Patent Application
20240122283
The present invention relates to a hair extension bar comb tool and a storage bag for hair extensions with an interior comb hanger. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hair extension comb tool and a respective method of use thereof, where hair extensions are woven through teeth extending upward from one or both of a pair of combs and a top surface and each of associated side surfaces support and provide backing for hair strands of the hair extension during washing, drying, styling, coloring, etc.
There is a need for a system wherein one or more hair extensions can be mounted on a stand such that the stylists can color or treat the mounted hair. Typically, a stylist needs two hands for any coloration process and does not have a third hand to hold the hair weft or extension. Further, there is a need to have an easy-to-clean base, bar or platform upon which is mounted the hair extension prior to coloration. Prior art systems do not provide sufficient functionality.
A prior art “Wig Hangers Hair Extension Carrier Storage Case Wig Stands Dust Proof Bag Black” is disclosed at <https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=xdmCXK6JFbLb5gLvgo7IBg&q=ebay+ha ir+exension+wig+storage+bag&btnK=Google+Search&oq=ebay+hair+exension+wig+storag e+bag&gs_1=psy-ab.3..33il0i29912.981.11992..12257 . . . 0.0..0.259.2499.32jlj1....2..0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0il31j0j33i160j0i13j0i13i30j0i22i30j0i8i13i30j33i22i10i29i30j33i10j33i10i160.W9p cP2vcwNs>(captured Mar. 8, 2019). This Wig Hanger, when opened, presents a vertically oriented, generally rectangular flat surface with a semi-circular top edge and hanger extending slightly above the semi-circular top edge. A horizontal bar, which appears to be a two-piece bar which can swing open at one edge or pinch the hair extension between the two pieces, grasps the top weft edge of the hair extension. The extension hair extending vertically down from the pinch bar can be forced into a transparent pocket formed below the pinch bar. Apparently, the Wig Hanger can be folded onto itself along a central vertical crease running from the apex of the semi-circular top edge and hanger to the lower edge of the Wig Hanger. No comb is used to hold the hair extensions.
A “Hair Extension Holder—Satin Lined Storage Case With Handle Hanger Keeps Your” is disclosed at <https:/Iwww.ebay.com/p/Hair-Extension-Holder-Satin-Lined-Storage-Case-With-Handle-Hanger-Keeps-Your/11027611977?iid=153343144106&chn=ps>(captured Mar. 8, 2019). This Hair Extension Holder, when opened, presents a vertically oriented, rectangular flat surface with a hanger extending above the top edge of the rectangular flat surface. A series of horizontal bands near the top edge region supports mid-section portions of hair extensions. A lower portion of these “hanging” hair extensions is wrapped under a lower series of horizontal bands. When the hair extensions are captured around and beneath these upper and lower bands, the rectangular flat hanger is folded onto itself to cover the hair extensions. No comb is used to hold the hair extensions.
A “Hair Works 4-in-1 Hair Extension Style Caddy Lightweight-Waterproof-Portable” is disclosed at <https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hair-Works-4-in-1-Hair-Extension-Style-Caddy-Lightweight-Waterproof-Portable/332730577679?epid=1072042274&hash=item4d7849b30f:g:aWkAAOSwOdpXyy NU&frcectupt=true>(captured Mar. 8, 2019). The Hair Works 4-in-1 Hair Extension Style Caddy includes a tooth comb with widely spaced apart teeth. The elongated tooth comb is mounted in an interior section of a clam shell container. The Hair Works 4-in-1 Caddy has a two-piece clam shell construction. The hair extension tooth comb extends from an interior surface of a first clam shell element, the hair extension is mounted on the elongated tooth comb, and then the second clam shell element is closed. The second clam shell element is pivotally attached to the first clam shell element. The extension hair extends outboard from the bottom of the closed clam shell structure. The stylist can then wash, color and dry the extension hair extending outboard from the bottom of the closed clam shell structure.
It is an object of the invention to provide a hair extension bar comb tool permitting the stylist to mount hair extensions thereon for further treatment, colorization, highlighting, washing and drying.
It is a further object to permit such hair extension bar comb to be mounted above a floor or table.
It is an additional object to provide a storage bag for hair extensions.
The hair extension bar comb retains a hair extension thereon and is adapted to be removably mounted to a floor or table stand. The hair extension bar comb has an elongated base having laterally spaced apart, generally parallel side regions. First and second comb teeth rows are respectively mounted on corresponding, laterally spaced apart, parallel side regions. Each comb teeth row has a multiplicity or a plurality of teeth. A portion of these teeth in at least one comb teeth row captures extension hair therein. In one embodiment, the hair extension bar comb includes a mounting coupler adapted to removably attach the base to a floor or table stand.
The comb teeth row defines a plurality aligned of teeth to enable a coloration process on captured extension hair in the lateral space between the first and the second comb teeth rows and between the laterally spaced apart first and second top side regions.
The storage bag for hair extensions includes an elongated bag having an upper edge lip and an upper closure system substantially along the upper edge lip. The elongated bag defines an elongated vertical bag cavity beneath the upper edge lip. A horizontal bar is mounted near the upper bag edge lip. A substantially horizontal comb teeth row is mounted on the horizontal bar. The comb teeth row includes a plurality aligned of teeth either horizontally extending from the horizontal bar or extending at an acute angle with respect to the bar. At least a portion of the comb teeth capture the extension hair such that the extension hair falls down into the vertical bag cavity for storage therein.
In a first aspect, the present invention provides an apparatus for aiding a hair stylist when working on a hair extension, the apparatus comprising:
In a second aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is inlayed within the at least one of the first side surface and the second side surface.
In another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is flush with the at least one of the first side surface and the second side surface.
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is proud from the at least one of the first side surface and the second side surface.
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element extends substantially along an elongated length of the at least one of the first side surface and the second side surface.
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is located proximate at least one end of the at least one of the first side surface and the second side surface.
In yet another aspect, a pin receiving member is carried by the top surface.
In yet another aspect, a pin receiving member is carried by the top surface, the pin receiving member being located on one side of the series of comb teeth.
In yet another aspect, a pin receiving member is carried by the top surface, the pin receiving member being located on both sides of the series of comb teeth.
In a first variant, the present invention provides an apparatus for aiding a hair stylist when working on a hair extension, the apparatus comprising:
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is inlayed within the at least one of the first end surface and the second end surface.
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is flush with the at least one of the first end surface and the second end surface.
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is proud from the at least one of the first end surface and the second end surface.
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element extends substantially along an elongated length of the at least one of the first end surface and the second end surface.
In yet another aspect, the at least one magnetically charged element is located proximate at least one end of the at least one of the first end surface and the second end surface.
In another variant, the present invention provides an apparatus for aiding a hair stylist when working on a hair extension, the apparatus comprising:
In yet another aspect, the first series of comb teeth and the second series of comb teeth are substantially parallel with one another.
In yet another aspect, the first side surface and the second side surface extend outward and downward from each respective edge of the top surface.
In yet another aspect, the first side surface and the second side surface are planar.
In yet another aspect, the first side surface and the second side surface are arched.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has a square cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has a rectangular cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has a rounded rectangular cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has a trapezoidal cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has a semi-circular cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has a semi-elliptical cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has a circular cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform has an elliptical cross section shape.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be segmented allowing for expansion or contraction along the elongated dimension.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be segmented allowing for expansion or contraction along the elongated dimension, wherein the segments include an insert element and a receiving formation.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be segmented allowing for expansion or contraction along the elongated dimension, wherein the segments include an insert element in a form of a pin and a receiving formation in a form of a bore.
In yet another aspect, a pin receiving member is carried by the top surface.
In yet another aspect, a pin receiving member is carried by the top surface and extends substantially along the elongated length of the elongated platform.
In yet another aspect, a pin receiving member is carried by the top surface and extends between the first series of comb teeth and the second series of comb teeth.
In yet another aspect, a pin receiving member is carried by the top surface and extends substantially along the elongated length of the elongated platform between the first series of comb teeth and the second series of comb teeth.
In yet another aspect, an elongated pointed member of a pin is inserted through a portion of the hair extension and seated into the pin receiving member.
In yet another aspect, the pin includes a single elongated pointed member and a grip element.
In yet another aspect, the pin includes a pair of elongated pointed members.
In yet another aspect, the pin includes a pair of elongated pointed members provided in a formation having a U shape.
In yet another aspect, the pin includes a pair of elongated members and a grip element.
In yet another aspect, the pin includes a pair of elongated members extending in a same direction from a grip element.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be supported by a stand.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be supported by a pipe clamp based stand.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be supported by a pipe clamp based stand, wherein the pipe clamp based stand is secured to a sink faucet.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be supported by a pipe clamp based stand comprising a flexible arm, wherein the pipe clamp based stand is secured to a sink faucet and the flexible arm allows positioning of the elongated platform over a sink.
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform can be supported by a pipe clamp based stand comprising a flexible arm, wherein the pipe clamp based stand is secured to a sink faucet and the flexible arm allows positioning of the elongated platform at least partially over a sink.
In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a method of supporting hair extensions, the method comprising steps of:
In yet another aspect, the gaps between adjacent teeth of the first comb teeth row and gaps between adjacent teeth of the second comb teeth row are located at one of proximate or passing across the top working surface of the elongated platform, the method further comprising a step of:
In yet another aspect, a third portion of strands of hair of the respective hair extension are positioned between two adjacent teeth of the second comb teeth row.
In yet another aspect, at least one of a color and a treatment are applied to the strands of hair of the hair extension while the hair extension is supported by the hair extension bar comb assembly.
In yet another aspect, backing support is provided to the hair extension during the step of applying at least one of a color and a treatment to the strands of hair of the hair extension, the backing support being provided by at least one of:
In yet another aspect, the elongated platform is supported by a support member
In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a method of supporting hair extensions, the method comprising steps of:
In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a method of supporting hair extensions, the method comprising steps of:
These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow.
Further objects and advantages of the present inventions are discussed in the connection with the detailed description of the embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
In general, the comb teeth 120, 122 extend the length of bar/platform 111. In
The hair extension bar comb tool 110 is a hair extension tool that allows the stylist 900 (
The hair extension bar comb tool 110 acts as a hair extension assistant without hands. There are six challenges in the hair extension industry and this hair extension bar comb system 110 provides a unique, inventive solution. Function: (a) color (
The hair extension bar comb tool 110 is an extension system with five unique attachments that attach to a customized base that allows the stylist 900 to organize placement, color (
As a hair extension artist, there are many times the challenge has presented itself where the client's hair extension 140 will need a refresh or tone not to mention recolor or a treatment (provided by applying color or other treatment 942). This is typically done during removal of the hair extension 140 because the hair extension 140 requires different treatment than the client's natural hair and usually requires two hands on stylist 900 to complete. Many times, with tape-in and keratin bond applications, there is left over hair and that hair will go unused due to color matching for other clients. This left over hair represents wasted money for the stylist 900 and the client. With the hair extension bar comb tool 110 and the hair extension storage bag 730 (
The comb tool 110 can be enhanced by introducing a pin receiving member 184 to an upper surface 125 of the comb tool 110. The pin receiving member 184 can remain proud or be recessed within a slot or groove. The pin receiving member 184 is preferably sized and located to span between facing surfaces of the first set of comb teeth 120 and the second set of comb teeth 122. The pin receiving member 184 can be fabricated of any material suitable of receiving pins or other thin, sharp elongated objects. It is preferred that the pin receiving member 184 is additionally resistant to staining, deters retention of any fluids, and includes any other properties that would be helpful to hair treatment processes. For example, the pin receiving member 184 can be fabricated of neoprene, rubber, cork, or any other suitable material. The pin receiving member 184 can be fabricated of a plurality of materials, such as plastic laminated over neoprene, etc. The hair stylist can place a protective material over the pin receiving member 184, such as wax paper, a thin plastic, aluminum foil or any other suitable material to provide a barrier between any treatment compositions and the pin receiving member 184.
In use, the hair stylist can insert one or more retention pins 186 through the hair weft braid or the weft carrier 142 and into the pin receiving member 184 to retain the hair extension 140 in position on the comb tool 110. The retention pin 186 can be of any suitable shape. In the exemplary illustration, the retention pin 186 include a pair of thin, pointed, elongated members. The pair of thin, pointed, elongated members can be provided as individual elements or formed in a U shape. A small plastic formation can be overmolded at a distal (non-pointed) end of each of the pair of thin, pointed, elongated members. The small plastic formation can be used to assemble a third elongated member, wherein the third elongated member extends from the small plastic formation in a direction opposite of the pair of thin, pointed, elongated members. A pin head can be provided on a distal, free end of the third elongated member, wherein the user would grip the pin head or the small plastic formation when manipulating the retention pin 186. Alternatively, the retention pin 186 can be of a more familiar pin, the retention pin 186 comprising a single thin, pointed, elongated member having a pinhead provided on the distal, free end thereof.
The pin receiving member 184 can be arranged extending between facing surfaces of the first set of comb teeth 120 and the second set of comb teeth 122 as described above. An additional section of pin receiving member 184 can be located on an opposite side of one or both of the first set of comb teeth 120 and the second set of comb teeth 122.
When the comb tool 110 includes a single set of comb teeth, the pin receiving member 184 can be located on one or both sides of the single set of comb teeth.
The pin receiving member 184 can include or be replaced by a magnetized material or magnetically attracting material to temporarily secure a hair extension 140 having a magnetic attachment design. In use, the magnetic attachment design would contact the magnetized material or magnetically attracting material, thus being retained by the magnetic attraction between the elements of the magnetic attachment design of the hair extension and the magnetized material or magnetically attracting material. Alternatively, the weft carrier 142 of the hair extension can be sandwiched between a magnetic or magnetically attracted material placed on top of the weft carrier 142 of the hair extension and the magnetized material or magnetically attracting material carried by the comb tool 110.
The hairstylist commonly employs tools to assist the hairstylist during one or more types of treatments of the hair extension 140. The comb tool 110 is enhanced by introducing a system for temporarily holding tools, such as a hair working paddle 190. A magnetized member (sidewall segment) 180 can be integrated into the comb tool 110. More specifically, in one example, one magnetized member (sidewall segment) 180 can be integrated into one or both respective sloped sides 112, 114 of the hair extension bar/platform 111. A magnetized member (end wall segment) 182 can be integrated into one or both end walls 113. The magnetized member (end wall segment) 182 can extend across an entire width of the end wall 113 (as shown) or be provided as a shape, preferably centrally located, (such as an exemplary magnetized member (end wall segment) 482 illustrated in
The hair working paddle 190 is one exemplary tool. The hair working paddle 190 includes a hair working paddle handle 194 extending radially from a hair working paddle body 192. A hair working paddle supporting magnetically attracted material 196 can be integrated within at least one of the hair working paddle body 192 and the hair working paddle handle 194. A magnetic attraction between the magnetized member (sidewall segment) 180 and/or the magnetized member (end wall segment) 182 and the hair working paddle supporting magnetically attracted material 196 is sufficient to retain the hair working paddle 190 in position against the sloped side 112, 114. The magnetized member (sidewall segment) 180 and/or the magnetized member (end wall segment) 182 can additionally be shaped to introduce a mechanical retention interface in addition to or alternatively to the magnetic attraction. In one variant, the magnetized member (sidewall segment) 180 and/or the magnetized member (end wall segment) 182 can be flush with the respective surface of the hair extension bar/platform 111. In a second variant, the magnetized member (sidewall segment) 180 and/or the magnetized member (end wall segment) 182 can be proud, respective to the surface of the hair extension bar/platform 111.
The magnetic attraction is the preferred temporary attachment interface, as the magnetic interface is unlikely to be affected by chemicals used for treating hair extensions 140. Alternatives, such as a dense hook and loop tape interface, a mechanical interface, or any other suitable interface can be employed to temporarily hold a tool in place on the comb tool 110.
In another alternative to the quadrilateral or trapezoidal shape of the hair extension bar comb tool 110 in
The lower surface 124 of hair extension bar comb tool 110 need not be parallel to upper surface 126. Although there is a benefit associated with a flat lower surface 124 when the stylist 900 washes the hair extension mounts on bar/platform 111 and when the stylist 900 carries the bar/platform 111, the lower surface 124 could be shaped in any form or manner. The lower surface 124 can include a shape to receive a mount for securing a supporting member. For example, in a design where the bottom surface 124 is not planar, the lower surface 124 can include a planar section of at least a size and shape of a mounting plate for attaching and detaching a support system, such as a stand.
The hair extension bar comb tool 110 can be made out of any durable material. The double set of comb teeth 120, 122 extend upward in a direction that is generally perpendicular to the upper flat surface 126 of the bar/platform 111. The sloped side surfaces 112, 114 depend from the upper flat surface 126 of the bar/platform 111 and arc angled to permit the stylist 900 or user to color (provided by applying color or other treatment 942) the hair 144 or blow dry the hair 144 using a hair blower 920. The hair extension bar comb tool 110 has, at its midpoint on the lower parallel flat surface 124, a coupling joint 139 (
As indicated above, the hair extension bar comb tool 110 includes an elongated base 11, of various cross-sectional shapes (quadrilateral, a trapezoidal, isosceles trapezoidal, rectangular, rounded-rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, circular, semi-circular, hemi-spherical, semi-elliptical, and hemispherical elliptical a; see
The components of the hair extension bar comb tool 110 are generally classified as follows: a customized base attachment that fits onto a mannequin head stand. One 22-inch double sided, comb-like bar (bar 111 with comb teeth rows 120, 122, (
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The exemplary comb tools 110, 210, 310, 410 can be enhanced by introducing an extension feature, as presented in an exemplary extendable comb tool 510 illustrated in
The extendable hair extension comb tool 510 includes at least one comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518, which can extend inward from one or both ends of the extendable hair extension comb tool 510. In the exemplary embodiment, the comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518 is similar in shape to the exterior surface of the extendable comb tool 510. The comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518 can be formed as a bore or cavity, having an end wall or formed as a hollow member where the comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518 extends through the length of the extendable hair extension comb tool 510. The comb tool extension 510a includes a comb tool extension platform assembly insert 519a, which is of a size and shape for engagement and insertion to the comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518.
The exemplary extendable comb tool 510 introduces an extendable comb tool padded top surface element 528, where the extendable comb tool padded top surface element 528 provides the extendable comb tool planar top surface 526. The extendable comb tool padded top surface element 528 can be fabricated of any suitable material, including any pliant material, foam, closed cell foam, any suitable polymer, silicone, rubber, silicone-rubber, plastic, laminated composite material, and the like. The extendable comb tool padded top surface element 528 provides several functions to the extendable comb tool 510. The extendable comb tool padded top surface element 528 provides a pliant surface for absorbing any pressure from the color applicator brush 940 or any other forces applied to the hair extensions 140. The extendable comb tool padded top surface element 528 enables insertion of pins to further restrain the hair extensions 140 from movement while being subjected to processing, during storage, or during any other applied force. The comb tool extension 510a would include a comb tool extension platform padded top surface element 528a to maintain consistency in shape and function with the extendable comb tool 510.
The stylist 800 or other user can insert the comb tool extension platform assembly insert 519a of the comb tool extension 510a into the comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518 of the extendable comb tool 510 to extend a length of the extendable comb tool 510. It is desirous that the cross sectional shape of the extendable comb tool 510 and the comb tool extension 510a be symmetric about a vertical section extending along an elongated central axis of the extendable comb tool 510 and the comb tool extension 510a. This enables the comb tool extension 510a to be inserted on each end of the extendable comb tool 510. Additionally, the comb tool extension 510a can include a comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518a, enabling assembly of a second comb tool extension 510a to the first comb tool extension 510a, providing more flexibility to the stylist 800 to obtain a desired length, while maintaining a compact storage size.
An optional end cap 560 can be assembled to each end of the final assembly comprising the extendable comb tool 510 and the any number of comb tool extensions 510a, wherein the end cap 560 provides an aesthetic end, and preferably a watertight seal. The optional end cap 560 includes an end cap assembly insert 569 extending axially from an assembly surface of an end cap wall 562. The end cap assembly insert 569 is of a size and shape enabling insertion and assembly to an exposed end of either of the extendable comb tool 510 and/or the comb tool extension 510a. More specifically, the end cap assembly insert 569 is of a size and shape enabling insertion into the comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518 of the extendable comb tool 510 and/or the comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518a of the comb tool extension 510a. A seal or other gasket material can be inserted between mating faces of the end cap wall 562 and the extendable comb tool 510 or the comb tool extension 510a.
It is understood that each of the at least one comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 518 can be of any suitable cross sectional shape and depth. In a condition where the cross sectional shape were circular, it would be advantages to include at least two comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavities 518 to avoid an unwanted rotational motion between the extendable comb tool 510 and the comb tool extension 510a, such as the extendable comb tool 610 and the comb tool extension 610a introduced in
Like elements of the extendable hair extension comb tool 510 and the extendable hair extension comb tool 610 are numbered the same, whereas the elements of the extendable hair extension bar comb tool 610 are preceded by the numeral “6”. A hair extension comb tool extension 610a and the exemplary comb tool 610 comprise a number of like elements. Like elements of the extendable hair extension bar comb tool 610 and the hair extension comb tool extension 610a are numbered the same, whereas the elements of the hair extension comb tool extension 610a are succeeded by the letter “a”.
The exemplary extendable hair extension comb tool 510 and the exemplary extendable hair extension comb tool 610 utilize a comb tool extension platform assembly insert 619a having a circular cross sectional shape and the respective comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 618 having a like circular cross sectional shape. To avoid any rotation due to either of the comb tool extension platform assembly insert 619a and the respective comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavity 618 having a circular cross sectional shape, a plurality of comb tool extension platform assembly inserts 619a and the respective comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavities 618 are employed in the extendable comb tool 610 and the comb tool extension 610a. The comb tool extension platform assembly inserts 619a can be fabricated of a dowel. The dowel can be fabricated of wood, plastic, metal, a composite material, and the like. The utilization of a circular cross section shaped comb tool extension platform assembly insert 619a and respective comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavities 618 simplifies the manufacturing process when fabricating an extendable comb tool platform 611 of certain materials, such as a solid material, wood, metal, plastic, and the like, where the respective comb tool extension platform assembly insert receiving cavities 618 can be drilled into each respective end thereof. In the comb tool extension 610a, the bore can be drilled through the comb tool extension platform 611a, where circular cross section shaped comb tool extension platform assembly insert 619a can be inserted into one of the ends of the through hole and mechanically secured (such as by a screw, a rivet, etc.) or bonded in position (using an adhesive, an epoxy, a glue, or any other suitable bonding agent).
The end cap 660 can include a plurality of end cap assembly insert receiving bores 668, an end cap assembly insert 669 inserted into each respective end cap assembly insert receiving bore 668. The exterior surface can be sanded or machined smooth following assembly of the end cap assembly inserts 669 into the end cap assembly insert receiving bores 668. Alternatively, the end cap assembly inserts 669 can be inserted into end cap assembly insert receiving bores 668 that terminate internally within the end cap wall 662.
The flat working region 127 is needed to color (or re-color) or otherwise treat the extension hair near the hair extension weft 144. A “hair extension weft” 144 is generally defined as: “Machine wefted or machine weft hair extensions refer to products which have been sewn or ‘wefted’ to create the bundle of extensions. Loose or ‘bulk’ hair is fed through a triple-head sewing machine to add a reinforced stitch near the top (root) of the individual strands.” See “Hair Extension Types—Indique Hair” at <https://www.indiquehair.com/hair-extensions-types.html>(captured Mar. 11, 2019); see also “WHAT ARE WEFT HAIR EXTENSIONS? Weft hair extensions are traditionally known as ‘machine weft’ which is one long piece of hair extensions which is sewn together.” at <https://www.humanhairextensiononline.com.au,blog/what-are-weft-hair-extensions/>(captured Mar. 11, 2019). A “weft” 144 in the fabric industry is defined “(in weaving) [as] the crosswise threads on a loom over and under the warp threads to make cloth. [As in] ‘weft threads’. Oxford online dictionary at <https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/weft>(captured Mar. 11, 2019).
Stylists 900 may or may not distinguish machine-made hair extension wefts 144 with skin injection hair wefts 144. However, all these hair extension wefts 144 need to be color-matched to the client's desired hair style. Hence, the need for coloring or re-coloring (application of color or other treatment 942) close to the hair extension carrier 142, whether that carrier 142 is polyurethane or keratin or a weft woven carrier, as shown in the exemplary illustration presented in
Therefore, the hair extension bar comb tool 110 provides a flat surface at work region 127 such that the stylist 900 can carefully apply color or other treatment 942 to the extension hair near and adjacent the weft 144 or extension carrier 142 using a color applicator brush 940, as shown in the exemplary illustration presented in
The sloped working region 114 and, to some extent, the flat lateral side region 125, permits the stylist 900 to better and more easily apply color or treatment to the remaining length of extension hair falling from the hair extension bar comb tool 110. The obtuse angle 16a (
It should be noted that the hair extension weft 144 need not be passed through both comb rows 120, 122. Instead, all the strands of extension hairs from the hair weft 144 can be placed through a single comb row 120 for color or other treatment 942, as illustrated in
In addition to color treatments 942, the hair extension bar comb tool 110 is used to wash the strands of hair 144a of the mounted hair extension 140 in a sink or tub 710, as illustrated in
To dry the strands of hair 144a of the hair extension 140, the stylist 900 may re-mount the hair extension bar comb tool 110 onto the stand 150, 160 (or clamp the stand stem 163 on a table or shelf 720) and blow dry the hair extension 140, as illustrated in
Similarly, the strands of hair 144a of the hair extension 140 can be styled, such as by using a curling iron 930, as illustrated in
Some hair colorization uses portions of the strands of hair 144a of the hair extension 140 placed atop wax paper 944, as illustrated in
In certain applications, the customer may desire having multiple colors, highlights, etc. (provided by applying color or other treatment 942) applied to the hair extensions 140, thus coloring hair 149. The hair extension bar comb 110 eases the process of applying multiple colors, highlights, etc. (provided by applying color or other treatment 942) to the hair extensions 140, as illustrated in
As an alternative to the tripod of the floor or table stand 150 may include a clamp based stand 160, which permits the stylist 900 to mount the hair extension bar comb tool 110 to a table or shelf 720, as illustrated in
In yet another alternative to the tripod of the floor or table stand 150 may include a pipe clamp based stand 170, which permits the stylist 900 to mount the hair extension bar comb tool 110 to a faucet 712 of a sink 710, as illustrated in
In addition, extending above the upper closure system 760 (discussed later) is a tab or a flap 740 which includes an aperture 741 such that user can hang the storage bag 730 vertically and not adversely affect hair strands 736 extending from the hair extension carrier 737 hanging from the interior hanger bar 732 into the lower regions of cavity 734.
The storage bag 730 is about 24-28 inches long and enables the user to encase the hanging hair extensions 736, 737 in a depending generally flat condition within the storage bag 730.
The interior comb bar 732 carries a single set of comb teeth 738, where the teeth 738 are mounted at an acute angle with respect to the outboard facing surface of the interior hanger bar 732. The outboard facing surface of the interior bar faces inboard into cavity 734 of the hair extension bag 730. The comb teeth 738 extend away from the bar's outboard facing surface.
The storage bag 730 can be utilized by stylists 900 and consumers. The stylist 900 can keep the left over hair extension(s) 736, 737 organized and tangle free and customized by color or client and not just thrown in a bag or bin. The consumer can store their hair extensions 736, 737 when un-used and choose to hang in closet for future use. This is ideal for clip-in hair extensions 736, 737 or the special occasion extension wearer. In today's market the hair strands 736 have become better quality and lasts longer from application to application. This increases the need to store the hair extensions 736, 737 instead of throwing away the hair extensions 736, 737. The hair extensions 736, 737 can be positioned over the series of comb teeth 738, as illustrated in
The storage bags 730 will be sold as a stylist 900 pack which would consist of levels 1-12 and can be purchased separately. For example, the bags may include 12 to-be-labeled bags with custom tabs for levels 2-12 on a large lockable ring-and-hook to hang the bags that organizes and stores unused extension hair 736, 737 for a future client. The labels can bear the name of the client. The hair designer will have the option to purchase more storage bags 730 if needed. The storage bags 730 can be sold separately for consumer to store clip ins etc. for future use. All attachments and parts of the system will consist of the comb like teeth 738 for convenience and organization.
Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalence.
This Patent Application claims the benefit of United States Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 16/411,895 filed on May 14, 2019, wherein: United States Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 16/411,895 claims the benefit to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/702,565, filed on Jul. 24, 2018.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 62702565 | Jul 2018 | US |
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| Parent | 16411895 | May 2019 | US |
| Child | 18070411 | US |
