Apparel – Head coverings – Toilet
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-12
2001-04-17
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Head coverings
Toilet
Reexamination Certificate
active
06216278
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a hair covering to be worn by a tanner during a tanning session and, more particularly, a hair covering which protects the hair of a tanner from discoloration and other damage, such as drying and frizzing, during a tanning session.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In order to maintain a darkened skin tone, many persons use a tanning bed at a tanning salon. The ultraviolet (UV) lights used in tanning beds can discolor, dry out, make frizzy, or otherwise damage the hair of a tanner. This, particularly, is undesirable for women who may have paid as much as $75 for hair services, such as permanents, colors or rinses.
Of course, the use of caps and other head and hair coverings for protection is not new. Swimming caps are available to protect a swimmer's hair from damage due to harsh chemicals found in swimming pools. And caps and hats of various styles are available to protect a wearer's face and hair from either extreme hot or cold outdoor weather conditions. Similarly, the use of skin care and tanning products to protect the skin of a tanner from the effect of extended exposure to sunlight is not new.
However, there is no product specifically designed to protect the hair of a tanner from damage and discoloration due to exposure to UV light. In particular, no such product is available for use during a tanning session in a standard tanning bed.
What is needed is an inexpensive, convenient and reusable cap or other hair covering which will protect the hair of a tanner from discoloration or other damage, such as drying and frizzing, during a tanning session.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, a principal object of the present invention is provide an inexpensive hair covering that protects the hair of a tanner from discoloration or other damage due to exposure to UV light during a tanning session.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a hair covering that acts as a barrier to the heat build up that can occur because of the heat generated by the UV light during a tanning session.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a reusable hair covering for use during a tanning session.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an aesthetically pleasing hair covering for use during a tanning session.
Therefore, in accordance with the present invention, a hair covering for protecting the hair of a wearer when tanning is described having an outer portion formed from material, the outer portion having a periphery; a middle portion having a protective foil layer, the middle portion disposed within the outer portion and having a periphery attached to the periphery of the outer portion in a gathered fashion; and an inner portion formed from material having a periphery, the inner portion disposed within the middle portion, the periphery of the inner portion being attached to the periphery of the middle portion and the periphery of the outer portion in a gathered fashion.
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Vu Hung Bob
Calvert John J.
Harris Gwendolyn D.
Hoey Alissa L.
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