PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR HAIRS

Abstract

A protective sleeve for preserving the style and texture of hairs during sleeping. The protective sleeve can include a broad sleeve portion having a first open end, wherein the broad sleeve portion configured to stretch over a bunch of hairs and worn over the head of a wearer; a narrow-elongated sleeve portion that has a second open end, wherein the narrow-elongated sleeve portion configured to cover the bunch of hairs, wherein the second open end configured to permit a tail of the bunch of hairs to pass through; and a flared sleeve portion that extends between the broad sleeve portion and the narrow-elongated sleeve portion, wherein the narrow-elongated sleeve portion, the broad sleeve portion, and the flared sleeve portion are integral.

Claims

1. A protective sleeve for preserving style and texture of hairs during sleep, the protective sleeve comprises: a broad sleeve portion having a first open end, wherein the broad sleeve portion configured to stretch over a bunch of hairs and worn over head of a wearer; a narrow-elongated sleeve portion that has a second open end, wherein the narrow-elongated sleeve portion configured to cover the bunch of hairs, wherein the second open end configured to permit a tail of the bunch of hairs to pass through; and a flared sleeve portion that extends between the broad sleeve portion and the narrow-elongated sleeve portion, wherein the narrow-elongated sleeve portion, the broad sleeve portion, and the flared sleeve portion are integral.

2. The protective sleeve according to claim 1, wherein the protective sleeve further comprises an elastic band coupled around a periphery of the broad sleeve portion adjacent to the first open end, the elastic band configured to stretch over the head and hold the protective sleeve worn over the head.

3. The protective sleeve according to claim 2, wherein the protective sleeve further comprises a drawstring along a periphery of the narrow-elongated sleeve portion adjacent to the second open end, wherein the drawstring is configured for tying the tail of the bunch of hairs.

4. The protective sleeve according to claim 3, wherein the narrow-elongated sleeve portion, the broad sleeve portion, and the flared sleeve portion are made of stretchable material.

5. The protective sleeve according to claim 3, wherein the protective sleeve is of a length about 28-30 inches, the broad sleeve portion is of a diameter about 8-9 inches, the narrow-elongated sleeve portion is of a diameter of about 3-4 inches, and a combined length the flared sleeve portion and the broad sleeve portion is about 11-12 inches.

6. A method of preserving a style and texture of hair during sleep, the method comprising the steps of: providing a protective sleeve, the protective sleeve comprising: a broad sleeve portion having a first open end, wherein the broad sleeve portion configured to stretch over a bunch of hairs and worn over head of a wearer, a narrow-elongated sleeve portion that has a second open end, wherein the narrow-elongated sleeve portion configured to cover the bunch of hairs, wherein the second open end configured to permit a tail of the bunch of hairs to pass through, a flared sleeve portion that extends between the broad sleeve portion and the narrow-elongated sleeve portion, and a drawstring along a periphery of the narrow-elongated sleeve portion adjacent to the second open end, wherein the drawstring is configured for tying the tail of the bunch of hairs, wherein the narrow-elongated sleeve portion, the broad sleeve portion, and the flared sleeve portion are integral.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the method further comprises the steps of: tying the drawstring over the tail of the bunch of hairs.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and to enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a planar view showing the disclosed protective sleeve, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 2 shows sewing instructions for construction of the protective sleeve including the elastic band and drawstring, and fabric to be used, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 3 shows pattern for cutting protective sleeve and drawstring, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0022] The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.

[0023] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0024] The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1 which shows an exemplary embodiment of the disclosed protective sleeve 100 that can have a proximal end and a distal end. The protective sleeve 100 can stretch over a bunch of long hairs and be worn over the head of a person. The protective sleeve 100 can have a narrow-elongated portion 110 that terminates to the proximal end of the protective sleeve 100, a broad portion 120 that has the distal end, and a flared portion 130 that can extend between the narrow-elongated portion 110 and the broad portion 120. The protective sleeve 100 can be tubular made of a stretchable material that can stretch over the head and comfortably fit around the head of a wearer. It can cover the long bunch of hairs of the head including natural hairs and artificial hairs. The hairs covered by the protective sleeve 100 can preserve the style and texture/condition of hairs during sleep. The hairs do get tangled during sleep or appear frizzy in the morning. The material of the protective sleeve 100 can be skin-friendly and hair-friendly which prevents any static charge buildup on the hairs.

[0026] Also, it can be seen in FIG. 1 is an elastic band 140 around a periphery of the broad portion 120 i.e., the distal end of the protective sleeve 100. On the opposite end of the protective sleeve 100 i.e., the proximal end can be a drawstring 150 around a periphery of the narrow-elongated portion 110. To wear the disclosed protective sleeve 100, a user can bunch the hairs together and the distal end of the protective sleeve 100 can be stretched over the bunch of hair and worn over the head of the wearer. The elastic band 140 can stretch over the head and can hold the protective sleeve 100 in a worn position. The elasticity of the elastic band 140 can be such as the protective sleeve 100 does not slip off from the head while not causing any discomfort to the wearer. The stretchability of the broad portion 120, flared portion 130, and the narrow-elongated portion 110 also keep the protective sleeve 100 stably worn over the head during sleep. The tail of the bunch of hairs can exit through the distal end of the protective sleeve 100, wherein the bunch of hairs can be held together by the stretchable narrow-elongated portion 110. The broad portion 120 and the flared portion 130 can cover the head of the wearer. The tail of the bunch of hairs can be tied by pulling the drawstrings 150 around the tail.

[0027] The disclosed protective sleeve 100 can be lightweight, breathable, and multifunctional. It can hold the hairs in place and keep them from tangling. The protective sleeve 100 can have a 4-way stretch that allows it to easily adjust to hairs of various lengths. The disclosed protective sleeve 100 because of its stretchability can firmly keep the bunch of hair together to preserve the style and texture of hairs. Moreover, the material of the protective sleeve 100 can be smooth such as the rubbing of the protective sleeve 100 by the beddings does not affect the hairs. The disclosed protective sleeve 100 can be used to keep both natural and artificial hairs including hairpieces, wigs, braids, extensions, dreadlocks, hair weaves, and the like tidy and preserve the style.

[0028] In one aspect, the disclosed protective sleeve 100 can be made from a 4-way stretch power mesh fabric that can be 90% nylon and 10% spandex with a lightweight of 93 GSM or 4 oz per yard. It entails a band of elastic around the head, and a long tail with a drawstring at the tail opening.

[0029] In one case, the disclosed protective sleeve 100 can be prepared from fabric cut into a shape as shown in FIG. 1. Two such cut prices of fabric can be sewn together at edges to form the sleeve throw which a bunch of hairs can pass through. Both ends of the sleeve are open for the hairs to pass through. In one case, waistline and overlock stitching can be used to prevent the thread from breaking. Additionally, narrow-elongated portion 110 can be of sufficient length to hold the bunch of long hairs together and firmly.

[0030] In one case, the narrow-elongated portion 110 can have a diameter of about 3-4 inches. The broad portion 120 can have a diameter of about 8-9 inches. The flared portion 130 at its mid can have a diameter of about 5.5-6.5 inches. The protective sleeve 100 can have an overall length of about 28-30 inches. The length of the broad portion 120 can be about 4-5 inches. The combined length of the flared portion 130 and the broad portion 120 can be about 11-12 inches.

[0031] FIG. 2 shows if how each of the parts is connected to the other part(s), if any. Two pieces of power mesh fabric cut and sewed together with an elastic head band and one drawstring. FIG. 3 shows pattern for cutting protective sleeve and drawstring.

[0032] While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.