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Bobby-pin hair fastener

a hair fastener and bobby pin technology, applied in the field of elastic bands, can solve the problems of loose hair, less support, and inability to hold hair up in a variety of hairstyles other than a ponytail, and achieve the effects of convenient use, convenient use, and low cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-22
SILVA DAVID ALAN
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[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an instrument, which is convenient, practical, and inexpensive for use in hair fastening.
[0010] A further object is to provide such an instrument that can be used unassisted by the individual styling their hair, eliminating the expense of a professional stylist.
[0013] A further object is to provide an instrument that will quickly hold the user's hair up in a multitude of neatly secured styles.
[0014] A further object is to provide a bobby-pin hair fastening band that doesn't become loose on the user's head.

Problems solved by technology

A hair band, traditionally formed into a loop, is secured around a section of hair, which is effective in securing hair, however often becomes loose and less supportive over time.
It also can't hold hair up in a variety of hairstyles other than a ponytail.
These are effective for a hairstylist, however, they are difficult to use and extremely difficult to remove for the user.

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[0026] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings. There is illustrated a bobby-pin hair fastening band embodying the present invention. The bobby-pin hair fastening band, generally designated by reference numeral 1, comprises a first bobby-pin 10 and a second bobby-pin 11. The resilient band generally designated by reference numeral 12, comprises a first end 13 and a second end 14. In this embodiment the resilient band ends 13 and 14 are attached to the bobby-pin ends 15 and 16 by knots 17 and 18.

[0027] In use FIG. 3 of the bobby-pin hair band 1 described above, the first bobby-pin 10 is secured to a section of hair. The band 12 is wrapped around, over or under the hair and the second bobby-pin 11 is clamped to a section of hair to finish the style.

[0028] In another embodiment FIG. 4 the band 12′ is connected to each bobby-pin end 15′ and 16′ by a tiny loop 19 that is attached to each bobby-pin end 15′ and 16′.

[0029] The present invention being thus described, it is...

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Abstract

A bobby-pin hair fastening band for fastening and styling hair comprising an elastic band with bobby-pins attached to each end. The user places the first bobby-pin to the hair. The user then wraps the band around, over or under their hair and places the second bobby-pin in the hair to secure.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a hair fastening band and method, more particularly an elastic band with bobby-pins attached to each end. [0003] 2. Description of Prior Art [0004] Many people like to secure their hair up and away from their face in various styles. One way to put the hair up is to use a hair band. A hair band, traditionally formed into a loop, is secured around a section of hair, which is effective in securing hair, however often becomes loose and less supportive over time. It also can't hold hair up in a variety of hairstyles other than a ponytail. [0005] Another way to secure hair is to use a bungee type fastener with hooks at each end. These are effective for a hairstylist, however, they are difficult to use and extremely difficult to remove for the user. SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an instrument, which is convenient, practical, and ine...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45D8/06A45D8/08A45D8/24A45D24/00
CPCA45D8/24A45D8/08
Inventor SILVA, DAVID ALAN
Owner SILVA DAVID ALAN
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