Transparent Mesh Wig Grip for Natural Hairline
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wig gripping devices are visible through lace foundation wigs and frontal hairpieces, compromising the natural appearance by not allowing the hair to appear as if it originates from the scalp.
Innovation Solution
A wig grip apparatus comprising flexible securement members with complementary fastener elements and a transparent mesh element that allows the scalp's natural appearance to be visible, providing enhanced securement and a natural-looking hairline.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional wig gripping device is worn between the scalp and lace-foundation wig, then the wig is securely attached to the head, but the gripping device is visible through the transparent lace foundation, compromising the natural appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a mesh element made of transparent or translucent material that functions as a thin film barrier. This mesh is positioned between the gripping device and the lace foundation, allowing the gripping device to maintain its securing function while the transparent mesh prevents it from being visible through the lace foundation, thus resolving the contradiction between securement and visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mesh element serves as an intermediary component between the gripping device and the lace foundation. It mediates the interaction by providing a transparent barrier that blocks the visibility of the gripping device while allowing the lace foundation to remain in direct contact with the scalp for secure attachment, thus solving the visibility problem without compromising securement.
2Ease of manufacture
If the lace foundation is made transparent to achieve natural appearance, then the hair appears to originate from the scalp, but the gripping device becomes visible through the foundation
Solution Approach 1:
A transparent or translucent mesh film is introduced as an additional layer between the gripping device and the lace foundation. This thin film maintains the transparency of the overall assembly while blocking the view of the gripping device, thus preserving the natural appearance effect without the harmful visibility of the securing mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution combines multiple materials with different properties: the transparent lace foundation material, the transparent/translucent mesh material, and the gripping device material. This composite structure allows each material to perform its specific function - the lace foundation provides natural appearance, the mesh provides visibility blocking, and the gripping device provides securement.
Data Source
AI summary
An exemplary wig grip apparatus includes a first securement member, a second securement member and a mesh element. The securement members are comprised of a flexible fabric. The mesh element is transparent and affixed to inboard portions of the securement elements. The outboard portions may be configured to be placed into releasable gripping engagement with one another by way of mutually-engageable complementary fastener elements. The securement members each include a forward edge and an opposing rearward edge. The mesh element may include a frontal segment having a forward periphery. The forward periphery is preferably in alignment with the forward edges. The mesh element may include a parting-line segment extending oppositely of the forward periphery. The width of the frontal segment may be greater than the corresponding width of the parting-line segment. Moreover, the parting-line segment may include a rearward periphery in alignment with the rearward edges.