Patent Application
20230292868
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The present disclosure relates to wrappable dreadlocks for men and women who want to change their hairstyle.
Hairstyle is a major part of a person's appearance and, in some instances, cultural identity. Dreadlocks are a significant symbol of African identity in the USA but are challenging to make and maintain. Additionally, conventional wigs and hair extensions with dreadlocks are uncomfortable, difficult to use, and hair damaging. The disclosure of this application makes deadlocks use convenient, comfortable, cost-effective, and non-hair damaging, and people with or without hair can use it.
The disclosure of this application caters to the marketplace need created by the current political and cultural need for products and inventions to facilitate dreadlocks creation, use, and maintenance.
This application relates to a dreadlock apparatus and methods of making and using the said apparatus. This application relates to an apparatus and methods for replacing and/or adding dreadlocks to female and male hairstyles. This disclosure's wrappable or drapable dreadlocks may be added to human head or part of the head without hair, existing natural and/or artificial dreadlocks, or any other hairstyles.
The apparatus and methods of making and using may be used by many to make a fashion or political statement. Furthermore, people with no or short hair may benefit from the current disclosure by adding length and bulk to their hair. Many people suffer hair loss due to diseases such as cancer or aging. These people may also benefit from the disclosure of the current application. This disclosure brings the convenience and ease of a look that may take months or even years to develop. The wrappable dreadlocks take a short time to use—both put on and take off, which is equivalent to unraveling the dreadlocks.
The dreadlock apparatus comprises at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon with respect to the locks, and at least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon. Together the ribbon/s and locks form one track. The dreadlock may comprise one or more tracks.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the apparatus is wrappable around a human head or part thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the locks are selected from a group consisting of free forms, finger coiled, three-strand braids, three-strand twist, wool rubbed, and any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the locks are affixed to the ribbon by crocheting.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the ribbon is up to 100 cm wide, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 49, 49, 60, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 62.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65, 65.5, 66, 66.5, 67, 67.5, 68, 68.5, 69, 69.5, 70, 70.5, 71, 71.5, 72, 72.5, 73, 73.5, 74, 74.5, 75, 75.5, 76, 76.5, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79, 79.5, 80, 80.5, 81, 81.5, 82, 82.5, 83, 83.5, 84, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 86, 86.5, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, etc. or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the locks is up to 100 cm wide, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 49, 49, 60, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 62.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65, 65.5, 66, 66.5, 67, 67.5, 68, 68.5, 69, 69.5, 70, 70.5, 71, 71.5, 72, 72.5, 73, 73.5, 74, 74.5, 75, 75.5, 76, 76.5, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79, 79.5, 80, 80.5, 81, 81.5, 82, 82.5, 83, 83.5, 84, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 86, 86.5, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, etc. or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the apparatus is up to 100 cm wide, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 49, 49, 60, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 62.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65, 65.5, 66, 66.5, 67, 67.5, 68, 68.5, 69, 69.5, 70, 70.5, 71, 71.5, 72, 72.5, 73, 73.5, 74, 74.5, 75, 75.5, 76, 76.5, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79, 79.5, 80, 80.5, 81, 81.5, 82, 82.5, 83, 83.5, 84, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 86, 86.5, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, etc. or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein locks are from 6 to 40 inches long.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the locks are from 0.2 to 0.8 mm wide.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the up to 100 cm of ribbon has up to 200 locks, for example, 50 locks per 34 cm of ribbons, 68 cm per 100 locks, etc. or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein one cm of ribbon has up to 2 locks affixed, for example, 0.5. 1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.47, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, etc. and any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the dreadlocks are attached by crocheting, sewing, or braiding to a human head or a part of the head.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the apparatus is one size that fits all head sizes.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the apparatus is attached to a linear head covering clothing.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to an apparatus, wherein the apparatus is attached to fitted head-covering clothing.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of making a dreadlock apparatus that includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon. At least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon. The method comprises of steps: at step (i) wrapping the apparatus to a human head or a part of the head. At step (ii) affixing the apparatus to the head or part thereof, and at step (iii) styling the apparatus.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of making a dreadlock apparatus includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon, and at least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon, the method includes of steps: (i) hand making the locks using a crochet needle, (ii) performing a pull-test to remove or prevent slippage, and (iii) affixing locks to the ribbon.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of making a dreadlock apparatus that includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon. At least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon. The method using ribbon-lock one piece includes steps: (i) hand-making the locks using a crochet needle, (ii) securing the locks with a crochet needle, and (iii) tightening the locks by a crochet needle, and (iv) performing a pull-test to remove or prevent slippage. The crocheting may be done until the locks and/or affixing to the ribbon is tight and solid. The step (iv) may be performed after step (i), (ii), (iii), and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used to form locks, referred to herein as the lock-forming needle.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used to form securing locks, to the ribbon referred to herein as the lock-securing needle.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used to form tighten the locks, referred to herein as the lock-tightening needle.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used for pull test referred to herein as the pull-test needle.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein any needle, for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull-test needle, and any combination thereof, may be pronged and each needle has up to 5 prong.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein any needles (for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull-test needle, and any combination thereof) are selected from a group consisting of mohair, double crepe, twisted wool, two-strand wool, or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein any needle (for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull-test needle, and any combination thereof) is up to 6 mm thick, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the apparatus is further affixed to a completely or partially head covering clothing.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the head covering clothing is selected from a group consisting of linear, semi-linear, fitted, scarf, bandana, head scarf, neck scarf, head wrap, turban, headband, cap, hat, and any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of using a dreadlock apparatus includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon, and at least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon, the method includes of steps: (i) wrapping the apparatus to a human head or a part of the head, (ii) affixing the apparatus to the head, and (iii) styling the apparatus.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the affixing is performed by crocheting, sewing, or braiding to and the head or part thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the apparatus is wrappable around a human head or a part of the head.
Examples of embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and fully convey the scope to those skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth, such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments and various aspects of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many different forms, and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of the disclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes, device structures, and technologies are not described in detail.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance in the particular order discussed or illustrated unless specifically identified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
The preceding summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended figures. As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded with the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding the plural of said elements or steps unless such exclusion is explicitly stated. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one aspect,” or “an aspect” are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having” an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property may include additional such elements not having that property. When a definition is provided herein, it supersedes any other meaning or definition.
As used herein, the term “dreadlock” means any hairstyle wherein the hair clusters called locks are affixed to one or more ribbons, for example, in
This application relates to a system and apparatus for replacing and/or addition of dreadlocks to female, children, and male hairstyles. The wrappable dreadlocks of this disclosure may be added to a hairless head/scalp, natural hair, artificial dreadlocks/hair and/or any other hairstyles on a person.
Although the history of naturally created dreadlocks dates back to modern-day India's 2,500 BCE Vedic civilization, it has gained popularity in Pan-African culture. Recently, in 2019, New Jersey, Tennessee, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and other states proposed legislation to explicitly ban race-based hair discrimination in workplaces, schools, and other public places. California and New York followed similar legislation in 2020. As a result of these recent political and cultural movements, dreadlocks have become a growing necessity in the marketplace. This disclosure aims to provide the market with the necessary product to meet the market's needs in a cost and time-effective manner. Additionally, the customizable product(s) resulting from this disclosure will benefit people with no hair, short hair, thin hair, etc.
Many may use the apparatus to make a fashion or political statement. Furthermore, people with no hair, short hair, or long hair may benefit from the current disclosure by adding one or both length and bulk or thickness to their hair. Many people suffer hair loss due to diseases such as cancer or aging. These people may also benefit from the current disclosure. This disclosure brings the convenience and ease of a look that may take several months or years to develop. The wrappable dreadlocks take a short time to use—both put on and off; taking off is equivalent to unraveling the dreadlocks. Both creating and unraveling dreadlocks may require months or even years.
The disclosure's dreadlock comprises locks, wherein the locks may be hair strands or clusters. The clusters or locks may be a plurality of forms such as free form, finger coil locks, three-strand braids, three strand twists, wool rubbed locks, braids, two or three or more strand braids, French braids, twists, curls, comb coils, one or two or more strand twists, palm rolls, rolls, etc., and any combination thereof. The dreadlock comprises at least one track with two or more locks. Each track comprises locks arranged and affixed linearly, wherein at least one ribbon may be affixed longitudinally and perpendicular to the locks, and the locks are parallel to each other. Together the ribbon(s) and locks form one track. The dreadlock may comprise one or more tracks. The longitudinal means length-wise with a 90-degree angle with the locks, but it may or may not mean linear.
In an embodiment, the locks may be of the same and/or different lengths, widths, thicknesses, colors, etc., and any combination thereof.
The locks may be formed as hair strands or clusters shaped like ropes in an embodiment. The ropes or locks may be a plurality of locks or arrangements such as free form, finger coil locks, three-strand braids, three strand twists, wool rubbed locks, braids, two, three or more strand braids, French braids, twists, curls, comb coils, one, two or more strand twists, palm rolls, knits, rolls, organic or freeform, sister-locks, micro-locks, traditional, standard, etc., and combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be arranged straight, linear, curved, circular, semicircular, rectangular, or any combination thereof. The arrangement may be dependent upon the ribbon shape and size. The ribbon may be linear before manufacturing but become curved or change shape after locks may be attached. The ribbon may be non-linear both before and after affixing the locks.
In an embodiment, the wrappable dreadlocks may be customizable in length, thickness, color, and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks or a part thereof (for example, the locks or parts of locks) may be dyed into one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, or more colors.
In an embodiment, the lock track may comprise one or more ribbons and two or more locks.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be used by men and women of all ages.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be dry or wet cleanable, wettable, washable, dryable, stylable, and treated in any way natural human hairs may be treated.
In an embodiment, the ribbon may be camouflaged by natural hair, locks, artificial hair, hair accessories, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the ribbon may be made of natural hair, locks, artificial hair, hair accessories, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the ribbon may be one piece with locks, wherein attachment/affixing of the locks to the ribbon may not require; and wherein the one-piece ribbon lock may be made of natural hair, locks, artificial hair, hair accessories, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the ribbon may be stretchable, non-stretchable, bendable, non-bendable, breathable, stiff, non-stiff, flexible, non-flexible, woven, red, blue, black, green, white, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be attached to the skin, scalp, head, naturally occurring hair or dreadlocks, artificial hair/dreadlocks, hair accessories, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be detached from the skin, scalp, head, naturally occurring hair or dreadlocks, artificial hair/dreadlocks, hair accessories, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be attached, detachably attached, and secured to the head-skin, scalp, head, naturally occurring hair or dreadlocks, artificial hair/dreadlocks, hair accessories, or any combination thereof via the use of hair clips, hairpins, hair needles, Velcro, tying a knot(s), scrunches, ties, rubber bands, bands, ribbons, bobby pins, rollers, combs, etc., or any combination thereof. This attachment/affixing may be in addition to wrapping to secure the dreadlocks. However, this attachment may be done without wrapping in some embodiments.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock may be wrapped around and or detachably attached to any part of the head and hair such as the forehead, head, crown, braid, head, ponytail, bun, scalp, natural or artificial hair, scalp, neck, ears, hair accessories, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, one size of the dreadlock apparatus fits all human head sizes. Additionally, the dreadlock apparatus fits all human head sizes without the dreadlock apparatus and/or any part thereof being made of stretchable materials. In other words, in some embodiments, the wrappable apparatus or portions may be made of non-stretchable materials. Yet, people with various head sizes may use one size of the apparatus.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock apparatus are attached by sewing, braiding, crocheting, or any combination on a person's head or part thereof. This attachment/affixing may be in addition to wrapping to secure the dreadlocks. However, this attachment may be done without wrapping in some embodiments.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be detachably attached via temporary, permanent, or both.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks are affixed by one from the group consisting of temporary glue, permanent glue, stitching, sewing, crocheting, stapling, needling, sticking-like, adhesive, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the locks may be affixed to the ribbon by temporary or permanent glue, stitching, stapling, crochet needling, sticking-like, adhesive, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the ribbon may be one piece with locks, wherein attachment/affixing of the locks to the ribbon may not require; and wherein the one-piece ribbon lock may be made of natural hair, locks, artificial hair, hair accessories, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock may be styled into various hairstyles.
In an embodiment, one or more locks may be cut below the ribbon and attached to natural or artificial hair strands, clusters, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock may be used at least one time, several times, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500 times, etc. and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock may be used at least one time.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be used for a few hours, for example, up to 30 min, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23.5, 24 hours, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be used for a few days, for example, up to 60 days, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 days, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be stable for several months and/or years, for example, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 months, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 5 years or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be stable for up to several years.
In an embodiment, the ribbon may be made of natural materials, artificial materials, fabric, leather, plastic, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the locks may be made of natural human hair, animal hair, artificial hair, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the ribbon may be one piece with locks, wherein attachment/affixing of the locks to the ribbon may not require; and wherein the one-piece ribbon lock may be made of natural hair, human hair, animal hair, synthetic hair, plastics, artificial hair, hair accessories, etc., and any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the ribbon is up to 100 cm wide, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 49, 49, 60, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 62.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65, 65.5, 66, 66.5, 67, 67.5, 68, 68.5, 69, 69.5, 70, 70.5, 71, 71.5, 72, 72.5, 73, 73.5, 74, 74.5, 75, 75.5, 76, 76.5, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79, 79.5, 80, 80.5, 81, 81.5, 82, 82.5, 83, 83.5, 84, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 86, 86.5, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, etc. or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the locks is up to 100 cm wide, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 49, 49, 60, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 62.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65, 65.5, 66, 66.5, 67, 67.5, 68, 68.5, 69, 69.5, 70, 70.5, 71, 71.5, 72, 72.5, 73, 73.5, 74, 74.5, 75, 75.5, 76, 76.5, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79, 79.5, 80, 80.5, 81, 81.5, 82, 82.5, 83, 83.5, 84, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 86, 86.5, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, etc. or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the apparatus is up to 100 cm wide, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 49, 49, 60, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 62.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65, 65.5, 66, 66.5, 67, 67.5, 68, 68.5, 69, 69.5, 70, 70.5, 71, 71.5, 72, 72.5, 73, 73.5, 74, 74.5, 75, 75.5, 76, 76.5, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79, 79.5, 80, 80.5, 81, 81.5, 82, 82.5, 83, 83.5, 84, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 86, 86.5, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, etc. or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a dreadlock, wherein the ribbon-locks one piece is up to 100 cm wide, for example, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 49, 49, 60, 60.5, 61, 61.5, 62, 62.5, 63, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65, 65.5, 66, 66.5, 67, 67.5, 68, 68.5, 69, 69.5, 70, 70.5, 71, 71.5, 72, 72.5, 73, 73.5, 74, 74.5, 75, 75.5, 76, 76.5, 77, 77.5, 78, 78.5, 79, 79.5, 80, 80.5, 81, 81.5, 82, 82.5, 83, 83.5, 84, 84.5, 85, 85.5, 86, 86.5, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, etc. or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the apparatus may be 68 cm per 100 locks, etc. or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, one cm of ribbon has up to 2 locks affixed, for example, 0.5. 1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.47, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks width, for example, 106 in
In an embodiment, the length of the lock,
In an embodiment, locks are 5 to 50 inches long, for example, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, etc.
In an embodiment, the locks are up to 10 mm wide, for example, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0 mm wide.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock apparatus may be attached, or detachably attached to a head covering clothing, wherein the head covering clothing may be linear, semi-linear, and not fitted, such as a variety of caps, various hats, a scarf, ponytail scrunches, bandana, head scarf, neck scarf, head wrap, turban, headband.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock apparatus is secured and detachably attached to any part of a human head, and wherein the apparatus is detachably attached to the human head via selecting one from a group consisting of tying, knotting, sewing, crocheting, braiding, hair clips, hairpins, hair needles, Velcro, tying knot(s), scrunches, ties, rubber bands, bands, ribbons, bobby pins, rollers, combs, hair accessories, and any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of making a dreadlock apparatus that includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon. At least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon. The method includes steps: (i) hand-making the locks using a crochet needle, (ii) performing a pull-test to remove or prevent slippage, and (iii) affixing locks to the ribbon. The crocheting may be done until the locks and/or affixing to the ribbon is tight and solid.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of making a dreadlock apparatus that includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon. At least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon. The method using ribbon-lock one piece includes steps: (i) hand-making the locks using a crochet needle, (ii) securing the locks with a crochet needle, and (iii) tightening the locks by a crochet needle, and (iv) performing a pull-test to remove or prevent slippage. The crocheting may be done until the locks and/or affixing to the ribbon is tight and solid. The step (iv) may be performed after step (i), (ii), (iii), and any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of making a dreadlock apparatus that includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon. At least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon. The method comprises of steps: at step (i) wrapping the apparatus to a human head or a part of the head. At step (ii) affixing the apparatus to the head or part thereof, and at step (iii) styling the apparatus.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of making a dreadlock apparatus that includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon. At least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon. The method includes steps: (i) hand-making the locks using a crochet needle, (ii) affixing locks to the ribbon via crocheting, (iii) performing a pull test to remove or prevent slippage. The crocheting may be done until the locks and/or affixing to the ribbon is tight and solid.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used to form locks, referred to herein as the lock-forming needle.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used to form securing locks, to the ribbon referred to herein as the lock-securing needle.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used to form tighten the locks, referred to herein as the lock-tightening needle.
In an embodiment, the crochet needle may be used for pull test referred to herein as the pull-test needle.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein any needle, for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle, is pronged, and each needle has up to 10 prong needles, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, etc. and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the lock tracks may be made manually using any crochet needles for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, and/or 5 prong needles.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock may be manually attached to the scalp, natural, artificial hair using any crochet needles, (lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle) such as 1, 2, 3, 4, and/or 5 prong needles.
In an embodiment, the dreadlocks may be made manually using any crochet needles (lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle), such as 1, 2, 3, 4, and/or 5 prong needles.
In an embodiment, any needle (for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle) may be mohair or double crepe type, Twisted Wool, Two-Strand Wool, or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein any needle (for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle) are selected from a group consisting of mohair, double crepe, twisted wool, two-strand wool, or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein any needle (for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle), is up to 6 mm thick.
In an embodiment, any needle (for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle) may be up to 11 cm thick, for example, 0.5 mm, 0.60 mm, 0.75 mm, 1 mm, 1.25 mm, 1.50 mm, 1.75 mm, 2 mm., 2.5 mm., 3 mm. and 3.5 mm, the 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11 mm and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the locks may be formed by various methods, such as rolling, braiding, curling, twisting, two, three or more strand braiding, French braiding, knitting, twisting, curling, comb coiling, one, two or more strands twisting, palm rolling, rolling, organic or freeform, etc., and combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the locks may be formed manually, using a machine, or both.
In an embodiment, the dreadlock and/or any part thereof may be manufactured by hand, manually, automatically, machine, or any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, the apparatus and/or locks may be handmade from human hair, artificial hair, or both.
In an embodiment, during the making and manufacturing of the locks, lock tracks, dreadlocks, and any part thereof, a pull test may be performed to remove or prevent slippage.
In an embodiment, the lock may be affixed to the ribbons by glue, crochet needling, stitching, sewing, stapling, etc., and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, wherein the apparatus is further affixed to a completely or partially head-covering clothing.
In an embodiment, wherein the head covering clothing is selected from a group consisting of linear, semi-linear, fitted, scarf, bandana, head scarf, neck scarf, head wrap, turban, headband, cap, hat, and any combination thereof.
In an embodiment, wherein the method of use of the apparatus may be handmaking locks to custom, desired length, and width with a crochet needle (for example, lock-forming needle, lock-securing needle, lock-tightening needle, pull test needle). Then crocheting the handmade locks onto the pieces of human hair on ribbon, crochet until tight and solid, and using a pull test to prevent slipping.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to the method of using a dreadlock apparatus that includes at least one track, wherein one track includes at least one longitudinally placed ribbon, and at least two or more hair locks, wherein the lock is immovably affixed to the ribbon and is perpendicular to the longitudinal ribbon, and wherein the two or more locks are affixed parallel to each other on the ribbon, the method includes of steps: (i) wrapping the apparatus to a human head or a part of the head, (ii) affixing the apparatus to the head, and (iii) styling the apparatus.
In an embodiment, the affixing may be performed by crocheting, sewing, wrapping, braiding, etc., and/or any combination to the head or part thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the affixing is performed by crocheting, sewing, braiding, and/or any combination to the head or part thereof.
In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the apparatus is wrappable around a human head or a part of the head.
In an embodiment, one size of the dreadlock apparatus fits all human head sizes. Additionally, the dreadlock apparatus fits all human head sizes without using stretchable materials in the making/manufacturing of the dreadlock apparatus and/or any part thereof.
In an embodiment, the lock-forming needle is 3 prongs, the lock-securing needle is 2 prongs, and the pull-test needle is one prong, and the tightening needle (if different than the pull-test needle) is 1 or 2 prongs. The pull-test may be done with or a without any needle.
In an embodiment of the apparatus may further be attached or affixed to clothing covering a human head or part thereof. See
It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments (and/or aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation, method, system device or material to the teachings of the various embodiments of the invention without departing from their scope. While the particulars and details described herein are intended to define the parameters of the various embodiments of the invention, the embodiments are by no means limiting and are exemplary embodiments. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the various embodiments of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.
This written description uses examples to disclose the various embodiments of the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various embodiments of the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the various embodiments of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if the examples have structural elements or steps that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if the examples include equivalent structural elements or steps with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claim.
This Nonprovisional Application claims benefit to prior U.S. provisional applications 63/320,216 filed on 16 Mar. 2022.
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| 63320216 | Mar 2022 | US |
