Method and device for securing hairpieces

Abstract

A hairpiece securing device has a sheath having a front and rear wall in between which a hairpiece is received. The hairpiece in inserted through an opening in the sheath. At least one receiving hole extends through the sheath. A securing means prevents the hairpiece from falling to the bottom of the sheath and an optional closing means can close the opening in the sheath. A method of securing hairpieces involves inserting a hairpiece into an opening in a sheath. The sheath has a front wall and a rear wall, and the hairpiece is received in between these two walls. At least one receiving hole extends through the sheath and a securing means in inserted through the at least one receiving hole and through the hairpiece.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A hairpiece securing device comprising 
 a sheath having a front and rear wall, wherein a hairpiece is received in between said front and rear walls;    an opening in said sheath wherein a hairpiece can be inserted;    at least one receiving hole wherein said receiving hole extends through said sheath; and    means for securing said hairpiece to said sheath.    
     
     
         2 . The hairpiece securing device of  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing said hairpiece to said sheath comprises a pin and a clip.  
     
     
         3 . The hairpiece securing device of  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing said hairpiece between said front and rear walls comprises a theft-deterrent device.  
     
     
         4 . The hairpiece securing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a means for closing said opening in said sheath.  
     
     
         5 . The hairpiece securing device of  claim 4 , wherein said means for closing is a flap.  
     
     
         6 . The hairpiece securing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a tongue.  
     
     
         7 . A method of securing hairpieces comprising 
 inserting a hairpiece into an opening in a sheath, wherein said sheath has a front and rear wall in between which a hairpiece is received, and at least one receiving hole extending through said sheath; and    inserting a securing means through at least one receiving hole and through said hairpiece.    
     
     
         8 . The method of securing hairpieces of  claim 7 , wherein said securing means is a pin and a clip.  
     
     
         9 . The method of securing hairpieces of  claim 7 , wherein said securing means comprises a theft-deterrent device.  
     
     
         10 . The method of securing hairpieces of  claim 7 , further comprising closing a means for closing said opening in said sheath.  
     
     
         11 . The method of securing hairpieces of  claim 10 , wherein said closing means comprises a flap.  
     
     
         12 . A hairpiece securing device comprising 
 a sheath having a front and rear wall, wherein a hairpiece is received in between said front and rear walls;    an opening in said sheath;    two receiving holes wherein said receiving holes extend through said sheath;    two anti-theft devices wherein said hairpiece is secured to said sheath by said anti-theft devices;    a tag extending outwardly from said sheath; and    a bore in said tag.