Candace M Gabriel

US Patent:

20040255363, Dec 23, 2004

Filed:

Jun 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/463709

Inventors:

Candace Gabriel - Carmel IN, US

International Classification:

A42B001/00

US Classification:

002/171200, 002/174000

Abstract:

The present invention provides a hair freshening apparatus that includes a hair retaining device having a compartment with a fragrance-permeable side adapted to lie adjacent the hair; and a freshening element disposed within the compartment and impregnated with a freshening substance. The compartment of the hair freshening device may include an opening, such that the freshening element may be removably disposed within the compartment through the opening. The compartment may also include a fastening means for closing the opening and thereby retaining the freshening element within the compartment. The compartment of the hair freshening device may also be removably attached to the hair retaining device by a fastener. The freshening substance may be a scented fragrance or an odor neutralizing agent. The hair retaining device may be a shower cap having a water-impermeable outer surface. Alternatively, hair retaining device may be a hair net, hair cap, or hat.