2. The covering device (100) of claim 1, wherein said gripping portion (104) comprises at least one of rubber, fabric, or neoprene.

3. The cover device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the unitary material comprises a plurality of digitally sublimated designs.

4. Covering device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the grip (104) is sewn, glued or rolled onto an inner part of the covering device (100).

5. The cover arrangement (100) according to claim 1, wherein the cover arrangement (100) is capable of reducing the noise heard by a person wearing the shower cap.

6. The covering device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the covering device (100) further comprises a plastic liner provided on an inner portion of the covering device (100).

7. Covering device (100) according to claim 1, wherein said covering device (100) is knitted or woven.

8. The cover device (100) according to claim 1, wherein the fabric is at least one of antimicrobial or breathable.