Towel cape and method

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hair care and styling processes require multiple items, such as towels and protective capes, which can be inconvenient and inefficient.

Innovation Solution

A hair towel cape with a flexible body comprising a water absorbent material on one side and a waterproof material on the other, featuring adjustable fasteners and a strap system for secure use around the neck and head, combining absorbency and protection in a single device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a towel and a separate protective cape are used during hair care and styling, then absorbency and protection functions are provided, but the number of items required increases and convenience decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveconvenienceVSAvoidnumber of items

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a towel and a protective cape into a single integrated device. The towel portion provides absorbency while the cape portion with waterproof material provides protection, eliminating the need for separate items and improving convenience during hair care and styling activities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate items (towel and cape) are used, then specific functions (absorbency and protection) are provided, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional capabilityVSAvoidnumber of items

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the functional capabilities of a towel (absorbency) and a cape (protection) into one device. The single item includes both towel material for drying hair and cape material with waterproof properties for protecting clothing, reducing the number of separate items needed while maintaining both functions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated towel cape serves multiple functions simultaneously: the towel portion absorbs moisture from hair while the cape portion with waterproof material protects the user's clothing. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate items

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 hair towel cape effectively aids in drying and protecting the user's body from hair products and moisture, reducing the need for multiple items and providing convenience during hair care and styling activities.

Implementation Method 1

The first layer comprising a water absorbent material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 2

The first layer comprising a water absorbent material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Implementation Method 3

The second layer comprising a waterproof material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHydrophobicity: Hydrophobe

Data Source

PatentUS9532620B2Towel cape and method

Publication Date: 2017.01.03 MCGUIRE PEDEDIA JALONNE

AI summary

A hair towel cape is provided having a body having a neck opening, a first layer, and a second layer. The first layer is joined to the second layer. The first layer is located on a first side of the body. The first layer has a water absorbent material. The second layer is located on a second side of the body. The second layer has a waterproof or water repellent material. The second side is opposite of the first side.