US4914754A
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Disposable cap and cape for chemical processing of hair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-12
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Granted: 1990-04-10
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Expires: 2008-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A disposable cap and cape is provided for use during the chemical processing of hair both during the waiting period and the rinsing phase. It is preferrably fabricated from a single rectangular sheet of thin flexible plastic. The cap portion is formed at one end by folding the sheet over onto itself and welding the sides to each. A U-shaped neck cutout is made at the other end creating ties from the remaining material on either side. When the device is used as a cap, the cap portion is fitted over the head and the chemical is retained inside by the proximity of the sheet material. When the device is used as a cape, one tie is positioned on each side of the head, the device is pulled up to the back of the neck, the ties are tied together at the forehead, and the cap portion is allowed to drape down the back. Rinse water and chemicals then flow over the outside of the former cap into a sink.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Ruth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:11
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/08; A45D19/00; A45D19/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A disposable cap and cape, comprising: a first flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a second flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; as third flexible sheet having first and second sides, first and second ends, and a cut between said sides extending from said second end toward said first end defining a first tie between said first side and said cut and a second tie between said cut and said second side; said first sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said first ends of said first and second sheets coupled together; and said first end of said third sheet coupled to said second end of said first sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A disposable cap and cape, comprising: a first flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a second flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; as third flexible sheet having first and second sides, first and second ends, and a cut between said sides extending from said second end toward said first end defining a first tie between said first side and said cut and a second tie between said cut and said second side; said first sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said first ends of said first and second sheets coupled together; and said first end of said third sheet coupled to said second end of said first sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first and second flexible sheets are fabricated from a single unitary sheet folded at said first ends of said first and second flexible sheets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first and third flexible sheets are fabricated from a single unitary sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first, second, and third flexible sheets are fabricated from a single unitary sheet folded at said first ends of said first and second flexible sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 1 wherein said cut is substantially U-shaped forming a U-shaped neck opening between said first and second ties.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
166 words
A disposable cap and cape, comprising: a first flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a second flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a third flexible sheet having first and second sides, first and second ends, and a substantially U-shaped cut between said sides extending from said second end toward said first end defining a U-shaped neck opening and a first tie between said first side and said cut and a second tie between said cut and said second side; said first sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said first ends of said first and second sheets coupled together; said first end of said third sheet coupled to said second end of said first sheet; and said first, second, and third flexible sheets fabricated from a single unitary sheet folded at said first ends of said first and second flexible sheets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
166 words
A disposable cap and cape, comprising: a first flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a second flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a third flexible sheet having first and second sides, first and second ends, and a substantially U-shaped cut between said sides extending from said second end toward said first end defining a U-shaped neck opening and a first tie between said first side and said cut and a second tie between said cut and said second side; said first sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said first ends of said first and second sheets coupled together; said first end of said third sheet coupled to said second end of said first sheet; and said first, second, and third flexible sheets fabricated from a single unitary sheet folded at said first ends of said first and second flexible sheets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
134 words
A disposable cap and cape, comprising: a first flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a second flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a third flexible sheet having first and second sides, first and second ends, and a cut between said sides extending from said second end toward said first end defining a first tie between said first side and said cut and a second tie between said cut and said second side; said first sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second ends of said first and second sheets coupled together; and said first end of said third sheet coupled to said second end of said first sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
A disposable cap and cape, comprising: a first flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a second flexible sheet having first and second sides and first and second ends; a third flexible sheet having first and second sides, first and second ends, and a cut between said sides extending from said second end toward said first end defining a first tie between said first side and said cut and a second tie between said cut and said second side; said first sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second sides of said first and second sheets coupled together; said second ends of said first and second sheets coupled together; and said first end of said third sheet coupled to said second end of said first sheet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 7 wherein said first and second flexible sheets are fabricated from a single unitary sheet folded at said second ends of said first and second flexible sheets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 7 wherein said first and third flexible sheets are fabricated from a single unitary sheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 7 wherein said cut is substantially U-shaped forming a U-shaped neck opening between said first and second ties.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 10 wherein said first and second flexible sheet are fabricated from a single unitary sheet folded at said second ends of said first and second flexible sheets.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A disposable cap and cape in accordance with claim 10 wherein said first and third flexible sheets are fabricated from a single unitary sheet.
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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) | 1993-04-09 | 1993-10-09 | 1994-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-09 | 1997-10-09 | 1998-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-09 | 2001-10-09 | 2002-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |