Patent ID: 9629440
Date: 2017-04-25
CPC Classifications: A45D

Claim:
1. A styling cape comprising: a flexible sheet formed at least in part of a first material and including an outer surface and an inner surface, and a plurality of outer peripheral edges including a front edge, a back edge opposite the front edge, and a first and a second side edge extending between the front and back edges so as to form a substantially rectangular shape when the flexible sheet is flat and unfolded in a spread-out configuration of the styling cape; the back edge being bisected by a slit extending from the back edge to a curved inner peripheral edge forming an opening configured to be positioned about an individual's neck when the flexible sheet is configured such that the flexible sheet is draped over the individual in a use configuration of the styling cape; a closure having a first closure element and a second closure element positioned upon opposite sides of the slit, respectively, for closing the slit to secure the styling cape when configured about the individual in the use configuration; a first through-hole and a second through-hole formed in the flexible sheet, and positioned so as to form a triangular pattern in combination with the opening in each of the spread-out configuration and the use configuration; and a first sleeve and a second sleeve formed of a second material that is elastic in comparison to the first material and attached to the sheet so as to communicate with the first and second through-holes, respectively, and forming conduits with the first and second through-holes configured to allow passage of the individual's hands through the styling cape.