US20160113342A1

US20160113342A1 - Half head wig

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Publication number: US20160113342A1
Application number: US14/521,391
Authority: US
Inventors: Michelle PARK
Original assignee: Eve Hair Inc
Current assignee: Eve Hair Inc
Priority date: 2014-10-22
Filing date: 2014-10-22
Publication date: 2016-04-28

Abstract

A half head wig has an upper wig base, a lower wig base and a plurality of attachment means. The upper and lower bases are connected to each other, each holding hair pieces. The upper wig base extends to a vicinity of a frontal margin of the wig wearer's head, but it does not extend to a vicinity of bases of the wig wearer's ears such that wig wearer's temporal hair is exposed when the wig wearer wears the half head wig. The lower wig base sits on a nape of the wig user's head. A front attachment means is attached to a front peripheral edge of the upper wig base and a side attachment means is attached to side strips of the lower wig base. In addition, a bottom attachment means is attached to a rear portion of the lower wig base.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a half head wig, and more particularly, to a half head wig having an upper wig base, a lower wig base and a plurality of attachment means.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Generally, wigs are divided into full-head wigs, partial wigs (called toupees or hairpieces), and wigs for a baldhead. The wigs generally include a wig base having a convexly curved surface conforming to the shape of wearer's head and a plurality of hairs attached to the wig base. The wig base includes a net or network bands made of nylon fiber, polyester fibers, polyurethane, polycarbonate, artificial skin or the like. The wig hairs are natural, synthetic or combination thereof.
FIG. 1 shows a plan view illustrating the inside structure of the conventional full head wig and FIG. 2 shows a wearer wearing the full head wig (wig hairs not shown). The full head wig 200 generally comprises an upper wig base 80, a lower wig base 82, two side wig bases 84 and a rear portion 85. A pair of bands 86 are usually provided to fasten the full head wig 200.
Conventional full head wigs are placed on top of the natural hair, and hot, cumbersome and bulky. In addition, full head wigs do not satisfy the needs of partially bald wearers. Person having hair loss on top and/or crown of his head may have natural hair on the temple, side or nape of his head and he may need partial wig. To meet this kind of need, toupees or hairpieces are on the market. However, a half-head wig, covering up to a frontal margin of wig wearer's head, has never been introduced on the market. In addition to meeting the needs of partially bald people, a half-head wig can satisfy various needs of style and fashion.
Therefore, to solve the above problems, there is a need for a half head wig having an upper wig base, a lower wig base and a plurality of attachment means. This invention is directed to solve these problems and satisfy the long-felt need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention contrives to solve the disadvantages of the prior art. The present invention provides a half head wig. The half wig is substantially symmetrical to right and left of the wig wearer's head. The half head wig extends to a vicinity of a frontal margin of the wig wearer's head, but it does not extend to a vicinity of bases of the wig wearer's ears such that wig wearer's temporal hair is exposed when the wig wearer wears the half head wig.
The object of the invention is to provide a half head wig having an upper wig base, a lower wig base and a plurality of attachment means. The upper and lower bases are connected to each other, each holding hair pieces. The upper wig base extends to a vicinity of a frontal margin of the wig wearer's head, but it does not extend to a vicinity of bases of the wig wearer's ears such that wig wearer's temporal hair is exposed when the wig wearer wears the half head wig. The lower wig base sits on a nape of the wig user's head.
Another object of the invention is to provide a half head wig having an upper wig base, a lower wig base and a plurality of attachment means. A front attachment means is attached to a front peripheral edge of the upper wig base and a side attachment means is attached to side strips of the lower wig base. In addition, a bottom attachment means is attached to a rear portion of the lower wig base.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a half head wig having an upper wig base, a lower wig base and a plurality of attachment means. The upper and lower wig bases respectively hold first and second hairpieces. A peripheral edge of the upper wig base holds a third hairpiece on the opposite side of the upper wig base from the first hairpiece. Side strips of the lower wig base hold a fourth hairpiece on the opposite side of the lower wig base from the second hairpiece. In addition, a rear portion of the lower wig base holds a fifth hairpiece on the same side of the lower wig base from the second hairpiece.
The advantages of the present invention are: (1) the present invention provides a half head wig to satisfy various needs of style and fashion; (2) the half head wig of the present invention satisfies the needs of partially bald people; and (3) the half head wig of the present invention has a simple structure and thus, it is easy and convenient to use and the manufacturing cost is low.
Although the present invention is briefly summarized, the fuller understanding of the invention can be obtained by the following drawings, detailed description and appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating the inside structure of the conventional full head wig;

FIG. 2 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a side view of the conventional full head wig of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating the inside structure of the half head wig according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the upper wig base of the half head wig of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the lower wig base of the half head wig of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a side view of the half head wig of the present invention worn by a wearer (hairs not shown);

FIG. 7 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a perspective view of the half head wig of the present invention (hairs not shown); and

FIG. 8 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a person's head showing various head parts.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention.
As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded with the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding plural of said elements or steps, unless such exclusion is explicitly stated. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having” an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property may include additional such elements not having that property.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the subject matter disclosed herein may be practiced. These embodiments, which are also referred to herein as “examples,” are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the subject matter disclosed herein. It is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined or that other embodiments may be utilized, and that structural, logical, and electrical variations may be made without departing from the scope of the subject matter disclosed herein. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the subject matter disclosed herein is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In the description that follows, like numerals or reference designators will be used to refer to like parts or elements throughout. In this document, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, unless otherwise indicated. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having” an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property may include additional such elements not having that property.
FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating the inside structure of the half head wig 100 of the present invention, having an upper wig base 10 and a lower wig base 20. FIGS. 4 and 5 respectively show plan views of the upper wig base 10 and the lower wig base 20.
The half head wig 100 includes an upper wig base 10 adapted to hold a first hairpiece 11 and a lower wig base 20 adapted to hold a second hairpiece 21. The lower wig base 20 is fixedly attached to the upper wig base 10 by such as sewing. The upper wig base 10 sits on a top and a crown of a wig wearer's head whereas the lower wig base 20 sits on a nape of the wig user's head. Top, crown and nape of a person's head are illustrated in FIG. 9. Here, the upper wig base 10 covers at least substantial area of the top, but it 10 may only cover partial area of the crown. The crown may be covered by the upper wig base 10, the lower wig base 20, or both.
The upper wig base 10 extends to a vicinity of a frontal margin of the wig wearer's head, but it 10 does not extend to a vicinity of bases of the wig wearer's ears such that wig wearer's temporal hair is exposed even when the wig wearer wears the half head wig 100. In case of a full head wig, the wig base arrangement extends to a vicinity of a frontal margin of the wig wearer's head and also extends to the base of his ears for covering substantially all of his hair. However, the upper wig base 10 of the half head wig 100 of the present invention only extends about half way to the base of his ears. The upper wig base 10 extends substantially symmetrically sideways to the left and right of the wig wearer's head and thus, the upper wig base 10 and the lower wig base 20 are substantially symmetrical to right and left of the wig wearer's head. Alternatively, the wig bases 10 and 20 may not by symmetrically to meet a wig wearer's preferences.
The wig bases 10 and 20 are constructed and configured to form a snug-fit or tight fit on the wearer's head. However, unlike a full head wig which does not require an additional attachment means, the half head wig 100 requires additional attachment means.
The wig bases 10 and 20 are generally lightweight and include wig network bands 12 and 22 to hold hairpieces 11 and 21. The wig bases 10 and 20 may be made out of a variety of types and styles of fabrics such as an elasticated. The fabrics may be synthetic or natural or a combination thereof such as lace, cotton, lycra, silk, wool, nylon, rayon, etc.
FIG. 6 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a side view of the half head wig 100 worn by a wearer (hairs not shown) and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the half head wig 100 worn by a wearer (wearer's head and hairs not shown). In addition, FIG. 8 shows various head parts of a wearer. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) are respectively called top, crown, parietal ridge, temple, side, and nape. The half head wig 100 of the present invention basically covers all or part of top, crown and nape of a wearer's head. All or part of parietal ridge may be covered by the wig 100 as well. In FIG. 6, the attachment means 18 and 28 should be hidden by the wig bases 10 and 20, but they are shown for an illustration purpose.
Preferably, the upper wig base 10 extends to a vicinity of a frontal margin of the wig wearer's head, but it does not extend to a vicinity of bases of the wig wearer's ears such that wig wearer's temporal hair is exposed when the wig wearer wears the half head wig. The upper wig base 10 sits on the top and crown of a wearer's head and extends symmetrically sideways to the left and right. In addition, the lower wig base 20 sits on a nape of the wig user's head. The lower wig base 20 is symmetrical to the right and left of the head as well.
The upper wig base 10 comprises first wig network bands 12 and a peripheral edge 13 and the first wig network bands 12 hold the first hairpiece 11. The first wig network bands 12 may comprise a wig weft. The first hairpiece 11 includes a plurality of hairs which are natural, synthetic or both thereof. In addition, the peripheral edge 13 holds a third hairpiece 14 affixed thereto along the peripheral edge 13. The third hairpiece 13 includes a plurality of hairs which are natural, synthetic or both thereof. Preferably, the first and third hairpieces 11 and 13 are affixed to opposite sides of the upper wig base 10. The third hairpiece 13 prevents the wig 100 or the peripheral edge 13 from being exposed or visible to others.
The peripheral edge 13 comprises a front peripheral edge 15, side peripheral edges 16 and a bottom peripheral edge 17 and the bottom peripheral edge 17 is attached to the lower wig base 20. The front and side peripheral edges 15 and 16 hold the third hairpiece 14 and the bottom peripheral edge 17 may or may not hold the third hairpiece 14.
The front attachment means 18 is fixedly attached to the front peripheral edge 15 and preferably, the front attachment means 18 comprises a pair of combs or head fixing pins.
The lower wig base 20 comprises second wig network bands 22, inner strips 25 and side strips 26 and the second wig network bands 22 hold the second hairpiece 21. The second wig network 22 may comprise a wig weft. The inner and side strips 25 and 26 are elastic and expandable.
The side strips 26 hold a fourth hairpiece 14 affixed thereto along the side strips 26. The fourth hairpiece 14 prevents the wig 100 or the side strips 26 from being exposed or visible to others. Preferably, the second and fourth hairpieces 21 and 24 are affixed to opposite sides of the lower wig base 20. The second and fourth hairpieces 21 and 24 are natural, synthetic or both thereof
The inner and side strips 25 and 26 are fixedly attached to the peripheral edge 13. A pair of side attachment means 28 are respectively fixedly attached to the side strips 26, preferably, near the peripheral edge 13. The pair of side attachment means 28 may be combs or head fixing pins.
The lower wig base 20 may further comprise a rear portion 30 and the inner, and side strips 25 and 26 terminate at and are fixedly attached to the rear portion 30. The rear portion 30 holds a fifth hairpiece 31.
A bottom attachment means 38 is fixedly attached to the rear portion 30. The bottom attachment means 38 may be combs, head fixing pins or a wig clip, but preferably, it 38 may be a wig clip because the bottom attachment means 38 requires the strongest attachment.
A pair of expandable bands 32 may be respectively fixedly attached to the side strips 26 and detachably attached to the rear portion 30 for adjusting peripheral length of the lower wig base 20 to fit the size of a wearer's head so that the wearer can have a good wearing sensation. Alternatively, the bands 32 may be fixedly attached to the rear portion 30 and detachably attached to the side strips 26. The bands 32 may be made of a flexible and expandable material.
An elasticated net may be fixedly attached along to the peripheral edge 13 and the first wig network bands 12 may be attached to the elasticated net. Or, the upper wig base 10 may further comprise an expandable mesh and a hair weft is attached to the expandable mesh in a continuous spiral form. A weft is a strip of hairs sewn side by side and may be attached to the wig base 10 or 20 in any desired pattern.
While the invention has been shown and described with reference to different embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations in form, detail, compositions and operation may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the accompanying claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A half head wig, comprising:

an upper wig base adapted to hold a first hairpiece; and

a lower wig base adapted to hold a second hairpiece, wherein the lower wig base is fixedly attached to the upper wig base;

wherein the upper wig base sits on a top and a crown of a wig wearer's head;

wherein the lower wig base sits on a nape of the wig user's head;

wherein the upper wig base extends to a vicinity of a frontal margin of the wig wearer's head, but it does not extend to a vicinity of bases of the wig wearer's ears such that wig wearer's temporal hair is exposed when the wig wearer wears the half head wig.

2. The half head wig of claim 1, wherein the upper wig base comprises first wig network bands and a peripheral edge wherein the first wig network bands hold the first hairpiece.

3. The half head wig of claim 2, wherein the peripheral edge holds a third hairpiece.

4. The half head wig of claim 2, wherein the peripheral edge comprises a front peripheral edge, side peripheral edges and a bottom peripheral edge wherein the bottom peripheral edge is attached to the lower wig base.

5. The half head wig of claim 4, wherein the front and side peripheral edges hold a third hairpiece.

6. The half head wig of claim 4, wherein a front attachment means is fixedly attached to the front peripheral edge.

7. The half head wig of claim 4, wherein the front attachment means comprises a pair of combs or head fixing pins.

8. The half head wig of claim 2, wherein the lower wig base comprises second wig network bands, inner strips and side strips wherein the second wig network bands hold the second hairpiece and the inner and side strips are elastic.

9. The half head wig of claim 8, wherein the side strips hold a fourth hairpiece.

10. The half head wig of claim 8, wherein the inner and side strips are fixedly attached to the peripheral edge.

11. The half head wig of claim 8, a pair of side attachment means are respectively fixedly attached to the side strips near the peripheral edge.

12. The half head wig of claim 11, the pair of side attachment means are combs or head fixing pins.

13. The half head wig of claim 8, wherein the lower wig base further comprises a rear portion wherein the inner and side strips terminate at and are fixedly attached to the rear portion.

14. The half head wig of claim 13, wherein the rear portion holds a fifth hairpiece.

15. The half head wig of claim 13, wherein a bottom attachment means is fixedly attached to the rear portion.

16. The half head wig of claim 15, wherein the bottom attachment means a wig clip.

17. The half head wig of claim 13, wherein a pair of expandable bands are respectively fixedly attached to the side strips and detachably attached to the rear portion for adjusting peripheral length of the lower wig base.

18. The half head wig of claim 2, wherein an elasticated net is fixedly attached along to the peripheral edge and the first wig network bands are attached to the elasticated net.

19. The half head wig of claim 1, wherein the upper wig base and the lower wig base are substantially symmetrical to right and left of the wig wearer's head.

20. The half head wig of claim 1, wherein the upper wig base further comprises an expandable mesh and a hair weft is attached to the expandable mesh in a continuous spiral form.