Apparatus and methodology for branding a hair tie

Abstract

Aspects directed towards hair ties are disclosed. In one example, a hair tie includes a branding component coupled to a substantially circular component comprising a flat surface area and comprised of elastic material. In another example, a hair tie includes a substantially circular component comprising a flat surface area and comprised of a polyester-based elastic material that includes a sublimation print. In yet another example, a method is disclosed, which includes obtaining a rectangular-shaped piece of elastic material, and printing on at least one side of the rectangular-shaped piece of elastic material via a sublimation printing technique. A first end of the rectangular-shaped piece of elastic material is then attached to a second end of the rectangular-shaped piece of elastic material to form a substantially circular component comprising a flat surface area.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 62 / 560,082 filed on Sep. 18, 2017, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below in its entirety and for all applicable purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The subject disclosure generally relates to aspects that facilitate securing one's hair in any number of different positions and formations upon the head. (e.g., in a “ponytail,”“bun,” or “high ball”), and more specifically to improving the performance, design, and branding of an apparatus used for such purposes including, for instance, a looped band made of elastic or other stretchy material referred to herein as a “hair tie.”INTRODUCTION[0003]By way of background concerning the securing of hair, it is noted that certain qualities are desirable in a hair tie. The apparatus should be composed of a material with adequate stretch such that it can secure th...

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Benefits of technology

The patent is about improving securing hair in different positions and forms on the head using a looped band made of elastic or other stretchy material. The invention aims to overcome the limitations of conventional hair ties by providing an apparatus that can securely hold hair in place, while also being comfortable and easy to use. The invention allows for creative designs and branding of individual hair ties, as well as providing a flat surface area for printing. The technical effects of the invention include improved performance, design, and branding of hair ties.

Problems solved by technology

Concerning conventional hair ties, the problems and limitations include poor quality and performance (e.g., hair ties snap easily, damage or crease hair, don't hold the hair securely, etc.), and the inability to creatively design and brand hair ties without sacrificing quality and performance.

For instance, the conventional elastic hair tie in FIG. 1 may be undesirable because it may snap easily, it may damage the hair and / or crease the hair when used, and due to its size and shape, it lacks a sufficient surface area to print detailed creative designs or effectively brand individual hair ties.

However, the material composition lacks sufficient stretch or strength to perform its desired function as effectively, nor is there a particular mechanism allowing for the branding of individual hair ties.

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