US3693848A
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Wig form
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-23
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-08-23
Abstract
Abstract A wig form in the shape of a human head having passages therein terminating in circumferentially spaced openings in the head, and elongated flexible members longitudinally movable in the passages and having sharp pointed ends moving inwardly and outwardly through the openings and through a wig placed on the form to releasably anchor the wig thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Irwin G Breitbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:47
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A wig form comprising a main body having a head portion generally in the shape of a human head, a base member, said body defining passage means terminating in a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings in said head portion, a plurality of elongated flexible resiLient members extending longitudinally within said passage means and terminating in sharp pointed ends each movable inwardly and outwardly through a different one of said openings generally radially of the head portion, and a control member operatively connected to said flexible members for imparting movements to said pointed ends inwardly and outwardly of said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A wig form comprising a main body having a head portion generally in the shape of a human head, a base member, said body defining passage means terminating in a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings in said head portion, a plurality of elongated flexible resiLient members extending longitudinally within said passage means and terminating in sharp pointed ends each movable inwardly and outwardly through a different one of said openings generally radially of the head portion, and a control member operatively connected to said flexible members for imparting movements to said pointed ends inwardly and outwardly of said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The wig form defined in claim 1 in which said control member comprises a handle mounted in said main body substantially below the levels of said openings, all of said flexible members being connected to said handle for simultaneous common movement therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The wig form defined in claim 2 in which said control handle is mounted on said body below said head portion for generally inward and outward movements relative to said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The wig form defined in claim 1 in which said passage means comprises a main passageway extending inwardly and upwardly relative to said body, and a plurality of branch passages each leading from said main passageway to a different one of said openings, each of said flexible members extending longitudinally of said main passageway and a different one of said branch passages.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |