Hair-Curling Device

Abstract

A hair-curling device is provided designed to curl a user's hair in a manner that is not damaging to a user's hair. The device is comprised of a body with a first and a second end, made preferably from a moisture-resistant satin. The first end of the body includes a fastener allowing attachment to a user's hair. The second end includes an elastic band or similar fastener. During use, a user wraps hair strands around the body in a spiral fashion. Then, the user folds the second end upwards over the body towards the first end, covering the hair wrapped around the body to prevent damage. The body can then be secured in this position with the elastic band. After a period of time, the now-curled hair strands can be removed from around the body and the device can be removed from a user's hair.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 653,461, which was filed on May 30, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of hair styling devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hair-curling device that curls a user's hair in a passive and damage-free manner. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.BACKGROUND

[0003] Existing hair curling devices often damage a user's hair due to the design and construction of said devices. More specifically, said devices can lead to significant hair breakage as a result of the devices being overly tight or their tendency to snag and pull on the hair strands during use. Furthermore, these conventional curling devices are commonly criticized for their bulkiness, which not only makes them difficult to handle but also contributes to a general lack of comfort for the user. This combination of tightness, tendency to snag, and cumbersome size renders these traditional hair curling devices less ideal for regular use, particularly for those concerned with maintaining hair health and comfort.

[0004] Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved hair-curling device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a hair-curling device that does not lead to hair breakage as a result of use. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a hair-curling device that is not bulky and that can be comfortably worn.

[0005] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a hair-curling device. The device is designed to curl a user's hair in a manner that is not damaging to a user's hair. The device is comprised of a body with a first and a second end, made preferably from a moisture-resistant satin or other fabric material. The first end of the body includes a fastener, such as a hair clip, allowing attachment to a user's hair. The second end includes an elastic band or similar fastener. During use, a user wraps hair strands around the body in a spiral fashion. Then, the user folds the second end upwards over the body towards the first end, covering the hair wrapped around the body to prevent damage. The body can then be secured in this position with the elastic band. After a period of time, the now-curled hair strands can be removed from around the body and the device can be removed from a user's hair.

[0006] In this manner, the hair-curling device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides an improved hair-curling device. More specifically, the device does not lead to hair breakage as a result of use. Further, the device is not bulky and can be comfortably worn.SUMMARY

[0007] The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key / critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0008] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a hair-curling device. The device is comprised of a body comprised of a first end. The first end is comprised of at least one fastener that allows the body to attach to a user's hair. The body is preferably made from a moisture-resistant satin material. During use, at least one hair strand can be wrapped around the body in a spiral / curled fashion. Then, the second end can be folded upwards towards the first end and is folded over the first end such that the strands of hair are covered by the body and cannot be damaged. The second end is secured in said position via at least one elastic band or similar fastener of the like.

[0009] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of a first end comprised of a fastener and a second end comprised of an elastic band. Next, the fastener can be attached to a user's hair. Then, at least one strand of the user's hair can be spiraled / curled around the body. Then, the second end can be folded upwards toward the first end while folding over the body and strands and being secured in said position via the band. After leaving the device and strands in this position for a period of time, a user can unfold the second end, remove the strands from around the body (wherein the strands are now curled), and remove the fastener from a user's hair.

[0010] Accordingly, the hair-curling device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved hair-curling device. More specifically, the device does not lead to hair breakage as a result of use. Further, the device is not bulky and can be comfortably worn. In this manner, the hair-curling device overcomes the limitations of existing hair-curling devices and methods known in the art.

[0011] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a hair-curling device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a hair-curling device of the present invention while attached to a user's hair in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a hair-curling device of the present invention while attached to a user's hair and strands of the user's hair are wrapping around the device in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a hair-curling device of the present invention while attached to a user's hair and strands of the user's hair are wrapping around the device and covered by the body of the device in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0017] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a hair-curling device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0019] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved hair-curling device. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a hair-curling device that does not lead to hair breakage as a result of use. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a hair-curling device that is not bulky and that can be comfortably worn.

[0020] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a hair-curling device comprised of a body comprised of a first end comprised of at least one fastener that allows the body to attach to a user's hair. The body is preferably made from a satin material that is moisture-resistant. During use, at least one hair strand can be wrapped around the body in a spiral / curled fashion. Then, the second end can be folded upwards towards the first end and is folded over the first end such that the strands of hair are covered by the body and cannot be damaged. The second end is secured in said position via at least one elastic band or similar fastener of the like.

[0021] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of a first end comprised of a fastener and a second end comprised of an elastic band. Next, the fastener can be attached to a user's hair. Then, at least one strand of the user's hair can be spiraled / curled around the body. Then, the second end can be folded upwards toward the first end while folding over the body and strands and being secured in said position via the band. After leaving the device and strands in this position for a period of time, a user can unfold the second end, remove the strands from around the body (wherein the strands are now curled), and remove the fastener from a user's hair.

[0022] Accordingly, the hair-curling device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved hair-curling device. More specifically, the device does not lead to hair breakage as a result of use. Further, the device is not bulky and can be comfortably worn. In this manner, the hair-curling device overcomes the limitations of existing hair-curling devices and methods known in the art.

[0023] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a hair-curling device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a body 110 comprised of a first end 120. The first end 120 is comprised of at least one fastener 122. The fastener 122 allows the body 110 to attach to a user's hair 10, as seen in FIG. 2. The fastener 122 is preferably any style of hair clip, hair clamp, or hair fastener of the like.

[0024] The body 110 is preferably made from a satin material. However, the body 110 may be made from any type of fabric material. The material is preferably moisture-resistant. The body 110 may be any color and may have at least one indicia 140 in the form of a design, a pattern, a symbol, an image, etc.

[0025] During use, at least one hair strand 20 can be wrapped around the body 110 in a spiral / curled fashion, as seen in FIG. 3. Then, the second end 130 can be folded upwards towards the first end 120 and is folded over the first end 120 such that the strands 20 of hair are covered by the body 110 and cannot be damaged. The second end 130 is secured in said position via at least one elastic band 132 or similar fastener of the like, as seen in FIG. 4.

[0026] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 5. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110 comprised of a first end 120 comprised of a fastener 122 and a second end 130 comprised of an elastic band 132 [Step 202]. Next, the fastener 122 can be attached to a user's hair 10 [Step 204]. Then, at least one strand 20 of the user's hair 10 can be spiraled / curled around the body 110 [Step 206]. Then, the second end 130 can be folded upwards toward the first end 120 while folding over the body 110 and strands 20 and being secured in said position via the band 132 [Step 208]. After leaving the device 100 and strands 20 in this position for a period of time, a user can unfold the second end 130, remove the strands 20 from around the body 110 (wherein the strands are now curled), and remove the fastener 122 from a user's hair [Step 210].

[0027] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “hair-curling device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the hair-curling device 100 of the present invention.

[0028] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the hair-curling device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the hair-curling device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the hair-curling device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the hair-curling device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the hair-curling device 100 may be of any size, shape, and / or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and / or that suits the user's needs and / or preferences.

[0029] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0030] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

1. A hair-curling device comprising:a body comprised of a first end and a second end;a fastener positioned at the first end; andan elastic band positioned at the second end.

2. The hair-curling device of claim 1, wherein the fastener is comprised of a hair clip.

3. The hair-curling device of claim 1, wherein the fastener is comprised of a hair clamp.

4. The hair-curling device of claim 1, wherein the body is comprised of a fabric material.

5. The hair-curling device of claim 4, wherein the fabric material is comprised of a satin.

6. The hair-curling device of claim 4, wherein the fabric material is comprised of a moisture-resistant fabric.

7. A hair-curling device comprising:a body comprised of an indicia, a first end, and a second end;a fastener positioned at the first end; andan elastic band positioned at the second end.

8. The hair-curling device of claim 7, wherein the fastener is comprised of a hair clip.

9. The hair-curling device of claim 7, wherein the fastener is comprised of a hair clamp.

10. The hair-curling device of claim 7, wherein the body is comprised of a fabric material.

11. The hair-curling device of claim 10, wherein the fabric material is comprised of a satin.

12. The hair-curling device of claim 10, wherein the fabric material is comprised of a moisture-resistant fabric.

13. The hair-curling device of claim 7, wherein the indicia is comprised of a design, a pattern, a symbol, or an image.

14. A method of using a hair-curling device, the method comprising the following steps:providing a hair-curling device comprised of a body comprised of a first end comprised of a fastener and a second end comprised of an elastic band;attaching the fastener of a hair of a user;curling a strand of the hair around the body;folding the second end upwards towards the first end while folding the second end over the body and the strand and leaving the hair-curling device in this position for a period of time;unfolding the second end from around the body;removing the strand from around the body; andremoving the fastener from the hair.

15. The method of using a hair-curling device of claim 14, wherein the fastener is comprised of a hair clip.

16. The method of using a hair-curling device of claim 14, wherein the body is comprised of a fabric material.

17. The method of using a hair-curling device of claim 16, wherein the body is comprised of a satin material.

18. The method of using a hair-curling device of claim 14, wherein the fabric material is comprised of a moisture-resistant fabric.

19. The method of using a hair-curling device of claim 14, wherein the fastener is comprised of a hair clamp.

20. The method of using a hair-curling device of claim 14, wherein the body is comprised of an indicia.

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