WO2006015288A2 - Hair band - Google Patents
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- WO2006015288A2 WO2006015288A2 PCT/US2005/027145 US2005027145W WO2006015288A2 WO 2006015288 A2 WO2006015288 A2 WO 2006015288A2 US 2005027145 W US2005027145 W US 2005027145W WO 2006015288 A2 WO2006015288 A2 WO 2006015288A2
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- Prior art keywords
- band
- hair
- cover
- fabric
- hair band
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- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 18
- 229920002635 polyurethane Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000004814 polyurethane Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000011162 core material Substances 0.000 description 14
- 239000004433 Thermoplastic polyurethane Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229920002803 thermoplastic polyurethane Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 244000043261 Hevea brasiliensis Species 0.000 description 2
- 229920001971 elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 229920003052 natural elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 229920001194 natural rubber Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 238000009958 sewing Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000004026 adhesive bonding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000002411 adverse Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000009941 weaving Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
- A45D8/00—Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
- A45D8/36—Hair straps; Hair rings
Definitions
- the present invention relates to hair accessories and, more particularly, to an elastic hair band having an outer fabric cover and having an improved inner band or core.
- an elastic hair band of the type generally known comprises a fabric cover forming a tube and being closed in the form of a loop. Inside the tube/closed-loop is an elastic core in the shape of a ring.
- the core material used in known devices is either a rubber band of natural rubber or an elastic band of a conventional type such as woven elastic or knitted fabric.
- Such conventional bands used as core material have shortcomings in terms of elastic memory or range of flexibility, and durability - resulting in various undesirable consequences such as difficulty in stretching, excessive tension on the user's hair, pulling out of the user's hair, and other inadequacies.
- the wear cycle of a knitted band is adversely affected by humidity, repeated use, chemicals applied to the hair, and other factors.
- Natural rubber cores have a tendency to drag the fabric cover into undesirable folds or pleats due to the friction between the rubber and the fabric. Thus, it is desirable to provide a way of overcoming such shortcomings.
- the present invention provides a hair accessory of the type comprising an elastic band covered by a fabric and formed in a closed loop, wherein the elasticity characteristics are superior in range and durability, and friction in minimized between the core and the fabric.
- a hair band in the form of a closed loop having a fabric cover and an elastic band core in the shape of a loop utilizes a thermoplastic polyurethane tape as the elastic core.
- Fig. 1 is a front view of a hair band according the the present invention with a portion of the cover removed to show the inner core.
- Fig. 2 is a side view of the hair band according to Fig. 1.
- Fig. 3 is cross-sectional view of the inner core of the hair band of Fig. 1 , taken at line 3 - 3 of Fig. 1.
- a hair band (10) according to the present invention has an outer cover (12) and an inner core (14) contained within the cover (12).
- the cover (12) is in the form of a tube which is closed to form a loop.
- the cover (12) is preferably made of a fabric.
- the fabric may be elastic or inelastic.
- the core (14) is made of a thermoplastic polyurethane tape of either transparent or colored appearance.
- Polyurethane tape having elastic properties is generally known for other uses, but has not previously been implemented into hair bands. It is a novel aspect of the invention to utilize polyurethane tape to provide a relatively wide range of elasticity, durability, and relatively low friction between the core (14) and the cover (12), thereby overcoming shortcomings associated with existing hair bands, as described above.
- the band (10) is made by first cutting the fabric of the cover (12) to length and sewing or otherwise adhering the edges to form a tube with open ends. Thermoplastic polyurethane tape is then cute to a length relative to the fabric tube length and is threaded through the tube. Alternatively, the tube can be formed around a length of tape.
- the ends of the tape are secured by tying the ends or otherwise fastening them relative to each other.
- a knot is tied, but other means known to those skilled in the art such as heat sealing or stitching may be used.
- the ends of the fabric tube are then attached to each other to form a closed loop by way of sewing, gluing, or other means.
- the inner core (14) is thus enclosed by the cover (12) and the band (10) is in the form of a closed loop.
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- Cleaning And Drying Hair (AREA)
- Hair Curling (AREA)
Abstract
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US59225004P | 2004-07-29 | 2004-07-29 | |
US60/592,250 | 2004-07-29 |
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WO2006015288A2 true WO2006015288A2 (en) | 2006-02-09 |
WO2006015288A3 WO2006015288A3 (en) | 2007-01-04 |
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PCT/US2005/027145 WO2006015288A2 (en) | 2004-07-29 | 2005-07-29 | Hair band |
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WO (1) | WO2006015288A2 (en) |
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