Hair clip apparatus and method for constructing same

a technology of hair clips and apparatuses, which is applied in the field of hair accessories and hair accessories, can solve the problems that the known devices do not adequately address this need, and achieve the effects of preventing impediment, convenient, practical, and inexpensive use in hair styling

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22
DOWNING DEBRA
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"The present invention provides devices and methods for styling hair and using hair accessories that conceal their attachment mechanism. This improves the hair styling experience for users. The invention includes a hair clip apparatus with a hinge-connected hair clip and a cover that encases the gripping element and hinge. The cover can have an ornament attached to it. The invention also includes a hair accessory with a cover that extends over the top of the hair clip and prevents others from observing how it is attached to the user's hair. The invention is convenient, practical, and inexpensive for use in hair styling."

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Unfortunately, known devices do not adequately address this need.

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[0015]Reference will now be made in detail to certain embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with the illustrated embodiments, it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the invention to those embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents that may be included within the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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[0017]Unless otherwise stated or implicit from context, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings provided below:

[0018]The phrase “elongated branch” refers to the elements attached to the hinge device. It comprises an attachment region or element at its base end thorough which it is attached to a hinge and a protrusion region or element at its extension end, which may be in the form of a tine.

[0019]The phrase “gripping element” refers to a handle or tool b...

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Abstract

A hair accessory device with a cover is provided. Through the use of this novel device one can facilitate hair styling while shielding from view the hardware that is used to style the hair. The device provides a cover that shields most if not all of any spring, hinge or other mechanical system that is used to style one's hair.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to hair accessories and hair accessories with attachments.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Women use hair accessories to facilitate imparting a wide variety of hairstyles to their hair, for example, ponytails, braids, pigtails, etc. They also frequently select particular accessories not only for their function but also for their ability to impart their function without drawing an undesirable amount of attention to the accessory or any negative attention to the accessory itself. One well-known type of accessory is the hair clip.[0003]Hair clips function by attaching, engaging or associating a hair switch with the hair clip and permitting a hair piece to hang from it. When in use, the hair clip and its attachment mechanism typically remain at least in part visible. However, the user may wish to wear a hair accessory to complement or to supplement the user's natural hair or to style her hair without having the attachment devi...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45D8/00A45D8/20
CPCA45D2008/004A45D8/00A45D8/004
InventorDOWNING, DEBRA
OwnerDOWNING DEBRA