Patent Application
20240341440
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
The present invention relates generally to the field of hair accessories of existing art and more specifically relates to a combination headband and hairband for securing hair of a wearer.
Individuals with medium to long hair often face the frustrating problem of hair getting in their face, especially during physical activities and exercise. Whether it's running, yoga, or playing a sport, hair can become a nuisance by obstructing vision, getting tangled up in equipment and/or requiring constant adjustments and attention. It can also become distracting and uncomfortable, causing irritation and sweat buildup.
Although some solutions have been introduced previously to tackle these problems, many of these solutions currently involve the use of two or more different hair accessories in order to secure both the front and rear portions of the hair. This requires individuals to remember to bring multiple hair accessories to their activity, which can be inconvenient and may lead to misplacement. Additionally, the use of multiple accessories can sometimes result in discomfort or clashing styles during wear; and removal of the hair accessories can be bothersome and uncomfortable. As a result, there is a need for a more practical solution to this issue.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known hair accessory art, the present disclosure provides a novel combination headband and hairband. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a two-in-one hair accessory that combines a headband and hairband, enabling a wearer to secure their hair during exercises and other activities.
A hair accessory is disclosed herein. According to some embodiments, the hair accessory may include a headband element and a hairband element. The headband element may be defined by a first continuous loop of elasticated material configured to securely encircle a head of a wearer. The headband element may include a front side opposite a rear side relative to the wearer. The hairband element may be fixed to the rear side of the headband element and defined by a second continuous loop of elasticated material. The second continuous loop may be of a smaller inner diameter than the first continuous loop and the hairband element may be configured to be tied around a ponytail of the wearer.
According to some other embodiments, the hair accessory may include a headband element and a hairband element. The headband element may be defined by a first continuous and generally circular loop of elasticated fabric material configured to securely encircle a head of a wearer. The headband element may include a front side opposite a rear side relative to the wearer and an exterior portion of the hairband element may be fixed to an exterior portion of the headband element at the rear side thereof. The hairband element may be defined by a second continuous and generally circular loop of elasticated fabric material. The second continuous loop may be of a smaller inner diameter than the first continuous loop and the hairband element may be configured to be tied around a ponytail of the wearer.
According to some other embodiments, the hair accessory may include a headband element and a hairband element; the headband element may be defined by a first continuous and generally circular loop of elasticated fabric material and configured to securely encircle a head of a wearer. The headband element may include a front side opposite a rear side relative to the wearer, a thickness of between 2 mm-20 mm and an inner diameter of between 40 cm-55 cm. An exterior portion of the hairband element may be sewn to an exterior portion of the headband element at the rear side thereof. The hairband element may be defined by a second continuous and generally circular loop of elasticated fabric material and may include a thickness of between 2 mm-20 mm and an inner diameter of between 3 cm-6 cm. The hairband element may be configured to be tied around a ponytail of the wearer.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a combination headband and hairband, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.
As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a hair accessory and more particularly to a combination headband and hairband. Generally, the combination headband and hairband may be used by active wearers having medium to long hair who need to secure their hair back and out of their face during a workout, during sports, or during other everyday activities. The combination headband and hairband preferably provides wearers with an economical, fashionable and practical hair accessory.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in
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As shown, the headband element 110 and the hairband element 120 may be generally of a circular or oval shape. It should however be appreciated that the headband element 110 and the hairband element 120 are not limited to the configurations shown here. Further, as shown in
Further, in some embodiments, the headband element 110 and the hairband element 120 may each include a similar thickness. For example, the headband element 110 and the hairband element 120 may include (but are not limited to) a thickness (117, 125) of between 2 mm-20 mm. In other embodiments, the headband element 110 and the hairband element 120 may include different thicknesses. For example, the headband element 110 may include a larger thickness than the hairband element 120. In some embodiments, the headband element 110 and/or the hairband element 120 may be provided in a variety of sizes (such as small, medium, large), or may be customizable, to accommodate a variety of head sizes, hair thicknesses and hold strength desired.
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When using the hair accessory 100, the wearer 5 may place the headband element 110 over their head, with the front side 114 of the headband element 110 facing forward in front of the wearer 5, and the rear side 116 of the headband element 110 at or around the nape of the neck, behind the wearer 5. The wearer 5 may then secure front hair pieces under the headband element 110, placing the front side 114 of the headband element at a front/top of the head 6, then use the hairband element 120 (sat at or around the nape of the neck at the rear side 116 of the headband element 110), to tie the rear hair portion into a ponytail 7. Thus, the hair is then secured at the front and the rear.
It should be noted that certain steps are optional, can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference and may not be implemented in all cases. It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods, materials, configurations, etc. are taught herein.
It should be understood by one of skill in the art that the disclosed invention is described here in a few exemplary embodiments of many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.
