Scalp masking system

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-27
GERMER BONNIE
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[0006]It has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop an inexpensive system for concealing hair loss. In addition, it has been recognized that it would be advantageous to provide a system

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Regardless of the reason, many people are not comfortable with their appearance when balding is evident.
Unfortunately, wigs and toupees can be hot and uncomfortable, and can be prone to becoming easily dislodged from a person's head.
Additionally, quality hair replacement pieces can be expensive.

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[0018]Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used herein to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0019]The present invention generally provides a system for applying a hair loss concealing material to the scalp of a user to mask or conceal the appearance of hair loss. The system can include a powderized concealing material disposed in a container. The system can also include an applicator that can be dipped into the container to deposit the powderized concealing material on the applicator. The applicator can...

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Abstract

A kit for use in masking a scalp of a person to minimize the appearance of hair loss includes a container of powdered masking material, and at least one applicator brush. The applicator brush is operable to transfer the powdered masking material to at least a portion of the person's scalp. At least some bristles of the applicator brush have a varying length such that distal ends of the at least some bristles collectively define an angled application profile.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to systems for use in masking or concealing baldness.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]Hair loss can occur for many reasons, including genetic predisposition, medical treatment regimes, age, etc. Regardless of the reason, many people are not comfortable with their appearance when balding is evident. To address this concern, a variety of products have been developed that allow a person to mask or conceal the appearance of hair loss. For example, wigs, or toupees, are often used to conceal baldness. Unfortunately, wigs and toupees can be hot and uncomfortable, and can be prone to becoming easily dislodged from a person's head. Additionally, quality hair replacement pieces can be expensive.[0005]Other efforts at concealing hair loss or baldness include the use of “cover” materials, such as hair spray coloring or paint, and makeup or concealing cream. Unfortunately, these cover materials can ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D7/00A45D24/00
CPCA46B9/021A46B2200/1046A46B17/04A46B9/028
Inventor GERMER, BONNIE
Owner GERMER BONNIE
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