Multi-purpose case for hair iron

Abstract

The present invention is a multi-purpose case adapted for a variety uses with a hair iron. By way of example only, the case may be used in a first or open position where the case functions as a counter top pad for a hot hair iron or a second position where the case may be folded with a hot hair iron therein and used as a travel or storage case. In one embodiment, the case comprises a fabric member having an outside flame retardant backing member and an inside flame retardant backing member having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The case further comprises first and second flame retardant pouch portions attached to the second and third portions of the inside backing member. When the case is flat on a surface, a hot iron may be laid upon the outside flame retardant backing member or the inside flame retardant backing member. During non-use or travel, a hot iron may be placed in the first pouch and the third portion of the fabric member may be folded upon the second portion, and the first portion may be folded upon and removably engaged with the third portion to secure the case in a folded position.

1 . A multi-purpose case for a hair iron having an electrical cord, the case comprising: 
 (a) a fabric member made from a flame retardant material; said fabric member comprising outside backing layer and inside backing layer each having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion; said fabric member being operable between an open position where said fabric material is substantially flat to a closed position where said fabric material is folded;    (b) a first flame retardant pouch portion attached to said second portion of said inside backing member; and    (c) said third portion of said inside backing layer may be folded upon said first pouch and said second portion of said inside backing layer and said first portion of said inside backing layer may be folded upon and be removably engaged with said third portion of said outside backing layer to secure the case in said closed position.    
     
     
         2 . The case of  claim 1 , further comprising a hair iron removably engaged with said first pouch portion.  
     
     
         3 . The case of  claim 2 , further comprising a second flame retardant pouch portion attached to said third portion of said inside backing layer.  
     
     
         4 . The case of  claim 3 , further comprising a cushion layer disposed between said inside and outside backing layers.