Absorbent Headband Device

Abstract

A moisture absorbent headband device is provided that comprises a highly absorbent inner layer and a fabric shell outer layer. Both the inner core and outer shell layer having a generally rectangular shape. The outer layer is fixedly attached to an elastic means for securing the device to a user's forehead. When worn on the forehead while in the shower the moisture absorbent headband device inhibits the entry of soap and water into a user's eyes, nose, ears and mouth. In one embodiment, the device is disposable after a given number of uses. In an alternative embodiment, the outer fabric layer is closed at along one end of the inner layer and has an opening at the other end for removably inserting the absorbent inner layer into the outer fabric shell, providing a replaceable inner structure and permanent outer structure.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to an absorbent headband for protecting the wearer's eyes, nose, ears and mouth from shampoo, conditioner, soap and other potentially harmful or irritating products encountered while taking a shower.[0003]Showering is a daily ritual for many adults and requires the use of a plurality of personal hygiene products such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and facial cleanser among others. Such personal hygiene products are often made of chemical compounds and contain one or more ingredients which are potentially harmful or irritating to the eyes, and hazardous if ingested. These products pose only a minimal risk to adults, who are aware of the need to keep the substances out of their eyes, nose, ears and mouth, and can take steps to prevent such occurrences. Children present a more difficult challenge because of their lack of familiarity with the risks associated with eye contact or ingestion ...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]When the outer shell elastic means is used to attach the device to a user's head, the wearer can enter a shower or other high moisture environment and bathe according to the user's normal routine. The headband device prevents water, soap, and personal hygiene product from dripping down the forehead and into the face or ears.

[0017]Another object of the present invention is to provide an absorbent headband device that fits above a wearer's eyes and covers a wearer's ears, preventing soap and water from dripping into the facial region or into the wearer's ears.

[0018]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved absorbent headband that has a thick, highly absorbent, flexible core capable of retaining large amounts of fluid in a high moisture environment.

[0019]Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved absorbent headband that attaches to the wearers head by a means which will ensure that the device remains in place while in the intended environment.

[0020]Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved absorbent headband that alternatively contains a disposable core sponge portion to facilitate hygienic use of the device.

Problems solved by technology

These devices have familiar design and structural elements for the purposes of moisture absorption; however they are not adapted for the task of absorption in a moisture-rich environment such as a shower or bath.

The devices disclosed by the prior art do not address the high moisture absorbing capacity needed in moisture rich environments, nor do they adequately address the needs for a stronger method of attaching the device to the wearer's head in a moisture rich environment.

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