WO2013025906A1 - Appareil pour retenir, fixer et coiffer les cheveux - Google Patents

Appareil pour retenir, fixer et coiffer les cheveux Download PDF

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WO2013025906A1
WO2013025906A1 PCT/US2012/051134 US2012051134W WO2013025906A1 WO 2013025906 A1 WO2013025906 A1 WO 2013025906A1 US 2012051134 W US2012051134 W US 2012051134W WO 2013025906 A1 WO2013025906 A1 WO 2013025906A1
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Lois J. Sonstegard
George STODOLA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/34—Hair-braid holders; Hair-plait holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41G—ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; WIGS; MASKS; FEATHERS
    • A41G5/00—Hair pieces, inserts, rolls, pads, or the like; Toupées
    • A41G5/004—Hair pieces
    • A41G5/0053—Fastening thereof
    • A41G5/0073—Fastening thereof by mechanical fasteners, e.g. clasps, buttons, combs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/004—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor with decorative arrangements or form
    • A45D8/006—Interchangeable ornaments attached to hair holding devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/20—Hair clamps, i.e. elastic multi-part clamps, the parts of which are pivotally connected between their ends
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/24—Hair clasps, i.e. multi-part clasps with pivotal connection of parts at their ends
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/24—Hair clasps, i.e. multi-part clasps with pivotal connection of parts at their ends
    • A45D8/28—Hair clasps, i.e. multi-part clasps with pivotal connection of parts at their ends with other fastener
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
    • A45D8/36—Hair straps; Hair rings

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  • the present invention relates to apparatus for holding, securing and styling hair.
  • a hair styling accessory includes a flexible body having first and second opposite ends and a gap in a central portion between the first and second ends that separates the body into first and second side members.
  • the gap is configured to receive hair therethrough.
  • First and second clasp members are provided at the first and second ends of the body, and are configured to clasp together upon closing the flexible body into a rounded loop shape so as to hold hair in a bun configuration.
  • the flexible body is covered with a synthetic hair-like material that is similar to the hair of a wearer of the hair styling accessory.
  • a hair styling accessory includes a flexible body capable of forming a loop around hair of a wearer of the hair styling accessory.
  • a decorative accessory is removably attached to the body.
  • a headband hair styling accessory includes a flexible body having first and second opposite bottom ends.
  • the body forms a curve that is configured to fit over a head of a wearer.
  • a typing portion is connected to the first and second bottom ends of the body.
  • At least one decorative accessory is removably attached to the body.
  • a hair extension securing apparatus includes a first member having at least one aperture therein, and second member having a slot for receiving hair of a wearer and having at least one aperture therein.
  • the second member is attached to the first member by an elastic band extending through the apertures in the first and second members.
  • a hair extension is attached to the first member.
  • the first member and the second member are adjustable between an open position and a closed position.
  • the first member and the second member face and abut one another and the elastic band is wrapped around the first and second members in order to achieve the closed position.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a bun holder in an open position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the bun holder of FIG. 1 in a closed position.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a bun anchor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an accessory holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a hair pin according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating a hair accessory according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4D is a diagram illustrating a hair accessory according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a headband according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a ponytail extender in an open position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the ponytail extender of FIG. 6 in a closed position.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a hair extension securing apparatus in an open position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the hair extension apparatus of FIG. 8 in a closed position.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a bun anchor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 11, 12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating a bun holder similar in configuration to the bun holder shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, composed of a rubber-like material.
  • FIGS. 14 and 15 are diagrams illustrating a headband similar in configuration to the headband shown in FIG. 5, composed of a rubber- like material.
  • FIGS. 16 and 17 are diagrams illustrating a ponytail extender similar to the ponytail extender shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, composed of a rubber- like material.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram of a hair accessory according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 19A and 19B illustrates a hair styling accessory according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 19C and 19D illustrate various embodiments of the hair styling accessory shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B.
  • FIG 20A illustrates a hair styling accessory having a hair extension attached.
  • FIG. 20B is a diagram of a removable mounting button for attaching a hair extension to a hair styling accessory.
  • FIG. 21 illustrates a hair styling accessory having a hair extensions attached.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates a bun anchor having an insertable hair piece according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 23 illustrates a ponytail extender including an attached hair extension according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 illustrates a fastening mechanism for use in many of the designs according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate bun holder 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Bun holder 10 includes first member 12 and second member 14 attached to each other at first end 16 and second end 18 of bun holder 10.
  • First member 12 is longer than second member 14, so that bun holder 10 forms a "C" shape so that first member 12 and second member 14 separates to form gap 20 as shown in FIG. 1.
  • Gap 20 allows hair to be inserted therethrough to anchor bun holder 10 in place in a woman's hair.
  • bun holder may be curled into a circular configuration as shown in FIG. 2, with first member 12 and second member 14 forming concentric circles.
  • Bun holder 10 may be secured in the circular configuration by any of a plurality of fastening arrangements, including a strap 22 and button 24 (made, for example, of high density polyethylene), as shown in the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, a male/female closure (made, for example, of molded plastic or die cut pieces), a clamp and extension closure, or others.
  • the mechanism for securing bun holder 10 in a circular configuration may, in one embodiment, be located between first member 12 and second member 14, so that the securing mechanism is somewhat hidden from view when bun holder 10 is closed.
  • suitable fastening arrangements are the WHIRL-A- STYLETM and KLICINZTM clasps available from Whirl-a-Style of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • bun holder 10 is composed of a flexible, closed cell foam material.
  • bun holder 10 may also be covered in cloth or fabric on one or both sides, which may be plain or decorative.
  • the configuration and construction of bun holder 10 allows bun holder 10 to be used as a perm rod in some applications.
  • Bun holder 10 allows a "softer" curl to be produced than typical perm rods, and also is able to produce a curl that is large at the top and small at the end, which is desirable in some situations.
  • Bun holder 10 may also be used as a curler or a hair styler, in addition to its use as a bun holder.
  • bun holder 10 includes apertures in first member 12 and/or second member 14 for receiving decorative items such as jewelry or other accessories.
  • these accessories may take the form of POPPITM jewelry available from Whirl-a-Style of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the apertures may be formed as clasps configured to receive this jewelry.
  • first member 12 has a length of 7 inches and second member 14 has a length of 5.5 inches, and both first member 12 and second member 14 have a width of 0.875 inches.
  • first member 12 has a length of 8 inches and second member has a length of 6 inches, and both first member 12 and second member 14 have a width of 1 inch.
  • first member 12 has a length of 8.5 inches and second member 14 has a length of 7 inches, and both first member 12 and second member 14 have a width of 0.875 inches.
  • holes are provided in the first and second members for receiving pieces of the securing mechanism that holds bun holder 10 together in a circular configuration, such as the button and strap configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In one embodiment, these holes are 0.125 inches in diameter and are provided 0.5 inches from the ends of first member 12 and second member 14.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates bun anchor 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Bun anchor 30 includes mounting surface 32 and anchoring portion 34.
  • Mounting surface 32 provides an outward facing surface for mounting of decorative items for display, such as a graphical logo, jewelry, or other accessories.
  • Anchoring portion 34 is shown in FIG. 3 as a bendable pair of anchors as an exemplary configuration, but in other embodiments anchoring portion could be any of a number of configurations, including a plastic clip or pin, a flexible rubber loop, or others.
  • bun anchor 30 may be inserted through the circular interior of bun holder 10 (FIGS. 1 and 2) and anchored in place by anchoring portion 34, so that mounting surface 32 faces outward to display a graphical logo, jewelry, or another decorative item.
  • receptacle 36 may be provided on mounting surface 32 to receive accessories for securing to mounting surface 32.
  • FIG. 4 A illustrates accessory holder 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Accessory holder 40 is made of a flexible material such as silicone rubber, and is sufficiently flexible to be formed into a loop, with male connector 42 and female connector 44 that are capable of mating together.
  • Accessory holder 40 is configured with the ability to receive accessory 46, shown in FIG. 4 as a decorative flower 47 carried by mating portion 48.
  • Mating portion 48 includes a female connector 50 and a male connector 52, so that female connector 50 can be mated to male connector 42 of accessory holder 40, and male connector 52 can be mated to female connector 44 of accessory holder 40. This configuration allows multiple accessories to be connected together and to accessory holder 40, allowing many different appearances and styles to be achieved.
  • accessory holder 40 has a triangular cross- section, for ease of use and securing of the apparatus.
  • decorative flower 47 may also provide the ability for stacking of decorative pieces, connected through center portion C, optionally spaced from each other by a spacer to provide an appearance of depth. This provides further flexibility in the creation of an appearance style on accessory holder 40.
  • FIG. 4B illustrates hair pin 53 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Hair pin 53 is composed of a plastic material having sufficient stiffness to function as a pin in a user's hair, similar in function to a metal or plastic bobby pin.
  • Hair pin 53 includes first member 54a and second member 54b that are wider than the pieces of a typical bobby pin, and in some embodiments, first member 54a and second member 54b have triangular cross-sections for each of use and securing of hair pin 53.
  • Hair pin 53 also includes female socket 55 for receiving a male inserting piece to allow securing of a decorative accessory on hair pin 53.
  • hair pin 53 may include a male fastener for mating with a female piece to secure a decorative accessory on hair pin 53.
  • a decorative accessory may take the form of POPPITM jewelry available from Whirl-a-Style of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the male/female connectors may be configured to secure this jewelry.
  • FIG. 4C illustrates hair accessory 56 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Hair accessory 56 includes band portion 57 and decorative portion 58.
  • Band portion 57 is composed of a flexible material, such as a flexible thermoplastic or rubber-like material, which allows band portion 57 to stretch elastically to form a loop and serve as a ponytail holder in one exemplary use.
  • Decorative portion 58 may also be composed of a flexible material, integral with band portion 57, or may be a separate piece attached or bonded to band portion 57.
  • decorative portion 58 holds a jewel 59 or other accessory, which may be permanently attached or may be removably mounted. Additional decorative pieces may be stacked on decorative portion 58 in some embodiments, to create a three dimensional decorative effect.
  • FIG. 4D illustrates hair accessory HA according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Hair accessory HA has an elongated body with a socket S on one end and a keyhole K on the other, and is composed of a flexible thermoplastic or rubber-like material.
  • hair accessory HA may form a loop and function as a ponytail holder, by wrapping the body of hair accessory HA around a ponytail and securing its position by inserting socket S through keyhole K.
  • a decorative piece may be attached to socket S in a manner similar to that described above with respect to other embodiments.
  • Socket S may be replaced with a ball in alternative embodiments, and mated with a socket attached to a decorative piece.
  • the elongated body of hair accessory HA has a round cross-section with ribs, as shown in FIG. 4D.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates headband 60 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Headband 60 includes flexible body 62, tying portion 64, which may be an elastic rope connected to the bottom ends of body 62, and accessories 66 attached to the bottom ends of body 62.
  • Accessories 66 may be similar to accessory 46 described above with respect to FIG. 4.
  • headband 60 has a length of 12-15 inches, and a width that tapers from 2 inches at the center to 0.75 inch at each end. In another exemplary embodiment, the width of headband 60 tapers from 1.5 inches at the center to 0.675 inches at each end. Headband 60 may be made of 0.1875 inch thick foam with fabric coating on one or both sides, either plain or patterned. Headband 60 may also include a one or more "button" slits near each end to accommodate jewelry or other accessories that include a backing to retain the accessories in the slits.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate ponytail extender 70 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Ponytail extender 70 includes flexible body portion 72 and securing mechanisms 74 and 76, which are shown as elastic ropes and buttons in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, but could be one of many other securing mechanisms.
  • hair accessory HA shown in FIG. 4D may be used to secure ponytail extender 70 by extending it through slots in body portion 72 and securing the socket and keyhole together.
  • Slot 75 is also provided in body portion 72 for receiving the wearer's hair to anchor ponytail extender 70 in place.
  • Flexible body portion 72 is composed of a flexible foam material, and may be cloth covered in some embodiments.
  • Ponytail extender 70 is shown in a relaxed position in FIG.
  • ponytail extender 70 allows a woman's hair to be held in a ponytail in a direction extending away from the head, due to the column stiffness provided by the height H of body portion 72.
  • height H of body portion 72 ranges from 1.5 inches to 3 inches, and the length of body portion 72 is about 4 inches (although other dimensions are possible and envisioned within the scope of the present invention).
  • slot 78 is about 0.75 inches by 0.25 inches in size.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate hair extension securing apparatus 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Securing apparatus 80 includes first piece 82 and second piece 84, connected together by hinge 86 and at least one elastic band 88 extending through apertures 89a and 89b in first piece 82 and second piece 84, respectively.
  • First piece 82 is attached to hair extension 90, such as via netting 92 being secured by ties 94 extending through apertures 96 of first piece 82.
  • First piece includes notch 97 at an end opposite hinge 86.
  • Second piece 84 includes slot 98 configured to receive the wearer's hair for beginning to secure hair extension 90 to the hair, and also includes notch 100 (configured to match notch 97) at an end opposite hinge 86.
  • FIG. 8 shows securing apparatus in an open position, for the wearer's hair to be inserted through slot 98 in second piece 84.
  • hair extension 90 is secured to the wearer's hair by closing securing apparatus 80 as shown in FIG. 9.
  • First piece 82 and second piece 84 are closed to face and abut one another as shown in FIG. 9, and elastic band 88 is wrapped around both first piece 82 and second piece 84 through notches 97 and 100. This securely closes securing apparatus 80 with the wearer's hair secured therein, and with hair extension 90 thereby attached to the wearer's hair in a comfortable and secure fashion.
  • hinge 86 may be omitted, so that first piece 82 and second piece 84 are simply hinged together by elastic band 88 extending through apertures 89a and 89b.
  • First piece 82 and second piece 84 may be made of a number of suitable materials, such as lightweight plastic, wood, rubber or a number of other materials.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates bun anchor 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Bun anchor 110 includes open mounting ring 112, backing support 114, and pin 116 for securing bun anchor 110 in place.
  • mounting ring 112 includes receptacles 118 for receiving accessories, decorative displays, or other pieces.
  • Pin 116 may also include a similar receptacle 118 as well.
  • Bun anchor 110 is usable with bun holder 10 (FIGS. 1 and 2), extending through the inner portion of bun anchor 1 10 and providing a surface (mounting ring 112) for mounting decorations, accessories, hair extensions, logos, or other pieces.
  • mounting ring 112 has a diameter of 1.25 inches
  • backing support 114 has a height or 0.75 inches
  • pin 116 has a length of 3 inches and a span (height) of 0.25 inches.
  • Other dimensions are contemplated in other exemplary configurations and embodiments.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating bun holder 200, which is similar in configuration to bun holder 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, but is composed of a rubber- like material.
  • Bun holder 200 is shown in FIG. 11 in an open position.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating bun holder 200 in a closed position.
  • Bun holder 200 is generally configured and operates in the same manner as bun holder 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, with the main difference being that bun holder 200 is composed of a flexible material such as a flexible, rubber-like material such as a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • the two members of bun holder 200 each have a thickness that is less than the thickness of the members of bun holder 10 (FIGS.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating bun holder 200 provided with bumps 202 on its hair-facing surface, to provide volume to bun holder 200 without increasing its weight commensurately.
  • bumps 202 have a diameter and a height of about 0.0625 inches, although other sizes and geometries are also contemplated.
  • FIG. 14 a diagram illustrating headband 220, which is similar in configuration to headband 60 shown in FIG. 5, but is composed of a rubber- like material. Headband 220 is generally configured and operates in the same manner as headband 60 shown in FIG. 5, with the main difference being that headband 220 is composed of a flexible, rubber-like material such as a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • headband 220 has a thickness that is less than the thickness of headband 60 (FIG. 5), so that headband 220 remains relatively lightweight.
  • Headband 220 employs tensioner 222 in place of tying portion 64 (FIG. 5).
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram showing headband tensioner 222, which is composed of a flexible, rubber-like material such as a thermoplastic elastomer, and which is configured to include two members (first member 224 and second member 226) that are interconnected with one another via a shaft of each member extending through a receptor of the other member.
  • the diameter of the hole in each receptor is equal to the diameter of each shaft (such as 0.125 inches in an exemplary embodiment), so that friction is provided therebetween to provide a stable length of headband tensioner 222, while allowing this length to be adjusted by manual movement of first member 224 and second member 226.
  • Headband 220 may also be provided with bumps (not shown) on its surface, similar to those discussed above with respect to bun holder 200 (FIGS. 11-13).
  • FIGS. 16 and 17 are diagrams illustrating ponytail extender 240, which is similar to ponytail extender 70 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, but is composed of a rubber-like material.
  • Ponytail extender 240 is generally configured and operates in the same manner as ponytail extender 70 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, with the main difference being that ponytail extender 240 is composed of a flexible, rubber-like material such as a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • ponytail extender 240 has a thickness that is less than the thickness of ponytail extender 70 (FIGS. 6 and 7), so that ponytail extender 240 remains relatively lightweight.
  • ponytail extender 240 is provided with bumps 242 on its surface, to provide volume to ponytail extender 240 without increasing its weight commensurately and/or slot 243 to put a portion of hair through to anchor ponytail and to keep ponytail extender 240 from falling out of hair.
  • bumps 242 have a diameter and a height of about 0.0625 inches, although other sizes and geometries are also contemplated.
  • FIG. 18 shows hair accessory HA' according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Hair accessory HA' is similar to hair accessory HA of FIG. 4D, and has an elongated body with a socket S' on one end and a keyhole K' on the other.
  • keyhole K' has a circular shape on one end and a rounded point on the other.
  • Keyhole K' includes a large circular portion 250 for socket S' to go through and small circular portion 252 to lock socket S' in place.
  • Hair accessory HA' is composed of a flexible thermoplastic or rubber-like material.
  • hair accessory HA' may function as a ponytail holder, by wrapping the body of hair accessory HA' around a ponytail and securing its position by inserting socket S' through large circular portion 250 of keyhole K' and locking it into small circular portion 252. Locking socket S' into small circular portion 252 of keyhole K' ensures that socket S' hair accessory HA' stays securely connected to keyhole K' when in use.
  • a decorative piece may be attached to socket S' in a manner similar to that described above with respect to other embodiments.
  • FIGS. 19A and 19B illustrate hair styling accessory 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Hair styling accessory 300 is shown in FIG. 19A in an open position, and in FIG. 19B in a closed or clasped position.
  • Hair styling accessory 300 is configured with flexible body portion 302 having male connector 304 and female connector 306 at opposite ends.
  • Body portion 302 has gap 308 in a central region, through which hair is pulled and then rolled and styled as desired.
  • Hair styling accessory 300 allows hair to be pulled back in a twist or bun without the use of bobby pins or claw clips.
  • hair styling accessory 300 is composed of a flexible, rubber- like material such as a thermoplastic elastomer. As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, body portion 302 of hair styling accessory 300 is covered with a synthetic hairlike material, which allows hair styling accessory 300 to blend in with a wearer's own hair when in use.
  • the hair-like material may be tied, sewn or glued to body portion 302 of hair styling accessory 300, or woven around body portion 302.
  • Male connector 304 and female connector 306 may, in exemplary embodiments, take the form of WHIRL- A-STYLETM and KLICINZTM clasps available from Whirl-a-Style of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • FIGS. 19C and 19D are diagrams illustrating different sizes and geometric configurations of hair styling accessory 300 in various embodiments.
  • FIGS. 20A illustrates hair styling accessory 320 having hair extension 321 attached.
  • Hair styling accessory 320 is configured with flexible body portion 322 having male connector 324 and female connector 326 at opposite ends, in the same general configuration as hair styling accessory 300 of FIGS. 19A and 19B.
  • Hair styling accessory 320 similar to hair styling accessory 300 of FIGS. 19A and 19B, allows hair to be pulled back in a twist or bun without the use of bobby pins or claw clips.
  • Hair styling accessory 320 further includes hair extension 321 attached thereto, to provide further styling involving hair extension 321, which may be braided, curled, or provided in a number of other styles.
  • Hair extension 321 may be removably attached to hair styling accessory 320 with an elastic loop around mounting button 328, for example (as shown in FIG. 20A), or may be attached more permanently by sewing or gluing in other embodiments.
  • removable mounting button 328' may be used to attach hair extension 321, with male connector 329 insertable into female connector 326 of body portion 322 (FIG. 20A), and with female connector 326' provided for clasping with male connector 324. Reversal of the male/female relationship of connectors 326' and 329 is possible in other embodiments.
  • FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a more full hair extension 331 glued to hair styling accessory 320', where hair styling accessory 320' is configured similarly to hair styling accessory 320.
  • Hair styling accessory 320 may also be covered with hair-like material, similar to hair styling accessory 300 described above with respect to FIGS. 19A and 19B, in some embodiments.
  • hair styling accessory 300 is composed of a flexible, rubber-like material such as a thermoplastic elastomer.
  • FIG. 22 illustrates bun anchor 340 having insertable hair piece 341 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Bun anchor 340 includes open mounting ring 342 and backing support 344, and a pin (similar to pin 116 in FIG. 10) may be used to secure bun anchor 340 in place.
  • bun anchor 340 is usable with bun holder 10 (FIGS. 1 and 2) or other hair styling accessory embodiments disclosed herein, providing a mount for hair piece 341 and adding to the style provided.
  • Hair piece 341 includes support portion 350 that is received in the interior of bun anchor 340 to removably hold hair piece 341 in bun anchor 340.
  • Hair-like material of hair piece 341 may be attached to support portion 350 by a number of suitable methods, including tying, sewing, gluing, or others.
  • FIG. 23 illustrates ponytail extender 360 including attached hair extension 361 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Ponytail extender 360 includes flexible body portion 362 and securing mechanisms 364 and 366, which are shown as elastic ropes and buttons in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 23, but could be one of many other securing mechanisms.
  • Slot 365 is also provided in body portion 362 for receiving the wearer's hair to anchor ponytail extender 360 in place.
  • flexible body portion 362 is composed of a flexible foam material, and may be cloth covered in some embodiments, or may be covered with hair-like material in other embodiments.
  • flexible body portion 362 is formed of a plastic or rubber-like material, and again may be cloth covered or covered with hair-like material in some embodiments.
  • ponytail extender 360 In use, similar to ponytail extender 70 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, ponytail extender 360 allows a woman's hair to be held in a ponytail in a direction extending away from the head, due to the column stiffness provided by the height of body portion 362.
  • Ponytail extender 360 further includes hair extension 361, which is attached to body portion 362 to provide further style for the wearer. Hair extension 361 may be attached to body portion 362 by tying, sewing, gluing, or another suitable method. In other embodiments, hair extension 361 may be removably attached to body portion 362, to allow changing of hair extension 361 by a wearer.
  • FIG. 24 is a diagram (with a side view and opposite end views) illustrating fastening mechanism 400 for use in many of the designs described above.
  • Fastening mechanism 400 includes first piece 402 and second piece 404 connectable together.
  • First piece 402 is made up of first disc 410, post 412, and retaining element 414.
  • Second piece 404 is made up of second disc 416 and tube 418.
  • Post 412 of first piece 402 is insertable into tube 418 of second piece 404, and is retained in place by virtue of retaining element 414.
  • Discs 410 and 416 each provide a surface to display a logo, design, pattern, or other ornamentation for branding or style augmentation, and first and second pieces 402 and 404 may be interchanged for replacement pieces in order to change the design displayed on discs 410 and 416.
  • a hair extension may also be attached to fastening mechanism 400 in some embodiments.
  • further style and ornamentation may be provided by attaching gems to the bodies of the hair styling accessories, or by integrally forming gems in the bodies of the hair styling accessories.
  • the gems involves may be genuine gemstones for high-end fashion products, or may be less expensive created gemstones or crystals in other embodiments to provide a more affordable, yet still fashionable, product.
  • suitable gems may be SWAROVSKI GEMSTM gemstones manufactured by Daniel Swarovski Corporation AG of Mannedorf, Switzerland.
  • a plurality of relatively small gems may be attached to or integrally formed on the outer surface of the body of bun holder 200 in place of bumps 202, to add eye-catching ornamentation to the product.
  • a plurality of small gems may be attached to or integrally formed on the outer surface of the body of ponytail extender 240 in place of bumps 242.
  • gems may be added in a similar manner, either as a plurality of small gems covering a selected portion of the surface of the body of a hair styling accessory, or as a larger gem to provide a focal design element to the product.
  • a relatively large gem may be provided in place of decorative flower 47 shown in FIG. 4 A as an accessory carried by accessory holder 40.
  • Ornamental gems may be attached to a body portion of a hair styling accessory by a number of methods, including gluing, sewing, stitching, or heat processing.
  • the hair styling accessory is composed of a plastic material

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Des accessoires de coiffage comprennent un corps flexible et sont conçus pour retenir et coiffer les cheveux et pour porter des accessoires décoratifs. Un appareil de fixation d'extensions de cheveux est réglable entre une position ouverte et une position fermée, pour permettre à un utilisateur de d'attacher sélectivement une extension de cheveux à ses cheveux.
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