US20180064194A1

US20180064194A1 - Wig Cap

Info

Publication number: US20180064194A1
Application number: US15/697,675
Authority: US
Inventors: Sherleen Sutton
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-09-07
Filing date: 2017-09-07
Publication date: 2018-03-08

Abstract

A wig cap. The wig cap includes an annular band including an upper edge, a lower edge, an inner layer, and an outer layer. A crown portion includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is connected to the upper edge of the annular band. A mesh portion includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein that the first edge of the mesh portion is connected to the second edge of the crown portion, and the second edge of the mesh portion is connected to the upper edge of the annular band. The mesh portion is configured to contact a rear area and side areas of a wearer's head when worn thereon, and the crown portion is configured to contact a crown area of a wearer's head when worn thereon. The wig cap protects the scalp and hair follicles from wigs and other head coverings.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/384,249 filed on Sep. 7, 2016. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to head coverings. More specifically, the present invention provides a wig cap that is configured to prevent damage to the scalp and hair follicles when the wig cap is worn underneath a wig or other type of head covering.
Many individuals wear wigs, skull caps, or other types of head coverings. Such head coverings are typically secured around the wearer's head and scalp. These head coverings can cause friction between themselves and the wearer's scalp. The friction can cause sweating, irritation, and may exacerbate dry skin or other skin conditions. Wigs in particular can include an inner lining that can cause itching and irritation when worn. Further, individuals experiencing hair loss may lose more hair due to the wig damaging the hair follicles. Some existing head coverings also include solid material that does not allow airflow to the scalp. This can cause sweat buildup and lead to further irritation. In view of the above, it is desirable to provide a wig cap that includes a mesh portion for breathability and an interior surface that prevents damage to the scalp and hair follicles while providing comfort to the wearer.
In light of the devices disclosed in the prior art, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in design elements from the prior art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing wig caps. In this regard the present invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of wig caps now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a wig cap wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when protecting the scalp and hair follicles while wearing a wig or other head covering. The wig cap includes an annular band comprising an upper edge, a lower edge, an inner layer, and an outer layer. A crown portion includes a first edge and a second edge. The first edge of the crown portion is connected to the upper edge of the annular band. A mesh includes a first edge connected to the second edge of the crown portion and a second edge connected to the upper edge of the annular band. The mesh portion is configured to contact a rear area and side areas of a wearer's head when worn thereon, and the crown portion is configured to contact a crown area of a wearer's head when worn thereon.
One object of the present invention is to provide a wig cap that prevents damage to the scalp and hair follicles.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wig cap that includes a mesh portion that permits airflow to the scalp.
Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the wig cap being worn by an individual according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a rear view of the wig cap being worn by an individual according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the wig cap according to one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the wig cap. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for providing a comfortable wig cap that prevents damage to the scalp and hair follicles. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a perspective view of a wig cap being worn by an individual and a rear view of a wig cap being worn by an individual, respectively. The wig cap 10 includes an annular band 12 having an upper edge 21, a lower edge 16, an inner layer, and an outer layer. The annular band 12 defines the shape of the wig cap 10 and is sized to fit around a wearer's head 101 such that the annular band 12 is positioned above and behind the wearer's ears. In the shown embodiment, the lower edge 16 of the annular band 12 includes a plurality of ridges 31 extending downwardly therefrom. The plurality of ridges 31 allow sweat and moisture to be wicked away from the wearer's scalp. In the shown embodiment, the plurality of ridges 31 are spaced equally from each other so that moisture will be evenly and uniformly removed from the scalp area.
A crown portion 11 is configured to be positioned over the crown area of the wearer's head 101 when the wig cap 10 is worn. The crown portion 11 includes a first edge 17 that is connected to the upper edge 21 of the annular band 12. The crown portion 11 includes a solid fabric material having no apertures or cutouts thereon. The crown portion 11 can be made from silk, satin, or any other material that is soft and has a low coefficient of friction. In the illustrated embodiment, a reinforcement band 15 is disposed on a second edge 27 of the crown portion 11. The reinforcement band 15 provides additional structural support to the wig cap 10 and helps to prevent the wig cap 10 from being torn or otherwise damaged. The reinforcement band 15 can be sewn onto the second edge 27 of the crown portion 11 or may otherwise be attached via a fastener, such as hook and loop material.
The wig cap 10 includes a mesh portion 14 configured to be positioned about a rear area and side areas of the wearer's head 101 when the wig cap 10 is worn. The mesh portion 14 includes a first edge 23 connected to the second edge 27 of the crown portion 11 and a second edge 25 connected to the upper edge 21 of the annular band 12. The mesh portion 14 includes a plurality of apertures 24 in order to permit airflow to the scalp. In the shown embodiment, the plurality of apertures 24 each include a common diameter, which causes the airflow to all areas of the scalp to be consistent and uniform, thus allowing for homogenous cooling of the scalp.
Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a cross-sectional view of the wig cap. The annular band 12 includes an inner layer 22 that contacts the wearer's scalp and an outer layer 32. The outer layer 32 includes an elastic material in order to effectively secure the wig cap 10 to the wearer's head. The inner layer 22 includes a material such as silk, satin, or any other suitable material that provides comfort to the wearer while preventing irritation to the scalp or hair follicles. The mesh portion 14 is connected to the annular band 12, and is further connected to the crown portion 11. In the shown embodiment, the mesh portion 14 is directly attached to the reinforcement band 15 of the crown portion 11. In this way, the reinforcement band 15 improves the overall structural strength of the wig cap 10 by providing a common attachment point for the crown portion 11 and the mesh portion 14.
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

I claim:

1) A wig cap, comprising:

an annular band comprising an upper edge, a lower edge, an inner layer, and an outer layer;

a crown portion comprising a first edge and a second edge, the first edge connected to the upper edge of the annular band;

a mesh portion comprising a first edge and a second edge, the first edge of the mesh portion connected to the second edge of the crown portion, the second edge of the mesh portion connected to the upper edge of the annular band;

wherein the mesh portion is configured to contact a rear area and a side area of a wearer's head when worn thereon;

wherein the crown portion is configured to contact a crown area of a wearer's head when worn thereon.

2) The wig cap of claim 1, further comprising a reinforcement strip disposed on the second edge of the crown portion.

3) The wig cap of claim 2, wherein the mesh portion is attached to the reinforcement strip of the crown portion.

4) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the inner layer of the annular band is composed of silk.

5) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the inner layer of the annular band is composed of satin.

6) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the outer layer of the annular band includes an elastic material.

7) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the mesh portion comprises a plurality of apertures, wherein each of the plurality of apertures includes a common uniform diameter.

8) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the crown portion includes a solid surface.

9) The wig cap of claim 1, wherein the lower edge of the annular band includes a plurality of ridges extending downward therefrom.

10) The wig cap of claim 9, wherein the plurality of ridges are spaced a uniform distance from each other.