Various types of hair accessories, such as hair ties, scrunchies, hair bands/loops, hair bows, hair clips, headbands, barrettes, hair pins, elastics, sweatbands, loops, bandanas, scarves, and the like, are commonly used to retain hair portions in place and/or as decoration. It is common for any given individual to not only have one or more of these types of accessories, but also multiple colors, sizes, styles, etc., of each of said hair accessories.
There is not currently any product on the market that can be used to properly and effectively store said hair accessories in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Such a product would be well received in the marketplace.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, a method of using an organization device, and a method of producing an organization device, as shown and/or described herein.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, comprising a device body having a hanging flange present/defined therein at a relative upper end of the organization device, a vertical support structure extending from a portion of hanging flange 104 downward to or near a relative lower end of the organization device or a structure present at said relative lower end, and a) one or more first extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly relative to the vertical support structure, the one or more first extension flanges comprising a plurality of upper vertical posts extending vertically, perpendicularly, and upward from said one or more first extension flanges, the one or more upper vertical posts configured to receive a plurality of hair bands/loops in a horizontal position, and/or b) one or more second extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly relative to the vertical support structure, each of the one or more second extension flanges comprising an intermediate vertical post extending vertically, perpendicularly, and upward from said one or more second extension flanges, the one or more upper vertical posts configured to receive a plurality of additional hair bands/loops in a vertical position, and/or c) one or more third extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly relative to the vertical support structure, each of the one or more third extension flanges having extension flange bodies that are relatively larger than bodies of the one or more first extension flanges, the one or more third extension flanges configured to receive a plurality of hair bands/loops in a vertical position, and/or d) a fourth extension flange extending from a lower portion/end of the vertical support structure, the fourth extension flange defining a plurality of wide accessory apertures and/or a plurality of narrow accessory apertures therethrough, each of the plurality of wide accessory apertures configured to receive a portion of a wide headband therethrough, and each of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures configured to receive a portion of a narrow headband therethrough; and/or one or more side hooks extending relatively horizontally and then relatively vertically from a portion of the organization device, the one or more side hooks configured to receive one or more accessories, such as a hat, a scarf, and/or one or more other accessories referenced herein.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, comprising a device body having a hanging flange present/defined therein at a relative upper end of the organization device; a vertical support structure extending from a portion of the hanging flange downward to or near a relative lower end of the organization device or a structure present at said relative lower end; and one or more first extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly relative to the vertical support structure, the one or more first extension flanges comprising a plurality of upper vertical posts extending vertically, perpendicularly, and upward from said one or more first extension flanges, the one or more upper vertical posts configured to receive a plurality of hair bands/loops in a horizontal position.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, wherein the vertical support structure is present at a relative middle of the device, wherein the one or more first extension flanges comprises two first extension flanges, and wherein each extension flange of the two first extension flanges extends horizontally in opposite directions.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising one or more second extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly relative to the vertical support structure, each of the one or more second extension flanges comprising an intermediate vertical post extending vertically, perpendicularly, and upward from said one or more second extension flanges at or near a relative end of the one or more second extension flanges, the one or more second extension flanges configured to receive a plurality of additional hair bands/loops in a vertical position.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising one or more third extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly relative to the vertical support structure, each of the one or more third extension flanges having extension flange bodies that are relatively larger than bodies of the one or more first extension flanges, the one or more third extension flanges configured to receive a plurality of hair bands/loops in a vertical position.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising a fourth extension flange extending from a lower portion/end of the vertical support structure, the fourth extension flange defining a plurality of wide accessory apertures and/or a plurality of narrow accessory apertures therethrough, each of the plurality of wide accessory apertures configured to receive a portion of a wide headband therethrough, and each of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures configured to receive a portion of a narrow headband therethrough.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising one or more side hooks extending relatively horizontally and then relatively vertically from a portion of the organization device, the one or more side hooks configured to receive one or more accessories thereon.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising one or more elastic cords, the one or more elastic cords configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained by the one or more elastic cords.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising a basket configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained within the basket.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, forming part of a system or kit, the system or kit further comprising one or more elastic cords configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained by the one or more elastic cords.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, forming part of a system or kit, the system or kit further comprising a basket configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained within the basket.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, comprising a device body having a hanging flange present/defined therein at a relative upper end of the organization device; a vertical support structure extending from a portion of the hanging flange downward to or near a relative lower end of the organization device or a structure present at said relative lower end; two first extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly in opposite directions relative to the vertical support structure, each of the two first extension flanges comprising a plurality of upper vertical posts extending vertically, perpendicularly, and upward from said extension flanges, the one or more upper vertical posts configured to receive a plurality of hair bands/loops in a horizontal position; two second extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly in opposite directions relative to the vertical support structure, each of the two second extension flanges comprising an intermediate vertical post extending vertically, perpendicularly, and upward from said second extension flanges at or near a relative end of said second extension flanges, the two second extension flanges each configured to receive a plurality of additional hair bands/loops in a vertical position; two third extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly in opposite directions relative to the vertical support structure, each of the two third extension flanges having extension flange bodies that are relatively larger than bodies of two first extension flanges, the two third extension flanges configured to receive a plurality of hair bands/loops in a vertical position; and a fourth extension flange extending from a lower portion/end of the vertical support structure, the fourth extension flange defining a plurality of wide accessory apertures and/or a plurality of narrow accessory apertures therethrough, each of the plurality of wide accessory apertures configured to receive a portion of a wide headband therethrough, and each of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures configured to receive a portion of a narrow headband therethrough.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising one or more elastic cords, the one or more elastic cords configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained by the one or more elastic cords.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, further comprising a basket configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained within the basket.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, forming part of a system or kit, the system or kit further comprising one or more elastic cords configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained by the one or more elastic cords.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of an organization device, forming part of a system or kit, the system or kit further comprising a basket configured to engage the organization device through one or more of the plurality of narrow accessory apertures, whereby one or more hair accessories can be retained within the basket.
The disclosed embodiments and other features, advantages, and disclosures contained herein, and the matter of attaining them, will become apparent and the present disclosure will be better understood by reference to the following description of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
As such, an overview of the features, functions and/or configurations of the components depicted in the various figures will now be presented. It should be appreciated that not all of the features of the components of the figures are necessarily described and some of these non-discussed features (as well as discussed features) are inherent from the figures themselves. Other non-discussed features may be inherent in component geometry and/or configuration. Furthermore, wherever feasible and convenient, like reference numerals are used in the figures and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps. The figures are in a simplified form and not to precise scale.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of this disclosure is thereby intended.
The present disclosure includes disclosure of organization device embodiments and methods to use and produce the same. Various device embodiments of the present disclosure can be used to properly and effectively store said hair accessories in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Exemplary embodiment of organization devices 100 of the present disclosure are shown in
Exemplary organization devices 100 of the present disclosure comprise a vertical support structure 110, extending from a portion of hanging flange 104 downward to or near a relative lower end 112 of organization device 100 or a structure present at said relative lower end 112. Organization devices 100 of the present disclosure, such as shown in
Extension flanges 120, 125, such as shown in
Exemplary organization devices 100 of the present disclosure can comprise extension flanges 130, 135, such as shown in
As such, and as shown in
Organization devices 100 of the present disclosure, such as shown in
Organization devices 100 of the present disclosure, such as shown in
Extension flanges 150 of the present disclosure define a plurality of apertures therein, such as a plurality of wide accessory apertures 152 and/or a plurality of narrow accessory apertures 154, such as shown in
Exemplary organization devices 100 of the present disclosure can comprise side hooks 160, 165, such as shown in
As referenced herein, organization devices 100 of the present disclosure can have various flanges positioned at various locations about said organization devices 100. For example, organization devices 100 of the present disclosure can have one or more flanges 120, 125, one or more flanges 130, 135, one or more flanges 140, 145, and/or one or more flanges 150, as may be desired, such as shown in
Examplary organization devices 100 of the present disclosure can be configured with one or more extension flanges 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, and/or 150 as may be desired.
An exemplary kit or system of the present disclosure can comprise one or more organization devices 100 along with one or more elastic cords 400 and/or one or more baskets 500.
Organization devices 100 of the present disclosure can be produced in any number of ways, such as via die-cut, three-dimensional (3D) printing, computer numerical control (CNC) routing, manual routing, die-cast, injection molding, and the like. Organization devices 100 can comprise any number of materials, such as plastic, wood, metal, glass, and/or combinations of the same.
Organization devices 100 of the present disclosure can be hung in a closet (such as via a closet rod), on a knob/doorknob, within an opening or slat, etc., and various hair accessories as referenced herein can be positioned/stored thereon.
Organization devices 100 of the present disclosure are configured to receive and/or retain various accessories, including but not limited to, hair ties, scrunchies, hair bands/loops, hair bows, hair clips, headbands, barrettes, hair pins, elastics, sweatbands, loops, bandanas, scarves, and the like.
While various embodiments of hair accessory storage devices and methods for using and producing the same have been described in considerable detail herein, the embodiments are merely offered as non-limiting examples of the disclosure described herein. It will therefore be understood that various changes and modifications may be made, and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting with respect to the content thereof.
Further, in describing representative embodiments, the present disclosure may have presented a method and/or a process as a particular sequence of steps. However, to the extent that the method or process does not rely on the particular order of steps set forth therein, the method or process should not be limited to the particular sequence of steps described, as other sequences of steps may be possible. Therefore, the particular order of the steps disclosed herein should not be construed as limitations of the present disclosure. In addition, disclosure directed to a method and/or process should not be limited to the performance of their steps in the order written. Such sequences may be varied and still remain within the scope of the present disclosure.
The present application is related to, and claims the priority benefit of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/939,932, filed Nov. 25, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein directly and by reference in their entirety.
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62939932 | Nov 2019 | US |