Patent Application
20140061090
Generally speaking, the invention described herein is an organizing device for hair and jewelry accessories. In specific embodiments, the invention described herein is a device useful for organizing headbands.
One embodiment provides an accessory holder comprising a cylindrical tube having a length of between about 6 inches and 14 inches, a diameter between about 3 inches and 6 inches and means for attaching one or more accessory selected from the group comprising legs, hanging systems, posts and wires; and a cap or swivel cover piece on one or both ends of the cylindrical tube.
In some embodiments, the cap or swivel cover piece provides means for accessing objects stored in the cylindrical tube. In various embodiments the cylindrical tube is made from plastic or a stiff paper. In some specific embodiments the stiff paper is cardboard.
In other embodiments, the cylindrical tube on the accessory holder is configured to hold brushes, combs, headbands, additional hanging options or character options. In some embodiments the device is used to create animated characters.
Non-limiting examples of animated characters useful in the present invention include reptiles (including but not limited to a dragon, gecko, worm, iguana, turtle, tortoise, lizard, snake, crocodile, alligator, etc.); birds (including but not limited to a flamingo, mallard, wood pecker, hawk, sparrow, cardinal, eagle, hummingbird, makaw, peacock, etc.); mammals (including but not limited to an elephant, hippopotamus, dog, tiger, cat, camel, seal, rabbit, whale, dolphin, monkey, bear, leopard, kangaroo, horse, gorilla, rhinoceros, etc.); amphibians (including but not limited to a toad, frog, salamander, etc.); insects (including but not limited to a butterfly, ladybug, beetle, caterpillar, spider, praying mantis, ant, bee, etc.); and mulluscans (i.e., snails or slugs).
In various specific embodiments, the length of the cylindrical tube is between about 8 inches and 12 inches and the diameter of the cylindrical tube is between about 4.5 inches and 5.5 inches.
In some embodiments, the means for attaching the legs, hanging system, posts or wires to the cylindrical tube comprises one or more pre-drilled holes. In some specific embodiments, the predrilled holes allow for self assembly of the cylindrical accessory holder.
In one embodiment, the accessory holder further comprises a perforated material. In specific embodiments, the perforated material provides means for storing earrings or studs.
In some embodiments the cylindrical tube on the accessory holder comprises one ore more posts. In various specific embodiments the posts are configured to hold rings, bracelets, hair ties, clips and/or necklaces.
In various embodiments the cylindrical tube on the accessory holder comprises wires. In various specific embodiments, the wires are configured to hold barrettes and/or clips.
All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference in its entirety.
The novel features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the invention are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:
After reading this description it will become apparent to one skilled in the art how to implement the invention in various alternative embodiments and alternative applications. However, all the various embodiments of the present invention will not be described herein. It is understood that the embodiments presented here are presented by way of an example only, and not limitation. A
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While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing the invention. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby.
