Patent Application
20240407519
The present application relates to a hair styling accessory, and more particularly to a method and assembly for stretching hair.
It is not uncommon in the hairstyling industry to straighten and curl hair. Hair curl layers and hair straighteners are common items found in many homes. Each type of device is used for a singular purpose and is specific to particular fashions and sizes. The act of straightening hair can be generally complicated and difficult to do thereby requiring hair styling shops to invest in and store a large variety of different devices and accessories. Although strides have been made, shortcomings remain. It is desired that an assembly be provided that is configured to allow for the average user to accomplish the task of elongating hair with simple tools.
It is an object of the present application to provide a hair stretching assembly configured to let a user apply a consistent or varied linear force to a segment of hair. The hair stretching assembly includes interchangeable members to accommodate different styles and lengths of hair. One or more clips may be used to secure the hair on to a board or plate for stretching. The clips may be coupled to the board or maybe removable.
It is a further object of the present application that the hair stretching assembly permits a user to retain the hair under tension on the board via one or more clips. A user is capable of using a comb to stretch hair on one of a board or plate, and may also use one or more clips to secure the hair under tension onto the same board or plate.
Ultimately the invention may take many embodiments. In these ways, the present invention overcomes the disadvantages inherent in the prior art. The more important features have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and to ensure that the present contribution to the art is appreciated. Additional features will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.
Many objects of the present application will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.
Before explaining at least one embodiment of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the embodiments are not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The embodiments are capable of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the various purposes of the present design. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present application.
The novel features believed characteristic of the application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the application itself, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the embodiments and method of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the application to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the process of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the preferred embodiment are described below. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any such actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
In the specification, reference may be made to the spatial relationships between various components and to the spatial orientation of various aspects of components as the devices are depicted in the attached drawings. However, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art after a complete reading of the present application, the devices, members, apparatuses, etc. described herein may be positioned in any desired orientation. Thus, the use of terms to describe a spatial relationship between various components or to describe the spatial orientation of aspects of such components should be understood to describe a relative relationship between the components or a spatial orientation of aspects of such components, respectively, as the embodiments described herein may be oriented in any desired direction.
The embodiments and method in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with the prior art discussed previously. In particular, the hair stretching assembly of the present application includes a plurality of clips releasably interchangeable with one of a board and a plate for the purpose of stretching hair. The assembly is configured to allow a user to lay a portion of hair across the board or plate and selectively secure it in position with the one or more clips. The act of securing may be done prior to or after a stretching force is applied to the hair. This allows the hair to be secured either prior to or while under tension. These and other unique features are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The embodiments and method will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the assembly may be presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless otherwise described.
Referring now to the Figures wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements in form and function throughout the several views. The following Figures describe embodiments of the present application and its associated features. With reference now to the Figures, embodiments of the present application are herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a”, “an”, and “the”, as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.
The hair stretching assembly of the present application is configured to provide equipment necessary for a user to elongate or stretch hair from the scalp of one's head. The assembly includes a plurality of clips, plates, a board, and a comb. The method of operation for each will be described herein.
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It is understood that all clips 103a and 103b should be able to connect to one another so as to extend for longer length hair as needed. The outer surface of clips 103a and 103b permit the clips to seat within each other along their sides. In instances where hair is longer than board 105, a user may stack or sequentially align multiple boards 105 end to end. As clip 103a is coupled to an end of board 105, it's outer face is permitted to seat within the outer face of end clip 103b. This nesting or seating effect permits board 105 to theoretically be any length required so as to match the length of the hair. Where multiple boards are used in a linear manner, clip 103B from a first board (for example) will abut or nest adjacent to the root clip 103a of an adjacent board 105.
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It should be noted that comb 119 will be attachable and detachable with other portions of assembly 101. For example comb 119 may selectively attach to any of board 105, plate 115 and end clip 103b. An advantage of using comb 119 with plate 115 is that comb 119 will be able to translate down and get deeper penetration within the hair to increase stretch and also produce straighter results than would be seen with board 105. Comb 119 resembles a conventional comb or detangle brush and may operate similarly. Comb 119 is configured with gentle edges so as to remove the danger of damaging the hair. Comb 119 may include a plurality of teeth 121 as well as end members 123. End members 123 may act similarly to that of teeth 121 but maybe thicker in nature to provide additional strength and rigidity such as contacting a surface of plate 115 or board 105 and/or coupling to clip 103b, board 105, or plate 115. It is understood that the width of the teeth 121 may be proportionally sized greater than or less than that shown in
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Clip 125 includes two opposing members 128 of similar form and length. These are configured to sandwich the hair onto any of board 105 and plate 115. One or more attachment members 129 are configured to secure or clamp two opposing members 128 together. Clip 125 is adjustable along the length of the board or plate similar to clip 103b. Apertures 127 allow hair to dry quicker. The hair and board or plate are sandwiched together between opposing members 128. It is understood that the two opposing members 128 may include different surface treatments so as to not be identical in some configurations.
It is understood that as hair stretching assembly 101 may include one or more plates and or boards in combination with root clips and end clips along with a comb. The length of the boards and plates are selectively tailored to coincide with common lengths of hair. They may be sold in different lengths to accommodate different hairstyles. Assembly 101 may include multiple plates and or boards of differing lengths to form a more thorough or complete set within assembly 101.
In operation a user selects a board or plate of preference and locates it adjacent to the scalp. The user locates the board or plate of choice and lays a quantity of hair across its surface. The user selectively secures that hair along the board or plate with at least one of a root clip and/or end clip. The comb may be used to stretch the hair between the clips so that it is elongated. The advantages of slots or apertures in communication with the hair may further assist in drying the hair and/or allowing a longer or deeper stretch. The user may use end clip 103b and/or aerated clip 125 to secure the hair post stretch so that the hair can linger in a tensioned state for a period of time without the user having to hold it in tension. As noted previously, comb 119 may be used to attach to the board and/or plate.
The clips or comb are removed when stretching is complete. The clips may be reapplied along the length of the hair as needed so as to lengthen a full strand of hair. Clips may be nestled within one another to lengthen the working surface provided by the board and or plate. The user may sequentially align multiple boards or plates so as to adapt to the length of hair being treated.
The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the application may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. It is apparent that an application with significant advantages has been described and illustrated. Although the present application is shown in a limited number of forms, it is not limited to just these forms, but is amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
