U.S. patent application number 12/124323 was filed with the patent office on 2009-11-26 for hair accessory.
Invention is credited to Brandie R. Park.
Application Number | 20090288673 12/124323 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41340511 |
Filed Date | 2009-11-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090288673 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Park; Brandie R. |
November 26, 2009 |
Hair Accessory
Abstract
A hair accessory that assists a user in styling the user's hair
in popular "updo" styles. The hair accessory can be used to give
the hair height and volume in a variety of locations of the user's
head, providing the same effect as teasing the hair. The hair
accessory may be used to add height and volume just behind the
front hairline, or may be used to add height and volume to the hair
at the crown of the head.
Inventors: |
Park; Brandie R.; (Atlanta,
GA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Woodcock Washburn;Cira Centre
12th Floor, 2929 Arch Street
Philadelphia
PA
19104-5739
US
|
Family ID: |
41340511 |
Appl. No.: |
12/124323 |
Filed: |
May 21, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/200 ;
132/219; 132/273; 132/278 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 8/38 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/200 ;
132/219; 132/278; 132/273 |
International
Class: |
A45D 24/00 20060101
A45D024/00; A45D 8/28 20060101 A45D008/28; A45D 8/00 20060101
A45D008/00 |
Claims
1. A hair accessory comprising: a soft body having an upper side
and a lower side, the upper side having a bulbous portion and a
lower side thereof; and a hair attachment device affixed to the
lower side of the body that holds the soft body within the hair,
wherein the soft body supports a raised shape in the hair when the
hair is combed and held thereover.
2. The hair accessory of claim 1, wherein the hair attachment
device is a comb attachment.
3. The hair accessory of claim 1, wherein the hair attachment
device is a barrette.
4. The hair accessory of claim 1, further comprising a slit used to
connect the hair attachment device to the soft body.
5. The hair accessory of claim 1, wherein the soft body is made
from molded plastic.
6. The hair accessory of claim 1, wherein the soft body is make
from a spongy material.
7. The hair accessory of claim 1, wherein the soft body is made
from a disposable material.
8. The hair accessory of claim 1, wherein the soft body further
comprises a front end and a rear end; and the soft body arches
upward slightly from the front end and slopes downward toward the
rear end.
9. The hair accessory of claim 1, wherein the soft body is
clear.
10. The hair accessory of claim 9, wherein the soft body has a
color.
11. A hair accessory comprising: A a soft body having an upper side
and a lower side, the upper side having a hair supporting means for
supporting hair in a raised shape when hair is combed thereover;
and an attachment means on the lower side of the soft body for
holding the soft body within hair.
12. The hair accessory of claim 11, further comprising a means for
connecting the hair attachment device to the soft body.
13. A method for adding height and volume to hair, comprising
combing a portion of hair forward; placing a hair accessory at a
desired location on a head of a user; securing the hair accessory
in the hair using a hair attachment device connected to the lower
side of the hair accessory; and combing at least a portion of the
hair over the hair accessory to style the hair in a raised shape.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to hair accessories,
and more specifically, the invention is related to a hair accessory
to assist the user in styling the hair.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Traditionally, when women want to put their hair into an
"updo" style they tease their hair and put lots of styling product
in it to physically hold the hair into the desired shape. However,
teasing the hair and using lots of styling products can cause
breakage and other damaging effects to the hair. The products are
also expensive and must be purchased on an ongoing basis. As a
result, it would be advantageous to provide a safe and easy way for
women to put their hair into a desired "updo" style without
damaging the hair or using styling products. The instant invention
is accordingly directed to providing a hair accessory that
addresses these problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The hair accessory is made from a semi-rigid material, such
as soft molded plastic forming a body with a hidden hair attachment
device on the under side of the body. The hidden attachment device
can be a comb, a barrette or another means of securing the hair
accessory to the user's head. The hair accessory preferably arches
upward slightly from the front of the product and slopes downward
towards the back of the product so that the lift of the hair make
the "updo" possible. The invention, which can be of different
colors and sizes, is used to shape the hair into the "updo" style
by combing the hair over and around the hair accessory.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] FIG. 1 is a top view of the hair accessory described
herein.
[0005] FIG. 2 is a side view of the hair accessory described
herein.
[0006] FIG. 3 is a front view of the hair accessory described
herein.
[0007] FIG. 4 is a view of the hair accessory in situ as described
herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS
[0008] In a first embodiment is a hair accessory 100 comprising a
soft body 110 having an upper side 112 and a lower side 114. The
upper side 112 of the soft body 110 has a bulbous portion 150. The
lower side 114 of the soft body 110 is preferably concave and has a
hair attachment device that holds the soft body 110 within the hair
of the user. FIG. 1 shows the hair accessory 100 comprising the
soft body 110 and the hair attachment device 120, in this case a
hidden comb attachment. As seen in FIG. 1, the hair accessory 100
has a front end 130 and a rear end 140. The front end 130 and the
rear end 140 form the concave side of the soft body 110.
Specifically, the soft body 110 arches upward slightly from the
front end 130 and slopes downward toward the rear end 140.
Additionally, FIG. 1 shows the soft body 110 having an optional
slit 160 that is used to attach or secure the hair attachment
device 120 to the soft body 110.
[0009] The soft body 110 is preferably made from a quantity of
molded plastic. The soft body 110 may be made from a soft molded
plastic to allow it to better conform to the shape of the user's
head. The soft body 110 may come in a variety of sizes to allow the
user to achieve differently sized "updo" styles. In certain
embodiments, the soft body may be approximately 3.5 inches long by
2.5 inches wide by 0.5 inches deep. This size may be well suited
for the top of the user's head to add height and volume to the hair
in order to achieve the popular, sleek "updo" hair styles. In
another embodiment, the soft body 110 may be clear in color. FIG. 2
illustrates a top view of a hair accessory 100 where the soft body
110 may be clear or colorless thereby allowing the hair attachment
device 120 to be seen through the top of the soft body 110. FIG. 2
shows the optional slit 160 that is used to attach or secure the
hair attachment device 120 to the soft body 110. In still other
embodiments, the soft body 110 may come in a variety of shades or
colors in order to match the user's hair color.
[0010] FIG. 3 illustrates a front view of the accessory. This view
illustrates the way the hair accessory sits on the head of the user
if the hair accessory is on the top of the user's head behind the
user's front hairline without the hair being combed over and around
the hair accessory. The front end 130 of the soft body 110 sits on
the user's head while the hair attachment device 120, the hidden
comb attachment, is inserted into the user's hair. The soft body
110 curves upward from the front end 130 for a distance and then
downward to the rear end of the soft body (rear end not shown in
FIG. 3). In addition to the hidden comb attachment shown in FIGS.
1-3, the hair attachment device may also be a hidden barrette, or
another hidden means for holding the soft body within the hair of
the user such as a rubber band, bobbie pins, et cetera. In further
embodiments, the hair accessory may be used by users loosing their
hair due to aging or damage from chemicals.
[0011] The instant invention also encompasses a method of using the
hair accessory 100. In order to add more height and volume to the
hair through the use of the hair accessory, a portion of the hair
should be combed or brushed forward. The quantity of hair combed or
brushed forward should be sufficient to cover the soft body when
combed thereover. Next, the hair accessory may be placed at a
location on the head of the user and secured in the hair by using
the hair attachment device connected to the hair accessory 100.
Then, the portion of hair should be combed or brushed over and
around the soft body to cover and camouflage the hair accessory
while styling the hair as desired. FIG. 4 illustrates the hair
accessory in situ with the dashed line representing the scalp of
the user. The hair accessory 100 has been sat upon the head of the
user such that the lower side 114 of the soft body 110 is touching
the head of the user. In proper use, the upper side 112 of the soft
body 110 does not touch the head of the user. The soft body 110 has
been covered by the hair 415 of the user after being held within
the hair using the hair attachment device 120.
[0012] While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention
in specific terms, it is to be understood that numerous changes in
the shape, size and materials may be resorted to without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed
hereinafter.
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