US20180343947A1

US20180343947A1 - Hair band device

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Publication number: US20180343947A1
Application number: US15/997,669
Authority: US
Inventors: Roxanne Sturdivant
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-06-02
Filing date: 2018-06-04
Publication date: 2018-12-06

Abstract

A hair band device having a head covering assembly including a headband and a securing band. The headband is configured to wrap around a crown of a head of a user-wearer. The securing band configured to wrap around a nape of a neck of a user-wearer secure the headband to the head of the user-wearer. The hair band device provides a foundation for securing a hair-piece to the head of the user-wearer and conceals baldness during an in-use condition. The device helps support thinning edges, offering a way for individuals to conveniently cover up thin hairlines.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/514,741 filed Jun. 2, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of hair accessories and more specifically relates to a head covering.

2. Description of Related Art

Many people enjoy styling their hair. Hair styling refers to the styling of hair, usually on the human scalp. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics, although practical, cultural, and popular considerations also influence some hairstyles. Hair styles can be achieved by using clip-in hair pieces, wigs or tools such as blow dryers, brushes, and curlers to achieve a desired look. Women with thinning hairlines and balding edges may choose to wear a wig or weave. Women may accidentally lose their wig if it is not held in place with numerous hairpins. Placing excessive amounts of pins in the hair can be uncomfortable. Some people may use glue in order to hold a weave which can be harmful to the hair and skin. An effective alternative is needed.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,806,535 to Goldia L. Becker relates to foundations for head coverings. The described foundations for head coverings includes a head covering foundation article for carrying a head covering, such as a wig, includes a stretchable net-like head band having a circumference approximately equal to the circumference of the head. The band is stretchable circumferentially and between top and bottom edges thereof to conform with the shape of the head of the person. The band top edge has a diameter less than the bottom edge. Each circumferential elasticized reinforced band edge includes an elasticized strip having loops adapted to be gripped by hook fabric fasteners of the VELCRO type on the head covering. The head covering comprises assemblies with hair extending upwardly and downwardly from both of the strips to simulate nape, forehead and crown hair. A scarf wrapped around the foundation article conceals the foundation article.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known hair accessories art, the present disclosure provides a novel hair band device. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a hair band for the crown of the head. The device helps support thinning edges allowing a user to wear a full head sew in weave or crochet hair without showing bald edges or a thinning hairline.
A hair band device is disclosed herein. The hair band device includes a head covering assembly including a headband and a securing band. The headband is configured to wrap around a crown of a head of a user-wearer. The securing band configured to wrap around a nape of a neck of a user-wearer secure the headband to the head of the user-wearer. The first-end of the headband is fixed to a first-securing-band-end of the securing band and a second-end of the headband is fixed to a second-securing-band-end of the securing band. The hair band device provides a foundation for securing a hair-piece to the head of the user-wearer and conceals baldness during an in-use condition. The present invention may give those with thinning edges and a weak crown hope of wearing a full-frontal weave or crochet covering the whole cranium of the head without showing embarrassing bald edges or bold spots on the top of the head. The device provides a flush tight fit without moving on a head of a user.
A method of using hair band device is also disclosed herein. The method of using hair band device may comprise the steps of: providing a head covering assembly; applying the head covering assembly to a head of a user-wearer; securing a securing band; applying a hair-piece, removing the hair piece; and removing the head covering assembly.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a hair band device, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hair band device during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hair band device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the hair band device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the hair band device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the hair band device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a hair accessory and more particularly to a hair band device as used to improve the use of head covering(s) means to hide thin hairlines and secure a wig.
Generally, the present invention provides women with a hair band designed to hide thinning hairlines and bald edges on the head. It offers support with two elastic strips supporting the top right and left sides of the band. It includes an elastic strip wrapping around the nape of the neck in order to give leverage and offer comfort, ensuring the band will stay in one position without moving on the head. It supports various types of wigs and weaves, allowing users to customize their hairstyle.
The present invention virtually eliminates the worry of losing a wig or weave while outdoors. Hair band device is a hair band for the crown of the head. The device helps support thinning edges, offering a way for individuals to conveniently cover up thin hairlines and bald heads. The hairband supports a sew-in weave and/or crochet hair without worry of any loose-fitting hair being moved when occupied on the head. There are five different cornrow-shaped caps that fits the hairline to the crown of the head. The band is designed with an X-shaped elastic strip that is placed on the nape of the neck for strong position and support. An ear to ear version may be provided with a full hairline for users who may have compromised hairlines or no hair at all. The device may be used for medical purposes such as for cancer patients and alopecia patients. The hair band device can be designed with standard size and adjustable straps to fit various size heads.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a hair band device 100. FIG. 1 shows a hair band device 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the hair band device 100 may include head covering assembly 110 including a headband 112 and a securing band 130. The headband 112 is configured to wrap around a crown of a head of a user-wearer 140. The securing band 130 is configured to wrap around a nape of a neck of the user-wearer 140 secure the headband to the head of the user-wearer 140. A first-end 114 of the headband 112 is fixed to a first-securing-band-end 132 of the securing band 130 and a second-end 116 of the headband 112 is fixed to a second-securing-band-end 134 of the securing band 130. The hair band device 100 provides a foundation for securing a hair-piece 10 to the head of the user-wearer 140 and conceals baldness during an in-use condition. The device 100 helps support thinning edges, offering a way for individuals to conveniently cover up thin hairlines.
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the hair band device 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the hair band device 100 may include the head covering assembly 110 including the headband 112 and the securing band 130. The securing band 130 is attached to the headband 112 at an elastic strip 120 located on the first-end 114 of the headband 112 and the second-end 116 of the headband 112. The head covering assembly 110 is stretchable at the elastic strip 120 to conform with a shape of the head of the user-wearer 140. The head covering assembly 110 has a circumference approximately equal to a head-circumference of the head of the user-wearer 140. The securing band 130 is stretchable circumferentially about the head-circumference of the head of the user-wearer 140 to conform with the shape of the head of the user-wearer 140.
Referring now to FIG. 3 showing a perspective view of the hair band device 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the hair band device 100 may include the headband 112 and the securing band 130 configured to be secured around a head and conceal baldness as well as support a wig or other hair-piece 10. The securing band 130 is elasticized. The securing band 130 comprises a first-section 136 and a second-section 138. The first-section 136 and the second-section 138 cross over creating an x-shaped securing band 130 that is placed on the nape of the neck for strong support. An outer surface of the headband 112 is configured to receive fasteners and support the hair-piece 10 on the head of the user-wearer 140. The head covering assembly 110 may include a partial head covering 160 or full head covering 160. The head covering 160 comprises a cornrow-shaped cap.
FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the hair band device 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the hair band device 100 may include the head covering assembly 110 having the headband 112 and the securing band 130. The headband 112 and the securing band 130 are flexible. The headband 112 is positioned along a natural hairline of the user-wearer 140 during the in-use condition. The hair-piece 10 may include a wig, a sew-in weave, crochet hair, or other hair-piece 10 selected by a user-wearer. The headband 112 may include hair extensions attachments in a variety of styles.
Referring now to FIG. 5, a flow diagram 550 illustrating a method of using a hair band device 500, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the method of using a hair band device 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, providing a head covering assembly 110; step two 502, applying the head covering assembly 110 to a head of a user-wearer 140; step three 503, securing a securing band 130; step four 504, applying a hair-piece 10, step five 505, removing the hair piece 10; and step six 506, removing the head covering assembly 110.
It should be noted that steps five 505 and step six 506 are optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for using a hair band device 100 (e.g., different step orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc.), are taught herein.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Claims

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:

1. A hair band device comprising:

a head covering assembly including;

a headband configured to wrap around a crown of a head of a user-wearer; and

a securing band configured to wrap around a nape of a neck of a user-wearer secure said headband to said head of said user-wearer;

wherein said a first-end of said headband is fixed to a first-securing-band-end of said securing band and a second-end of said headband is fixed to a second-securing-band-end of said securing band; and

wherein said hair band device provides a foundation for securing a hair-piece to said head of said user-wearer and conceals baldness during an in-use condition.

2. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said headband comprises hair extensions.

3. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said securing band is attached to said headband at an elastic strip located on said first-end of said headband and said second-end of said headband.

4. The hair band device of claim 3, wherein said head covering assembly is stretchable at said elastic strip to conform with a shape of the head of the user-wearer.

5. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said head covering assembly has a circumference approximately equal to a head-circumference of said head of said user-wearer.

6. The hair band device of claim 5, wherein said securing band is stretchable circumferentially about said head-circumference of said head of said user-wearer to conform with the shape of the head of the user-wearer.

7. The hair band device of claim 6, wherein said securing band is elasticized.

8. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said securing band comprises a first-section and a second-section.

9. The hair band device of claim 8, wherein said first-section and said second-section cross over creating an x-shaped said securing band that is placed on said nape of said neck for strong support.

10. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said head covering assembly comprises a head covering.

11. The hair band device of claim 10, wherein said head covering comprises a full said head covering.

12. The hair band device of claim 10, wherein said head covering comprises a partial said head covering.

13. The hair band device of claim 10, wherein said head covering comprises a cornrow-shaped cap.

14. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said headband and said securing band are flexible.

15. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein an outer surface of said headband is configured to receive fasteners and support said hair-piece on said head of said user-wearer.

16. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said headband is positioned along a natural hairline of said user-wearer during said in-use condition.

17. The hair band device of claim 1, wherein said hair-piece is selected from the group consisting of a wig, a weave, and crochet hair.

18. A hair band device, the hair band device comprising:

a head covering assembly including;

a headband configured to wrap around a crown of a head of a user-wearer; and

wherein said a first-end of said headband is fixed to a first-securing-band-end of said securing band and a second-end of said headband is fixed to a second-securing-band-end of said securing band;

wherein said securing band is attached to said headband at an elastic strip located on said first-end of said headband and said second-end of said headband;

wherein said head covering assembly is stretchable at said elastic strip to conform with a shape of the head of the user-wearer;

wherein said head covering assembly has a circumference approximately equal to a head-circumference of said head of said user-wearer;

wherein said securing band is stretchable circumferentially about said head-circumference of said head of said user-wearer to conform with the shape of the head of the user-wearer;

wherein said securing band is elasticized;

wherein said securing band comprises a first-section and a second-section;

wherein said first-section and said second-section cross over creating an x-shaped said securing band that is placed on said nape of said neck for strong support;

wherein said head covering assembly comprises a head covering;

wherein said headband and said securing band are flexible;

wherein an outer surface of said headband is configured to receive fasteners and support said hair-piece on said head of said user-wearer;

wherein said hair band device provides a foundation for securing a hair-piece to said head of said user-wearer and conceals baldness during an in-use condition;

wherein said headband is positioned along a natural hairline of said user-wearer during said in-use condition; and

wherein said hair-piece is selected from the group consisting of a wig, a weave, and crochet hair.

19. A method of using a hair band device, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a head covering assembly;

applying said head covering assembly to a head of a user-wearer;

securing a securing band; and

applying a hair-piece.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising the steps of:

removing said hair piece; and

removing said head covering assembly.