US20170224034A1

US20170224034A1 - Frictionless weather proof scarf

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Publication number: US20170224034A1
Application number: US15/424,299
Authority: US
Inventors: Jessica Renee MANN
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-02-05
Filing date: 2017-02-03
Publication date: 2017-08-10

Abstract

A frictionless weatherproof scarf garment having improved protection, function, and benefit fabricated by the addition of silk, satin or a smooth fabric. Silk, satin or other smooth fabrics create a frictionless surface for the neck and nape hair to rest upon. The use of a frictionless material with a customary scarf helps retain moisture and prevent hair loss. Silk, satin, rayon or any smooth fabric may be used in lieu of silk to provide a smooth area of protection.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND

A scarf is conventionally used for protecting the neck from winter elements, acting as a barrier to the cold, as well as for enhancing fashion designs. Scarves may have different sizes, shapes, and fabrics to provide a variety in color, appearance, and weight. Typically a scarf is long and wrapped or draped around the neck.
Formerly, in fabricating a scarf, it was customary to use a heavy weight fabric in a rectangular shape to weatherproof the neck from cold elements. The heavy weight fabrics usually include wool, wool blends, acrylic, cotton or polyester blends.
In recent years, the hair industry has grown and along with that has come the desire for consumers to maintain and care for their hair investments. Individuals who strive to protect their hair health and styles make an effort to retain moisture and prevent breakage. Moisture keeps hair from breaking, prevents hair loss, as well as dull and frazzled appearances.
Specifically, the nape region of the hair is typically more fragile and vulnerable than other areas of hair on the scalp. The nape region encounters constant friction of heavy weight fabric scarves and coat collars during cold seasons. The friction is due to the heavy abrasive fabric that absorbs moisture from the hair and skin along the nape and neck, respectively.
However, adding a frictionless area, made of silk or satin, to the conventional scarf will significantly reduce friction. This new inner layer is smoother than typical abrasive scarf fabrics and provides a smooth surface for the nape hair and neck to rest on and glide across, thereby retaining moisture, reducing hair breakage and preserving shine.
Therefore, it would be beneficial to have a multiple layered scarf that avoids hair breakage while protecting from cold elements.

BRIEF SUMMARY

This present subject matter relates to the manufacture of a scarf with a frictionless material. The present subject matter relates particularly to adding a frictionless material, such as silk, as an area to a scarf, having improved function with a smooth fabric in a selection of various shapes and sizes.
In accordance with the present subject matter, a scarf is provided that has a frictionless area that provides a smooth nape and neck rest in a selection of various shapes and sizes.
In one embodiment, the frictionless weatherproof scarf comprises both a piece of material such as silk, satin or smooth fabric, and a customary weatherproof scarf fabric for weather protection. The frictionless fabric and the customary weatherproof scarf fabric are sewn together so that the frictionless fabric is long enough to cover the neck and nape region of the wearer. There wears the frictionless area along the neck and nape hair for a smooth surface to rest and glide upon. In some embodiments, the customary weatherproof scarf fabric will be on the outside of the scarf in use.
A number of benefits are derived from the presently disclosed frictionless weatherproof scarf. The frictionless area reduces friction along the nape and neck and acts as a barrier from the typical abrasive scarf fabric and coat collars. The neck and nape has a smooth surface to rest upon without constant friction. Therefore, hair breakage and other damage is prevented and minimized. The nonabsorbent traits of the silk or satin help retain natural moisture of the nape and neck hair and skin, respectively.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The present subject matter will be more fully understood with reference to the following Detailed Description of the Invention in conjunction with the drawing of which:

FIG. 1 is a plan view looking down on the stretched-out length of the frictionless weatherproof scarf and shows the customary weatherproof fabric with a diagonal crosshatch pattern along the frictionless fabric that is lightly shaded.

FIG. 2 is a plan view looking down on the stretched-out length of the frictionless weatherproof scarf and shows the frictionless fabric lightly shaded and large enough to cover the neck and nape area in between two customary weatherproof fabrics with a diagonal crosshatch pattern.

FIG. 3 is a plan view looking down on the stretched-out length of the frictionless weatherproof scarf and shows the frictionless fabric that is lightly shaded large enough to cover the neck and nape area attached to the customary weatherproof fabric with a diagonal crosshatch pattern.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an open frictionless weatherproof scarf that shows the frictionless fabric lightly shaded as the inner frictionless layer against the customary weatherproof fabric with a diagonal crosshatch pattern and eyehooks attached.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a closed frictionless weatherproof scarf that shows the frictionless fabric lightly shaded as the inner frictionless layer against the customary weatherproof fabric with a diagonal crosshatch pattern and button attached.

FIG. 6 is an elevated view cut down a frictionless weatherproof scarf showing a layer of insulation in a bubble pattern in between the customary weatherproof fabric with a diagonal crosshatch pattern and the frictionless fabric that is lightly shaded.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A frictionless weatherproof scarf is disclosed that can be manufactured in various shapes and sizes with a frictionless layer to be worn for the nape and neck to rest upon.
FIGS. 1-6 depict an illustrated embodiment of a frictionless weatherproof scarf 100, in accordance with the present subject matter. In the illustrated embodiment, the frictionless weatherproof scarf 100, includes a piece of rectangular shaped material as an inner layer 10 and a piece of rectangular shaped customary weatherproof fabric 20. Other shapes for the fabrics are contemplated herein, such as squares, triangles, circles, ovals, etc., and are meant to be included as a part of the present subject matter. Regardless of the shapes of the materials and fabrics, the inner and outer layers are affixed to one another along a sewn seam following the top, bottom, and side edges of the scarf.
That is, in one embodiment, the inner layer 10 is sewn to the outer layer 20, with both having an equal rectangular shape, i.e., the inner layer 10 is the same size as the outer layer 20. In another embodiment, the inner layer 10 is smaller than the outer layer 20. The material along the edges shown in FIG. 4 are left open, but may further comprise one or more fastening means provided on one or each of the two side edges of the scarf.
These one or more fastening means can hook together with one another to provide a secure fit around the neck of the wearer. In one embodiment, the one or more fastening means can comprise corresponding male and female parts of eye hooks 40 sewn along the periphery of the edges of the scarf. In the alternative, the one or more fastening means can comprise a button 50 sewn to the outer layer 20 at one side edge, with a button hole cut through the inner layer 10 and the outer layer 20 at the other side edge. That is, the one or more fastening means can comprise corresponding male and female part eye hooks, or a button and a button hole, on opposite side edges of the scarf. In one embodiment, the one or more fastening means comprise multiple fastening means extending along the entirety of the two side edges of the scarf.
FIG. 1 illustrates this embodiment of the frictionless weatherproof scarf herein including a frictionless fabric as an inner layer 10 of the scarf sewn to a customary weatherproof fabric as an outer layer 20. In one embodiment, both fabrics have a same area. In this embodiment, the frictionless fabric is worn inward against the wearer's skin for the user's neck and nape hair to rest upon, and the inner layer can cover the neck of the wearer.
In one embodiment, the frictionless material is selected from the group consisting of silk, satin, another smooth fabric, and combinations thereof. In this regard, the frictionless material can be non-absorbent, thus helping retain natural moisture of the wearer's skin and hair. The frictionless material can further minimize damage and breakage of hair of the wearer. In another embodiment, the customary weatherproof fabric, also known as the weatherproof scarf fabric, is selected from the group consisting of wool, wool blends, acrylic, cotton, polyester, cashmere, and combinations thereof.
FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate embodiments of the frictionless weatherproof scarf that include a frictionless fabric as an inner layer 10 sized large enough to protect and cover the neck and nape hair of the wearer, and which is sewn to the customary weatherproof fabric of the outer layer 20, so that the frictionless fabric is worn inward against the skin for the neck and the nape hair to rest upon.
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate embodiments of the frictionless weatherproof scarf that include a frictionless fabric as an inner layer 10 of the scarf sewn to a customary weatherproof fabric of the outer layer 20 as well as connective pieces such as eye hooks 40 and/or buttons 50 along the side edge(s) of the scarf that allow for the option of a secure fit and placement of the inner layer 10 around the wearer's neck and nape hair. The eye hooks 40 or button 50 can be along any designated portion of the scarf.
FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of the frictionless weatherproof scarf including an insulation material 30 in between the inner layer 10 and the outer layer 20, wherein the inner layer 10 is worn inward against the wearer's skin for the neck and nape hair to rest upon.
In use, the frictionless weatherproof scarf herein can be wrapped around the wearer's neck with the frictionless surface contacting the wearer's neck and the customary weatherproof fabric being on the outside of the scarf. Any normal cold weather wear, such as a coat, jacket, etc., can go over the scarf.
It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that modifications to and variations of the above described frictionless weatherproof scarf may be made without departing from the inventive concepts disclosed here in. Accordingly, the invention should not be viewed as limited except as by the scope and spirit of the appended claims.

Claims

I claim:

1. A frictionless weatherproof scarf to be worn by a wearer having a neck, a chest, and a back, comprising:

inner and outer layers and top, bottom, and two side edges of said scarf, said inner and outer layers being affixed to one another along a sewn seam following said top, bottom, and side edges of said scarf;

wherein said outer layer is comprised of a weatherproof scarf fabric and said inner layer is comprised of a frictionless material; and

wherein said inner layer is placed against said neck of said wearer in use.

2. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, wherein said frictionless material is selected from the group consisting of silk, satin, another smooth fabric, and combinations thereof.

3. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 2, wherein said frictionless material is non-absorbent, thus helping retain natural moisture of the wearer's skin and hair.

4. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, wherein said weatherproof scarf fabric is selected from the group consisting of wool, wool blends, acrylic, cotton, polyester, cashmere, and combinations thereof.

5. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, wherein said inner layer is smaller than said outer layer.

6. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, wherein said inner layer is the same size as said outer layer.

7. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, wherein said inner layer covers said neck of said wearer.

8. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, wherein said inner layer minimizes damage and breakage of hair of said wearer.

9. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, further comprising one or more fastening means provided on each of said two side edges of said scarf, wherein said one or more fastening means hook together with one another to provide a secure fit around said neck of said wearer.

10. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 9, wherein said one or more fastening means comprise corresponding male and female part eye hooks, or a button and a button hole, on opposite side edges of said scarf.

11. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 9, including multiple fastening means extending along the entirety of said two side edges of said scarf.

12. The frictionless weatherproof scarf of claim 1, further comprising an insulation material between said inner layer and said outer layer.