Cap for creating a spiral wave hair pattern

Abstract

A cap apparatus for use by a user to create a spiral wave pattern in hair includes a generally semi-spherical shaped elastic member having an interior face defining an interior cavity configured to receive the user's head, and a cord coupled to the interior face of the elastic member and oriented in a spiral circular pattern, the cord having a first end positioned on a central portion of the elastic member, an intermediate region that extends in the spiral circular pattern from the first end to a second end of the cord located proximate an edge of the elastic member. The elastic member is adjusted to place the cord's first end above a cowlick of the user's hair. Tension generated in the elastic member when placed over the user's head permits the cord to apply pressure on the head, thereby creating the spiral wave pattern in the hair.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cap apparatus for use by a user to create a spiral wave pattern in hair of the user with enhanced efficiency, the cap apparatus comprising:
 a generally semi-spherical shaped elastic member comprising an exterior face and an interior face, the interior face defining an interior cavity configured to receive a head of the user; and   a cord coupled to the interior face of the elastic member and oriented in a spiral circular pattern, the cord comprising a first end positioned on a central portion of the elastic member, an intermediate region that extends in the spiral circular pattern from the first end to a second end of the cord located proximate an edge of the elastic member;   wherein the elastic member is configured to conform to contours of the user's head and is adjusted to place the first end of the cord above a cowlick of the user's hair, wherein tension generated in the elastic member when placed over the user's head permits the cord to apply pressure on the user's head, thereby creating the spiral wave pattern in the hair.   
     
     
         2 . The cap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is coupled to the elastic member by stitching. 
     
     
         3 . The cap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is coupled to the elastic member by an adhesive glue. 
     
     
         4 . The cap apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the cord is approximately 4 feet in length and comprises a circular cross-section with an approximately 0.188 inch diameter. 
     
     
         5 . The cap apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein adjacent portions of the cord in the spiral circular pattern are separated by a distance equal to approximately 0.25 inches.