U.S. patent application number 12/378895 was filed with the patent office on 2010-08-26 for head band and hair clip construction with interchangeable components.
Invention is credited to Sandra D. Garza.
Application Number | 20100212685 12/378895 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42629848 |
Filed Date | 2010-08-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100212685 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Garza; Sandra D. |
August 26, 2010 |
Head band and hair clip construction with interchangeable
components
Abstract
The present invention relates to a head band and hair clip
construction. More particularly the invention relates to a head
band and hair clip construction that is made to accommodate
different cover constructions (faces).
Inventors: |
Garza; Sandra D.; (West
Chicago, IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Sandra D. Garza
295 Crestwood
West Chicago
IL
60185
US
|
Family ID: |
42629848 |
Appl. No.: |
12/378895 |
Filed: |
February 20, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
132/275 ;
132/273; 132/276 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 8/006 20210101;
A45D 8/36 20130101; A45D 8/004 20210101; A45D 8/12 20130101; A45D
8/24 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
132/275 ;
132/276; 132/273 |
International
Class: |
A45D 8/00 20060101
A45D008/00 |
Claims
1. A head band construction, comprising: a foundation head band
having an upper surface, a bottom surface, a peripheral surface and
a fastening device; wherein said foundation may connect to at least
one attachable member by at least one edge or the center region.
The attachable member attaches via a Velcro.RTM. but may be
constructed to attach with other fastening means.
2. A hair clip construction, comprising: a foundation hair clip
having an upper surface; wherein said foundation may connect to at
least one attachable member by at least one edge. The attachable
member attaches via Velcro.RTM. but may be constructed to attach
with other fastening means.
3. A cover construction, comprising a fastening structure that
would be matable with a fastening structure on a head band or hair
clip foundation. The said component having an upper surface and
bottom surface; wherein said construction may connect to a
foundation member by at least one edge or the center region. The
attachable member attaches via Velcro.RTM. but may be constructed
to attach with other fastening means.
4. A flexible head band foundation that is joined circumferentially
via snaps and a pony tail holder. The said foundation having
fastening means on both of the ends that allow for a pony tail
holder to be attached via snaps. The said being constructed out of
flexible material. The said optionally having a fastening structure
that would be matable with that of the fastening means on the cover
components.
5. Wherein as part of claim one I, 2 and 4 claim a head band or
hair clip construction that has at least one isolated area up to
several areas for an attachable component and the area for the
attachable component may be of different sizes and
configurations.
6. As part of claim 1, 2 and 3 an attachable component where
Velcro.RTM. is ideal although it may be made of any type of
fastening means such as snaps mechanical traditional snaps, buttons
and linear or curved zippers.
7. I claim a head band or hair clip construction as in claim 1, 2,
3 and 4 having at least one attachable component with an engageable
portion for said fastener.
8. A head band construction as in claim 1 and 4 where user friendly
fasteners are selected from the group compromising snaps, buttons,
studs, curved zippers, linear zippers, linear dual post zippers and
Velcro.RTM..
9. A hair clip construction and system as in claim 2 wherein any
type of hair clip may be constructed with a depression that has a
fastener within a depression in combination with related
connections engaging an interchangeable component.
10. Wherein said connection interface is a Velcro.RTM. hook and
loop fastening means in reference to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4.
11. Wherein said connection interface is a snap fastening means in
reference to claim 1, 2, 3 and 4.
12. We claim that the attachable members of one head band
foundation may fit another hair accessory foundation creating more
versatility so long as the allotted section for the attachable
component is compatible.
13. I claim as part of claim 1, 2, 3 and 4 where the attachable
components are made of fabric, hemp, cords, cotton, leather, suede,
metal, rubber, plastic, ribbon, silk, satin. Feathers, gold,
silver, diamonds, rhinestones, copper, brass, wood, beads,
sequence, studs, jewels, chains, buckles, synthetic fibers, velvet,
canvas, denim, lace, metal, zippers and glass.
14. Wherein as claim 1, 2 and 3 I claim a metal foundation.
15. Wherein as claim 1, 2, 3 and 4 I claim a foundation made of
leather or suede or synthetic materials.
16. Wherein as claim 1, 2, 3 and 4 I claim a foundation made of
plastic or rubber.
17. Wherein as claim 1, 2, 3 and 4 I claim an attachable member
that varies in size and that may be of different configurations,
lengths and widths that changes the appearance of the foundation
head band or hair clip.
18. Wherein as claim 1, 2, 3 and 4 a hair clip and head band
construction where user friendly fasteners are selected from the
group compromising snaps, buttons, studs, curved zippers, hook
& eye, linear zippers, linear dual post zippers and
Velcro.RTM..
19. Wherein as claim 4 a head band construction that gets a longer
life by changing the elastic component.
20. Wherein as claim 4 a flexible head band construction that may
or may not be constructed to employ embellishments but that comes
with interchangeable elastic components.
21. Wherein as claim 1, 2 and 4 I claim that the foundations will
be constructed with rubber coating on the areas that touch the hair
that helps to keep the foundations in place.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] There is no prior art on hair accessories that are
interchangeable. With my invention you can buy a foundation head
band or hairclip and interchange the exterior (face). This is an
inexpensive way to be versatile with your accessories. The
interchangeable components are inexpensive to make which means that
they will also be inexpensive to purchase. My invention also allows
you to wear the same interchangeable component on different
foundations. The interchangeable components increase the life of
the accessories. Usually when a head band or hair clip breaks or
wears out the life of the accessory is over, but with my invention
you may still utilize the interchangeable components with other
foundations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0002] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a head band foundation
employing an attachable component.
[0003] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the head band foundation
with an attachable component being pulled away.
[0004] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a hair clip foundation.
[0005] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a hair clip foundation with
an attachable component being pulled away.
[0006] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative hair clip
foundation.
[0007] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cover member that only
covers a section of the head band or hair clip and that may be
constructed to extend over the foundation.
[0008] FIG. 7 is an alternative head band foundation.
[0009] FIG. 8 is an alternative embodiment of a head band
foundation that is flexible.
[0010] So that the manner in which the above recited features of
the invention are attained and can be understood in detail, a more
particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above,
may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof, which are
illustrated in the appended drawings.
[0011] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings
illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are
therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the
invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
[0012] Depending on different configurations, the components may
vary in shape and size. The hook portions will engage with a
reciprocating loop portion, attached to a top edge or bottom edge
or top region of the head band and hair clip foundations.
[0013] Attachable components, head band and hair clip foundations
may employ other fastening means, such as snaps, mechanical
traditional snaps, buttons. Velcro.RTM. Hook and Loop, studs,
buckles, linear zippers, linear dual post zippers, and curved
zippers. ulled away.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals
have been used, wherever possible, to designate identical elements
that are common to the figures. [0015] 1--back of the cover
component [0016] 2--hair clip foundation [0017] 3--head band
foundation [0018] 4--flap [0019] 5--hook Velcro [0020] 6--loop
Velcro [0021] 7--cover component [0022] 8--depression [0023]
9--female snap end [0024] 10--male snap end [0025] 11--elastic
(pony tail holder) [0026] 12--flexible head band [0027] 13--head
band ends that fasten over a pony tail holder [0028] 14--rubber
grip
[0029] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment
which is a head band construction employing an attachable cover
component. The attachable cover component is attached via Velcro.
This foundation is constructed with hook fastening means within a
depression. The depression allows for the attachable component to
be inserted and fit planar with the rest of the exterior of the
foundation. Notably, this foundation may be made in different
sizes, widths and configurations. Velcro hook and loop is the
preferred fastening means but it is noted that other fastening
means may be used such as snaps or zippers. The foundation has flap
4 members on each side that run the length of the head band. The
flap members allow you to insert the cover strip beneath the flap.
Notably, the head bands may be made with different size flaps and
still further the material that makes up the flap may be
constructed so that it does not pivot but still allowing a cover
strip to slide beneath it. The cover members may be made to insert
into the depression of the head band but not extend beneath the
flap. Head band members may be made to employ more that one cover
strip at one time, that would be placed side by side. The head band
members will be constructed with non slip rubber grip on the bottom
surface.
[0030] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the head band foundation
with the cover member being pulled away exposing the fastening
means. The cover member may be made in different widths and
configurations depending on the width and configuration of the head
band foundation.
[0031] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a hair clip foundation. The
hair clip foundation is constructed with a depression that has hook
fastening means within it that allows for an attachable cover
member. The depression allows for the reciprocating fastener half
to be inserted and not be visible around the upper region of the
hair clip or head band. The hair clip foundations will be
constructed with non slip rubber grip around the part that fastens
around the hair to keep the clip in place.
[0032] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the cover member being
pulled away from the clip foundation. This cover member is
embellished with a buckle. The cover strip is made of a pliable
fabric that allows for an easy application and removal. The cover
is displayed on the side turned over showing the loop fastening
means.
[0033] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative clip
foundation that also employs cover members. Notably, the cover
members may be designed to extend over the foundations. This clip
is constructed like a comb that once inserted into the hair, keeps
the hair into place. This is for illustration purposes only and
must not be construed as limiting. Other hair clips may also be
constructed to employ cover strips, such as clamps, banana clips,
claw clips, barrettes, pony tail holders, and other hair
accessories known to those skilled in the art.
[0034] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the back region of a cover
member that extends over the head band or clip foundation. This
type of cover is ideal for embellishments such as butterflies, bows
or flowers and any other design that lends itself to the
construction.
[0035] FIG. 7 is an alternative head band foundation that employs a
cover component on an isolated area of the head band foundation.
This head band construction may be made as thin as 2 mm. and as
thick as 3 inches and may have at least one designated area for an
attachable component up to 9 designated areas with depressions
within them for attachable components. Notably, the depressions
with fastening means within them for the attachable components may
be of different sizes and configurations.
[0036] FIG. 8 is an alternative embodiment of a head band
foundation. This head band is constructed of a flexible material.
The head band is constructed with fastening means on both of the
ends. This illustration in particular has snap portions that fasten
together on each end. The foundation comes with a pony tail holder
member that attaches on the ends of the head band via snaps. The
female snap portion on one end of the head band attaches to the
male half portion that is placed by it and secures the pony tail
holder (elastic) into place. The same is done on the opposite end.
When the components are fastened into place, a circle is created.
Notably, this embodiment may or may not be designed to employ cover
members (both kind of cover components members).
[0037] FIG. 8A is an exploded view of the pony tail holder from
FIG. 8. Notably, any type of pony tail holder or elastic member may
be used so long as it may be attachable to the head band ends.
[0038] FIG. 8B is a cut out view of the head band end displaying
the female snap half and the male snap half. Notably, hook &
eye or Velcro will also be just as effective.
[0039] Notably, the attachable components may be made of any
material that lends itself to the invention such as cotton,
leather, suede, plastic, rubber, nylon, denim, synthetic fibers,
knit, embroidered materials, satin, velvet, polyester, all furs,
flannel, beaded fabric, corduroy, canvas, silk, quilted materials,
woven materials, studded fabrics, sequence fabrics. It is also
noted that the foundation may be of any size or style. The
foundation may be made of any material that lends itself to the
invention such as metal, plastic, leather, suede, rubber, wood,
synthetic materials and any other materials known to those skilled
in the art.
[0040] It is appreciated that many different types (i.e. sizes and
styles) of hair accessory foundations and attachable components
will vary and can also be used in accordance with the invention. It
is also noted that the Velcro and snap portions or other fastening
means located on the foundations or the attachable components may
be in full view or hidden via a flap of material on the
foundations.
[0041] It is also noted that the head band foundations and hair
clip foundations are fully functional by themselves.
[0042] It is believed that the advantages of this invention will be
apparent to those skilled in the art. It will also be apparent that
a number of variations and modifications may be made therein
without departing from its spirit and scope. Accordingly, although
the invention has been described by reference to several
embodiments it is not intended that the head band and hair clip
construction heretofore described be limited thereby, but that
modifications thereof are intended to be included as falling within
the broad scope and spirit of the foregoing disclosure and the
appended drawings. The foregoing description is to be construed as
illustrative only, rather than limiting. This invention is limited
only by the scope of the following claims.
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