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US20010050090A1 US09/752,753 US75275300A US2001050090A1 US 20010050090 A1 US20010050090 A1 US 20010050090A1 US 75275300 A US75275300 A US 75275300A US 2001050090 A1 US2001050090 A1 US 2001050090A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/004Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor with decorative arrangements or form
    • A45D8/006Interchangeable ornaments attached to hair holding devices
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
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  • the invention relates to a hair accessory for a women's hair located at the apex of the head including an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section and an outer elongate surface (opposite to the inner surface) to which a series of beaded strings are attached.
  • the P-shaped hoop includes an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects the upright arm over a segment of inner elongated surface. Note that the arcuate arm forms a closed cavity (that incorporates a segment of the inner surface of the strap) that encloses a strand of hair of the user.
  • a portion of the upright arm of the P-shaped hoop is used to support the series of beaded strings.
  • disconnectable attachment means positioned on the inner surface disconnectably creates the P-shaped hoop but allow radial expansion to enhance novel hairstyles.
  • the shape of the hoop is initially ellipsoidal but stretchable into a more circular shape.
  • a hair accessory for a women's hair to be positioned say at the apex of the head.
  • the hair accessary includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section and an outer elongate surface (opposite to the inner surface) to which a series of beaded strings are attached.
  • the P-shaped hoop includes an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects the upright arm over a segment of inner elongated surface.
  • the arcuate arm forms a closed cavity (that incorporates a segment of the inner surface of the strap) so as to enclose a strand of hair of the user yet is flexible to allow radial expansion as required.
  • a portion of the upright arm of the P-shaped hoop is used to support the series of beaded strings.
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of the hair accessory of the invention illustrating how an elastic strap is folded back upon itself;
  • FIG. 2 is a detail of the hair accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the elastic strap before folding
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the detail of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the detail of FIG. 2 after folding has occurred illustrating how a P-shaped hoop is formed
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the hair accessary akin of FIG. 1 attached to the hair of a women in which strands of hair have been captured within the P-shaped hoop;
  • FIG. 6 is yet another perspective view of the hair accessary of FIG. 1 attached to the hair of a women at the side of the head thereof using a is conventional clip;
  • FIG. 7 is a detail perspective of the hair accessary and clip of FIG. 6.
  • a hair accessary 10 As shown in FIGS. 1 - 4 , a hair accessary 10 is shown. It includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap 11 having an inner elongated surface 12 foldable back on itself about axis A-A so that form a P-shaped hoop 13 in cross section.
  • the strap 11 also includes an outer elongate surface 14 (opposite to the inner surface 12 ) to which a series of beaded strings 15 are attached.
  • the P-shaped hoop 13 includes an upright arm 16 and an arcuate arm 17 , the latter intersecting the upright arm 16 over a segment 18 of the inner elongated surface 12 .
  • the arcuate arm 17 forms a closed cavity 19 (that incorporates segment 18 of the inner surface 12 of the strap 11 ).
  • a portion 7 of the upright arm 16 of the P-shaped hoop 13 is used to support the series of beaded strings 15 after which a cover 8 is sewn to hide such attachment.
  • disconnectable attachment means 9 positioned on the positioned on the inner surface 12 of the strap 11 provides for disconnectable attachment and thus aids in the creation of the P-shaped hoop 13 .
  • the shape of the arcuate arm 17 is initially ellipsoidal but stretchable into a more circular shape.
  • the disconnectable attachment means 9 comprises a conventional male projecting member 50 and a conventional female receiving member 51 , both attached to the inner surface 12 of the strap 11 . Note that male projecting member 50 is positioned adjacent to end terminus 53 of the strap 11 . While the female receiving member 51 is located near center portion 54 of the strap 11 .
  • FIG. 5 shows usage of the hair accessory 10 of the invention.
  • the hair accessary 10 is attached to the apex of the head 20 of a women 21 .
  • hair 22 is captured by a conventional rubber band (not shown) with the hair accessory 10 enclosing the latter.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 shows other usage of the hair accessary 10 of the invention.
  • the hair accessary 10 is captured within a conventional clip 30 wherein the combination is attached to the side 31 of the head 32 of a women 33 .
  • hair 34 at the apex 35 of the head 32 is captured by a conventional ponytail holder 36 .
  • the clip 30 includes a comb 40 and wings 41 rotatable about on axis of rotation 42 of a spring keeper 43 to capture the hair accessary 10 .
  • the shape of the P-shaped hoop 13 can be changed to provide various arcuate shapes including circular, oblong etc.
  • disconnectable attachment means 9 is depicted a conventional snap attachment, other forms are possible including Velco a registered trademark. Their attachment can be sewing or by the use of adhesives, glues and the like.

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In accordance with the invention, a hair accessary is described for a women's hair. The hair accessary includes a includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section and an outer elongate surface (opposite to the inner surface) to which a series of beaded strings are attached. The P-shaped hoop includes an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects the upright arm over a segment of inner elongated surface. As a result, the arcuate arm forms a closed cavity (that incorporates a segment of the inner surface of the strap) so as to enclose a strand of hair of the user yet is flexible to allow radial expansion as required. A portion of the upright arm of the P-shaped hoop is used to support beaded strings. When the strap is folded back upon itself and the P-shaped hoop is formed, disconnectable attachment means positioned on the inner surface provides for disconnectable attachment creates the P-shaped hoop. The shape of the hoop is initially ellipsoidal but stretchable into a more circular shape. A method of use is also described.

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  • The invention relates to a hair accessory for a women's hair located at the apex of the head including an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section and an outer elongate surface (opposite to the inner surface) to which a series of beaded strings are attached. The P-shaped hoop includes an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects the upright arm over a segment of inner elongated surface. Note that the arcuate arm forms a closed cavity (that incorporates a segment of the inner surface of the strap) that encloses a strand of hair of the user. A portion of the upright arm of the P-shaped hoop is used to support the series of beaded strings. When the P-shaped hoop is formed, disconnectable attachment means positioned on the inner surface disconnectably creates the P-shaped hoop but allow radial expansion to enhance novel hairstyles. The shape of the hoop is initially ellipsoidal but stretchable into a more circular shape. [0001]
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The prior art is replete with various hairband designs but none have the characteristics of the instant invention. [0002]
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In accordance with the invention, a hair accessory is described for a women's hair to be positioned say at the apex of the head. The hair accessary includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section and an outer elongate surface (opposite to the inner surface) to which a series of beaded strings are attached. The P-shaped hoop includes an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects the upright arm over a segment of inner elongated surface. As a result, the arcuate arm forms a closed cavity (that incorporates a segment of the inner surface of the strap) so as to enclose a strand of hair of the user yet is flexible to allow radial expansion as required. A portion of the upright arm of the P-shaped hoop is used to support the series of beaded strings. When the strap is folded back upon itself and the shaped hoop is formed, disconnectable attachment means positioned on the inner surface provides for disconnectable attachment creates the P-shaped hoop. The shape of the hoop is initially ellipsoidal but stretchable into a more circular shape. A method of use is also described.[0003]
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of the hair accessory of the invention illustrating how an elastic strap is folded back upon itself; [0004]
  • FIG. 2 is a detail of the hair accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the elastic strap before folding; [0005]
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the detail of FIG. 2; [0006]
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the detail of FIG. 2 after folding has occurred illustrating how a P-shaped hoop is formed; [0007]
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the hair accessary akin of FIG. 1 attached to the hair of a women in which strands of hair have been captured within the P-shaped hoop; [0008]
  • FIG. 6 is yet another perspective view of the hair accessary of FIG. 1 attached to the hair of a women at the side of the head thereof using a is conventional clip; and [0009]
  • FIG. 7 is a detail perspective of the hair accessary and clip of FIG. 6.[0010]
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
  • As shown in FIGS. [0011] 1-4, a hair accessary 10 is shown. It includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap 11 having an inner elongated surface 12 foldable back on itself about axis A-A so that form a P-shaped hoop 13 in cross section. The strap 11 also includes an outer elongate surface 14 (opposite to the inner surface 12) to which a series of beaded strings 15 are attached. The P-shaped hoop 13 includes an upright arm 16 and an arcuate arm 17, the latter intersecting the upright arm 16 over a segment 18 of the inner elongated surface 12. As a result, the arcuate arm 17 forms a closed cavity 19 (that incorporates segment 18 of the inner surface 12 of the strap 11). A portion 7 of the upright arm 16 of the P-shaped hoop 13 is used to support the series of beaded strings 15 after which a cover 8 is sewn to hide such attachment. When the strap 11 is folded back upon itself and the P-shaped hoop 13 is formed, disconnectable attachment means 9 positioned on the positioned on the inner surface 12 of the strap 11 provides for disconnectable attachment and thus aids in the creation of the P-shaped hoop 13. The shape of the arcuate arm 17 is initially ellipsoidal but stretchable into a more circular shape. The disconnectable attachment means 9 comprises a conventional male projecting member 50 and a conventional female receiving member 51, both attached to the inner surface 12 of the strap 11. Note that male projecting member 50 is positioned adjacent to end terminus 53 of the strap 11. While the female receiving member 51 is located near center portion 54 of the strap 11.
  • FIG. 5 shows usage of the [0012] hair accessory 10 of the invention.
  • As shown, the hair accessary [0013] 10 is attached to the apex of the head 20 of a women 21. Note that hair 22 is captured by a conventional rubber band (not shown) with the hair accessory 10 enclosing the latter.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 shows other usage of the hair accessary [0014] 10 of the invention.
  • As shown, the hair accessary [0015] 10 is captured within a conventional clip 30 wherein the combination is attached to the side 31 of the head 32 of a women 33. Note that hair 34 at the apex 35 of the head 32 is captured by a conventional ponytail holder 36. As shown in FIG. 7, the clip 30 includes a comb 40 and wings 41 rotatable about on axis of rotation 42 of a spring keeper 43 to capture the hair accessary 10.
  • While the invention has been shown and described with reference to embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art, that various changes, alternatives and variations in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. [0016]
  • For example, the shape of the P-shaped hoop [0017] 13 can be changed to provide various arcuate shapes including circular, oblong etc.
  • Similarly, while the disconnectable attachment means [0018] 9 is depicted a conventional snap attachment, other forms are possible including Velco a registered trademark. Their attachment can be sewing or by the use of adhesives, glues and the like.
  • Also different materials such as pleated scrunchy types can also be used for the [0019] cover 8.

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What is claimed is:
1. A hair accessory for positioning on a head of a user, comprising an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section, disconnectable attachment means positioned on the inner surface so as to provide for disconnectable attachment after foldback and thereby create said P-shaped hoop, an outer elongate surface opposite to said inner surface) and a series of beaded strings attached to said elastic strap, said P-shaped hoop including an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects said upright arm over a segment of said inner elongated surface wherein said arcuate arm forms a closed cavity.
2. The hair accessary of
claim 1
in which a portion of said upright arm of the P-shaped hoop is used to support said series of beaded strings.
3. The hair accessory of
claim 2
with the addition of a cover positioned over and covering attachment of said beaded strings to P-shaped loop.
4. The hair accessory of
claim 3
in which said cover is formed of ribbon material.
5. The hair accessory of
claim 3
in which said cover is formed of pleated material.
6. The hair accessory of
claim 1
in which said disconnectable attachment means positioned on said inner surface of said strap includes a conventional male projecting member and a conventional female receiving member forming a snap type connector.
7. The hair accessary of
claim 6
in which said male projecting member is positioned adjacent to an end terminus of said strap 11.
8. The hair accessory of
claim 7
in which said female receiving member is located near center portion of said strap.
9. The hair accessary of
claim 1
in which said closed cavity of said P-shaped hoop is used to enclose a strand of hair of the user.
10. The hair accessary of
claim 1
with addition of a comb-like clip to which said strap is attached and wherein said clip is attached to said hair of said user.
11. A method for using a hair accessary to enhance hair and hair strands of a user wherein said hair accessary includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having on inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section, disconnectable attachment means positioned on the inner surface so as to provide for disconnectable attachment after foldback and thereby create said P-shaped hoop, an outer elongate surface opposite to said inner surface) and a series of beaded strings attached to said elastic strap, said P-shaped hoop including an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects said upright arm over a segment of said inner elongated surface wherein said arcuate arm forms a closed cavity so as to enclose a strand of hair of the user yet is flexible to allow radial expansion as required, comprising the steps of
(I) positioning said hair accessory at the apex of the head of said user,
(II) folding said strap about strands of the hair of said user by pivoting said strap back on itself so as to form sold P-shaped hoop through which said strand of hair extends whereby different novel hairstyles are created, and
(III) disconnectably connecting said folded strap to disconnectable retain said strap is said P-shaped hoop.
12. A method for using a hair accessory to enhance hair and hair strands of a user wherein said hair accessory includes an elongated rectangularly shaped elastic strap having an inner elongated surface foldable back on itself so as to form a P-shaped hoop in cross section, disconnectable attachment means positioned on the inner surface so as to provide for disconnectable attachment after foldback and thereby create said P-shaped hoop, an outer elongate surface opposite to said inner surface) and a series of beaded strings attached to said elastic strap, said P-shaped hoop including an upright arm and an arcuate arm that intersects said upright arm over a segment of said inner elongated surface wherein said arcuate arm forms a closed cavity so as to enclose a strand of hair of the user yet is flexible to allow radial expansion as required, comprising the steps of
(I) positioning said hair accessory onto a clip-comb attachment,
(I) attaching said clip-comb attachment and said hair accessory to hair of a user.
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