Integrated Hair Wrap Cap with Adjustable Ties and Pouch

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing head wraps and hair caps fail to securely stay on the head, often falling off and causing hair to become matted and disheveled, while also not adequately protecting the hair from elements like water and tangling.

Innovation Solution

A head wrap hair cap combination featuring a cap portion with two ties that transform into an elongated pouch, providing secure attachment with adjustable ties and a waterproof exterior to keep hair dry and styled, using absorbent materials like terry cloth for wet hair and silk for dry hair to prevent frizzing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing head wraps and hair caps are used, then hair can be covered, but they fail to securely stay on the head and often fall off causing hair to become matted and disheveled

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of attachmentVSAvoidhair condition maintenance

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a cap portion and a wrap portion into a single integrated head wrap structure. The cap portion provides a secure base that fits over the head while the wrap portion extends to cover and protect the hair. This merging of functions ensures the head wrap stays securely in place without falling off and matting the hair, as both components work together as a unified system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates adjustable ties that can be dynamically adjusted to fit different head sizes and hair volumes. The ties allow the wearer to customize the fit and security of the head wrap, ensuring it remains firmly in place during various activities without causing discomfort or hair damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Object-affected harmful factors

If existing head wraps and hair caps are used, then hair can be covered, but they do not adequately protect the hair from elements like water and tangling

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection from water and tanglingVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes a smooth, continuous fabric structure that forms a protective barrier around the hair. The cap portion creates a snug fit that prevents water penetration, while the wrap portion extends to protect the length of the hair from tangling and exposure to elements. The flexible nature of the fabric allows it to conform to the head and hair shape while maintaining protective coverage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If a secure fit is achieved with tight ties, then the head wrap stays on the head, but it may cause discomfort or damage to the hair and scalp

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of attachmentVSAvoidcomfort and hair integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the securing function into multiple distributed ties rather than relying on a single tight fastening point. The ties are positioned at different locations around the head, distributing the securing force evenly. This segmentation allows the head wrap to remain secure while avoiding concentrated pressure that could cause discomfort or hair damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The head wrap hair cap securely keeps hair dry and styled, preventing matting and tangling, while allowing for various styling options and use in different conditions such as showers, rain, and outdoor activities without compromising the hair's integrity.

Implementation Method 1

using absorbent materials like terry cloth for wet hair

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 2

waterproof exterior to keep hair dry

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWater resistance: Hydrophobe

Data Source

PatentUS11076650B2Head hair wrap cap for covering or protecting the head and / or hair

Publication Date: 2021.08.03 TUSSEY JULIE A

AI summary

A hair wrap envelopes the hair. The hair wrap comprises a cap portion, a pouch, and side walls. The cap portion has at least one attachment means. At least two elongated ties located on opposite sides of the side walls are adapted to be twisted for securing the wrap on the user's head. A material loop is located on a back base of the pouch to hold the ties in place. An attachment means located on a bottom edge of the pouch mates with the attachment means of the cap portion. A crown material loop located on the top section is adapted to hold the pouch after the pouch is twisted and lifted toward the top section. The pouch is adapted to be worn in a variety of styles, including to lay untwisted when the wrap is in an extended position, and twisted and lifted upward when the wrap is in a wrapped position.