Patents by Inventor Darla J. Smith

Darla J. Smith has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Supplemental hair attachment method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7328709
    Abstract: The present invention provides an article and method for supplementing scalp hair. The article includes a body having at least one aperture formed therethrough and a plurality of fibers. Each fiber is threaded through an aperture and around the body. Scalp hair is threaded through a body aperture and body position adjacent the scalp. Crimping of the body secures the article to the scalp hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: International Hairgoods, Inc.
    Inventor: Darla J. Smith
  • Supplemental hair attachment method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6837249
    Abstract: The present invention provides an article and method for supplementing scalp hair. The article includes a body having at least one aperture formed therethrough and a plurality of fibers. Each fiber is threaded through an aperture and around the body. Scalp hair is threaded through a body aperture and body position adjacent the scalp. Crimping of the body secures the article to the scalp hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: International Hairgoods, Inc.
    Inventor: Darla J. Smith
  • Supplemental hair attachment method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20030234027
    Abstract: The present invention provides an article and method for supplementing scalp hair. The article includes a body having at least one aperture formed therethrough and a plurality of fibers. Each fiber is threaded through an aperture and around the body. Scalp hair is threaded through a body aperture and body position adjacent the scalp. Crimping of the body secures the article to the scalp hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: International Hairgoods, Inc.
    Inventor: Darla J. Smith