US20140261521A1 - Hairclip - Google Patents
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An apparatus for gathering hair including a body having first and second ends, an inner surface, and a cavity with an opening formed in the body. The body includes a first passage extending from the inner surface to the cavity and a second passage aligned with the first passage and extending from a second surface to the cavity. The apparatus also includes a spring-biased cord lock mechanism within the cavity, and having a spring-biased member accessible through the opening and operable between first and second positions, whereby the spring biases the member toward the first position, and the lock mechanism defining a channel aligned with the first and second passages when the member is in the second position. The apparatus also includes a cord, in which a portion thereof passes through the first and second passages and the channel of the lock mechanism, thereby forming an adjustable loop.
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- This invention relates to a hairclip and its use in the gathering and securing of a user's hair.
- Various types of ties, clips, bands, barrettes and/or combinations thereof used for holding or retaining strands of hair for hair care or hair styling are widely used and have been around for many years. These and similar retaining devices, however, offer only one or, at most, very few pre-determined closure positions. In addition, these type devices do not permit a user to adjust the device to hold more or less hair tightly than the gripping force generated by the device's holding means. As a result, these devices lack a desired hair gripping capability provided by the device and they tend to become easily dislodged from the position in which they were intended to be placed about the user's hair.
- The present invention is a simple and cost effective solution to the problem of providing a decorative hair clip that has a means for enabling a wide range of user-selectable adjustments to control the tightness and/or looseness with which the device gathers and secures a user's hair.
- One aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for gathering hair. The apparatus includes a body having first and second ends, and inner and outer surfaces, and defining at the first end a cavity that has an opening formed in a first surface of the body. The body includes a first passage extending from the inner surface of the body to the cavity and a second passage aligned with the first passage and extending from a second surface of the body to the cavity. The apparatus also includes a spring-biased cord lock mechanism retained within the cavity, and having a spring-biased member accessible through the opening and operable between first and second positions, whereby the spring biases the member toward the first position, and the spring-biased cord lock mechanism defining a channel aligned with the first and second passages when the member is in the second position. The apparatus also includes a cord comprising a free end and a fixed end that is secured to the second end of the body, where a portion of the length of the cord passes through the first and second passages and the channel of the lock mechanism, thereby forming an adjustable loop.
- A second aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for gathering hair according to the first aspect of the invention, where the first end defines the first surface and the opening to the cavity is present on the first end surface. In addition, the inner surface and the second surface are the same surface, and both the first and second passages have openings defined on the inner surface of the body. In this aspect of the invention, the first and second passages together have a substantially U-shaped configuration.
- A third aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for gathering hair according to the first aspect of the invention, where the body further includes an upper and a lower surface in which the outer surface and the first surface are the same surface. In this aspect of the invention, the first end of the body defines the second surface and the second passage has an opening at the first end surface. In this aspect of the invention, the first and second passages together have a substantially L-shaped configuration.
- A fourth aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for gathering hair according to the first aspect of the invention, where the body further includes an upper and a lower surface in which the outer surface and the first surface are the same surface. In this aspect of the invention, the lower surface and the second surface are the same surface, in which case the second passage has an opening at the lower surface. In this aspect of the invention, the first and second passages together have a substantially L-shaped configuration.
- A fifth aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for gathering hair according to the first aspect of the invention, where the first end defines the first surface and the opening to the cavity is present on the first end surface. In addition, the outer surface and the second surface are the same surface, the first passage having an opening defined on the inner surface of the body, and the second passage having an opening defined on the outer surface of the body. In this aspect of the invention, the first and second passages together have a substantially coaxial alignment.
- A sixth aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for gathering hair according to the first aspect of the invention, where either the upper surface or lower surface of the body is the same as the first surface, and the opening to the cavity is present on the upper surface or lower surface of the body. In this aspect of the invention, the first end of the body includes the second surface, the first passage has an opening defined on the inner surface of the body, and the second passage has an opening defined on the first end surface. In this aspect of the invention, the first and second passages together have a substantially L-shaped configuration.
- Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of retaining hair that includes providing a hairclip according to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth aspects of the invention where hair of a user passes between the inner surface of the body and the adjustable loop of the cord. The user adjusts the spring-biased member toward the second position, and by pulling the free end of the cord while the spring-biased member remains in the second position, the user is able to constrict the adjustable loop of the cord. The user also allows the spring-biased member to return to the first position, thereby retaining the hair of the user.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair illustrating the apparatus gathered around hair of a user and hanging therefrom; -
FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway front elevational view of the embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair shown inFIG. 1 showing details of first and second passages, a cavity, a spring-biased cord lock mechanism, and a cord attachment means in the body; -
FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway front elevational view of a second embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair showing details of first and second passages, a cavity, a spring-biased cord lock mechanism, and a cord attachment means in the body; -
FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway front elevational view of a third embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair showing details of first and second passages, a cavity, a spring-biased cord lock mechanism, and a cord attachment means in the body; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a side elevational view of the third embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair illustrated inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway front elevational view of a fourth embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair showing details of first and second passages, a cavity, a spring-biased cord lock mechanism, and a cord attachment means in the body; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a right side elevational view of the fourth embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair illustrated inFIG. 6 ; and -
FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway front elevational view of a fifth embodiment of an apparatus for gathering hair showing details of first and second passages, a cavity, a spring-biased cord lock mechanism, and a cord attachment means in the body. - The present invention relates to a hairclip and its use to gather around hair to create a desired hairstyle, such as for example, a ponytail. As further described in more detail below, the several embodiments of the present invention each include a body having first and second ends, and inner and outer surfaces, and defining at the first end a cavity that has an opening formed in a first surface of the body. The body includes a first passage extending from the inner surface of the body to the cavity and a second passage aligned with the first passage and extending from a second surface of the body to the cavity. The apparatus also includes a spring-biased cord lock mechanism retained within the cavity, and having a spring-biased member accessible through the opening and operable between first and second positions, whereby the spring biases the member toward the first position, and the spring-biased cord lock mechanism defining a channel aligned with the first and second passages when the member is in the second position. The apparatus also includes a cord comprising a free end and a fixed end that is secured to the second end of the body, where a portion of the length of the cord passes through the first and second passages and the channel of the lock mechanism, thereby forming an adjustable loop.
- As described in more detail below, because of its shape and utility, the apparatus is used to gather around hair in which hair of a user passes between the inner surface of the body and the adjustable loop of the cord. The user adjusts the spring-biased member toward the second position by depressing the spring-biased member against the force of the spring, which allows the channel defined by the lock mechanism to align with the first and second passages. This enables the user to adjust the cord to expand or constrict the adjustable loop as needed. To constrict the loop, the user will pull the free end of the cord while the spring-biased member remains in the second position. To expand the adjustable loop, the user will draw the cord in the opposite direction to draw the free end toward the body while the spring-biased member remains in the second position. When the hairclip apparatus is installed and the loop sufficiently constricted to the liking of the user, the user may release the spring-biased member to allow it to return to the first position, thereby retaining the hair of the user.
- In the several embodiments, the first and second passages have a variety of configurations that allow the cord to enter and exit different surfaces in the body. For example, the adjustable loop of the cord enters the body through an opening to the first passage that is formed in the inner surface, but the opening to the second passage can be formed on the inner surface, the outer surface, or the first end surface. When formed on the inner surface, the first and second passages together have a substantially U-shaped configuration. When formed on the outer surface, the first and second passages together have a substantially coaxial alignment. When formed on either the upper surface, the lower surface, or the first end surface, the first and second passages together have a substantially L-shaped configuration.
- In the several embodiments describe herein, the body can be made of a rigid plastic such as an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (“ABS”) plastic, or a thermoplastic material such as a polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, or other plastic material that provides lightweight and durability can be used. The body is suitably sized and configured to allow for a lightweight, durable, easy to wash hair accessory to be used by users having different hair types. In this regard, it is contemplated that the body can be provided in multiple sizes and shapes to allow the apparatus to be utilized with users of different amount (i.e., volume) and hair types. The body, including the first and second passages, the cavity, and their openings, can be prepared in their desired shape and configuration by, e.g., die-casting, stamping, or injection molding, as is well known in the art. Other procedures for their manufacture can also be used.
- The inner surface of the body may include a layer of non-slip material to enhance further the holding means of the apparatus. The non-slip layer may be made from a material including but not limited to artificial rubber, natural rubber, silicon gel, emulsoid, PVC, thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic rubber, or the like. Alternatively, the non-slip layer can simply be a roughened surface of the body. In either approach, the non-slip layer allows the body to grip the hair in contact with the inner surface, and thereby prevent slippage of the body while the hairclip apparatus is being worn.
- The outer surface of the body can optionally be provided with any of a variety of decorative ornamentation, such as for example, artwork, embroidery, beadwork, decals, painting, or the like to enhance the design of the apparatus and the appearance of the hairstyle of the user. The ornamentation can be formed during manufacture of the body, or otherwise applied, embedded, or secured to the outer surface of the body after its manufacture. The ornamentation can include a relief pattern, if desired, or any of a number of non-relief designs as indicated above.
- In the several embodiments describe herein, the apparatus includes a cord, which can be made of non-elastic material, in which case the cord can be preferably made of cotton, silk, nylon, polyester, or the like. Alternatively, the cord can be elastic, and be made from a material including but not limited to plastic, rubber, natural rubber, silicone, or any other elastic or viscoelastic materials that are appropriate for promoting healthy contact with human hair. The cord may have a round cross-sectional area but may have other cross-sectional shapes, such as rectangular, oval, square, triangular, or the like. Combinations of these materials can be used. The cord can optionally include a high friction material, such as a suitably tacky material, as is known in the art, which can be applied to only the first several inches of cord nearest the second end of the body. This allows the cord to grip the hair in contact with the cord while preventing the slippage of the body while the hairclip apparatus is being worn.
- The cord can have its fixed end secured to the body by a mechanical connection during the manufacture of the body, or alternatively the cord can have its fixed end secured within a receptacle of the body using adhesives such as epoxy or hot glue, or another form of mechanical connection such as stapling, riveting, crimping, clamping, or the like.
- The cord is sufficiently long that it is easily adjusted and the free end of the cord is not easily drawn into the opening of the second passage (or through both of the first and second passages) while the loop size is being adjusted. In this regard, the free end of the cord may be provided with any of a variety of ornamentation. When provided, the size of the ornament is such that it is larger than the dimensions of one or both of the first and second passages. The ornament can be any type of decoration, such as for example, artwork, a picture, beadwork, a decorative feather, or the like, which visibly enhances the design of the hairclip apparatus and the appearance of the hairstyle of the user.
- Of course, the foregoing identification of materials is exemplary only, and numerous variations, substitutions, and changes in material can be made by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. It should be appreciated that the term “substantially” used throughout this application is synonymous with terms such as nearly, very nearly, about, approximately, etc.
- Referring now to the figures, the several embodiments of the hairclip apparatus are described below.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment of theapparatus 10. This embodiment includes abody 12, a spring-biasedcord lock mechanism 14, and acord 16, which is configured to pass through a portion of thebody 12 andcord lock mechanism 14. A portion of thecord 16 is gathered around a portion of a user'shair 18, whereby theapparatus 10 is secured to retain the user's hair as illustrated inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 2 illustrates a partially cutaway front elevational view of the first embodiment ofapparatus 10. As shown in more detail, thebody 12 in this embodiment includes afirst end 24, asecond end 26, aninner surface 28, anouter surface 30, and defining at the first end 26 acavity 32 that has anopening 34 formed in afirst surface 36 of thebody 12. Theouter surface 30 may optionally include anornamental feature 22 present on the outer surface. Further as shown inFIG. 2 , theinner surface 28 in this embodiment has a generally concave shaped surface or configuration to fit properly around a user's hair. However, theinner surface 28 can be configured to any type of planar or non-planar configuration to enhance further the holding or securing means of the apparatus around a user's hair. Theouter surface 30 has a generally convex shaped surface or configuration with rounded corners to be comfortably handled by the user. However, theouter surface 30 can be conformed to any type of planar or non-planar configuration. In this embodiment, thebody 12 also includes afirst passage 38 extending from theinner surface 28 of thebody 12 to thecavity 32 and asecond passage 40 aligned with thefirst passage 38 and extending from asecond surface 42 of thebody 12 to thecavity 32. - Also shown in
FIG. 2 is that theapparatus 10 in this embodiment includes a spring-biasedcord lock mechanism 14 retained within thecavity 32. Thelock mechanism 14, as is well known in the art, includes an outer barrel, aspring 50, and a spring-biasedmember 44, the latter of which is accessible through theopening 34 and operable between a first position indicated byarrow 46 and a second position indicated byarrow 48. Thespring 50 biases themember 44 toward thefirst position 46, and the spring-biasedcord lock mechanism 14 defines achannel 51 aligned with the first andsecond passages member 44 is in thesecond position 48. In this embodiment, theopening 34 to thecavity 32 is present on thefirst end surface 24 whereby theinner surface 28 and thesecond surface 42 are the same surface. As a result, both the first andsecond passages openings inner surface 28 of thebody 12. In this aspect of the invention, the first andsecond passages - Also shown in
FIG. 2 is that theapparatus 10 in this embodiment includes acord 16 comprising afree end 15 and afixed end 17 that is secured to thesecond end 26 of thebody 12. As shown, thefixed end 17 of thecord 16 is secured to thesecond end 26 of thebody 12 by a mechanical connection, and the free end of thecord 16 may include anoptional ornament 20. A portion of the length of thecord 16 passes through the first andsecond passages channel 51 of thelock mechanism 14, thereby forming anadjustable loop 52. Together, theloop 52 andinner surface 28 cooperate to retain a user's hair in the form of a ponytail or similar feature. - To install the apparatus, a user will first manipulate the spring-biased
member 44 toward thesecond position 48 and increase the size of theadjustable loop 52. The spring-biasedmember 44 can be allowed to return to itsfirst position 46. With the loop expanded, the user will be able to pass the hair to be retained between thecord 16 and theinner surface 28 of the body. Once properly positioned, the user will again manipulate the spring-biasedmember 44 toward thesecond position 48, which enables thechannel 51 of thelock mechanism 14 to align with the first andsecond passages free end 15 of thecord 16 to constrict the adjustable loop. Upon release of the spring-biasedmember 44 toward thefirst position 46, the user's hair is retained between thecord 16 and theinner surface 28 of the body, and the hairclip securely installed. To remove the apparatus, the process is reversed to increase the size of the adjustable loop as described above, and thehairclip apparatus 10 can easily be removed. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of theapparatus 110. Thebody 112 is largely identical to thebody 12 onapparatus 10, except at itsfirst end 124. Theouter surface 130 and thefirst surface 136 are the same surface whereby theopening 134 to thecavity 132 is present on theouter surface 130. Additionally, in this embodiment, thefirst end 124 of thebody 112 defines thesecond surface 142, i.e., the surface of thefirst end 124 and thesecond surface 142 are the same surface. As shown, thesecond passage 140 has anopening 156 at thefirst end 124 in which case the first andsecond passages -
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate a third embodiment of theapparatus 210. Thebody 212 is largely identical to thebody 12 onapparatus 10 in the first embodiment, except at itsfirst end 224. As shown, theouter surface 230 and thefirst surface 236 are the same surface whereby theopening 234 to thecavity 232 is present on theouter surface 230. Additionally, the body further includes anupper surface 260 and alower surface 262 in which thelower surface 262 and thesecond surface 242 are the same surface. Here, thesecond passage 240 has anopening 256 at thelower surface 262 in which the first andsecond passages - As an alternative to the embodiment shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 , the upper surface 260 (instead of the lower surface 262) can be thesecond surface 242, in which case thesecond passage 240 can have itsopening 256 at theupper surface 260. As with the embodiment shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 , the first andsecond passages -
FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a fourth embodiment of theapparatus 310. Thebody 312 is largely identical to thebody 12 onapparatus 10 in the first embodiment, except at itsfirst end 324. As shown, thelower surface 362 and thefirst surface 336 are the same surface, whereby theopening 334 to thecavity 332 is present on thelower surface 362. Thus, the spring-biasedmember 344 is accessible from the lower surface. Also as shown, thefirst end 324 and thesecond surface 342 are the same surface. Here, thesecond passage 340 has anopening 356 at thesecond surface 342, and the first andsecond passages - As an alternative to the embodiment shown in
FIGS. 6 and 7 , theopening 334 to thecavity 332 can be present on the upper surface 360 (instead of the lower surface 362), in which case spring-biasedmember 344 is accessible from the upper surface. As with the embodiment shown inFIGS. 6 and 7 , the first andsecond passages -
FIG. 8 illustrates a fifth embodiment of theapparatus 410. Thebody 412 is largely identical to thebody 12 onapparatus 10, except at itsfirst end 424. The surface of thefirst end 424 and thefirst surface 436 are the same surface, whereby theopening 434 to thecavity 432 is present on thefirst end 424. Thus, the spring-biasedmember 444 is accessible from the surface of thefirst end 424. Additionally, in this embodiment, theouter surface 430 of thebody 412 defines thesecond surface 442, i.e., theouter surface 430 and thesecond surface 442 are the same surface. As shown, thesecond passage 440 has anopening 456 at theouter surface 430, and the first andsecond passages - Although the invention has been described in detail for the purposes of illustration, it is understood that such detail is solely for that purpose, and variations can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, which is defined by the following claims.
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1. An apparatus for gathering hair, comprising:
a body having first and second ends, and inner and outer surfaces, and defining at the first end a cavity that has an opening formed in a first surface of the body, a first passage extending from the inner surface of the body to the cavity and a second passage aligned with the first passage and extending from a second surface of the body to the cavity;
a spring-biased cord lock mechanism retained within the cavity, and having a spring-biased member accessible through the opening and operable between first and second positions, whereby the spring biases the member toward the first position, and the spring-biased cord lock mechanism defining a channel aligned with the first and second passages when the member is in the second position;
a cord comprising a free end and a fixed end that is secured to the second end of the body, wherein a portion of the length of the cord passes through the first and second passages and the channel of the lock mechanism, thereby forming an adjustable loop.
2. The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising an ornament attached to the free end of the cord, wherein the ornament is larger than one or both of the first and second passages.
3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the inner surface of the body has a concave or a convex shaped surface.
4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the inner surface comprises a layer of non-slip material.
5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , the outer surface that has a convex shaped surface.
6. The apparatus according to claim 5 further comprising an ornamental feature present on the outer surface.
7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the opening to the cavity is present on the first end surface.
8. The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the inner surface and the second surface are the same surface and both the first and second passages have openings defined on the inner surface of the body.
9. The apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the first and second passages together have a substantially U-shaped configuration.
10. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the outer surface and the second surface are the same surface, the first passage having an opening defined on the inner surface of the body, and the second passage having an opening defined on the outer surface of the body.
11. The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the first and second passages together have a substantially coaxial alignment.
12. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises upper and lower surfaces.
13. The apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the outer surface and the first surface are the same surface.
14. The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein the first end of the body comprises the second surface, the second passage has an opening at the first end, and the opening to the cavity is present on the upper surface or lower surface of the body.
15. The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein the lower surface and the second surface are the same surface.
16. The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein the first and second passages together have a substantially L-shaped configuration.
17. The apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the upper surface or lower surface of the body is the same as the first surface, and the opening to the cavity is present on the upper surface or lower surface of the body.
18. The apparatus according to claim 17 , wherein the first end of the body comprises the second surface, the first passage has an opening defined on the inner surface of the body, and the second passage having an opening defined on the first end surface.
19. The apparatus according to claim 18 , wherein the first and second passages together have a substantially L-shaped configuration.
20. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cord is made of an elastic material.
21. A method of retaining hair comprising:
providing a hairclip according to claim 1 , wherein hair of a user passes between the inner surface of the body and the adjustable loop of the cord;
adjusting the spring-biased member toward the second position;
pulling the free end of the cord, while the spring-biased member remains in the second position, to constrict the adjustable loop of the cord; and
allowing the spring-biased member to return to the first position, thereby retaining the hair of the user.
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STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |