Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
Reusable and adjustable heat-insulating bonnet and
a cape combination for use in hair treatment
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
100011 The present invention relates generally to body covering garments but
more particularly
to a reusable and adjustable heat-insulating bonnet and a cape combination for
use in hair
treatment particularly for hair salons.
2. Description of Related Art
100021 In hair salons, a bonnet is fitted over the hair portion of the head of
the client so as to
trap body heat and thus accelerate the dying and bleaching and other hair
treatment processes.
Another piece of plastic is also used to cover the clothes around the collar
of the client.
100031 The main drawback in using a disposable bonnet is of course an
environmental concern
as several bonnets can be thrown out on a daily basis. The type of plastic
currently in use by hair
salons is not the kind of plastic that is easily recyclable.
100041 In art not directly related to hair salons or hair dressing in , there
are US Patents 0946770
and 1056391 that describe a bonnet or beanie which has a small neck cape which
is retained by
press studs.
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100051 US patent 822,986, 981,738 describes a head bonnet which is connected
to a bonnet-like
piece of clothing which covers the anterior and posterior portions of the
body. Front openings
give free passage to the arms.
100061 US patents 1,232,567, 1,652,145, 2,156,251, 4,468,815 and 4,864,662, as
well as German
patents DE710,269 and French FR792,832 describe a hat or a head bonnet which
is adjustable in
dimensions. Buttons or a cord ensure an increase in the diameter of the hat.
100071 US patents 1,485,392, 4,980,928 and 20060248623 describe a head hat or
a bonnet which
is connected to a piece of clothing for the body in particular by means of
buttons or hook and
loop fasteners.
100081 US patents 2,804,695, 2,919,494, 3,714,670, 5,249,308 and 20080196144,
as well as
international patent W02017031085 describe a head bonnet which in particular
comprises
various layers and / or a peripheral compression elastic.
100091 US patent 2,851,690 describes a protective garment for the body which
can in particular
receive a cape. The two are notably connected by means of press studs.
100101 US patents 3,868,728, 4,171,542, 4,408,357, 4,535,481 and 4,622,699, as
well as
European patent EP1224876 describe a garment for the body which has in
particular sleeves
which may be earlier, depending on its installation.
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100111 US patent 7,661,149 describes a protective cape that covers the entire
body.
100121 US patent 8,225,422 describes a piece of clothing which can in
particular receive a cape.
The two are notably linked by press studs.
100131 Chinese patent CN202697771 describes a body garment which has in
particular front
openings to allow the hands to pass.
100141 Although the art of bonnets and capes appears to be a very crowded art,
there is no prior
art directly related to the field of hairdressing such as performed in hair
salons, although the
current situation, besides the use of disposable equipment, has the problems
of:
100151 a) not offering many size adjustable options;
100161 b) not being fully configured to trap heat around the head area so as
to increase treatment
efficiency;
100171 c) providing ergonomic features for the intended user (client);
100181 d) providing ease of use and installation for the hairdresser.
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BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
100191 The following presents a simplified summary of some embodiments of the
invention in
order to provide a basic understanding of the invention. This summary is not
an extensive
overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key/critical
elements of the invention or
to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some
embodiments of the
invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description
that is presented later.
100201 In view of the unresolved problems by the prior art, is a main object
of the present
disclosure to provide for a reusable and adjustable, heat insulating bonnet.
100211 Although the prior art has had capability and motivation, amply
sufficient to presumably
give incentive to the development of a cape and bonnet to solve the current
situation in hair
salons, the fact remains that the problem awaited the creativity and inventive
discovery of the
present inventor. In spite of ample motivation and capability shown by the
many illustrations
herein, the prior art did not suggest this invention.
100221 In order to do so, there is provided a bonnet having a heat reflecting
inner layer and an
outer layer. The bonnet is pleated at the back as well as having a drawstring
so that it is size
adjustable so as to match the client's head size. This is particularly
important since some
treatments require the use of aluminum foil sheets, which makes the head
bigger. A collar
protector extends integrally from the lower part of the bonnet. The bonnet has
a set of receptacles
for receiving press studs located at the top of the cape.
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100231 Even in hindsight consideration of the present invention to determine
its inventive and
novel nature, it is not only conceded but emphasized that the prior art had
many details usable in
this invention, but only if the prior art had had the guidance of the present
invention, details of
both capability and motivation.
100241 Applicant, being a hairdresser, had the idea for an adjustable,
washable and reusable
thermal bonnet, which is in line with today's tendencies towards more eco-
responsible products.
100251 The adjustable function of the head bonnet, or beanie is very
important. As of now, in
hair salons, disposable plastic bonnets are not large enough to fully cover
the head of the client --
who is the intended user -- having foil wicks wrapped around their hair. The
back of the bonnet
has a plurality of pleats so as to adjust its size in order to completely
cover the client's head. By
making the bonnet adjustable, the problem is solved. Moreover, the bonnet is
accompanied by a
cape with sleeves in the front, and not the sides, as often seen in some
disposable raincoats.
Having the sleeves in the front provides more freedom for the client who is
generally seated in a
chair with armrests. With the sleeves at the front, it makes it easier to free
the arms and hands for
holding a magazine, a tablet or a phone. While waiting for the treatment to be
completed. The
cape with sleeves is of course optimized in size for covering all of an
intended user's clothing.
100261 The sleeves, cape and bonnet are made from a soft, stain resistant
vinyl. The interior of
the bonnet is made of a thermal blackout fabric to reflect the heat back
towards the head of the
intended user. A drawstring at the front of the bonnet ensures that it can be
adjustably closed
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around the face in order to retain the maximum heath on the hair. Aside for
making hair wicks,
the bonnet and cape can also be used for other hair treatments such as
moisturizing, repair,
keratin, etc...
100271 In a preferred embodiment, a collar protector extends integrally from
the lower part of the
bonnet; the bonnet has a set of receptacles for receiving press studs located
at the top of the cape
so that the bonnet and the cape can be releasably attached together.
100281 In a preferred embodiment, a hook and loop strap tightens the back
portion of the bonnet
where the pleats are located; press studs allow the rear collar of the cape to
be attached to the
bonnet.
100291 In yet another preferred embodiment, the bonnet has the exterior layer
made out of
polyester and the interior layer is made out of polyurethane.
100301 The bonnet and cape combination has a method for installing the
reusable and
adjustable heat insulating bonnet and a cape consisting in the steps of:
100311 a) placing the cape on the intended user while seated;
100321 b) the intended user putting her arms into the sleeves;
100331 c) the bonnet is placed on the head of the intended user by adjusting
the pleats as
required;
100341 d) the bonnet is attached to the cape by pressing the press studs;
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100351 e) the drawstrings are tightened to fit around a face portion of the
intended user; and
100361 f) the pleats are secured by way of the hook and loop.
100371 The foregoing has outlined rather broadly the more pertinent and
important features of
the present disclosure so that the detailed description of the invention that
follows may be better
understood and so that the present contribution to the art can be more fully
appreciated.
Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter which form
the subject of the
claims of the invention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art
that the conception
and the disclosed specific methods and structures may be readily utilized as a
basis for
modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of
the present
disclosure. It should be realized by those skilled in the art that such
equivalent structures do not
depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended
claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
100381 Other features and advantages of the present invention will become
apparent when the
following detailed description is read in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, in which:
100391 FIG. 1 is a front view, looking at the interior of the bonnet,
according to an embodiment
of the present invention;
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100401 FIG. 2A Rear view of the bonnet, according to an embodiment of the
present
invention;
100411 FIG. 2B Close up of the press stubs, according to an embodiment of the
present
invention;
100421 FIG. 3A Front view of the bonnet tightened, according to an embodiment
of the
present invention;
100431 FIG. 3B Close up view of the drawstrings, according to an embodiment of
the present
invention;
100441 FIG. 4A Rear view of the bonnet tightened, according to an embodiment
of the
present invention;
100451 FIG. 4B Close up view of the press studs, according to an embodiment of
the present
invention.
100461 FIG. 5 Front view of the cape showing the sleeves, according to an
embodiment of
the present invention.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
100471 The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in
the art to make and
use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor
of carrying out his
invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to
those skilled in the
art, since the general principles of the present invention have been defined
herein to specifically
provide a ratchet socket organizer.
100481 It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the
purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. The terms "a"
or "an," as used
herein, are defined as to mean "at least one". The term "plurality," as used
herein, is defined as
two or more. The term "another," as used herein, is defined as at least a
second or more. The
terms "including" and/or "having," as used herein, are defined as comprising
(i.e., open
language). The term "coupled," as used herein, is defined as connected,
although not necessarily
directly, not necessarily mechanically, and not permanent. The term
"providing" is defined
herein in its broadest sense, e.g., bringing/coming into physical existence,
making available,
and/or supplying to someone or something, in whole or in multiple parts at
once or over a period
of time. As used herein, the terms "about", "generally", or "approximately"
apply to all
numeric values, whether or not explicitly indicated. These terms generally
refer to a range of
numbers that one of skill in the art would consider near the stated amount by
about 0%, 5%, or
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10%, including increments therein. In many instances these terms may include
numbers that
are rounded to the nearest significant figure.
100491 Referring now to any of the accompanying FIGS. 1-4, there is provided a
reusable
and adjustable heat insulating bonnet (10). The bonnet (10) is further
comprised of a heat
reflecting inner layer (16) and an outer layer (18) made of a durable yet
flexible plastic
material.
100501 A collar protector (12) extends integrally from the lower part of the
bonnet (10). The
bonnet (10) has a set of receptacles (20) for receiving press studs (22)
located at the top of the
cape (12) so that the bonnet (10) and the cape (12) can be releasably attached
together.
100511 The bonnet (10) has a plurality of pleats (24) at its rear portion to
make it adjustable to
match the intended user's head size. The use of a plurality of pleats (24),
not found in any related
prior art, instead of a single pleat, or fold, allows for the bonnet (10) to
maintain a size that is
compatible with the intended user's head volume while avoiding unnecessary
"bagginess" or tail
flap if using a single fold. Drawstrings (26) adjust the tightness of the
bonnet (10) around the
intended user's face while a hook and loop strap (28) tightens the back
portion of the bonnet (10)
where the pleats (24) are located. Press studs allow the rear collar of the
cape to be attached to
the bonnet.
100521 The bonnet (10) is made out of two layers. The exterior is polyester
and the interior is
polyurethane.
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100531 The cape (12) with its sleeves (14) is optimized in size for covering
all of an intended
user's clothing, and the sleeves are located at the front so as to make it
easier to free the arms and
hands for holding a magazine, a tablet or a phone. This feature is not found
in the prior art,
including current disposable capes found in hair salons, even though it can
easily be made in a
disposable cape and the motivation is there. It is only through this
inventor's ingenuity that this
and the pleated bonnet (10) that this is done in this instant invention.
100541 There is a method for installing the bonnet and cape combination on an
intended user
which consists in the steps of:
100551 a) placing the cape (12) on the intended user while seated;
100561 b) the intended user puts her arms into the sleeves (14);
100571 c) the bonnet (10) is placed on the head of the intended user by
adjusting the pleats (24)
as required;
100581 d) the bonnet (10) is attached to the cape (12) by pressing the press
studs (22);
100591 e)the drawstrings (20) are tightened to fit around a face portion of
the intended user; and
100601 f) the pleats (24) are secured by way of the hook and loop (28).
100611 Accordingly, the various concepts and components are conceded and
emphasized to have
been widely known in the prior art as to various installations; nevertheless,
the prior art not
having had the particular combination of concepts and details as here
presented and shown in
novel combination different from the prior art and its suggestions, even only
a fair amount of
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realistic humility, to avoid consideration of this invention improperly by
hindsight, requires the
concepts and achievements here to be realistically viewed as a novel
combination, inventive in
nature. And especially is this a realistic consideration when viewed from the
position of a person
of ordinary skill in this art at the time of this invention, and without
trying to reconstruct this
invention from the prior art without use of hindsight toward particulars not
suggested by the
prior art.
100621 Although the invention has been described in considerable detail in
language specific to
structural features, it is to be understood that the invention defined in the
appended claims is not
necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific
features are disclosed
as exemplary preferred forms of implementing the claimed invention. Stated
otherwise, it is to
be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as
the abstract, are
for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
Therefore, while
exemplary illustrative embodiments of the invention have been described,
numerous variations
and alternative embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. Such
variations and alternate
embodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from the
spirit and scope of
the invention. For instance, the organizer may be a different shape as long as
rotation is enabled
between the upper section and base section of the organizer.
100631 It should further be noted that throughout the entire disclosure, the
labels such as left,
right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise, counter
clockwise, up, down, or other
similar terms such as upper, lower, aft, fore, vertical, horizontal, oblique,
proximal, distal,
parallel, perpendicular, transverse, longitudinal, etc. have been used for
convenience purposes
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only and are not intended to imply any particular fixed direction or
orientation. Instead, they are
used to reflect relative locations and/or directions/orientations between
various portions of an
obj ect.
100641 In addition, reference to "first," "second," "third," and etc. members
throughout the
disclosure (and in particular, claims) are not used to show a serial or
numerical limitation but
instead are used to distinguish or identify the various members of the group.
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