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Mannequin head for wigs

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-10
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-07-10
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Abstract

Abstract A hollowed-out mannequin head for the manufacture, care, and exhibition of wigs, made of rubber or rubberlike material of sufficient rigidity to retain its shape and to accommodate wig assembly pins in its outer wall, optionally provided with a removable flexible cap, suitable for extended use and resistant to moisture and mechanical damage.

Inventors

  • 👤 Josef Kunzmann

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 11:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/14

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 97 words
Mannequin head for the manufacture, care and exhibition of wigs and other hairpieces having a natural head shape and a homogeneous, thick wall structure constructed of an elastic material having sufficient rigidity to retain its shape and to support wig assembly pins over the entire portion of said mannequin head normally covered by wigs and other hairpieces, the exterior of said head being provided with a natural hairline and with a plurality of measuring lines for fitting of wigs, said lines extending from one ear area over the head to the corresponding area on the other side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 97 words
Mannequin head for the manufacture, care and exhibition of wigs and other hairpieces having a natural head shape and a homogeneous, thick wall structure constructed of an elastic material having sufficient rigidity to retain its shape and to support wig assembly pins over the entire portion of said mannequin head normally covered by wigs and other hairpieces, the exterior of said head being provided with a natural hairline and with a plurality of measuring lines for fitting of wigs, said lines extending from one ear area over the head to the corresponding area on the other side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 17 words
Mannequin head in accordance with claim 1 in which the interior of the head is hollowed out.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
Mannequin head in accordance with claim 2 wherein the interior hollowed out portion of said head is provided with integrally formed reinforcing ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 34 words
Mannequin head in accordance with claim 1 wherein the head comprises a separate cap made of a thick elastic material which conforms generally to the portion of said head normally covered by a wig.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 16 words
Mannequin head in accordance with claim 4 wherein said separate cap is fitted into said head.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 15 words
Mannequin head in accordance with claim 4 wherein the separate cap fits over said head.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 18 words
Mannequin head in accordance with claim 4 wherein the separate cap portion is adhesively attached to said head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 13 words
Mannequin head in accordance with claim 1 wherein said elastic material is rubber.

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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) 1974-10-04 1975-04-05 1975-10-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-10-04 1979-04-05 1979-10-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-10-04 1983-04-05 1983-10-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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