KR20010042984A - Hairpiece with reinforced mesh base - Google Patents

Abstract

The wig 10 covering the peeled off part consists of a lace-mesh substrate 12 formed of a mesh of laterally oriented fibers 18, 20. A row of stabilizing rings 16 are woven into the substrate 12. This wig 10 includes a plurality of hairs 14 extending from one side of the substrate 12. The wig 10 is sized and shaped to cover selected portions of individual hair. The wig 10 is detachably attached by using an adhesive liquid.

Description

Wig with reinforcement net base {HAIRPIECE WITH REINFORCED MESH BASE}

Falling hair is a problem that can affect many people. Some people who lose hair accept changes in appearance, but some people don't accept them and want to keep a lot of hair. Over the years, devices have been developed that can help people who want to keep a lot of hair thinner but have less hair.

One of the initial solutions is to use a wig that covers the entire bald head. The use of wigs masks hair loss or lack, but this has not been the solution for everyone. The wig covering the entire head not only covers the areas of hair loss or scarcity, but also covers the dense hair. The device that covers the entire head covers too much of it. Those who want to cover only part need another way.

In ways for people who have been bald, not whole, wigs have been developed that cover only part of the head. Such a wig has the advantage of revealing its own hair while covering the part where the hair is peeled off. However, this early wig was a partial wig with a relatively thick base, which created a new problem. Thick bases are often not sufficiently hidden by their hair. As a result, they all know publicly that they use these devices. Since hair replacement devices are used to improve the wearer's appearance, "unseparated" wigs were an unacceptable solution for many people.

To improve the partial wig, designers started making wigs with a thin base. This includes a semi-rigid base that fits fully into the head. These wigs are thinner, but their stiffness makes the front line of people wearing the wig unnatural. As a result, this installation structure can be noticed by even a less demanding observer. Again, this does not promote air flow to the wearer's head. Therefore, the wearer's head cannot "breathe". Increasing heat and humidity make the wig uncomfortable. Still new designs are needed.

The front wig with lace was made to eliminate the cosmetic problems caused by the wig with a rigid base. The wig with a lace front has a rigid base, which has a frontal modification. This front part is made of a woven net to which the hair is attached. This wig improved the wearer's front hairline. Unfortunately, these wigs did not fully address the breathing problems encountered in early stiff-base designs.

To increase breathability and comfort, a hair replacement wig with an entirely meshed base was created. This wig has improved breathability, but this also has problems. Such full-mesh bases lack sufficient structural conformity when repeatedly removed and worn again. It may elongate over time and lose its original shape. For many people, wearing a wig that does not fit correctly is worse than not wearing any wig. Most people wear and remove wigs every day, so a weak, poorly fitted wig is not a proper solution.

Thus, there is a need for a hair replacement wig having a structural match that can breathe and be inadvertently mixed with the user's own hair and withstand multiple wear and tear. The wig also needs to have sufficient shape retention properties so that it can be easily worn and detached multiple times.

The present invention generally relates to hair replacement devices, in particular wigs having a reinforcing mesh base.

1 is a side view of a wig according to the present invention;

2 is a bottom view showing an embodiment of the invention suitable for an individual of low density hair growth;

3 is a bottom view showing an embodiment of the invention suitable for an individual of medium density hair growth;

4 is a bottom view showing an embodiment of the invention suitable for an individual of high density hair growth.

5 is an enlarged view of the portion of the substrate of the present invention delimited by a circle 5 in FIG. 4;

The present invention provides a wig having a base fixed directly to the head leather. The wig applies a lace mesh substrate with the desired number of hairs. The lace net is reinforced by a set of concentric stabilizing rings. This stabilizing ring allows the network to maintain the desired shape. Therefore, the stabilizing ring can extend the service life of the wig and can be worn and re-wound as needed without degrading the quality of the wearing. During use, the entire lace mesh substrate is coated with a supporting adhesive, which serves to join the selected portion of the individual hair with the surface facing the entire hair of the wig.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a wig having a reinforcing lace mesh base that can be fitted and worn as needed.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a wig having a reinforcing lace mesh base that allows breathing of hair leather.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a wig having a reinforcing lace mesh base that can be repeatedly removed and worn accurately without great effort.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are illustrative only and illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention. The drawings form part of the specification and include the embodiments of the invention and illustrate various objects and advantages.

Although the present invention is illustrated by specific examples, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications, rearrangements, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto.

1 and 5, a wig 10 according to the invention is shown. The wig 10 comprises an integral, lace-mesh substrate 12 formed from a hemispherical shell. A number of hairs 14 extend from the outer side 15 of the substrate 12. A series of stabilizing rings 16 are woven into the substrate 12.

The substrate 12 itself applies two sets of fibers 18, 20 oriented in the transverse direction. In the first set of fibers 18 the fibers are parallel to one another and are evenly spaced apart. In the second set of fibers 20 the fibers are parallel to one another and are evenly spaced apart. The two sets of fibers 18, 20 are oriented to overlap, forming a grid like grid pattern.

The two sets of fibers 18, 20 are joined at the overlapping portion 22 by a sonic welding process. Once joined, the two sets of fibers 18, 20 have four sides, forming a number of bounded regions 24. Since two sets of fibers are joined together, the perimeter of each defined region is determined. However, since the fibers 18 and 20 are elastic, the area inside the limited area 24 is not determined, respectively. Each set of fibers 18, 20 is made of nylon monofilament. Each fiber should have a constant diameter in the range of about 2-11 mils.

Wig 10 also includes a series of stabilizing rings 16 sewn with substrate 12. The stabilizing ring 16 is stretchable, formed of nylon monofilament and concentrically disposed within the substrate 12. The ring 16 is acoustically coupled to the fibers of the first and second sets of fibers at the overlap point 22. This ring has a diameter that is two thirds the diameter of the first and second sets of fibers 18, 20.

Hair 14 adheres to substrate 12 and exits from substrate 12 outer surface 15. Hair 14 binds one hair at a time with substrate at several overlapping points 22. Since the wig 10 is designed to mix with the unique hair in the individual's hair, the density of the hair 14 included in the wig 10 should approximately match the density of the hair of the person wearing the wig 10. In order to provide sufficient overlap 22 to attach the appropriate amount of hair 14, the number of stabilizing rings 16 can be adjusted. Three examples of stabilizing ring 16 arrangements are shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4. 2 shows a stabilized ring 16 pattern suitable for low density hair growth individuals. 3 shows a stabilizing ring 16 pattern suitable for medium density hair growth individuals. 4 shows a stabilizing ring 16 pattern suitable for high density hair growth individuals. In each wig 10 the stabilization ring 16 is centered.

The stabilizing ring 16 adds structural integrity to the wig 10. The nylon monofilament used in the present invention does not stretch much even when a force is applied during the application and removal of the wig 10 according to the present invention every day. In other words, the tensile strength of the first set of fibers 18, the second set of fibers 20, and the stabilizing ring 16 is higher than the force normally applied while using the wig 10. However, the wig 12 will easily deform when a force of magnitude applied in a direction other than coaxial with the nylon monofilament is applied. Since the stabilizing ring 16 is not coaxial with the first or second set of fibers 18, 20, the ring 16 increases the likelihood that the force applied to the substrate 12 is applied along the nylon filament. This increased likelihood also increases structural strength throughout the wig 10.

In accordance with the present invention, the stabilizing ring 16 continues to reinforce the substrate 12 even after the wig 10 is formed to fit the individual's head contour. This stabilizing ring 16 has a tensile strength lower than the tensile strength of the first and second sets of fibers 18, 20. While initially aligning and arranging the wig, the wig is pulled taut against the individual's hair. This stretching process applies force to the substrate. In some cases, the stretching force may be greater than the tensile strength limit of the stabilization ring 16. As a result, the stabilizing ring 16 breaks under control. This desired breakdown allows for expansion of the confined area 24 as necessary to fit the individual head shape. The force applied during the initial fitting process is not sufficient to destroy the fibers of the first and second sets of fibers 18, 20. After a controlled destruction process of elongation and initial fit, the wig 10 fits the head of the individual like a swimming cap.

In use, the wig 10 is attached to an individual's head by applying an adhesive liquid to the surface 26 facing the hair of the wig. This wig is removed by applying a solvent that breaks the bond between the user's hair and the wig. Wigs can be applied and removed daily according to the needs of each individual.

While specific examples of the invention have been shown and described, it should be understood that they are not limited to the specific forms and arrangements shown and described herein. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention and that the present invention is not limited to those shown in the accompanying drawings and described in the detailed description.

Claims (5)

An integral mesh substrate sized to fit an individual's head, the substrate comprising a first set of fibers and a second set of fibers; Consisting of a plurality of selectively deformable stabilizing rings disposed within the substrate, the stabilizing rings comprising a third set of concentric, monofilament fibers sonically welded to the network substrate, the set of fibers comprising first and second Has a tensile strength lower than the tensile strength of the fiber set; Since it consists of a plurality of hairs attached to the substrate, The stabilizing ring wigs impart structural strength to the mesh substrate and maintain the substrate in the preferred orientation by separating and applying the wig several times, thereby increasing the service life of the wig. 2. The wig of claim 1, comprising fastening means for temporarily securing the substrate to the head leather of the individual. 3. A wig according to claim 2, wherein said fixing means is an adhesive liquid attached to the surface facing the head of the substrate. 2. The network of claim 1, wherein the mesh substrate is defined by a spaced spaced fiber that is parallel to a first set of sound waves welded to a second spaced spaced fiber, the first spaced fiber being in the first axis. And the second set of parallel aligned spaced fibers aligned parallel to the second axis, the first axis not parallel to the second axis. A unitary mesh substrate, the mesh substrate being in parallel and spaced apart with a first set of parallel and spaced apart fibers having a first diameter and a first tensile strength; Formed into a second set, the second set of fibers being sonically welded at right angles to the first set of fibers; A plurality of stabilizing rings welded to the mesh substrate, the plurality of stabilizing rings being fibers having a second diameter and a second tensile strength, the second tensile strength being lower than the first tensile strength; A plurality of hairs permanently attached to said mesh substrate; Including fastening means for temporarily fixing the wig to the leather. The reinforcing ring is a hair replacement wig to allow controlled deformation of the mesh substrate.