Wig and hair extension drying device

Abstract

A wig and hair extension drying device includes a tubular enclosure with a closed top, an open bottom and a closable opening for introduction of a wig or hair extensions. An attachment device is located adjacent an interior surface of the closed top or an upper portion of the tubular enclosure. The attachment device suspends the wig and the hair extensions within the tubular enclosure. A suspension device is attached adjacent the closed top for hanging the invention from a rod, hook or projection. A hair dryer fastener at the open bottom is adapted to removably attach a hair dryer so that heated air is directed upwardly into the tubular enclosure. A vent is located adjacent the closed top or the upper portion of the tubular enclosure. The vent opening exhausts the heated air, provides a moving air stream and to prevents overheating of the wig or the hair extensions.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wig and hair extension drying device comprising:
 a tubular enclosure, said tubular enclosure having a closed top, an open bottom and a closable opening for introducing either of a wig and hair extensions into said tubular enclosure;   at least one attachment device, said at least one attachment device being disposed adjacent an interior surface of either of said closed top and an upper portion of said tubular enclosure, said at least one attachment device adapted to suspend either of said wig and said hair extensions within said tubular enclosure;   a suspension device, said suspension device being attached adjacent an outer surface of said closed top and adapted to hanging of said wig and hair extension drying device from either of a rod, hook or projection;   a hair dryer fastener, said hair dryer fastener disposed adjacent said open bottom and adapted to removably fasten a hair dryer to said open bottom so that heated air is directed upwardly into said tubular enclosure when said hair dryer is in operation;   at least one vent opening, said at least one vent opening disposed adjacent either of said closed top and said upper portion of said tubular enclosure, said at least one vent opening adapted to exhaust said heated air, provide a moving air stream and to prevent overheating of either of said wig and said hair extensions; and   an extendable portion, said extendable portion disposed adjacent said open bottom and adapted to permit drying of either of said wig and said hair extensions wherein either of said wig and said hair extensions have an increased length.   
     
     
         2 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said tubular enclosure comprises a flexible, heat-resistant material. 
     
     
         3 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said closable opening is disposed in said upper portion of said tubular enclosure and permitting access to said at least one attachment device. 
     
     
         4 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said closed top comprises a rigid panel, said rigid panel providing a stable platform for said at least one attachment device and said suspension device. 
     
     
         5 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one attachment device is a spring actuated clip, said spring actuated clip being suspended from an interior surface of either of said closed top and said upper portion of said tubular enclosure. 
     
     
         6 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a carrying handle, said carrying handle being attached adjacent said closed top. 
     
     
         7 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 6 , wherein said suspension device is attached to said carrying handle. 
     
     
         8 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , further comprising a guard screen, said guard screen disposed within said tubular enclosure above said open bottom and adapted to prevent contact between either of said wig and said hair extensions and said hair dryer while permitting heated air from said hair dryer to flow through either of said wig and said hair extensions. 
     
     
         9 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said extendable portion comprises a flexible, heat-resistant material and is opened and closed with a zipper disposed adjacent said open bottom. 
     
     
         10 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 1 , wherein said hair dryer fastener comprises a drawstring disposed in a channel adjacent said open bottom, a locking clamp for said drawstring, a buckle and a strap adapted to fit said buckle, said strap comprising at least one means for securing said strap after passing through said buckle. 
     
     
         11 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 4 , further comprising a closable pocket, said pocket disposed above said interior surface of said closed top and below said rigid panel. 
     
     
         12 . The wig and hair extension drying device, as described in  claim 2 , further comprising at least one tic strap, said being affixed to an outer surface of said tubular enclosure adjacent said closed top and adapted to securing said wig and hair extension drying device in a compact bundle when rolled for storage.