US3561455A
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Hair protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-07
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1989-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A hair protector that can be placed over a woman''s hair style for protecting the hair while sleeping and cover hair rollers, etc., when hair is put up, asleep or awake, and which is made in three tubular panels, a top panel being of light, open weave material, an intermediate panel being of two ply construction with an inner layer being of foam material and an outer layer of smooth or slick material, and a bottom panel being of light net material. An elastic band is attached around the bottom of the lower panel to hold the protector on the head and provide lateral adjustment and a sliding ring is positioned around the top to provide vertical adjustment.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G Gregg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:08
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/40; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
276 words
A hair protector comprising: A. a top tubular panel of light perforated material adapted to extend above the head of the wearer and surround the top portion of a hair style; B. an intermediate tubular panel extending down from and attached to the lower edge of said top panel and comprising a layer of flexible foam material and a layer of smooth surfaced material, the foam material being the inner layer and adapted to present a gripping surface to the hair and the smooth surfaCed material being the outer layer and being adapted to provide reduced friction between the hair protector and environmental surfaces whereby the protector is freely movable on a surface supporting the head and thus minimizing movement of the protector with respect to the head as the head is moved in engagement with a supporting surface; C. closing means in engagement with said tubular top panel for adjustably gathering material of said top tubular panel for providing an adjustable size enclosure over the top portion of the head; D. a lower tubular panel of light perforated material extending down from and attached to the lower edge of said intermediate panel; and E. an elastic band attached to, and gathering the lower edge of said lower panel, whereby the relaxed state of said band causes said lower edge of said lower panel to assume a reduced diameter, whereby said lower panel is caused to curve inward at its lower edge and provide a vent for air to move vertically up through said lower tubular panel, then up between said intermediate panel and the head, and finally out through the top of said top panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
276 words
A hair protector comprising: A. a top tubular panel of light perforated material adapted to extend above the head of the wearer and surround the top portion of a hair style; B. an intermediate tubular panel extending down from and attached to the lower edge of said top panel and comprising a layer of flexible foam material and a layer of smooth surfaced material, the foam material being the inner layer and adapted to present a gripping surface to the hair and the smooth surfaCed material being the outer layer and being adapted to provide reduced friction between the hair protector and environmental surfaces whereby the protector is freely movable on a surface supporting the head and thus minimizing movement of the protector with respect to the head as the head is moved in engagement with a supporting surface; C. closing means in engagement with said tubular top panel for adjustably gathering material of said top tubular panel for providing an adjustable size enclosure over the top portion of the head; D. a lower tubular panel of light perforated material extending down from and attached to the lower edge of said intermediate panel; and E. an elastic band attached to, and gathering the lower edge of said lower panel, whereby the relaxed state of said band causes said lower edge of said lower panel to assume a reduced diameter, whereby said lower panel is caused to curve inward at its lower edge and provide a vent for air to move vertically up through said lower tubular panel, then up between said intermediate panel and the head, and finally out through the top of said top panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A hair protector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lower tubular panel is at least one-half inch in height.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hair protector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said foam material and smooth surfaced material are laminated to provide an integral composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hair protector as set forth in claim 2 wherein the height of said intermediate cylindrical panel is not less than 2 inches in height.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A hair protector as set forth in claim 4 wherein said intermediate panel and material of said lower panel are of substantially the same circumference.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A hair protector as set forth in claim 5 wherein said light perforated material is a net material and said outer layer of said intermediate tubular panel is of satin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A hair protector as set forth in claim 6 wherein said elastic band is stretched by 75 percent to 150 percent at the time of attachment to said lower band and said elastic band has a stretch limit of between 300 percent and 400 percent.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |