AU2007201419A1 - Hair Extension Method and Apparatus - Google Patents

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AUSTRALIA

Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION FOR A STANDARD PATENT

(ORIGINAL)

TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Name of Applicant: Actual Inventor: Address for Service: Invention Title: IMAGE ADDICT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD RUSSO; Sarina EKM patent Level 1, 38-40 Garden Street South Yarra Victoria 3141 Australia HAIR EXTENSION METHOD AND APPARATUS The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to us: HAIR EXTENSION METHOD AND APPARATUS FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates, generally, to methods of attaching hair extensions to the scalp hair of a wearer, and their associated apparatus, and relates particularly, though not exclusively, to a method of attaching weft hair extensions to the scalp hair of a wearer, and a weft hair extension apparatus suitable for use with that method.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Any discussion of documents, devices, acts or knowledge in this specification is included to explain the context of the invention. It should not be taken as an admission that any of the material forms a part of the prior art Is base or the common general knowledge in the relevant art in Australia or elsewhere on or before the priority date of the disclosure and claims herein.

The addition of natural or artificial hair to the scalp of a person is a technique that has been known and practiced for many years. Wigs, toupees, and/or other hair pieces have been widely accepted accessories for well over a century. Unfortunately, depending largely on the quality and/or the construction of these types of hair pieces, the addition of such to a wearer has more often than not resulted in an artificial or unsatisfactory appearance.

In recent years, the application of strands of hair, or hair extensions, to the scalp hair of a wearer has become a much more widely accepted means of altering the appearance of ones hair. When correctly fitted, hair extensions generally look far more natural than traditional hair pieces, and can also be more permanently attached to the scalp of a wearer, meaning they are less likely to become dislodged at an undesirable time.

Many hair extension apparatus and methods of attaching same to the scalp hair of a wearer have been developed over the years. At least two main categories of hair extension apparatus exist, namely, individual or loose 30/03/2007,saw I 01160.spc,2 hair strand extensions, and weft hair extensions. As the name suggests, loose strand extensions require individual attachment to the scalp hair of a wearer. On the other hand, weft hair extensions, which consist of a plurality of strands of hair bound together along a common seam or edge, enable many hair extension strands to be attached to the scalp of a wearer by way of a single application technique. For this reason, the popularity of weft hair extensions has grown enormously over the past few years.

For every different form of weft hair extension apparatus that has been developed over the years, a plethora of methods of attachment of such l0 apparatus has also been provided. Some methods of attachment involve the use of adhesives, which depending on the properties of the adhesive used, may require heat setting during the application process to ensure that the weft is securely fastened in place. Other methods utilise the art of braiding, sewing, tying, and/or weaving the weft hair extension into place on a wearers scalp. These types of methods can be very tedious and time consuming and as such are not favoured by hair stylists and/or other individuals that are responsible for the application of hair extensions to a person. The most commonly accepted technique of attaching weft hair extensions to the scalp hair of a wearer is by of the use of mechanical items, such as, for example, clips, clamps or beads.

Although many weft hair extension apparatus and methods of attachment of same to the scalp hair of a person exist, it is considered that none are very convenient.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved method of attaching weft hair extensions to the scalp hair of a wearer.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a weft hair extension apparatus that is suitable for use with the method of attaching weft hair extensions to the scalp hair of a wearer of the present invention.

30/03/2007.sav IOI 160.spc,3 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention there is provided an improved method of attaching a weft hair extension apparatus to the scalp hair of a person, the method including the steps of: passing strands of scalp hair through a plurality of beads that are affixed to or integral with a seam of the weft hair extension apparatus; passing strands of scalp hair and stands of extension hair through a plurality of deformable locking beads; and, deforming the plurality of deformable locking beads such that the strands of scalp hair and the strands of extension hair passed therethrough are then io held captive therein.

Preferably the step of passing strands of scalp hair through the plurality of beads is performed by the use of an application tool having a flexible elongated loop section. It is also preferred that said method further includes the steps of: passing the flexible elongated loop section of the application tool through the plurality of beads from an underside thereof in order to expose an open loop section thereabove; passing the strands of scalp hair through the open loop section of the application tool, exposed above the plurality of beads; and, drawing the open loop section of the application tool back through the plurality of beads in order to pass the stands of scalp hair through the plurality of beads.

Preferably the step of passing strands of scalp hair and strands of extension hair through the plurality of deformable beads is performed by the use of the application tool described above. It is also preferred that said method further includes the steps of: passing the flexible elongated loop section of the application tool through the plurality of deformable beads from an underside thereof in order to expose an open loop section thereabove; passing the strands of scalp hair and the strands of extension hair through the open loop section of the application tool, exposed above the plurality of deformable beads; and, drawing the open loop section of the application tool 3o back through the plurality of deformable beads in order to pass the stands of scalp hair and the strands of extension hair through the plurality of deformable beads.

30/03/2007,wI01160.spc,4 Preferably the step of deforming the plurality of deformable locking beads is performed by the use of a suitable clamping tool. In a practical preferred embodiment, the clamping tool is a pair of pliers.

In also preferred that said method further includes the step of: deforming the plurality of beads affixed to or integral with the seam of the weft hair extension apparatus such that the strands of scalp hair passed therethrough are then held captive therein. In a practical preferred embodiment, said method further includes the step of: applying a suitable resin or adhesive to the strands of scalp hair and/or the strands of extension hair relative to the plurality of beads and/or the plurality of deformable beads.

Preferably the resin or adhesive is spirit gum.

According to yet a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a weft hair extension apparatus including: an elongated seam which defines an upper edge of the apparatus, the seam having a plurality of extension hair strands extending therefrom; and, a plurality of cylindrical beads affixed to or integral with the seam, the plurality of cylindrical beads being larger in length than in diameter and each including an upper flared rim to assist with the passing of scalp hair through same during application to a persons scalp.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the invention may be more clearly understood and put into practical effect there shall now be described in detail preferred constructions of a hair extension method and apparatus in accordance with the invention. The ensuing description is given by way of non-limitative example only and is with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein: Fig. la is a perspective view of a prior art weft hair extension apparatus, shown in an initial stage of application to the scalp hair of a person; Fig. lb is a side view of the person shown in Fig. la, illustrating a further stage of application of the prior art weft hair extension apparatus to their scalp hair; 30/03/2007,sa IOI 160.spc.5 -6- Fig. Ic is a cross-sectional plan view illustrating yet a further stage of application of the prior art weft hair extension apparatus to the person shown in Figs. la Ib; Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a further prior art weft hair extension apparatus, shown partially applied to the scalp hair of a person; Fig. 3a is a rear perspective view of a weft hair extension apparatus made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 3b is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the circled region of Fig.

3a; Fig. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the hair extension apparatus of Figs. 3a 3b, illustrating an initial step of application of the apparatus to the scalp hair of a person, the application method being made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and, Fig. 5 is a rear view of the scalp of a person being fitted with the weft hair extension apparatus of Figs. 3a 3b, illustrating a further step of application of the apparatus in accordance with the preferred method of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In Figs. la to Ic, a prior art weft hair extension apparatus 10, and method of attachment of same to the scalp hair 12 of a person 14, are shown. Prior art weft hair extension apparatus 10 (hereinafter simply referred to as "prior art weft 10") includes an elongated edge or seam 16 to which are connected the ends of a series of strands of natural or artificial extension hair 18. The precise width of prior art weft 10, and/or the length of extension hair 18, may be fixed or variable depending on the size and/or shape of the scalp 20 to which prior art weft 10 is to be fitted.

This known method of application of prior art weft 10 is performed by way of the use of a bead application tool 22, a series of deformable beads 24 for use with application tool 22, and a pair of pliers 26 and/or any other suitable clamping tool (not shown).

30/03/2007.uvsa. IOI 1160.spc,6 -7- In Fig. la, the initial stages or steps of the application of prior art weft to scalp hair 12 of person 14 is shown. Before prior art weft 10 can be attached to scalp hair 12, at least one bead 24 must be loaded onto application tool 22. Application tool 22 includes a handle section 22a, and a looped wire section 22b. Looped wire section 22b of application tool 22 performs two main functions, namely, it provides an area for retaining at least one bead 24 that is/are threaded thereon for use during this known application process, and a tool that can draw scalp hair 12 and extension hair 18 through bead(s) 24 which is a necessary part of the prior art method l0 which will now described.

After at least one bead 24 is loaded onto application tool 22, the next step involves threading a strand of scalp hair 12 through looped wire section 22b of application tool 22 in one direction, and a strand of extension hair 18 through same (22b) in the opposition direction. After both stands of hair Is 12,18 have been sufficiently threaded into looped wire section 22b, bead 24 is held firm, whilst application tool 22 is drawn away from the strands of hair 12,18 in the direction of arrow a, by the use of handle section 22a. This process results in both strands of hair 12,18 being pulled through, or threaded into bead 24. As a result of the process of drawing application tool 22 away from bead 24 in the direction of arrow a, bead 24 slides off the end of looped wire section 22b, meaning application tool 22 may be temporarily discarded.

In Fig. Ib, a bead 24 is shown having both stands of hair 12,18 threaded therethrough. Depending on where bead 24 ended up relative to strands of hair 12,18 after the application of bead 24, the next step of this known method of attaching prior art weft 10 to scalp hair 12 may require moving and/or sliding of bead 24 upwards in the direction of arrow b, to ensure that bead 24 is positioned at or near seam 16 of prior art weft The final step of attaching prior art weft 10 to scalp hair 12 of person 14 involves the use of pliers 26. In Fig. ic, it can be seen that in order to maintain the position of bead 24, and hence to securely attach prior art weft 30/03/2007,saw I01160.spc.7 to scalp hair 12 of person 14, bead 24 is deformed or clamped using pliers 26.

Although not specifically shown, it will be appreciated that in order to securely attach prior art weft 10 to scalp 20 of person 14 utilising this known method, more than one bead 24 (clamped at spaced apart locations) will be required depending on the size and/or weight of prior art weft 10. Similarly, although not shown, it will be appreciated that prior art weft 10 may be removed from scalp 20 by way of utilising pliers 26 to unclamp bead(s) 24 in order to allow the strands of hair 12,18 previously held captive therein to be removed.

It is considered that this known method of attaching prior art weft 10 to scalp 20 of a person 14 is not ideal, and does not result in lasting natural looking extensions.

In Fig. 2, a further prior art weft hair extension apparatus 100, and method of attachment of same to the scalp hair 112 of a person, are shown.

In order to simplify the discussion of this prior art apparatus 100, and the discussion of the preferred embodiments of the present invention that now follow, like reference numerals to those used in Figs. la to Ic to define prior weft 10 will be used to define like parts shown in Figs. 2 to Prior art weft hair extension apparatus 100 (hereinafter simply referred to as "prior art weft 100") includes an elongated edge or seam 116 to which are connected the ends of a series of strands of natural or artificial extension hair 118. Like in the case of the prior art weft 10 described with reference to Figs. l a to Ic, the precise width of prior art weft 100, and/or the length of extension hair 118, may be fixed or variable depending on the size and/or shape of the scalp (not shown) to which prior art weft 100 is to be fitted.

Unlike prior art weft 10 shown in Figs. la to ic, prior art weft 100 of Fig. 2 includes a series of rings 128 that are affixed at spaced intervals along the length of seam 116 by way of stitching 130, or the likes. As prior art weft 100 includes integral rings 128 that are used during the application process (described below) of prior art weft 100 to scalp hair 112 of a person (not 30/03/2007,s.w 101160.spc,8 -9shown), no additional beads or rings are required to secure prior art weft 100 to the scalp of a person.

In Fig. 2, it is shown that due to the particular configuration of the stitching 130 of rings 128 onto seam 116 of prior art weft 100, rings 128 are movable to a certain degree relative to seam 116. This degree of movement is indicated by arrow d. When fitted to a person, this degree of movement helps to provide comfort to the person, allowing extension hair 118 of prior art weft 100 to move relative to seam 116.

The application of this prior art weft 100 to scalp hair 112 of a person io (not shown) involves a number of steps. In Fig. 2, prior art weft 100 is shown mid-way through a known application method. Here, prior art weft 100 is shown suitably positioned relative to the scalp of a person (not shown), and a strand of scalp hair has already been pulled through, or threaded into, ring 128. In use, a hook-type tool (not shown) is generally used to pulled scalp hair through ring 128.

The final stage of application of prior art weft 100 to scalp hair 112 of a person (not shown) involves the use of a pair of pliers (such as those shown in Fig. Ic) that are used to crimp, clamp or deform ring 128 of prior art weft 100 in order to secure same in place. Like in the case of the prior art weft shown in Figs. la to Ic, although not specifically shown in Fig. 2, it will be appreciated that in order to securely attach prior art weft 100 to the scalp of a person utilising this known method, more than one ring 128 will need to be clamped by a pair of pliers, depending on the size and/or weight of prior art weft 100. Similarly, although not shown, it will be appreciated that prior art weft 100 may be removed from the scalp of a person by way of utilising a pair of pliers to unclamp ring(s) 128 in order to allow the strand(s) of scalp hair 112 previously held captive therein to be removed.

Although prior art weft 100 is considered to be a better product than prior art weft 10 of Figs. la to Ic, due to its integral rings 128, there are a 3o number of problems associated with the use of prior art weft 100. The most notable of these problems relate to rings 128, and the actual size of same.

Referring to Fig. 2, it can be seen that the size of the walls of rings 128 (as 30/0312007.saw IOI 160.spc.9 indicated by arrows c) is substantially smaller than that of the diameter of rings 128. This small wall size of rings 128 can make it difficult to clamp same during the application process. Aside from the size of rings 128 being a problem, it is also considered that the use of integral rings 128 alone as a means of securing prior art weft 100 to scalp hair 112 of a person (not shown), does not result in a secure connection of prior art weft 100 to a persons scalp. Lastly, given that the integral rings are the only means used to secure prior art weft 100 to scalp hair 112, and that rings 128 are deformed as part of the application process, once integral rings 128 are deformed, prior art weft 100 cannot be reused as further application to a person would be difficult given the deformity and small size of rings 128.

In Figs. 3a 3b, there is shown a weft hair extension apparatus 200 made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figs. 4 5, illustrate various stages or steps of the application of this weft Is hair extension apparatus 200 (hereinafter simply referred to as "weft 200"), this application method being made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Like in the case of prior art wefts 10,100 of Figs. la to ic, and Fig. 2, weft 200 also includes an elongated edge or seam 216 to which are connected the ends of a series of strands of natural or artificial extension hair 218. The precise width of weft 200, and/or the length of extension hair 218, may again be fixed or variable depending on the size and/or shape of the scalp 220 of a person 214 (see Fig. 5) to which weft 200 is to be fitted.

Unlike prior art wefts 10, 100, weft 200 of the present invention includes a series of rather large integral beads 232 (which may or may not be deformable) that are affixed at spaced intervals along the length of seam 216 by way of stitching 230, or the likes. These integral beads 232 have flared upper ends 234 which assist with the drawing and/or pulling of scalp hair 212 into or through beads 232. It has been found that without flared ends 234, threading of integral beads 232 can be difficult, and in extreme cases, scalp hair 212 can split, fray or break as it is threaded into integral beads 234.

Although shown in the drawings as having integral beads 232 with flared 30103/2007,s. I 1160.spC, IO0 -11ends 234, it should be appreciated that flared ends 234 are not essential to weft 200, and as such, the present invention should not be construed as limited to the specific example provided.

Although not specifically illustrated in Figs. 3a or 3b, it should be appreciated that the configuration of stitching 230 of integral beads 232 onto seam 216 of weft 200, results in the integral beads 232 being movable to a certain degree relative to seam 216. As was described earlier in this specification, this degree of movement helps to provide comfort to person 214, allowing extension hair 218 of weft 200 to move relative to seam 216.

The application of weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of person 214 will now be described with reference to Figs. 4 Before commencing this preferred method of attaching weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of a person 214, scalp hair 212 may need to be parted or manipulated in order to reveal a suitable located for placement of weft 200.

Weft 200 may then be pinned or temporarily secured to scalp 220 ready for the commencement of the preferred method of the present invention.

In Fig. 4, the initial stages or steps of the application of weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of person 214 is shown. Like in the case of prior art weft 10 of Figs. la to ic, the application of weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of person 214 also requires the use of an application tool, as for example, an application tool 222 having a looped wire section 222b, as shown. Although a specific application tool 222 has been described, it should be appreciated that many other forms of tools (not shown) could also be used to perform the method of the invention, and as such, the present invention is not limited to the specific example provided.

To begin the application process, looped wire section 222b of application tool 222 is threaded up through integral bead 232 so that there is a sufficient open loop section there above. Strands of scalp hair 212 are threaded into this open loop section, then looped wire section 222b of 3o application tool 222 is drawn back through integral bead 232 in the direction of arrow e. This process results in the strands of scalp hair 212 being drawn through, or threaded into, integral bead 232. As already discussed, flared 30/03/2007.1aw101 160 spc.l I -12ends 234 of integral beads 232 assist with this process, and ensure that scalp hair 212 is cleanly threaded through integral beads 232.

E The final stages of application of weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of person S214 are shown in Fig. 5. In this figure it can be seen that in order to secure weft 200 to scalp hair 212, at least one additional locking bead 224 is used relative to each of integral beads 232. The application of at least one locking bead 224 is performed as follows. After at least one locking bead 224 is Sloaded onto application tool 222, strands of scalp hair 212 are threaded through looped wire section 222b of application tool 222, along with strands of extension hair 218. After both stands of hair 212,218 have been sufficiently threaded into looped wire section 222b, locking bead 224 is held firm, whilst application tool 222 is drawn away from the strands of hair 212,218 in the direction of arrow f. This process results in both strands of hair 212,218 being pulled through, or threaded into locking bead 224. As a result of the process of drawing application tool 222 away from integral bead 224 in the direction of arrow f, locking bead 224 slides off the end of looped wire section 222b, meaning application tool 222 may be temporarily discarded. Depending on where locking bead 224 ended up relative to strands of hair 212,218 after the application of locking bead 224, the next step of this novel method of attaching weft 200 to scalp hair 212 may require moving and/or sliding of locking bead 224 upwards towards seam 216, to ensure that locking bead 224 is positioned at or near seam 216 of weft 200.

The final step of attaching weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of person 214 involves the use of a pair of pliers (not shown), and/or any other suitable deforming tool. In order to maintain the position of locking bead 224, and hence to attach weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of person 214, locking bead 224 is deformed or clamped using pliers (not shown).

The abovementioned process is selectively repeated relative to each of integral beads 232 until weft 200 is securely fastened to scalp 220 of person 214. Although not shown, it will be appreciated that weft 200 of the present invention may be removed from scalp 220 by way of utilising a suitable tool (not shown), such as pliers 26 of Fig. Ic, to unclamp locking 3O103/2007,saw101 160.spc. 12 -13bead(s) 224 in order to allow the strands of hair 212,218 previously held captive therein to be removed. Thereafter scalp hair 212 can be unthreaded from within integral beads 232, which then allows weft 200 to be removed from scalp 220 of person 214.

In Fig. 5, weft 200 is shown as having been attached to scalp hair 212 of a person 214 utilising an optional intermediate step. Referring to this figure it can be seen that integral beads 232 of weft 200 have also been clamped by a suitable tool (not shown), such as a pliers 26 of Fig. Ic, to provide a more permanent attachment of weft 200 to scalp 220 of person l0 214. This intermediate step of clamping integral beads 232 may be performed before or after locking beads 224 are affixed to strands of scalp hair 212 and extension hair 218.

Finally, although not shown in the drawings, the preferred method of attaching weft 200 to scalp hair 212 of a person 214 in accordance with the present invention, may also involve yet a further optional intermediate step of applying a suitable resin or adhesive, such as, for example, spirit gum, to the strands of scalp hair 212 threaded through integral beads 232, such that the spirit gum can seep or bleed into the scalp hair 212 within integral beads 232.

The spirit gum helps to maintain weft 200 securely attached to scalp hair 212.

The present invention therefore provides an improved hair extension apparatus and a method of attaching same to the scalp of a person. By utilising the preferred method of the present invention to attach the hair extension apparatus of the invention to a persons scalp, a far better and more permanent attachment of the hair extensions is achieved. By the use of the one or more of the preferred optional intermediate attachment steps of the method of the present invention, the secure attachment of the weft hair extension is further improved.

While this invention has been described in connection with specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood that it is capable of further modification(s). The present invention is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the invention following in general, the principles of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come 30/03/2007,u&101 160.spc,13 -14within known or customary practice within the art to which the invention pertains and as may be applied to the essential features hereinbefore set forth.

As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit of the essential characteristics of the invention, it should be understood that the above described embodiments are not to limit the present invention unless otherwise specified, but rather should be construed broadly within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Various modifications and equivalent arrangements are intended to be included within the spirit and scope of the invention and appended claims. Therefore, the specific embodiments are to be understood to be illustrative of the many ways in which the principles of the present invention may be practiced. In the following claims, means-plus-function clauses are intended to cover structures as performing the defined function and not only structural equivalents, but also equivalent structures. For example, although a nail and a screw may not be structural equivalents in that a nail employs a cylindrical surface to secure wooden parts together, whereas a screw employs a helical surface to secure wooden parts together, in the environment of fastening wooden parts, a nail and a screw are equivalent structures.

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Claims (11)

1. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein said step of passing strands of scalp hair through said plurality of beads is performed by the use of an application tool having a flexible elongated loop section.
2. 3. The method according to claim 2, further including the steps of: passing said flexible elongated loop section of said application tool through said plurality of beads from an underside thereof in order to expose an open loop section thereabove; passing said strands of scalp hair through said open loop section of said application tool exposed above said plurality of beads; and, drawing said open loop section of said application tool back through said plurality of beads in order to pass said stands of scalp hair through said plurality of beads.
3. 4. The method according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein said step of passing strands of scalp hair and strands of extension hair through said plurality of deformable beads is performed by the use of said application tool. 30103/2007,sa l 01160.spc, -16- The method according to claim 4, further including the steps of: passing said flexible elongated loop section of said application tool through said plurality of deformable beads from an underside thereof in order to expose an open loop section thereabove; passing said strands of scalp hair and said strands of extension hair through said open loop section of said application tool exposed above said plurality of deformable beads; and, drawing said open loop section of said application tool back through said plurality of deformable beads in order to pass said stands of scalp hair and said strands of extension hair through said plurality of deformable beads.
4. 6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said step of deforming said plurality of deformable locking beads is performed by the use of a suitable clamping tool.
5. 7. The method according to claim 6, wherein said clamping tool is a pair of pliers.
6. 8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further including the step of: deforming said plurality of beads affixed to or integral with said seam of said weft hair extension apparatus such that said strands of scalp hair passed therethrough are then held captive therein.
7. 9. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further including the step of: applying a suitable resin or adhesive to said strands of scalp hair and/or said strands of extension hair relative to said plurality of beads and/or said plurality of deformable beads. The method according to claim 9, wherein said adhesive is spirit gum. 30/03/2007,sawI01 160.spc,16 -17-
8. 11. A weft hair extension apparatus including: an elongated seam which defines an upper edge of said apparatus, said seam having a plurality of extension hair strands extending therefrom; and, a plurality of cylindrical O beads affixed to or integral with said seam, said plurality of cylindrical beads being larger in length than in diameter and each including an upper flared rim to assist with the passing of scalp hair through same during application to a persons scalp.
9. 12. Use of the weft hair apparatus according to claim 11, in accordance 0 10 with the method of any one of claims 1 to
10. 13. A method of attaching a weft hair extension apparatus to the scalp hair of a person, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 3a to 5 of the accompanying drawings.
11. 14. A weft hair extension apparatus, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 3a to 5 of the accompanying drawings. DATED this 3 0 th day of March, 2007 IMAGE ADDICT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD By Their Patent Attorneys EKM patent 30/03i2007.,saw01 160.spc17