WO2013011261A1 - Postiche cosmétique - Google Patents

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WO2013011261A1
WO2013011261A1 PCT/GB2012/000602 GB2012000602W WO2013011261A1 WO 2013011261 A1 WO2013011261 A1 WO 2013011261A1 GB 2012000602 W GB2012000602 W GB 2012000602W WO 2013011261 A1 WO2013011261 A1 WO 2013011261A1
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hairpiece
hair
attachment portion
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ponytail
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Adams DAYLE
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Flip-In-Hair Ltd
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Priority to EP12753536.7A priority patent/EP2734069A1/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41G—ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; WIGS; MASKS; FEATHERS
    • A41G5/00—Hair pieces, inserts, rolls, pads, or the like; Toupées
    • A41G5/004—Hair pieces
    • A41G5/0053—Fastening thereof
    • A41G5/0073—Fastening thereof by mechanical fasteners, e.g. clasps, buttons, combs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41G—ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; WIGS; MASKS; FEATHERS
    • A41G5/00—Hair pieces, inserts, rolls, pads, or the like; Toupées
    • A41G5/004—Hair pieces
    • A41G5/0053—Fastening thereof

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  • the present invention relates to a cosmetic hairpiece for positioning on a wearer's head.
  • a preferable alternative is to use a cosmetic hairpiece which can be self-attached to create longer or thicker hair, or to add hair of a contrasting colour to existing hair. It is known to attach a cosmetic hairpiece to an existing ponytail, pigtail or other hair feature to thicken, lengthen or otherwise alter the appearance of the wearer's hair.
  • a conventional elasticated hair bobble to which strands of cosmetic hair are attached. The hair bobble can be used to encircle an existing ponytail or plait, in order to temporarily secure the hairpiece on the wearer's head.
  • a cosmetic hairpiece configured to be worn on a wearer's head in conjunction with a hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature.
  • the hairpiece comprises strands of hair and an attachment portion for releasably securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head.
  • the strands of hair depend from an elongate section to be positioned around a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature, and the attachment portion is configured for securing the elongate section relative to said ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature.
  • the attachment portion may be configured to be wrapped around a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature, and/or may comprise a flexible elongate member having at least one free end.
  • the elongate member may be of extendable length, and may be elastic.
  • the elongate member may be movable relative to said elongate section.
  • the elongate section may define a recess or channel
  • the attachment portion may comprise a flexible elongate member located within the recess or channel.
  • the elongate member may be movable within the recess or channel, and/or may be movable relative to the recess or channel.
  • the elongate member may be elastic.
  • the elongate member may include a free end extending from said elongate section.
  • the attachment portion may have at least one attachment element for securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head.
  • the attachment element may be a hook.
  • the attachment portion may include first and second attachment elements configured to engage one another for securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head.
  • a hairpiece comprising strands of hair and an attachment portion for releasably securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head, wherein the wefts of hair depend from an elongate section configured to be positioned around a hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature;
  • a hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature
  • a cosmetic hairpiece configured to be worn on a wearer's head in conjunction with a hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature, the hairpiece comprising strands of hair which depend from an elongate section to be positioned around a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature, the hairpiece further comprising an elastic attachment portion having free ends which extend relative to the elongate section, wherein the elastic attachment portion is configured to be stretched and wrapped around the base of the hair feature and the free ends secured to one another or to the elongate section, for securing the elongate section relative to said hair feature.
  • the attachment portion may comprise a flexible elongate member having at least one free end.
  • the elongate member may be of extendable length, and may be elastic The elongate member may be movable relative to said elongate section.
  • the elongate section may define a recess or channel, and the attachment portion may comprise a flexible elongate member located within the recess or channel.
  • the elongate member may be movable within the recess or channel, and/or may be movable relative to the recess or channel.
  • the elongate member may be elastic.
  • the elongate member may include a free end extending from said elongate section.
  • the attachment portion may have at least one attachment element for securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head.
  • the attachment element may be a hook.
  • the attachment portion may include first and second attachment elements configured to engage one another for securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head.
  • a cosmetic hairpiece configured to be worn on a wearer's head in conjunction with a hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature, the hairpiece comprising strands of hair which depend from an elongate section to be positioned around a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature, wherein an attachment portion extends relative to said elongate section and includes a free end having an attachment element for releasable attachment to another part of the hairpiece or to the hair feature, for securing the hairpiece relative to the hair feature.
  • the attachment portion may be configured to be wrapped around a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature, and/or may comprise a flexible elongate member having at least one free end.
  • the elongate member may be of extendable length, and may be elastic.
  • the elongate member may be movable relative to said elongate section.
  • the elongate section may define a recess or channel, and the attachment portion may comprise a flexible elongate member located within the recess or channel.
  • the elongate member may be movable within the recess or channel, and/or may be movable relative to the recess or channel.
  • the elongate member may be elastic.
  • the elongate member may include a free end extending from said elongate section.
  • the attachment portion may have at least one attachment element for securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head.
  • the attachment element may be a hook.
  • the attachment portion may include first and second attachment elements configured to engage one another for securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head.
  • Figure 1 shows a front view of a hairpiece according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view through line A-A of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 shows a side view of the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 arranged for attachment to a wearer's head.
  • a cosmetic hairpiece is indicated generally at 10.
  • the hairpiece 10 has a plurality of strands of hair 12 which depend from an elongate section 14.
  • the elongate section 14 is flexible and is intended to be positioned around at least part of a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature.
  • the elongate section 14 has upper and lower edges 16, 18 and a longitudinal axis B.
  • the elongate section 14 is formed from two elongate strips 20, 22 of material.
  • the strands of hair depend from either side of the elongate section 14, and may be secure relative to the elongate section by sewing the upper ends of said hair strands to the strips 20, 22, for example.
  • the two strips 20, 22 are joined together along their upper and lower edges 16, 18 to form two seams 24. This may be achieved by any suitable means, such as sewing, stitching or gluing, for example. In other examples (not illustrated), the strips of material 20, 22 may be omitted.
  • an alternative embodiment comprises multiple wefts of hair which are secured together (e.g. by a sewing, stitching or gluing) in such a manner as to define an elongate section intended to be positioned around a hair feature.
  • Each weft will typically consist of multiple strands of hair which are secured together at one end, to define a proximal portion which is intended to be positioned adjacent the wearer's head.
  • the wefts may be secured together (e.g. by sewing, stitching or gluing) to form an elongate section 14 defined by the conjoined proximal portions of the wefts.
  • multiple strands of hair having first and second ends are themselves secured relative to one another (e.g.
  • the hairpiece consists of multiple strands or wefts of hair which are free to move relative to one another at one end, but which are secured relative to one another at the other end in a manner which defines or forms part of an elongate section (i.e. not a continuous loop) extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the strands hair.
  • the elongate section 14 defines a recess or channel for receiving a flexible attachment portion, e.g. in the form of an elongate elastic element, for use in holding the elongate section 14 on the wearer's head.
  • the attachment portion projects from the ends of the recess or channel and is able to move along the recess or channel.
  • a channel is indicated at 26 and is delimited by the two strips 20, 22 and the seams 24.
  • the channel 26 is open at the longitudinal ends 28.
  • a flexible attachment portion 30 extends within the channel 26 and has opposing distal ends 32 which project from either end 28 of the section 14.
  • the attachment portion 30 is used for holding the elongate section 14 on the wearer's head.
  • the attachment portion 30 is in the form of an elastic bungee 30. Hence, the length of the can be extended (stretched) from a relaxed state, e.g. by pulling on one or both of the distal ends 32.
  • the bungee 30 is constrained in directions substantially perpendicular to the axis B, e.g. by the seams 24. However, the bungee 30 is arranged for movement within the channel 26, e.g. relative to the elongate section 14 in either direction generally parallel to the axis B. Moreover, the bungee 30 can be stretched in either direction, if necessary (e.g. so that one or both of the ends 32 project further beyond the ends 28 of the section 14 than when the bungee 30 is in a relaxed state).
  • the elongate section 14 may also be configured to define a channel or recess for the attachment portion 30.
  • the elongate section 14 may consist of two strips of secured hair strands or wefts, wherein the two strips are joined together (e.g. by an upper and lower seam) in order to define a channel or recess between said strips.
  • attachment element 34 which can be used for securing the hairpiece 10 in place.
  • attachment elements 34 take the form of hooks, which can be interlocked with one another, or which can be used to lock into the strip 14 or the user's hair etc.
  • the hooks 34 act as stops to prevent the bungee 30 from being pulled too far through the channel 26 in the section 14.
  • each hook 34 has a hollow domed base 36 which is crimped on to the bungee 30.
  • the hair strands 12 (or wefts) may consist of any suitable form of replacement hair (e.g. real or synthetic strands of hair).
  • the hooks 34 may be of any suitable material, e.g. metal or plastics material.
  • the attachment portion 30 may be of any suitable flexible material.
  • the attachment portion 30 is elastic, e.g. an elastic bungee, cord or string, or a flat strip of elastic material such as an elastic braid.
  • the hairpiece 10 is configured to be worn over a wearer's existing hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or the like (not shown).
  • a wearer's existing hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or the like (not shown).
  • the strip 14 is held at the base of the existing hair feature, i.e. close to the wearer's head.
  • One or both ends 32 of the attachment portion 30 are wrapped around the existing hair feature.
  • the attachment portion 30, if elastic, may be stretched to allow one or more ends 32 to encircle the existing hair feature, and to retract to ensure that the hairpiece 10 is tightly secured on the wearer's head.
  • the hooks 34 can be hooked onto the strip 14 or to one another, or to another part of the hairpiece 10 (or the user's hair or a hair tie constraining the existing hair feature), in order to releasably secure the hairpiece 10 in place on the wearer's head.
  • the hairpiece 10 creates the effect of a natural ponytail, either covering existing hair and extending past it to increase length, or blending with existing hair to increase thickness.
  • the elongate section 14 can be discreetly and easily concealed, e.g. by a ribbon, hair clip, hair bobble or the like, or by having an outer surface intended to resemble a ribbon or hair bobble or the like.
  • the hair strands 12 can be plaited, either with one another or in with existing hair.
  • the hairpiece 10 may be the same colour as the wearer's existing hair to create a natural effect, or may be a contrasting colour for a more noticeable effect.
  • the hairpiece 10 provides greater flexibility of attachment than is found in known hairpieces.
  • the use of an elastic attachment portion 30 is particularly advantageous, since it enables the attachment portion to be stretched and wrapped around an existing hair feature as many times as is required, with the ends 32 secured in a range of positions.
  • the hairpiece can be fitted without tangling of the wefts of hair, as there is no requirement for the hair to be passed through a loop.
  • Embodiments, in which the attachment portion 30 is movable within the elongate section 14 provides additional versatility.
  • a shorter attachment portion 30, most preferably a bungee or other elastic element is attached to each end of the elongate section 14 (rather than running through a channel 26), with each end including a suitable attachment element.
  • a single attachment portion 30 (most preferably a bungee or other elastic element) may be attached to one end of the elongate section 14, with a suitable attachment element at the distal end of the attachment portion 30, for securing engagement with another part of the hairpiece etc.
  • the elongate section 14 may include one or more attachment elements (e.g. a plurality of apertures, eyes or hooks), onto which a distal end of the attachment portion 30 may be secured (e.g. via a hook 34 provided at the end of the attachment portion 30).
  • Hooks or other positive securing elements may be provided on the elongate section 14, to provide additional means for securing the hairpiece to the wearer's hair, e.g. for hooking into the hair feature and temporarily holding the elongate section adjacent the hair feature during positioning of the attachment portion.
  • ends 32 of the attachment portion 30 may be knotted together or otherwise connected without the use of attachment elements 34.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un postiche cosmétique (10), lequel postiche est configuré de façon à être porté sur la tête d'une personne en association avec un élément capillaire tel qu'une queue de cheval, des tresses, ou un élément capillaire analogue. Le postiche a des brins de cheveux (12) et une partie d'attachement pour fixer de façon libérable le postiche sur la tête d'une personne. Les brins de cheveux (12) pendent à partir d'une section allongée (14) afin d'être positionnés autour d'une queue de cheval, de tresses ou d'éléments capillaires analogues. La partie d'attachement est configurée pour la fixation de la section allongée par rapport à ladite queue de cheval, auxdites tresses ou auxdits éléments capillaires analogues. La section allongée peut comprendre un canal (26) et les moyens d'attachement (30) peuvent être un cordon élastique ou une tresse qui est monté dans le canal et conçu pour être étiré et enroulé autour de l'élément capillaire. Les extrémités du cordon ou de la tresse comprennent des crochets pour l'attachement l'un à l'autre ou à une autre partie du postiche.
PCT/GB2012/000602 2011-07-21 2012-07-19 Postiche cosmétique WO2013011261A1 (fr)

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US14/233,831 US20140238430A1 (en) 2011-07-21 2012-07-19 Cosmetic hairpiece
EP12753536.7A EP2734069A1 (fr) 2011-07-21 2012-07-19 Postiche cosmétique

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GB201112560A GB2493011B (en) 2011-07-21 2011-07-21 Cosmetic hairpiece

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