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[0001] The present invention relates generally to securing headgear to its wearer, and more particularly, a system and method for securing ornamental headgear to its wearer in a self-locking manner so as to eliminate the need for additional locking devices.
[0002] People often desire to wear ornamental headdress and part of the aura of wearing an ornamental headdress is to seamlessly incorporate ornamental headdress into its wearer. For example, if someone were to wear horns as ornamental headdress associated with a costume, the present methods of attaching such ornamental headdress often leave much to be desired. Problems associated with attaching ornamental headdress using qualified methods include the process of temporarily gluing on the ornamental headdress to the skin. However, a good bond cannot be achieved where someone has a full or partial head of hair, as this method requires a clean scalp in order to have a good bond between the ornamental headdress and the wearer. Bonds provided by glues or adhesives often require messy and complicated removal procedures. Furthermore, an individual wearer cannot quickly put on and take off the ornamental headdresses when they are attached with adhesives. Moreover, the commercially available adhesives are weak and do not provide a secure mounting.
[0003] Another method attaches the ornamental headdress to a hat, headband or some similar object. This detracts from the illusion that the ornamental headdress is an actual part of the wearer. It is very easy to realize that such headdress is, in fact, a part of the hat, headband and that the user is wearing the combination.
[0004] Yet another solution has been for wearers to drill holes through the sides of the ornamental headdress and attach a string to hold the ornamental headdress in place around the wearer's head. This leaves much to be desired. First, the string is visible, as it passes through the side of the ornamental headdress. Additionally, holes in the side of the ornamental headdress detract from the headdress'appearance. Yet another problem is that the string or cord associated with the ornamental headdress is visible and there is no means readily available to keep the ornamental headdress in place. Therefore, it would be desirable to have a system or a method of making and affixing ornamental headdresses to a user that creates the illusion that these are a seamless part of their user.
[0005] Problems associated with attaching ornamental headdress to a headband or hat are that these detract from the illusion that the wearer is attempting to create. Quite simply, these do not look real.
[0006] None of these methods allow the wearer to easily position the ornamental headdress should they desire. With these methods, a wearer must remove the ornamental headdress, and remove fastening means that hold the ornamental headdress and reposition both the fastening means and the ornamental headdress in an interactive process to achieve a wearer's desired results. This is extremely time consuming and cumbersome if one only needs a fine adjustment.
[0007] The present invention provides a sustained method of affixing ornamental headdress, which substantially eliminates or reduces disadvantages and problems associated with previously developed methods of affixing ornamental headdress.
[0008] More specifically, the present invention provides both a system and method for affixing ornamental headdress to a user in a self-locking manner without the need for any additional locking devices. The present invention comprises an ornamental headdress that is attached to the user through the use of an attachment cord. This attachment cord enters the base of the ornamental headdress at an angle to create friction, which must be overcome in order for the ornamental headdress to be moved relative to the wearer.
[0009] The present invention overcomes the problems of providing a mechanism for attaching ornamental headdresses without adhesives, which is both secure and easily adjustable, even while being worn. Furthermore, the present invention far improves the appearances of the headdress and creates the illusion of a seamless attachment.
[0010] For a more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof, reference is now made of the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals indicate like features:
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[0034] The present invention has several advantages over previously developed systems and methods of affixing ornamental headdress. Specifically, the present invention provides for an ornamental headdress that is self-locking. This is achieved by incorporating a cord within a curved pathway contained inside the ornamental headdress. This arrangement prevents the ornamental headdress form moving relative to the cord and ensures stability.
[0035] Another advantage is that the attachment cord is connected through the base of the ornamental headdress where it is not visible to the eye. This ‘invisibility’ is enhanced by the use of an attachment cord which is fabricated from a clear or invisible material or a material of the same color as the user's hair or scalp. Another advantage of the present invention is the fact that the base of the ornamental headdress lies flush with the scalp of the wearer and the mounting surface, thus providing a better fit of the ornamental headdress and the illusion that the ornamental headdress is a part of the wearer.
[0036] Yet another advantage is that the present invention provides a multitude of methods in which the ornamental headdress may be mounted onto a support surface. These methods include an attachment cord, as discussed in earlier embodiments of this invention, or the use of the attachment cord in combination with a hook and loop fastening system. Yet another method of attaching the ornamental headdress is the use of medical adhesives or spirit glues in order to have a more secure bond between the ornamental headdress and its mounting surface. These additional options also allow the ornamental headdress to be mounted on inanimate objects with or without the corded attachment. These inanimate objects may include helmets, hats, computers, or any object that a user may be inclined to attach to the ornamental headdress.
[0037] Although the present invention has been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made hereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described by the appended claims.