US20130199562A1

US20130199562A1 - Breathable Gym Wrap Apparatus, Devices, and Methods

Info

Publication number: US20130199562A1
Application number: US13/369,207
Authority: US
Inventors: Nicole Ari Parker
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-02-08
Filing date: 2012-02-08
Publication date: 2013-08-08

Abstract

The present invention provides a gym wrap device that is comprised of multiple layers of fabric that minimize sweat absorption by wicking away moisture from skin and hair and transferring heat away from the head while also allowing in cooler air. The first layer is a breathable wicking mesh fabric that offers a gripping surface and transfers moisture from the hair to the second layer of the gym wrap. The second fabric layer is designed to act as a temporary “holding” layer as the moisture is eventually wicked away and evaporated through the third layer of fabric that is comprised of a Quick Wicking Poly Pique Knit yarn that offers outstanding moisture management and comfort. This process keeps hair flat thereby making it easier to style after a workout which extends the time of maintaining a hairstyle or hairdo (“Do”).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a gym wrap, and more particularly to a multi layered gym wrap to protect and prolong the hairstyles of women before, during and after workout or physical activity. On average, it is especially time consuming and expensive for women who exercise to maintain weaves, chemically processing, straightening and relaxing their hair. Moisture generated by the scalp during a workout tends to cause frizz or waves which ruins the hairstyle, leading to wasted time and money. Furthermore, studies have shown that this problem often results in a high percentage of women choosing not to work out.
Prior art products such as headbands and bandana style products can be found which are designed to keep hair and perspiration off the face during a workout. However, they tend to be bulky with the use of thick pads or desiccants and impractical/unfashionable to wear before, during and after a workout. While somewhat effective in absorbing moisture, none of these products targeted the unique challenges of keeping their hair dry and laced during workout faced by women.
Therefore it is desirable to provide a gym wrap that helps women to minimize sweating and keep hair flat that is also inexpensive, practical, and aesthetically pleasing, which overcomes the above and other problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a gym wrap device which allows women to reduce their hair's moisture (perspiration) while working out or otherwise engaged in physical activity. The gym wrap is offered in multiple fashionable colors and styles which are suitable for different lengths of hair and different coverage for moisture absorption. The full triangle wrap coverage is ideal for short haircuts and full coverage of the head. The wide band is ideal for all hair lengths and textures and provides coverage all around the head. The narrow band is ideal for all hair lengths and textures. The gym wrap is lightweight, durable, easy to wash and wear as well as being a fashionable accessory. The gym wrap can be designed in various colors, prints, patterns or logos in order to coordinate and accessorize a gym outfit. The gym wrap is comfortable and can be worn before, during and after a workout. The gym wrap is comprised of multiple layers of fabric that facilitate sweat absorption by wicking away moisture from skin and hair and transferring heat away from the head while also allowing in cooler air. This process keeps hair flat making it easy to style after a workout. The gym wrap is an inexpensive and practical solution for extending the time between visits for maintaining a hairstyle or hairdo (“Do”).
In one embodiment, a triple layer construction gym wrap apparatus comprises a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a third layer, wherein said triple layer construction provides edge control technology to maximize heat transfer. The first fabric layer of the triple layer construction gym wrap is in direct contact with a user and comprises a mesh fabric arrangement to provide breathability, comfort and easy care. In at least one variation of the embodiment, the first fabric layer comprises 100% polyester mesh perfect mesh for pockets, lining, insets, venting, which offers great breathability, comfort, and easy care. This material has soft texture and comfortable next to the skin, It absorbs excess moisture as it passes through the initial layer of the wrap. The second fabric layer is a middle layer and comprises an absorbent lightweight (T-shirt weight) 100% cotton fabric, comprising a 30/1 ringspun cotton in one embodiment and a second material is an edge control fabric comprising the 100% cotton to create a temporary holding layer to wick away moisture. This layer is designed to capture excess moisture and absorb it temporarily, without adding the bulk of chemical desiccants. It acts as a temporary “holding” layer as the moisture is eventually wicked away and evaporated through the exterior or third layer of fabric. The third, exterior layer is made of a polyester quick wicking poly pique knit yarn that offers outstanding moisture management and comfort.
In one embodiment, the second layer is sandwiched between the first and third layers and overlaps only a portion of the first and third layers. The three layers are attached at their respective front edges. The first and third layers are attached at their respective rear edges. The ends of the layers provide the means for fastening the gym wrap.
In a further aspect of the invention, the gym wrap is substantially triangular in shape, with the front edges forming the longest side of the triangle and wherein the first and third layers of the gym wrap are of identical configuration.
In yet another aspect of the invention, the front edges of the first and third layers extend beyond the side edges of the second layer forming elongated ends to be used as fastening means for the wrap. Alternatively, the side edges of either the first or third layer may extend beyond the second layer and thereby form elongated ends to be used as a means for fastening the wrap.
In another embodiment of the invention, a multi layered gym wrap device comprises a breathable first fabric layer, an absorbent second fabric layer and a wicking third fabric layer, each layer having their respective front, side and rear edges. In one aspect of the invention, the second absorbent layer overlaps all of the first and third layers and is secured to the front, side and rear edges of the first and third layers. In another aspect of the invention, the absorbent layer is free of chemical desiccants and the three layers are attached at their respective front and rear edges and the opposite ends of the layers provide a means for fastening the gym wrap.
In another aspect of the invention, the first layer is composed of a wicking mesh fabric that has a felt-like texture which provides grip and which allows moisture to pass through to the second absorbent layer of the wrap temporarily before passing on to the third layer. The third wicking layer is comprised of a quick wicking Poly Pique Knit yarn, wherein the first, second and third layers are equal in size and shape and configured to be an elongated oval shape. In yet another aspect of the invention, the side edges of the first and third layers extend over the side edges of the second layer thereby forming elongated ends for securing the wrap. Alternatively, the side edges of the third layer may extend over the side edges of the first and second layers thereby forming elongated ends for securing the wrap
In another embodiment of the invention, a multi-layered fabric gym wrap is comprised of one or more layers that are attached to each other to form said fabric gym wrap symmetrically about a centerline of sheet of said multi-layered fabric. In one aspect of the invention, the multi-layered fabric gym wrap comprises a breathable first layer, an absorbent second layer and a wicking third layer, wherein the breathable layer is adapted for gripping, the absorbent layer is free of chemical desiccants and the third layer offers outstanding moisture management and comfort, whereby means are provided for attaching the three layers and for securing the wrap. In another aspect of the embodiment, the three layers are substantially coplanar to each other forming a sheet comprising a bottom section substantially shaped in the form of a triangle, said triangle symmetrical about its base and sides to a centerline of said sheet of the multi-layered fabric, a rectangular top section, said top section adjacent to said triangular section on its bottom and parallel to a top edge, and two or more fabric tabs wherein said fabric tabs include a top edge continuous to said rectangular section top edge. In at least one aspect of the embodiment, the multi-layered gym wrap is a cut, one piece multi-layered fabric wherein said layers are sewn together to attach said layers one to the next in a sewing pattern approximately parallel to said outer overall shape of the multi-layered gym wrap.
In another embodiment of the invention, a method of making a gym wrap device is provided, comprising the steps of: utilizing a breathable fabric layer, an absorbent fabric layer a wicking fabric layer wherein each layer has its respective front and rear and side edges; overlapping the absorbent layer over a portion of the breathable layer; attaching the absorbent, breathable and wicking layers at their respective front edges and attaching the breathable and wicking layers at their respective rear edges.
In another embodiment of the invention, a method of making a gym wrap device is provided, comprising the steps of: utilizing a first mesh fabric layer, a second absorbent fabric layer having an identical configuration as the first mesh layer, utilizing a third wicking fabric layer having an identical configuration as the first and second layers, wherein all three layers have their respective front, rear and side edges and rear edges; overlapping said first, second and third layers and attaching the three layers together at their respective front and rear edges.
In another embodiment, a gym wrap device comprises a first fabric layer having a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges, said first fabric layer consisting of a breathable material; a second fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge, and two side edges, said second layer consisting of an absorbent material; said second layer overlapping along a portion of the front edge of said first layer, said front edge of second layer secured to a said front edge of the first layer wherein said absorbent second layer being free of chemical desiccants; a third fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge, and two side edges, said third layer comprising a wicking material wherein said third layer is in contact with the second fabric layer and partially in contact with the first layer; means for attaching the three layers together at their respective front edges; means for attaching the first and third layers together at their respective rear edges; and means for fastening the gym wrap at the front edges.
In another embodiment, a multi-layered gym wrap apparatus includes a second layer sandwiched between a first and third layer wherein the second layer overlaps only a portion of the first and third layers. The first, second and third layers are attached to each other at their respective rear edges, wherein the first layer is formed of a fabric to form a first fabric layer including a mesh fabric arrangement in direct contact with the second and third layers of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus and a user when the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is in a closed configuration, wherein the closed configuration of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is coiled in a substantially circular shape. One or more ends of the first, second and third layers form a triple layer and provide a means for fastening the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus wherein the one or more ends of the first, second and third layers of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus overlapping each other from a left end and a right end when the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is viewed from the front in an end to end manner and viewed in an uncoiled configuration. The gym wrap apparatus includes an edge control technology treatment arrangement in continuous contact with the ends of the first, second and third layers to increase heat transfer, wherein the first fabric layer of the triple layer gym wrap includes a mesh fabric arrangement including a matrix of small mesh openings to facilitate cooling and heat transfer and the third layer includes a large mesh fabric arrangement with a second matrix of large mesh openings wherein said large mesh openings are on average larger than said small mesh openings of the first fabric layer and when configured in a closed configuration increase air flow and cooling to a user.
In another aspect of the embodiment, the gym wrap includes an elongated substantially oval shaped center section where the first layer, second layer, and third layer are substantially equal in size and shape, and said first layer, second layer, and third layer are sewed together at their edges. The gym wrap includes an elongated tail section attached to each narrow end of the center section. The tail section may be made of the same fabric material as the first fabric layer. The tail section may have a dual-layer structure, and the two layers are sewed together at the edges. The tail section may have a pointed tip. A user may tie the two tail sections together thus fastening the gym wrap around the user's hair.
In yet another aspect of the embodiment, the first layer and the third layer are substantially equal in size and shape and are substantially triangular in shape, each of them having a rear edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, wherein the first layer and the third layer are attached to each other at edges all around, preferably sewed together, wherein the rear edge is substantially straight. The second layer is substantially rectangular having two long edges and two short edges. One of the long edges is attached to the rear edge of the first layer and the third layer, the other long edge and the two short edges preferably are attached to the third layer only, so that there is no visible sew line on the first layer. The long edge of the second layer is shorter than the rear edge of the first and third layers. The second layer is positioned substantially at the center along the rear edge of the gym wrap, and the parts of the first layer and third layer that extend beyond the second layer at the rear edge form two elongated tail sections, making it easier for a user to tie a knot securing the gym wrap on the head. The side edges of the first layer and the third layer curve outwardly at the tail sections, making the tail sections elongated and narrow compared to the overall triangular shape of the gym wrap. The first layer, second layer, and third layer are attached to each other in such a way that the gym wrap lay flat substantially without wrinkles. Despite the overall triangular shape of the gym wrap, it may have rounded corners.
In another aspect, the matrix of small mesh openings in the first fabric layer and the matrix of large mesh openings in the third layer form open channels conducting and accelerating moisture in the direction from the third layer to the first layer, making the gym wrap exceptionally moisture conductive.
Reference to the remaining portions of the specification, including the drawings and claims, will realize other features and advantages of the present invention. Further features and advantages of the present invention, as well as the structure and operation of various embodiments of the present invention, are described in detail below with respect to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numbers indicate identical or functionally similar elements.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a top cutaway view of a gym wrap.

FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom cutaway view of a gym wrap.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front cutaway view of a closed configuration of a gym wrap apparatus.

FIG. 4 illustrates the rear view of a closed configuration of a gym wrap apparatus.

FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of an alternative embodiment of the gym wrap.

FIG. 6 illustrates a bottom view of an alternative embodiment of the gym wrap.

FIG. 7 illustrates a top view of another alternative embodiment of the gym wrap.

FIG. 8 illustrates an edge control technology, triple layer wicking action component of a gym wrap.

FIG. 9 illustrates a method of making a gym wrap apparatus.

FIG. 10 illustrates a top cutaway view of a gym wrap apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a gym wrap device which allows women to reduce their hair's moisture or perspiration accumulation while working out or otherwise engaged in physical activity. The gym wrap is offered in multiple styles which are suitable for different lengths of hair and different levels of coverage for moisture absorption. The full wrap coverage is ideal for short haircuts and full head coverage for moisture absorption. The wide band is ideal for all hair styles and textures and has more coverage than the narrow band. The narrow band is ideal for all hair styles, lengths and texture. The gym wrap is lightweight, durable, easy to wash and wear. The gym wrap can be designed in various shapes, prints, patterns or logos in order to coordinate and accessorize a gym outfit. The gym wrap is comfortable and can be worn before, during and after a workout. The gym wrap is comprised of multiple layers that minimize sweat absorption by wicking away moisture from skin and hair and transferring heat away from the head while also allowing in cooler air. This feature keeps hair flat making it easy to style after a workout. The gym wrap is an inexpensive and practical solution for extending the time between visits for maintaining a hairstyle or hairdo (“Do”).
In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 1, a triple layer construction gym wrap apparatus 100 comprises a first fabric layer 101, a second fabric layer 103, and a third layer 102, wherein said triple layer construction gym wrap apparatus 100 provides an edge control technology treatment to maximize heat transfer. The third fabric layer 102 of the triple layer construction gym wrap 100 is designed to be in direct contact with a user and comprises a mesh fabric arrangement to provide breathability, comfort and easy care comprising many large mesh openings 106 to facilitate cooling and heat transfer.
In one variation of the embodiment, the third, interior fabric layer 102 comprises 100% polyester wicking micromesh construction. The interior layer, third fabric layer 102 further comprises a mesh fabric with one or more small mesh openings 106 arranged to form a mesh fabric sheet layer having a felt-like texture treatment which offers a gripping surface for the hair in order to minimize slippage of the gym wrap on the head of the user. This mesh fabric within the third fabric layer 102 of the triple layer construction gym wrap 100 also helps to transfer moisture from the hair to a second fabric layer 103 of the gym wrap 100. In another variation, the interior fabric may be 100% Polyester Mesh Perfect mesh for pockets, lining, insets and venting, which offers great breathability, comfort and easy care. The material has a soft texture and is comfortable next to the skin. It absorbs excess moisture, perspiration, as it passes through the initial interior layer of the wrap. The second fabric layer 103 is a middle layer and comprises a lightweight 30/1 ringspun 100% cotton. This second fabric layer 103 is designed to capture excess moisture and absorb it temporarily, without adding the bulk of chemical desiccants. It acts as a temporary “holding” layer as the moisture is eventually wicked away and evaporated through the exterior or first layer 101. The exterior, first layer 101 of the triple layer gym wrap 100 comprises a 100% polyester quick wicking Poly Pique Knit yarn that offers outstanding moisture management and comfort.
FIG. 2 shows a bottom cutaway view of the triple layer construction gym wrap apparatus 100. The embodiment shown in FIG. 2 comprises a first fabric layer 101 on the top of a sheet of the triple layer construction gym wrap apparatus, a second fabric layer 103 held next to the first fabric layer, and a third layer 102 on the bottom of the sheet of the triple layer construction gym wrap apparatus 100, wherein said triple layer construction gym wrap apparatus 100 provides an edge control technology treatment arrangement to maximize heat transfer. The third fabric layer 102 of the triple layer construction gym wrap 100 is designed to be in direct contact with a user and comprises a mesh fabric arrangement to provide breathability, comfort and easy care comprising a matrix of large mesh openings 106 to facilitate cooling and heat transfer and the third layer 102 comprises a large mesh fabric arrangement with a second matrix of large mesh openings 106 wherein said large mesh openings 106 are on average larger than said small mesh openings 104 of the first fabric layer 101.
In another aspect of the embodiment, an anti-microbial, anti-odor and anti-static material is applied to one or more sheets of a multi-layer gym wrap, for example, by applying a thin film of anti-microbial and anti-static material to one or more layers of a multi-layer gym wrap wherein said anti-microbial and anti-static material is capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria, eliminating odor, preventing static to reduce flyaway hair, resisting static shock and static cling, and reducing lint and dust problems. In another aspect of the embodiment, the method may include further steps for increasing cooling properties of the wicking fabric, regulating the multi-layer gym wrap temperature by transferring heat away from the body, and allowing in cooler air.
In a further aspect of the embodiment, the first layer 101 and the third layer 102 are substantially equal in size and shape. The gym wrap 100 may be substantially triangular in shape, wherein the front edge 105 is the longest side of the triangle, and the side edges 108 are curved to form a tab section 109 near the front edge 105 on each side. In a yet further aspect, the second layer 103 is substantially rectangular and is enclosed by the first layer 101 and the third layer 102, the side edges of the first layer and the third layer extend beyond the side edges of the second layer forming elongated end tabs 109 to be used as fastening means for the wrap. In a further aspect of the embodiment, at least one edge of the second layer is sewed only to the third layer.
In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 10, a multi-layer gym wrap 1000 comprises a second layer 1002 that is sandwiched between a first layer 1001 and a third layer 1003 but overlaps only a portion of the first and third layers. The three layers are attached at their respective front edges 1004. The first and third layers are attached at their respective rear edges. The ends of the layers provide a means 1005 for fastening the gym wrap 1000 and the edge control technology treatment arrangement is in continuous contact with the ends of the layers to maximize heat transfer while simultaneously providing the fastening means of the gym wrap. The third fabric layer 1003 of the triple layer construction gym wrap 1000 is designed to be in direct contact with the edge control technology treatment arrangement and simultaneously with a user when the triple layer gym wrap is in a closed configuration. The first fabric layer 1001 of the triple layer gym wrap 1000 further comprises a mesh fabric arrangement to provide breathability, comfort and easy care comprising a matrix of small mesh openings 1006 to facilitate cooling and heat transfer and the third layer 1003 comprises a large mesh fabric arrangement with a second matrix of large mesh openings 1007 wherein said large mesh openings 1007 are on average larger than said small mesh openings 1006 of the first fabric layer 1001 and when configured in a closed configuration to increase breathability to a user.
In the configuration as shown in FIG. 10, the gym wrap includes a sheet comprising a substantially triangular section 1008, a rectangular section 1009 and one or more tab sections 1010. The triangular section 1008 is substantially in the shape of a triangle, with the top edge 1011 forming the base or longest side of the triangle and the bottom of said triangular section forming a point 1012 substantially located at a centerline 1013 of said gym wrap and said triangular section, wherein the first and third layers of the gym wrap are of substantially identical configuration, and wherein said top edge 1011 comprises a top edge of a rectangular section 1009, and the top edge of one or more tabs 1010, said tabs further comprising a wider inside height and more narrow outside height, a bottom edge 1015 that is curved to join said triangular section 1008 to the inside of said tab and joining a substantially tapered section to the outside of said tab, said tabs being symmetrical about the centerline 1013 that dissects said triangular section and said rectangular section 1014 of said gym wrap. The gym wrap sheet may be formed in a one piece construction or in multiple sections comprising a triangular section, a rectangular section, and one or more tab sections wherein said multiple sections may be sewn together in place to form a sheet of gym wrap. One or more layers of sheets may be used to create a multi-layer gym wrap wherein each layer may include some or all of said sections.
In another aspect of the embodiment, the front edges of the first and third layers extend beyond the side edges of the second layer forming elongated ends to be used as fastening means for the wrap. Alternatively, the side edges of either the first or third layer may extend beyond the second layer and thereby form elongated ends to be used as a means for fastening the wrap.
In another embodiment of the invention, also as illustrated in FIG. 1, a multi layered gym wrap device 100 comprises a breathable first fabric layer 101, an absorbent second fabric layer 103 and a wicking third fabric layer 102, each layer having their respective front, side and rear edges. In one aspect of the invention, the second absorbent layer overlaps all of the first and third layers and is secured to the front, side and rear edges of the first and third layers. In another aspect of the invention, the absorbent layer is free of chemical desiccants and the three layers are attached at their respective front and rear edges and the opposite ends of the layers form tabs to provide a means for fastening the gym wrap.
In another configuration of the embodiment, of which FIGS. 5 and 6 are front and rear cutaway views, a first layer 601 of a multi layered gym wrap device 600 is composed of a mesh fabric that has a felt-like texture which provides grip and which allows moisture to pass through to the second absorbent layer 602 of the wrap temporarily before passing on to a third layer 603. The third layer is a wicking layer and is comprised of a quick wicking poly pique knit yarn, wherein the first and third layers are equal in size and shape and configured to be an elongated oval shape. In another aspect of the invention, the side edges of the first and third layers extend over the side edges of the second layer thereby forming elongated ends for securing the wrap. Alternatively, the side edges of the third layer may extend over the side edges of the first and second layers thereby forming elongated ends for securing the wrap.
In another aspect of the embodiment, the multi-layered fabric gym wrap 600 is comprised of one or more layers that are attached to each other to form said fabric gym wrap symmetrically about a centerline of sheet of said multi-layered fabric. In one aspect of the invention, the multi-layered fabric gym wrap comprises a breathable first layer 601, an absorbent second layer 602 and a wicking third layer 603, wherein the breathable layer is adapted for gripping, the absorbent layer is free of chemical desiccants and the third layer has outstanding moisture management and comfort, whereby means are provided for attaching the three layers and for securing the wrap. In another aspect of the embodiment, the three layers are substantially coplanar to each other forming a sheet comprising a bottom section substantially shaped in the form of a triangle, said triangle symmetrical about its base and sides to a centerline of said sheet of the multi-layered fabric, a rectangular top section, said top section adjacent to said triangular section on its bottom and parallel to a top edge, and two or more fabric tabs wherein said fabric tabs include a top edge continuous to said rectangular section top edge. In at least one aspect of the embodiment, the multi-layered gym wrap is a cut, one piece multi-layered fabric wherein said layers are sewn together to attach said layers one to the next in a sewing pattern approximately parallel to said outer overall shape of the multi-layered gym wrap.
In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 9, a method of making a gym wrap device 900 is provided, comprising the steps of: utilizing a breathable fabric layer 901, utilizing an absorbent fabric layer 902, wherein each layer has its respective front, rear and side edges; overlapping the absorbent layer over a portion of the breathable layer 903; utilizing a wicking fabric layer having a front edge and a rear edge 904, attaching the absorbent, breathable and wicking layers at their respective front edges 905 and attaching the breathable and wicking layers at their respective rear edges 906.
In another aspect of the embodiment, the method of making a gym wrap device comprises the steps of utilizing a first mesh fabric layer, a second absorbent fabric layer having an identical configuration as the first mesh layer, utilizing a third wicking fabric layer having an identical configuration as the first and second layers, wherein all three layers have their respective front, rear and side edges and rear edges; overlapping said first, second and third layers and attaching the three layers together at their respective front and rear edges.
In another embodiment, a gym wrap device comprises a first fabric layer having a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges, said first fabric layer consisting of a breathable material; a second fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge, and two side edges, said second layer comprising an absorbent material, said second layer overlapping along a portion of the front edge of said first layer, said front edge of second layer secured to a said front edge of the first layer wherein said absorbent second layer being free of chemical desiccants; a third fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge, and two side edges, said third layer comprising a wicking material wherein said third layer is in contact with the second fabric layer and partially in contact with the first layer; means for attaching the three layers together at their respective front edges; means for attaching the first and third layers together at their respective rear edges; and means for fastening the gym wrap at the front edges.
FIG. 3 shows a front cutaway view of an embodiment of a multi-layered gym wrap apparatus 300 in a closed configuration, and FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof. The gym wrap includes a second layer 301 sandwiched between a first layer 302 and third layer 303 wherein the second layer 301 overlaps only a portion of the first and third layers. The first, second and third layers are attached to each other at their respective rear edges 304, wherein the first layer is formed of a fabric to form a first fabric layer including a mesh fabric arrangement in direct contact with the second and third layers of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus and a user when the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is in a closed configuration, wherein the closed configuration of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is coiled in a substantially circular shape. One or more ends of the first, second and third layers form a triple layer and provide a means for fastening 305 the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus wherein the one or more ends of the first, second and third layers of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus overlapping each other from a left end 306 and a right end 307 when the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is viewed from the front in an end to end manner and viewed in an uncoiled configuration. The gym wrap apparatus includes an edge control technology treatment arrangement in continuous contact with the ends of the first, second and third layers to increase heat transfer, wherein the first fabric layer of the triple layer gym wrap includes a mesh fabric arrangement including a matrix of small mesh openings 308 to facilitate cooling and heat transfer and the third layer includes a large mesh fabric arrangement with a matrix of large mesh openings 309 wherein said large mesh openings are on average larger than said small mesh openings of the first fabric layer and when configured in a closed configuration increase air flow and cooling to a user.
In another aspect of the embodiment, the first layer and the third layer are substantially equal in size and shape and are substantially triangular in shape, each of them having a rear edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, wherein the first layer and the third layer are attached to each other at edges all around, preferably sewed together, wherein the rear edge is substantially straight. The second layer is substantially rectangular having two long edges and two short edges. One of the long edges is attached to the rear edge of the first layer and the third layer, the other long edge and the two short edges preferably are attached to the third layer only, so that there is no visible sew line on the first layer. The long edge of the second layer is shorter than the rear edge of the first and third layers. The second layer is positioned substantially at the center along the rear edge of the gym wrap, and the parts of the first layer and third layer that extend beyond the second layer at the rear edge form two elongated tail sections, making it easier for a user to tie a knot securing the gym wrap on the head. The side edges of the first layer and the third layer curve outwardly at the tail sections, making the tail sections elongated and narrow compared to the overall triangular shape of the gym wrap. The first layer, second layer, and third layer are attached to each other in such a way that the gym wrap lay flat substantially without wrinkles. Despite the overall triangular shape of the gym wrap, it may have rounded corners.
In yet another aspect of the embodiment (FIG. 7), the gym wrap 700 includes an elongated substantially oval shaped center section 704 where the first layer, second layer, and third layer are substantially equal in size and shape, and said first layer, second layer, and third layer are sewed together at their edges 701. The gym wrap includes an elongated tail section 702 attached to each narrow end 703 of the center section 704. The tail sections may be made of the same fabric material as the first fabric layer. The tail sections may have a dual-layer structure. In one variation, a tail section is made of one piece of fabric, which is folded on one edge and sewed together at the other edge 705. In another variation, a tail section is made of two pieces of fabric, and the tow pieces are sewed together at their side edges. The tail section may have a pointed tip. A user may tie the two tail sections together thus fastening the gym wrap around the user's hair.
FIG. 8 illustrates the edge control technology treatment arrangement. The matrix of small mesh openings 801 in the first fabric layer 802, the second layer 803, and the matrix of large mesh openings 804 in the third layer 805 form one or more open channels that conduct and accelerate moisture in the direction from the third layer to the first layer, making the gym wrap exceptionally moisture conductive. The large mesh opening may be round, oval, diamond, square, rectangular, or any other suitable shape. The large mesh opening 804 preferably may be 2-4 millimeter long and 1-3 millimeter wide if it is oval, and the like size if it is of another shape. The large mesh openings are preferably spaced 6-10 millimeters apart. The small mesh opening 801 may also be round, oval, diamond, square, rectangular, or any other suitable shape. In a further aspect of the embodiment, the small mesh openings 801 may be so small that they are barely noticeable to the eye. In a yet further aspect of the embodiment, the small mesh openings 801 may be small and evenly distributed like that in a piece of gauze. In some variants, the material for the first fabric layer 802 may have no visible mesh openings but is still sufficiently breathable to enable the edge control technology treatment arrangement.
While the invention has been described by way of example and in terms of the specific embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. To the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements as would be apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A gym wrap device, comprising:

a first fabric layer having a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges, said first fabric layer consisting of a breathable material;

a second fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge, and two side edges, said second layer consisting of an absorbent material;

said second layer overlapping along a portion of the front edge of said first layer, said front edge of second layer secured to a said front edge of the first layer wherein said absorbent second layer being free of chemical desiccants;

a third fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge, and two side edges, said third layer comprising a wicking material wherein said third layer is in contact with the second fabric layer and partially in contact with the first layer;

means for attaching the three layers together at their respective front edges;

means for attaching the first and third layers together at their respective rear edges; and

means for fastening the gym wrap at the front edges.

2. The gym wrap of claim 1 wherein the breathable first layer is a mesh wicking fabric which allows moisture to pass through to the absorbent second layer of the wrap.

3. The gym wrap of claim 1 wherein the absorbent second layer holds the moisture temporarily without the use of chemicals.

4. The gym wrap of claim 1 wherein the wicking third layer comprises of a Quick Wicking Poly Pique Knit yarn.

5. The gym wrap of claim 4 wherein the first and third layers are substantially equal in size and shape.

6. The gym wrap of claim 5 wherein the wrap is substantially triangular in shape, wherein the front edge is the longest side of the triangle, and the side edges are curved to form a tab section near the front edge.

7. The gym wrap of claim 6 wherein the second layer is substantially rectangular and is enclosed by the first layer and the third layer, the side edges of the first layer and the third layer extend beyond the side edges of the second layer forming elongated end tabs to be used as fastening means for the wrap.

8. The gym wrap of claim 7 wherein at least one edge of the second layer is sewed to the third layer only.

9. A gym wrap device, comprising:

a first fabric layer, said first layer having a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges, said first layer being a breathable fabric;

a second fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge and side edges, said second layer overlapping all of said first layer and is secured to said front edge and rear edge of the first layer;

said absorbent layer being absorbent and free of chemical desiccants;

a third fabric layer having a front edge, rear edge and side edges, said third layer overlapping the second layer of fabric;

means for attaching the three layers together at their respective front and rear edges; and

means for fastening the opposite ends of the gym wrap.

10. The gym wrap of claim 9 wherein the first layer is a wicking mesh fabric and has a felt-like texture which allows for moisture to pass through to the second absorbent layer of the wrap.

11. The gym wrap of claim 10 wherein the second absorbent layer holds the moisture temporarily before passing on to the third layer.

12. The gym wrap of claim 11 wherein the third wicking layer is comprised of a Quick Wicking Poly Pique Knit yarn that offers outstanding moisture management and comfort.

13. The gym wrap of claim 12 wherein the first, second and third layers are equal in size and shape.

14. The gym wrap of claim 13 wherein the wrap is an elongated oval shape.

15. The gym wrap of claim 12 wherein the side edges of the first and third layers extend over the side edges of the second layer thereby forming elongated ends for securing the wrap.

16. The gym wrap of claim 13 wherein the side edges of the third layer extend over the side edges of the first and second layers thereby forming elongated ends for securing the wrap.

17. A multi-layered fabric gym wrap comprising: a breathable and wicking first layer, an absorbent second layer and a wicking third layer;

said first layer adapted for gripping the hair of the user;

said absorbent layer being free of chemical desiccants;

said third layer having outstanding moisture management and comfort;

means for attaching the three layers to form the wrap; and

means for securing the wrap.

18. A method of making a gym wrap device, comprising the steps of:

utilizing a breathable mesh fabric layer, said breathable layer having a front edge and a rear edge;

utilizing an absorbent fabric layer having a front edge and a rear edge;

overlapping the absorbent layer over a portion of the breathable layer;

utilizing a wicking fabric layer having a front edge and a rear edge;

attaching the absorbent, breathable and wicking layers at their respective front edges; and

attaching the breathable and wicking layers at their respective rear edges.

19. The method of making a gym wrap device of claim 18, wherein the absorbent layer overlaps the entire portion of the breathable layer.

20. A multi-layered gym wrap apparatus, comprising:

a second layer sandwiched between a first layer and a third layer wherein said second layer overlaps only a portion of the first and third layers,

the first, second and third layers attached to each other at their respective rear edges, wherein said first layer is formed of fabric to form a first fabric layer including a mesh fabric arrangement in direct contact with the second and third layers of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus and a user when the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is in a closed configuration, wherein said closed configuration of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is coiled in a substantially circular shape,

one or more ends of said first, second and third layers form a triple layer and provide a means for fastening the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus wherein said one or more ends of the first, second and third layers of the multi-layered gym wrap apparatus overlapping each other from a left end and a right end when said multi-layered gym wrap apparatus is viewed from the front in an end to end manner and viewed in an uncoiled configuration, and

an edge control technology treatment arrangement in continuous contact with the ends of the first, second and third layers to increase heat transfer, wherein the first fabric layer of the triple layer gym wrap includes a mesh fabric arrangement comprising a matrix of small mesh openings to facilitate cooling and heat transfer and the third layer includes a large mesh fabric arrangement with a second matrix of large mesh openings wherein said large mesh openings are on average larger than said small mesh openings of the first fabric layer and when configured in a closed configuration increase air flow and cooling to a user.

21. The gym wrap of claim 20, wherein:

the gym wrap includes an elongated substantially oval shaped center section where the first layer, second layer, and third layer are substantially equal in size and shape, and said first layer, second layer, and third layer are sewed together at their edges; and

the gym wrap includes an elongated tail section attached to each narrow end of the center section.

22. The gym wrap of claim 20, wherein:

the first layer and the third layer are substantially equal in size and shape and are substantially triangular in shape, each of them having a rear edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, wherein the first layer and the third layer are attached to each other at edges all around, wherein the rear edge is substantially straight;

wherein the second layer is substantially rectangular having two long edges and two short edges, one of the long edges being attached to the rear edge of the first layer and the third layer, the other long edge and the two short edges preferably being attached to the third layer only so that there is no visible sew line on the first layer;

wherein the long edge of the second layer is shorter than the rear edge of the first and third layers, the second layer is positioned substantially at the center along the rear edge of the gym wrap, and the parts of the first layer and third layer that extend beyond the second layer at the rear edge forming two elongated tail sections;

wherein the side edges of the first layer and the third layer curve outwardly at the tail sections, making the tail sections elongated and narrow compared to the overall triangular shape of the gym wrap; and

wherein the first layer, second layer, and third layer are attached to each other in such a way that the gym wrap lay flat substantially without wrinkles.

23. The gym wrap of claim 20, wherein the matrix of small mesh openings in the first fabric layer and the matrix of large mesh openings in the third layer form one or more open channels conducting and accelerating moisture in the direction from the third layer to the first layer.