Method and device which allows chemotherapy patients to stylishly cover their heads and gives them the option of turning the head covering into a ball

Abstract

A method and device which allows chemotherapy patients to stylishly cover their heads and gives them the option of turning the head covering into a ball. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of entertainment for individuals receiving chemotherapy and/or individuals receiving head operations and/or other medical patients and/or individuals who need to wear a head covering, comprising: a cap being configured for wearing as a head covering, said cap comprising a flexible material being configured for fitting the head of an individual and being configured for assuming a ball shape; at least two strings or straps being configured for fitting and securing said cap to the head of said individual; an opening being configured for receiving an inflatable balloon into said opening; said balloon being disposed in said cap and being configured for inflation; said head covering being further configured for assuming a substantially spherical shape of said balloon; and said head covering being further configured for converting said cap into a ball to entertain, said method comprising the following steps:
 locating said opening in said covering;   holding said opening in a first hand;   locating an end of said covering comprising a point on said covering which is furthest from said opening substantially opposite from said opening on said head covering;   holding said end in a second hand;   bringing both of said hands together;   placing said second hand on top of said first hand;   arranging said end of covering to create a substantially top center point of exterior of cap, resulting in a substantially convex shape;   arranging said opening to create a substantially top center point of interior of cap, resulting in a substantially concave shape;   shaping said head covering into a cap shape to fit on head of said individual;   locating said at least two strings or straps;   placing said cap on head of said individual, with said at least two strings or straps being located at the back of the head of said individual;   positioning said cap in a desired location and position on head of said individual;   tying said at least two strings or straps to fasten and fit said cap on head of said individual;   wearing said cap to shield the head of said individual;   untying said at least two strings or straps;   removing said cap from the head of said individual;   locating and holding said opening inside said cap with said first hand;   locating and holding said end outside of said cap with said second hand;   pulling said opening and said end away from each other by moving said hands apart, resulting in a substantially collapsed covering;   flattening and smoothing said material;   locating said opening on said head covering;   inserting said balloon into said opening;   keeping an end portion of said balloon substantially outside of said opening in said cover to receive inflation;   inflating said balloon;   creating a ball toy by said inflated balloon changing said covering into a substantially spherical shape;   tying said end portion of said balloon to maintain said substantially spherical shape; and   playing with said ball as a form of entertainment.   
     
     
         2 . The device configured to function according to the method in  claim 1 , wherein said head covering comprises:
 a cap being configured to be worn as a head covering;
 said cap comprising:
 a flexible material being configured to fit the head of said individual and being configured to assume a ball shape; 
 at least two strings or straps being configured to fit and secure said cap to the head of said individual; 
 an opening being configured to receive an inflatable balloon; 
 a balloon being disposed inside said head covering and being configured to be inflated and tied; and 
 
   said head covering being configured to provide entertainment as a ball-like toy when said balloon is inflated.   
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 2 , wherein said head covering comprises sections of material fixed together by sewing and/or some other means to create said spherical shape. 
     
     
         4 . The device according  claim 3 , wherein said head covering comprises substantially diamond-shaped sections. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 4 , wherein said head covering comprises at least two strings or straps that are attached to said head covering halfway down the spherical shape from said opening, at a point substantially midway between said opening in said covering and said end of said covering. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 5 , wherein said head covering comprises at least two strings or straps that are approximately 13 inches in length. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 6 , wherein said head covering comprises one of:
 A. Sections of the same material; or   B. Sections of different material.   
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 7 , wherein said head covering comprises different sizes of caps. 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 8 , wherein said head covering comprises six substantially diamond-shaped sections. 
     
     
         10 . The device according to  claim 9 , wherein said head covering comprises a brim. 
     
     
         11 . A device for individuals receiving chemotherapy and/or individuals receiving head operations and/or other medical patients and/or individuals who need to wear a head covering, comprising:
 a cap being configured to be worn as a head covering;   said cap comprising:
 a flexible material being configured to fit the head of an individual and being configured to assume a ball shape; 
 at least two strings or straps being configured to fit and secure said cap to the head of said individual; 
 an opening being configured to receive an inflatable balloon into said opening;
 said balloon being configured to be disposed in said cap and being configured to be inflated; 
 
   said head covering being further configured to assume a substantially spherical shape of said balloon; and   said head covering being further configured to be converted from said cap into a ball to entertain.   
     
     
         12 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein said head covering comprises sections of material fixed together by sewing and/or some other means to create said spherical shape. 
     
     
         13 . The device according  claim 12 , wherein said head covering comprises substantially diamond-shaped sections. 
     
     
         14 . The device according to  claim 13 , wherein said head covering comprises at least two strings or straps that are attached to said head covering halfway down the spherical shape from said opening, at a point substantially midway between said opening in said covering and said end of said covering. 
     
     
         15 . The device according to  claim 14 , wherein said head covering comprises at least two strings or straps that are approximately 13 inches in length. 
     
     
         16 . The device according to  claim 15 , wherein said head covering comprises one of:
 A. Sections of the same material; or   B. Sections of different material.   
     
     
         17 . The device according to  claim 16 , wherein said head covering comprises different sizes of caps. 
     
     
         18 . The device according to  claim 17 , wherein said head covering comprises six substantially diamond-shaped sections. 
     
     
         19 . The device according to  claim 18 , wherein said head covering comprises a brim. 
     
     
         20 . The device according to  claim 19 , wherein said head covering comprises a logo.