Securing clip for track-mounted hairpieces

Abstract

The description presented herein and illustrated by FIGS. 1 through 8 pertains to the invention that provides temporary securing of track-mounted hairpieces. This device consists of secondary frame 2 that is permanently attached to secondary frame 2 in such fashion as to mildly distort secondary frame 2 across its longitudinal plane. This allows primary frame 2 to be selectively pressed into a convex or compound shape relative to secondary frame 2. A plurality of upwardly projecting teeth 6 allow one or more track-mounted hairpieces to be secured by pressing between said teeth and primary frame 2 or by interweaving between said teeth. Retainer band 10 can also be pressed around upwardly projecting teeth 6 as an additional securing means. Downwardly projecting teeth 4 extending from the horizontal section of primary frame 2 are then inserted into scalp hair closely against the head 14. Secondary frame 2 is then pressed into its convex position, which causes scalp hair to be grasped securely between said frame and downwardly projecting teeth 8.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is preceded by and claims the benefit of provisional patent 60 / 478,618 which embodies the basic design.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE OR A COMPUTER LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention is related to devices that provide attachment of track-mounted hairpieces to the human head. Track-mounted hairpieces, commonly referred to as “tracks”, consist of strands of human or synthetic hair that are bonded onto flexible strips of webbing. Past inventions have demonstrated a variety of clips that hold wigs and other hairpieces onto the wearer's scalp. Typically these devices must be permanently attached to a hairpiece and feature of a single set of teeth that grip the scalp hair. Kageyama et al. D414,002 discloses a wig clip that must be sewn into a hairpiece. Mochizuki U.S....

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Benefits of technology

[0005] The invention disclosed herein provides an attachment means that allows track-mounted hairpieces to be quickly and securely affixed onto the human scalp. This device provides a more convenient alternative to the typical practice of sewing or gluing track-mounted hairpieces to scalp hair and does not require permanent attachment to the track-mounted hairpiece. Track-mounted hairpieces can be easily repositioned or removed, thereby adding a new dimension of convenience and comfort for the wearer. In conclusion, this device provides the following advantages not claimed in prior art:

[0006] Converts track-mounted hairpieces from a permanent to a temporary mounting means that can be easily affixed, repositioned or removed;

Problems solved by technology

None of these references show a device designed specifically to allow rapid attachment and removal of track-mounted hairpieces in a concealed fashion.

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