Magnetically enhanced hair clip

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a hair clip. In one embodiment, the hair clip includes a first clip arm and a second clip arm. A magnet is coupled to the first clip arm, and the second clip arm includes a magnetically conductive material. The magnet causes the second clip arm to be pulled towards said first clip arm-enhancing the ability of the hair clip to secure hair. In one implementation, the clip arms are also drawn together by force from a mechanical biasing mechanism, such as a spring. In further embodiments, the surface of each clip arm includes a cover material that impedes hair slipping-further enhancing the ability of the hair clip to secure hair.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention is directed to a hair clip.[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art[0004] Many people employ hair clips to achieve desired hair styles or simply keep hair out of their eyes. In some instances, a person's hair may be too fine to support the use of a traditional hair clip. Small children, such as infants and toddlers, often have hair that is too fine for the use of traditional hair clips.[0005] A traditional hair clip may consist of two prongs that are drawn together by a mechanical biasing mechanism. Ideally, the mechanical biasing force results in hair being secured between the prongs. In the case of fine hair, such as infant or toddler hair, the mechanical biasing force is insufficient to secure the hair--allowing the hair to slide out from between the clip's prongs. Traditional clip prongs also tend to have smooth surfaces that fail to inhibit the clip from sliding along the hair.[0006] When a hair clip falls out, the pe...

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Problems solved by technology

In some instances, a person's hair may be too fine to support the use of a traditional hair clip.

Small children, such as infants and toddlers, often have hair that is too fine for the use of traditional hair clips.

In the case of fine hair, such as infant or toddler hair, the mechanical biasing force is insufficient to secure the hair--allowing the hair to slide out from between the clip's prongs.

Traditional clip prongs also tend to have smooth surfaces that fail to inhibit the clip from sliding along the hair.

When a hair clip falls out, the person wearing the clip may not immediately realize the clip is missing--resulting in the clip being lost.

In the case of a small child, a clip falling out of her hair can present a chocking hazard.

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