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Hairpiece

a technology for hairpieces and wigs, applied in the field of hairpieces, can solve the problems of not being able to be pre-manufactured, the weave process takes a considerable amount of time, and the scalp cannot breath

Inactive Publication Date: 2001-09-27
MATTHEWS EMILY D
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This weaving process takes a considerable amount of time, and is not something that can be premanufactured.
Also, the resultant weave does not allow the scalp to breathe.
However, wigs are not adjustable, and are generally extremely hot to wear, because the common wig does not allow the scalp to breathe.

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[0020] With reference now to the drawings, which are for purposes of illustrating an embodiment of the invention, and not for limiting the same, FIG. 1 shows the artificial hairs 14 that are on the hairpiece 10, as well as the holes 12 in the hairpiece 10, which allow use of the person's own hair. The method of attachment of the artificial hair 14 to the hairpiece 10 is well known in the art, and, for the sake of brevity, will not be discussed herein. The holes 12, shown in FIG. 1, allow the scalp to breathe through the hairpiece 10. However, these holes 12 in the hairpiece 10 would not be showing, or open, if no hair is pulled through them. FIG. 1 also shows a mesh portion 16 of the hairpiece 10 that goes on the sides of the wearer's head. The holes or perforations 12, in this embodiment, are located in the body 18 of the hairpiece 10.

[0021] With reference now to FIGS. 2 and 3, the hairpiece 10 is shown in the stretched and relaxed states to show the perforations 12. FIG. 2 shows t...

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Abstract

A new and improved hairpiece is disclosed herein, wherein the hairpiece allows the scalp to breathe by providing holes in the hairpiece itself, which also allows the person to use there own hair if they wish.

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[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent application, Ser. No. 60 / 176,704, entitled HAIRPIECE, filed on Jan. 18, 2000. This invention relates to the art of hairpieces and more particularly to a hairpiece that allows the scalp to breathe, and allows the person to use their own hair.I. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002] A. Field of the Invention[0003] B. Description of the Related Art[0004] One known method of creating an artificial hairpiece is weaving, which is a complicated process whereby hair is built onto a net. This weaving process takes a considerable amount of time, and is not something that can be premanufactured. Also, the resultant weave does not allow the scalp to breathe.[0005] Another known artificial hairpiece is the common wig, which can be made out of any type of material, including actual human hair. However, wigs are not adjustable, and are generally extremely hot to wear, because the common wig does not allow the scalp to breathe.[0006] ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41G3/00
CPCA41G3/00
Inventor MATTHEWS, EMILY D.
Owner MATTHEWS EMILY D
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