Absorbent Headband Device for Bathing

Abstract

A moisture absorbent headband device is provided comprising a highly absorbent inner layer and a fabric outer shell layer. The absorbent inner layer is adapted to absorb moisture while the outer shell layer comprises a water permeable material that forms a continuous, closed loop structure having an enclosed interior volume supporting the absorbent inner layer therein. The outer shell layer is an elastic material adapted to be worn around the head of a wearer, generally a young child, whereby the inner layer absorbs water and soap in contact therewith to prevent the same from entering the wearer's face and eyes. The inner layer is a substantially rectangular cuboid shape having a thickness, length, and height, whereby the length thereof is adapted to extend sufficiently around the closed loop of the outer shell layer such that the inner layer rests above the ears and across the wearer's forehead when donned.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A headband device adapted to be worn over the forehead and around the head of a wearer for protecting the face and ears of the wearer from water, shampoo and bathing products, comprising:
 an elastic outer shell layer having a continuous, closed loop and tubular construction with an enclosed interior volume;   said closed loop having an open interior adapted to receive a wearer's head therethrough;   said elastic outer shell layer comprising an elastic material;   said elastic outer shell layer comprising a water permeable material;   an absorbent inner layer disposed within said enclosed interior volume of said elastic outer shell layer;   said absorbent inner layer comprising a sponge material that is adapted to absorb moisture upon contact therewith;   said absorbent inner layer having a substantially rectangular cuboid shape with a length, a thickness, and a height;   said absorbent inner layer having ends wherein said length thereof extends therebetween;   said absorbent inner layer having a substantially rectangular cross-section throughout its length;   said length of said absorbent inner layer extending at along at least half of said closed loop of said elastic outer shell layer, whereby said absorbent inner layer is adapted to extend from ear to ear and across a wearer's forehead.   
     
     
         2 ) The headband device of  claim 1 , wherein said absorbent inner layer has uniform thickness throughout its length. 
     
     
         3 ) The headband device of  claim 1 , wherein said elastic outer shell layer comprises a polyester-spandex material. 
     
     
         4 ) The headband device of  claim 1 , wherein said absorbent inner layer comprises a compressed cellulose sponge material. 
     
     
         5 ) The headband device of  claim 1 , wherein said absorbent inner layer extends two-thirds of said closed loop of said elastic outer shell layer. 
     
     
         6 ) The headband device of  claim 1 , wherein said continuous, closed loop and tubular construction of said elastic outer shell layer is formed from a rectangular material folded over said absorbent inner layer and sewn along its edges.