US20240065405A1

US20240065405A1 - Decorative Hair Accessory Device

Info

Publication number: US20240065405A1
Application number: US18/185,646
Authority: US
Inventors: Peggy Farmer
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-08-25
Filing date: 2023-03-17
Publication date: 2024-02-29

Abstract

The present invention relates to a decorative hair accessory device for use with any size, shape, and style of hair. The device is primarily comprised of a body with at least one decorative element and at least one pin. The decorative element may be removably or fixedly attached to the body. The body is comprised of a first opening and a second opening. At least one pin can be placed through both openings and the hair of the user to secure the device to the hair of the user. The body is preferably flexible such that it can be applied around any hair type.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/400,842, which was filed on Aug. 25, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of hair accessories. More specifically, the present invention relates to a decorative hair accessory device primarily comprised of a body with at least one decorative element and at least one pin. The decorative element may be removably or fixedly attached to the body. The body is comprised of a first opening and a second opening. At least one pin can be placed through both openings and the hair of the user to secure the device to the hair of the user. The body is preferably flexible such that it can be applied around any size, shape, and style of hair. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Individuals with certain hairstyles such as dreadlocks, braids, or other thick, curly hairstyles may have trouble applying different types of accessories to their hair. This is because existing hair accessory products are not designed for people who wear these types of hairstyles or have certain hair textures. As a result, many individuals with these hairstyles cannot wear hair accessories.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved hair accessory. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative hair accessory device that enhances the visual appearance of a wearer's hair. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative hair accessory device that can be used with hairstyles such as, but not limited to, dreadlocks, braids, or other thick, curly hairstyles.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a decorative hair accessory device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with at least one decorative element and at least one pin. The decorative element may be removably or fixedly attached to the body. The body is comprised of a first opening and a second opening. At least one pin can be placed through both openings and the hair of the user to secure the device to the hair of the user. The body is preferably flexible such that it can be applied around any size, shape, and style of hair. The body and decorative element may have any aesthetic appearance.
In this manner, the decorative hair accessory device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides an improved hair accessory. During use, the device enhances the visual appearance of a wearer's hair. Further, the device provides a novel hair accessory that can be used with hairstyles such as, but not limited to, dreadlocks, braids, or other thick, curly hairstyles.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a decorative hair accessory device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with at least one decorative element and at least one pin. The body may be made from a plurality of materials in differing embodiments. In one embodiment, the body is made from a durable leather, synthetic leather material, suede, synthetic suede, etc. The body may also be made from a flexible or rigid plastic material. In another embodiment, the body is made from a fabric material. The body may be infused with at least one compound such as, but not limited to, hair oil, conditioner, etc. In this manner, the device can be passively worn in a decorative and functional fashion.
The top surface of the body (or any area of the body) may be any color known in the art. The top surface may also be comprised of at least one indicia such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The body may be comprised of at least one cording opening that allows at least one cording to be woven around the body in a decorative manner. In one embodiment, the cord opening may not receive cording and instead, functions to allow air to pass through the device for breathability.
The device is also comprised of at least one decorative element that may be fixedly attached to the top surface. In another embodiment, the decorative element is removably attached to the top surface via the cording that is fed through at least one opening of the decorative element and at least one of the cord openings.
In another embodiment, the decorative element removably attaches to the top surface via at least one reciprocating fastener on the top surface and element. The fasteners may be any type known in the art such as, but not limited to, hook and loop, magnet, snap button, adhesive, zipper, etc. In this manner, different bodies and decorative elements can be combined to achieve unique aesthetic combinations.
The decorative element may have a plurality of appearances and shapes such as, but not limited to, a pattern, a logo, an emblem, an image, a symbol, a design, a letter, a word, a character, an animal, an advertisement, or a brand.
The body is also comprised of a first opening and a second opening. Both openings are preferably in line with one another to allow at least one pin to be placed through both openings. The pin secures the device to the hair of the user. The pin can be placed through, around, within, etc., individual strands of hair and through both openings. As a result, the flexible nature of the body accommodates any hairstyle. The pin then allows the body to be attached to any type of hairstyle.
Accordingly, the decorative hair accessory device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved hair accessory that can be used with hairstyles such as, but not limited to, dreadlocks, braids, or other thick, curly hairstyles. During use, the device also enhances the visual appearance of a wearer's hair. Further, the device provides a novel hair accessory. In this manner, the decorative hair accessory device overcomes the limitations of existing hair accessories known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of one potential embodiment of a decorative hair accessory device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a decorative hair accessory device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a decorative hair accessory device of the present invention while attached to the hair of a user in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved hair accessory. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative hair accessory device that enhances the visual appearance of a wearer's hair. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative hair accessory device that can be used with hairstyles such as, but not limited to, dreadlocks, braids, or other thick, curly hairstyles.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a decorative hair accessory device primarily comprised of a body with at least one decorative element and at least one pin. The body may be made from a plurality of materials in differing embodiments such as, but not limited to, durable leather, synthetic leather material, suede, synthetic suede, flexible or rigid plastic, fabric, etc. In one embodiment, the body may be infused with at least one compound such as, but not limited to, hair oil, conditioner, etc., such that it can be passively worn in a decorative and functional fashion.
The top surface of the body (or any area of the body) may be any color known in the art. The top surface may also be comprised of at least one indicia such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc.
The body may be comprised of at least one cording opening that allows at least one cording to be woven around the body in a decorative manner. In one embodiment, the cord opening may not receive cording. In this embodiment, the cord opening functions to allow air to pass through the device for breathability.
The device is also comprised of at least one decorative element that may be fixedly attached to the top surface. In another embodiment, the decorative element is removably attached to the top surface via the cording that is fed through at least one opening of the decorative element and at least one of the cord openings.
In another embodiment, the decorative element removably attaches to the top surface via at least one reciprocating fastener on the top surface and element. The fasteners may be any type known in the art such as, but not limited to, hook and loop, magnet, snap button, adhesive, zipper, etc. In this manner, differing bodies and decorative elements can be combined to achieve unique aesthetic combinations.
The decorative element may have a plurality of appearances and shapes such as, but not limited to, a pattern, a logo, an emblem, an image, a symbol, a design, a letter, a word, a character, an animal, an advertisement, or a brand.
The body is also comprised of a first opening and a second opening. Both openings are preferably in line with one another to allow at least one pin to be placed through both openings. The pin secures the device to the hair of the user. The pin can be placed through, around, within, etc., individual strands of hair and through both openings. As a result, the flexible nature of the body accommodates any hairstyle. The pin then allows the body to be attached to any type of hairstyle.
Accordingly, the decorative hair accessory device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved hair accessory that can be used with hairstyles such as, but not limited to, dreadlocks, braids, or other thick, curly hairstyles. During use, the device also enhances the visual appearance of a wearer's hair. Further, the device provides a novel hair accessory. In this manner, the decorative hair accessory device overcomes the limitations of existing hair accessories known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of one potential embodiment of a decorative hair accessory device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is primarily comprised of a body 110 with at least one decorative element 150 and at least one pin 120. The body 110 may be made from a plurality of materials in differing embodiments. In one embodiment, the body 110 is made from a durable leather, synthetic leather material, suede, synthetic suede, or other similar material of the like. The body 110 may also be made from a flexible or rigid plastic material such as, but not limited to, acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low-density polyethylene, medium-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, recycled plastic, biodegradable plastic, etc.
In another embodiment, the body 110 is made from a fabric material. The fabric material may be any material known in the art. Said material includes, but is not limited to, vinyl, canvas, cashmere, chenille, chiffon, cotton, damask, jersey, lace, linen, wool, modal, polyester, satin, silk, spandex, suede, tweed, twill, velvet, acrylic, modacrylic, nylon, polypropylene, polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, vinylidene, benzoate, aramid, rayon, acetate, triacetate, etc.
The top surface 130 of the body 110 (or any area of the body 110) may be any color known in the art. The top surface 130 may be comprised of at least one indicia 132 such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, numbers, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc. The indicia 132 may be stamped, printed, embossed, etc., on the body 110.
In one embodiment, the body 110 is permeable and may be infused with at least one compound 118. The compound 118 may include, but is not limited to, hair oil, conditioner, etc. In this manner, the device 100 can be passively worn in a decorative and functional fashion.
The body 110 may be comprised of at least one cording opening 116. The opening 116 allows at least one cording 140 to be woven around the body 110 in a decorative manner. The cording 140 may be of any material known in the art such as, but not limited to, leather.
In one embodiment, the cord openings 116 may not receive cording 140. In this embodiment, the cord openings 116 function to allow air to pass through the device 100 for breathability/ventilation.
The device 100 is also comprised of at least one decorative element 150. In one embodiment, the element 150 is fixedly attached to the top surface 130. In another embodiment, the decorative element 150 is removably attached to the top surface 130 via the cording 140. The cording 140 can be fed through at least one opening 156 of the decorative element 150 and at least one of the cord openings 116.
FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of one potential embodiment of a decorative hair accessory device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In a further embodiment, the decorative element 150 removably attaches to the top surface 130. In this embodiment, the rear surface 152 of the element 150 and the top surface 130 are each comprised of at least one reciprocating fastener 134,154. The fasteners 134,154 may be any type known in the art such as, but not limited to, hook and loop, magnet, snap button, adhesive, zipper, etc. In this manner, differing bodies 110 and decorative elements 150 can be combined to achieve unique aesthetic combinations.
The decorative element 150 may have a plurality of appearances and shapes. Said appearances include, but are not limited to, a pattern, a logo, an emblem, an image, a symbol, a design, a letter, a word, a character, an animal, an advertisement, or a brand. The element 150 may also have at least one indicia 132 that the same or is different than the indicia 132 found on the top surface 130.
In one embodiment, the decorative element 150 is comprised of at least one gemstone. The gemstone is preferably an imitation gemstone. The gemstone may be any color known in the art.
The body 110 is comprised of a first opening 112 and a second opening 114. Both openings 112,114 are preferably in line with one another. This allows at least one pin 120 to be placed through both openings 112,114.
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a decorative hair accessory device 100 of the present invention while attached to the hair 10 of a user in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The pin 120 secures the device 100 to the hair 10 of the user. The pin 120 can be placed through, around, within, etc., individual strands of hair 10 and through both openings 114,116. The pin 120 is preferably made from a flexible plastic material, nylon material, a vinyl material, or similar material of the like. The pin 120 is preferably a slide pin but may be any pin type known in the art.
It should be appreciated that the flexible nature of the body 110 accommodates any hair 10 style. The pin 120 then allows the body 110 to be attached to any type of hair 10 style.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “decorative hair accessory device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the decorative hair accessory device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the decorative hair accessory device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the decorative hair accessory device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the decorative hair accessory device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the decorative hair accessory device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the decorative hair accessory device 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A decorative hair accessory device comprising:

a body comprised of a first opening and a second opening;

a decorative element attached to the body;

a cording; and

a pin.

2. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 1, wherein the decorative element attaches to the body via the cording.

3. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 1, wherein the decorative element is resembles or is comprised of a pattern, a logo, an emblem, an image, a symbol, a design, a letter, a word, a character, an animal, an advertisement, or a brand.

4. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 1, wherein the body is comprised of a flexible material.

5. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 1, wherein the body is comprised of a suede material.

6. A decorative hair accessory device comprising:

a body comprised of a first opening and a second opening;

a decorative element attached to the body, the decorative element comprised of an opening;

a cording; and

a pin.

7. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 6, wherein the body is comprised of a flexible, permeable material.

8. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 7, wherein the body is comprised of a compound.

9. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 8, wherein the compound is comprised of a hair oil or a conditioner.

10. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 6, wherein the decorative element is comprised of a gemstone.

11. A decorative hair accessory device comprising:

a body comprised of a first opening, a second opening, and a first fastener;

a decorative element attached to the body, the decorative element comprised of a second fastener; and

a pin.

12. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 11, wherein the second fastener is positioned on a rear surface of the decorative element.

13. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 12, wherein the second fastener is comprised of a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a magnet fastener, an adhesive fastener, a snap button fastener, or a zipper fastener.

14. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 11, wherein the first fastener is positioned on a top surface of the decorative element.

15. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 14, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a magnet fastener, an adhesive fastener, a snap button fastener, or a zipper fastener.

16. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 11, wherein the top surface is comprised of an indicia.

17. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 16, wherein the indicia is comprised of a pattern, a logo, an emblem, an image, a symbol, a design, a letter, a word, a character, an animal, an advertisement, or a brand.

18. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 11, wherein the pin is comprised of a flexible pin.

19. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 11, wherein the body is comprised of a ventilation opening.

20. The decorative hair accessory device of claim 11, wherein the body is comprised of a leather material.