WO2000060969A1 - Covering for a portion of a human head - Google Patents
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- WO2000060969A1 WO2000060969A1 PCT/GB2000/001351 GB0001351W WO0060969A1 WO 2000060969 A1 WO2000060969 A1 WO 2000060969A1 GB 0001351 W GB0001351 W GB 0001351W WO 0060969 A1 WO0060969 A1 WO 0060969A1
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- envelope
- head
- covering
- mouth
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
- A42B1/04—Soft caps; Hoods
- A42B1/041—Peakless soft head coverings, e.g. turbans or berets
Definitions
- This invention relates to a covering for a portion of a human head, and in particular, for the back and top portion of a human head .
- the covering is in the form of an envelope formed from a flexible material and provided with a mouth.
- the material defines the mouth of the envelope and the length of edge of the material defining the mouth being at least partially elastically extendable.
- the envelope and the mouth are dimensioned to allow the first portion of the envelope to be placed over the top and back portion of a human head and a second portion of the envelope to extend forward of the head, such that on twisting of the second portion of the envelope through at least 180° about an axis extending forward from the head, part of the second portion of the envelope may be caused to overly the first portion of the envelope on the head.
- Such a head covering may have a variety of uses .
- the particular use for which the head covering is intended will, in the large part, determine the nature of the material used to form the envelope.
- Such uses include the containment of wet hair, in which case the envelope will preferably be formed from towelling or other absorbent fabric material; the provision of warmth to the head in which case the envelope is preferably formed from a material with good heat insulation properties such as POLARFLEECE (a trade mark) ; or as an item of fashion wear in which case the envelope may be made of any material appropriate to the particular fashion.
- the envelope has a first and second portion.
- the first portion of the envelope is preferably configured and dimensioned to substantially match the contours of the back and top of the head.
- the first portion of the envelope when the first portion of the envelope is placed over the back and top of the head, the first portion of the envelope fits closely to the back and top of the head.
- the configuration and dimensioning of the first portion of the envelope is such that there is room in the first portion of the envelope when placed over the users head to contain all of that person's hair.
- the material of the envelope has a degree of elasticity in all directions in the plane of the material .
- the second portion of the envelope is larger than the first portion of the envelope. This is because when the second portion of the envelope has been twisted at least 180° about an axis extending forward from the head, the remaining portion of the envelope must be sufficiently large to be able to cover both the user's head and the first portion of the envelope. Again it is particularly preferred that the second portion of the envelope is configured and dimensioned to substantially match the contours of the back and top of the user's head when it has been used as discussed above. Alternatively, the second portion of the envelope may be configured to accommodate large quantities of hair in a similar fashion to the first portion.
- the second portion of the envelope can be dimensioned and configured so as to fit over the user's head and first portion of the envelope after either a twist of about 180° about an axis extending forward from the user's head, or a multiple of 180°.
- the covering can be made to suit a wide range of head sizes by varying the angle through which the second portion is twisted before being placed over the head of the user and the first portion of the envelope.
- the edge of the material defining the mouth may either be fully elasticated or partially elasticated.
- the elastication is formed, in either case, by hemming the edge of the material so as to form a tube of material.
- any elastic extensions means may be placed.
- Such means will be referred to hereafter as "elastic ribbon or string” .
- the elastic ribbon or string is either continuous around the mouth of envelope or extends only partially around the ' mouth of the envelope. When the extension is only partial the ends of the elastic ribbon or string are anchored to the material of the envelope .
- a person places the first portion of the envelope over the back portion of a human head and extends the second portion of the envelope forward of the head.
- the user then twists the second portion of the envelope at least 180° about the axis extending forward from the head.
- the user causes the second portion of the envelope to overlie the first portion of the envelope on the head.
- Preferably at least the portion of the edge defining the mouth in the second portion of the envelope is elasticated so that when the second portion of the envelope is placed over the first portion of the envelope the edge of the mouth releasably grips the head and first portion of the envelope. This retains the covering on the wearer's head.
- Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of a covering according to the present invention
- Figure 2 shows the first step in placing the covering of Figure 1 on a human head
- Figure 3 shows the second step of placing a covering of Figure 1 on a human head
- Figure 4 shows the final stage of placing the covering of Figure 1 on the human head
- Figure 5 shows a second embodiment of a covering according to the present invention.
- a covering of the present invention is formed from an envelope 2.
- Envelope 2 is made of a flexible, absorbent towelling material.
- a mouth 4 is defined by an edge 6 of the envelope 2.
- Envelope 2 is formed from a first portion 8 and a second portion 10.
- First portion 8 is dimensionally smaller than second portion 10 as shown in Figure 1.
- Edge 6 of envelope 2 is formed into a tubular hem 12 that is continuous around edge 6. Within tubular hem 12 (and not shown) is an elastic ribbon or string. Edge 6 and tubular hem 12 are formed so that the length of edge 6 may be increased by applying tension along the edge 6 of the envelope 2 . As may be seen from Figure 2, first portion 8 of envelope 2 is contoured and dimensioned so as to substantially match the contour 14 of the head and hair of an individual 16.
- first portion 8 of the envelope 2 is placed over the back of the head of the individual 16 and the second portion 10 pulled forward of the head.
- the exact direction in which the second portion 10 is pulled is determined by where the user wishes edge 6 of envelope 2 to fall relative to the facial features of the individual 16.
- Second portion 10 is then folded around twist 20 toward the head of individual 16 and caused to overlie the head of the individual 16 and first portion 8 of the envelope 2. This may be seen in Figure 4.
- edge 6 of envelope 2 is, in this example, elasticated along its entire length and accordingly edge 6 will, assuming it has been extended by being placed around first portion 8 and the head of individual 16, grip the head of the individual 16. It is preferable that edge 6 is so dimensioned when in a non-extended state that the edge has to be a little extended when the covering of the present invention is in the configuration as shown in Figure 4.
- the exact configuration of the envelope 2 may be varied depending upon both the purpose for which the covering of the present invention is required and the desired appearance of the covering when completed as in Figure 4.
- the configuration shown in Figures 1 to 4 does not allow for the individual 16 to have particularly long hair.
- a configuration of envelope 2 as shown in Figure 5 includes a portion 22 of first portion 8 of envelope 2 that will accommodate large amounts of long hair.
- the embodiment of Figure 5 would be applied to an individual 16 in the same fashion as shown in Figures 2 , 3 and 4.
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- Cleaning And Drying Hair (AREA)
- Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
- Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
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Priority Applications (5)
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US09/958,578 US6434752B1 (en) | 1999-04-08 | 2000-04-10 | Covering for a portion of a human head |
EP00919043A EP1171007A1 (en) | 1999-04-08 | 2000-04-10 | Covering for a portion of a human head |
AU39799/00A AU761908B2 (en) | 1999-04-08 | 2000-04-10 | Covering for a portion of a human head |
JP2000610318A JP2002541348A (en) | 1999-04-08 | 2000-04-10 | Head cover |
CA002369189A CA2369189A1 (en) | 1999-04-08 | 2000-04-10 | Covering for a portion of a human head |
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GB9907961.8 | 1999-04-08 | ||
GBGB9907961.8A GB9907961D0 (en) | 1999-04-08 | 1999-04-08 | Covering for a portion of a human head |
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PCT/GB2000/001351 WO2000060969A1 (en) | 1999-04-08 | 2000-04-10 | Covering for a portion of a human head |
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US (1) | US6434752B1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1171007A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2002541348A (en) |
AU (1) | AU761908B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2369189A1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB9907961D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000060969A1 (en) |
ZA (1) | ZA200108317B (en) |
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FR2858923B1 (en) * | 2003-08-18 | 2005-12-09 | Didier Elie Christian Piron | CHARLOTTE WITH EASY PLACEMENT FOR THE PROTECTION AND DRYING OF HAIR |
US7412729B1 (en) * | 2005-07-22 | 2008-08-19 | Mcgovern Janet | Head cover with pocket |
US7310827B2 (en) * | 2005-10-31 | 2007-12-25 | Martin J. Ciesinski | Splash guard |
US20090025119A1 (en) * | 2007-07-25 | 2009-01-29 | Nespor Brenda L | Drying garment with head wrap |
GB2517929B (en) * | 2013-09-04 | 2017-10-04 | Aburnet Ltd | A method of making an improved hairnet |
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US1914544A (en) * | 1932-06-28 | 1933-06-20 | Villa Numa | Headgear |
US2421934A (en) * | 1946-10-05 | 1947-06-10 | Golfieri Amelia | Combination head and neck covering |
GB2248391A (en) * | 1990-09-25 | 1992-04-08 | Langan Peter Warwick | Hair towel |
JPH04209813A (en) * | 1990-11-30 | 1992-07-31 | Hayashi Nitto:Kk | Hat and its production |
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US2424129A (en) | 1945-11-13 | 1947-07-15 | Vincelle Dorothy | Shampoo cap |
US2804695A (en) | 1954-04-30 | 1957-09-03 | Elmer P Scott | Device for drying wet hair |
US4683596A (en) | 1985-11-21 | 1987-08-04 | Cole Sheila N | Curl keeping hair cap |
US5265278A (en) | 1992-07-14 | 1993-11-30 | Hideki Watanabe | Hair cap |
US5249308A (en) * | 1992-11-16 | 1993-10-05 | Edward H. Blume, Jr. | After-shower hat |
US5566689A (en) * | 1994-11-02 | 1996-10-22 | Yeater; Joan E. | Hair-containing device |
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- 2000-04-10 JP JP2000610318A patent/JP2002541348A/en active Pending
- 2000-04-10 AU AU39799/00A patent/AU761908B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2000-04-10 US US09/958,578 patent/US6434752B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-04-10 CA CA002369189A patent/CA2369189A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2000-04-10 EP EP00919043A patent/EP1171007A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2000-04-10 WO PCT/GB2000/001351 patent/WO2000060969A1/en active IP Right Grant
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US1914544A (en) * | 1932-06-28 | 1933-06-20 | Villa Numa | Headgear |
US2421934A (en) * | 1946-10-05 | 1947-06-10 | Golfieri Amelia | Combination head and neck covering |
GB2248391A (en) * | 1990-09-25 | 1992-04-08 | Langan Peter Warwick | Hair towel |
JPH04209813A (en) * | 1990-11-30 | 1992-07-31 | Hayashi Nitto:Kk | Hat and its production |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 016, no. 548 (C - 1005) 18 November 1992 (1992-11-18) * |
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ZA200108317B (en) | 2002-05-23 |
CA2369189A1 (en) | 2000-10-19 |
EP1171007A1 (en) | 2002-01-16 |
AU761908B2 (en) | 2003-06-12 |
GB9907961D0 (en) | 1999-06-02 |
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