Hair styling device

Abstract

A hair styling device, a method of making such a hair styling device, and methods of styling hair and instructing others to style hair using such a hair styling device are provided. The hair styling device containing two configurations of stable mechanical shapes, such that the hair styling device is capable of physical transformation to hold and retain a bundle of receiving hair in a desired hair style by inserting hair into its formed loop and further applying force to transform it from a first linear stable shape to a second generally cylindrical shape.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a non-provisional application claiming benefit from a U.S. Provisional Patent Application bearing a Ser. No. 62 / 584,888 and filed Nov. 12, 2017, contents of which are incorporated herein for reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a hair styling device. More particularly, the instant invention relates to a hair styling device containing two configurations of stable mechanical shapes, such that the hair styling device is capable of physical transformation to hold and retain a bundle of received hair in a desired style.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]U.S. Pat. No. 6,116,251 (hereafter '251 patent), which is entitled “Spring Strip Hair Clip”, comprises a carbon spring steel strip 1001 and an elastic strip 1002, as shown in FIG. 1A. The elastic strip 1002 is to hold hair against the carbon spring steel strip 1001 when the carbon spring steel strip 1001 coils into a closed position. Th...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a device that helps users position and keep their hair in place. It can have different shapes, such as combs or teeth, added to it to improve its effectiveness. The device can also be made with materials like silicone or rubber to improve its grip on hair. Decorative materials like fabric or leather can also be added for aesthetic reasons. If the device is made of metal, a protective barrier like plastic or fabric can be added to prevent any potential injury from the sharp edges.

Problems solved by technology

However, The elastic strip 1002 can also extend too far from the carbon spring steel strip 1001 and not remain in alignment when hair weighs the device down, such that the Spring Strip Hair Clip does not hold the entered hair securely while rolling it up and snapping it into a top knot, low bun or updo hair style.

In another embodiment described in the '251 patent, wherein a flexible attachment member 1003 connects an end of the first strip to an end of the second strip as shown in FIG. 1B, the problem is that the flexible attachment of the two strips allows movement of the strips relative to each other in all three axis of motion making the securing of the bundle of hair while maintaining the alignment of the two strips cumbersome for the user.

It is cumbersome to insert hair, manually close and then compel both bistable strips to simultaneously snap to their second stable state.

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