Absorbent Headband Device

Abstract

A moisture absorbent headband device is provided that comprises a highly absorbent inner layer and a fabric shell outer layer. Both the inner core and outer shell layer having a generally rectangular shape. The outer layer is fixedly attached to an elastic means for securing the device to a user's forehead. When worn on the forehead while in the shower the moisture absorbent headband device inhibits the entry of soap and water into a user's eyes, nose, ears and mouth. In one embodiment, the device is disposable after a given number of uses. In an alternative embodiment, the outer fabric layer is closed at along one end of the inner layer and has an opening at the other end for removably inserting the absorbent inner layer into the outer fabric shell, providing a replaceable inner structure and permanent outer structure.

1 ) A device worn on the forehead and covering the ears of a wearer for protecting the face and ears from shampoo and other bathing products, comprising:
 A flexible inner band of highly absorbent material;   said inner band having a middle portion and two end portions positioned on opposite sides of said middle portion;   an outer shell layer having means for receiving said inner band;   said outer shell layer attached at either end to an elastic means for securing to a wearer's head.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said highly absorbent material shrinks when dry and expands when wet.   
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said band has uniform thickness throughout its length when wet.   
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said outer layer being constructed of nylon, Lycra or Poly-Lycra.   
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said inner band is disposable and may be replaced with another inner band after a period of use.   
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said elastic means is a continuation of said outer shell material and extends around a backside of said wearer's head when in use.   
     
     
         7 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said elastic means comprises an elastic band fixedly attached to each end of said outer layer and rests around a backside of said wearer's head when in use.   
     
     
         8 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said elastic means comprises two elastic loops fixedly attached to both ends of said outer shell layer, adapted to fit around either wearer's ears.   
     
     
         9 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said elastic means being constructed of nylon, Lycra or Poly-Lycra.   
     
     
         10 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said highly absorbent material being cellulose sponge.   
     
     
         11 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said highly absorbent material being polyurethane foam.