Patents by Inventor Neal R. Head

Neal R. Head 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).

  • Hair clip
    Publication number: 20020162564
    Abstract: A hair clip includes a pair of semi-annular band portions and a living hinge that extends between, and is integrally formed with proximal ends of the band portions to thereby join the band portions together for pivotal movement between open and closed positions. A locking depression is formed at the distal end of one band portion and a locking projection formed at the distal end of the other band portion. The locking projection and depression are mutually engageable in a snap-fit arrangement to thereby secure the band portions together in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Neal R. Head, Michael Freitas
  • Hair clip
    Patent number: 6439242
    Abstract: A hair clip includes a pair of semi-annular band portions and a living hinge that extends between, and is integrally formed with proximal ends of the band portions to thereby join the band portions together for pivotal movement between open and closed positions. A locking depression is formed at the distal end of one band portion and a locking projection formed at the distal end of the other band portion. The locking projection and depression are mutually engageable in a snap-fit arrangement to thereby secure the band portions together in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: NDHead, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal R. Head, Michael Freitas