US5083318A
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Headwrap for chemotherapy patients
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-24
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Granted: 1992-01-28
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Expires: 2010-05-24
Abstract
Abstract Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy frequently experience the tragedy of total hair loss. Women and children, in particular, require suitable head covering, wherever they may be, during this trying time. A most versatile and useful headwrap is made from knit cottom, which retain body heat. The headwrap is long, wide in the center, and tapers to a point on both ends. Tapering allows the wrap to be tied in several distinct ways, creating many stylish looks. When the wrap is properly "dressed" and its tapered ends secured, it can be worn with, and under, the wearer's hats, and accented with fashion pins. The versatility of the headwrap is shown in its alernate stylish use as a belt or cummerbund.
Inventors
- 👤 Chalanda M. Hook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:44
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/041; A41; A41D; A41D23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A headwrap for wear by chemotherapy patients (1) to stylishly conceal hair loss during chemotherapy treatment and during subsequent hair regrowth and (2) for stylish wear after said regrowth, said headwrap being knitted from a blend of threads selected from (a) a class of cottons and (b) a class having elastic properties, into a scarf-like shape, said headwrap having body heat-retaining properties provided by said cotton, said headwrap being non-slipping with respect to a head by means of said threads having said elastic properties, a length of said headwrap being greater than a width, said width tapering to narrow securable ends, said tapering allowing for securing of said wrap in at least one distinctive and stylish way, and said wrap conforming adjustably to the shape of said head, keeping said head warm, and securely gripping said head of said patient during period of said hair loss, during said hair regrowth and after said regrowth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A headwrap for wear by chemotherapy patients (1) to stylishly conceal hair loss during chemotherapy treatment and during subsequent hair regrowth and (2) for stylish wear after said regrowth, said headwrap being knitted from a blend of threads selected from (a) a class of cottons and (b) a class having elastic properties, into a scarf-like shape, said headwrap having body heat-retaining properties provided by said cotton, said headwrap being non-slipping with respect to a head by means of said threads having said elastic properties, a length of said headwrap being greater than a width, said width tapering to narrow securable ends, said tapering allowing for securing of said wrap in at least one distinctive and stylish way, and said wrap conforming adjustably to the shape of said head, keeping said head warm, and securely gripping said head of said patient during period of said hair loss, during said hair regrowth and after said regrowth.
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