US3589376A
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Method of making wigs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-04-26
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1988-04-26
Abstract
Abstract The invention is concerned with a method of making wigs, and particularly patch wigs, in which a male mould is covered with a shell, hairs are pricked through the shell, and the shell is removed from the mould. The mould is then covered with a piece of textile material which is impregnated with a synthetic resin, the inner surface of the shell is coated with synthetic resin, and the shell is refitted to the mould again. When the resin has set with the ends of the hairs embedded in the resin and attached to the textile material the shell is removed, drawing the hairs through the shell. The wig, consisting of the piece of textile material with the hairs attached is finally removed from the mould.
Inventors
- 👤 Erwin Kohler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G3/00; A41G3/0075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A method of making a wig wherein portions of hairs are inserted through a pierceable outer shell, which is fitted over a male mould corresponding in shape to the head, into a pierceable material beneath the shell; the hairs are temporarily attached to the shell which is then separated from the pierceable material and the mould leaving the ends of the hairs projecting from the inner surface of the shell; a piece of thin textile material carrying a layer of synthetic resin is applied to the mould; the shell containing the hairs is also coated on its inner surface with a synthetic resin, and is then fitted again to the mould over the layer of resin; and when the resin has hardened, the shell is removed whereby the hairs are drawn through the shell and remain attached to the foil formed by the textile material with hardened resin to form the wig which is finally removed from the mould.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
A method of making a wig wherein portions of hairs are inserted through a pierceable outer shell, which is fitted over a male mould corresponding in shape to the head, into a pierceable material beneath the shell; the hairs are temporarily attached to the shell which is then separated from the pierceable material and the mould leaving the ends of the hairs projecting from the inner surface of the shell; a piece of thin textile material carrying a layer of synthetic resin is applied to the mould; the shell containing the hairs is also coated on its inner surface with a synthetic resin, and is then fitted again to the mould over the layer of resin; and when the resin has hardened, the shell is removed whereby the hairs are drawn through the shell and remain attached to the foil formed by the textile material with hardened resin to form the wig which is finally removed from the mould.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein an inner shell is fitted over said mould and said outer shell is fitted over said inner shell, said hairs being inserted through said outer and inner shells as far as the surface of said mould.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein said hairs are inserted through said outer and inner shells so as to form loops in said inner shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 3, wherein said hairs are inserted individually into said outer and inner shells, by means of a forked needle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said hairs are inserted through said shell and penetrate into the surface of said mould constituting said pierceable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method according to claim 5, wherein before said outer shell is first fitted to said mould, said inner surface of said outer shell is coated with a synthetic resin and said resin hardens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method according to claim 6, wherein pile formed by said hair ends projecting from said inner surface of said outer shell after said outer shell has been removed from said mould for the first time, is cut to an even length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said hairs are temporarily anchored to said outer shell by stretching a net over said outer surface of said outer shell and applying an adhesive to said net whereby said adhesive penetrates into the space between said net and said outer shell where said hairs are trapped.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said hair ends projecting from said inner surface of said outer shell are laid over in a desired direction, corresponding to a directioN of natural growth, just before coating said inner surface of said outer shell with said resin to embed said hair ends.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said outer shell consists of a layer of soft polyvinylchloride conforming in shape to that of said male mould.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 10, wherein said outer surface of said outer shell is provided with a grating with spacings corresponding to the lateral spacings of hairs in a head.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 10, wherein said inner surface of said outer shell is ground to a matt finish.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein after said outer shell is removed from said mould the outer surface of the mould is coated with a parting agent or foil consisting of wax, soap or a layer of cellophane before the piece of textile material is applied thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |