HAIR STYLING APPARATUS
A hair styling apparatus includes a head band member adapted for positioning about a wearer's head. The head band member defines a generally c-shaped or u-shaped configuration with opposed free ends. The head band member defines a hair contacting surface positionable against the wearer's hair and an opposed outer surface, and has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The apertures are in spaced relation and positioned about the head band member to encompass a major portion of the length of the head band member. The apertures may be in general alignment with a longitudinal axis of the head band member. At least some of the apertures define an internal dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis greater than ½ the transverse dimension of a band portion of the head band member encompassing the respective aperture.
1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a hair styling apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a hair or head band for maintaining a groomed appearance of the wearer's hair and having an optional mechanism for mounting a scarf, wrap or kerchief accessory.
2. Description of the Related Art
Hair styling head or hair bands are well known in the art. Typically, these devices incorporate a flexible band dimensioned for positioning about the wearer's head. The band may be fabricated of a fabric or other material and is primarily used to hold the wearer's hair back and away from the eyes. Decorative or ornamental features may be incorporated into the hair band. Examples of conventional hair bands are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,692,243 to Chang, U.S. Pat. No. 5,927,296 to Maturapora and U.S. Design Pat. No. 379,028 to Young, the entire contents of each of these disclosures being incorporated herein by reference.
SUMMARYThe present disclosure is directed to further improvements in hair styling apparatii, particularly, in hair or head band accessories. The hair styling apparatus includes a head band member adapted for positioning about a wearer's head. The head band member defines a generally c-shaped or u-shaped configuration with opposed free ends. The head band member defines a hair contacting surface positionable against the wearer's hair and an opposed outer surface, and has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. The apertures are in spaced relation and positioned about the head band member to encompass a major portion of the length of the head band member. The apertures may be in general alignment with a longitudinal axis of the head band member. At least some of the apertures define an internal dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis greater than ½ the transverse dimension of a band portion of the head band member encompassing the respective aperture.
The hair styling apparatus may further include a scarf. The scarf is adapted to pass through the apertures of the head band member to mount the scarf with respect to the head band member. The scarf may be arranged in an alternating and undulating manner with respect to the apertures of the head band member. At least two scarfs may be provided. The at least two scarfs and the head band member form a hair styling kit.
The head band member may include a plurality of projecting elements depending from the hair contacting surface. The projecting elements are adapted to assist in engaging the wearer's hair to facilitate retention of the head band member on the wearer's head. A substantially linear row of the projecting elements may be provided. First and second substantially linear rows of the projecting elements are also contemplated. The first row may be adjacent one longitudinal edge of the head band member and the second row may be adjacent an opposed longitudinal edge of the head band member.
The head band member may comprise a substantially rigid material. The head band member may be adapted to flex whereby the free ends move from an initial relative position to a displaced relative position upon positioning of the head band member about the wearer's head.
Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be better appreciated by reference to the drawings wherein:
The present disclosure is directed to a hair styling apparatus for styling hair to achieve a desired styling effect. One embodiment of the present disclosure will be discussed in the context of a hair or head band apparatus adapted to pull or maintain the wearer's hair in a “pulled back” arrangement with respect to the head; however, the principles of the present disclosure are not intended to be limited to a hair band or head band of this type, but, may have application in other styling devices adapted be worn to manipulate or style hair.
Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals identify identical or substantially similar parts throughout the several views,
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Head band member 102 defines inner or hair contacting band surface 108 which is positionable against the wearer's head and outer band surface 110. Head band member 102 further defines a plurality of apertures 112 extending between inner band surface 108 and outer band surface 110. Apertures 112 are longitudinally spaced along head band member 102 and may be equally spaced whereby adjacent apertures 112 are displaced at a constant predetermined distance “k”. In one embodiment, apertures 112 are arranged to encompass a major portion of the longitudinal length of the head band member 102. Apertures 102 may be in general longitudinal alignment, or alternatively, be offset with respect to each other.
Apertures 112 define an internal dimension “b” sufficient in size to receive and permit passage of scarf accessory 104. In one embodiment, each of apertures 112 defines a substantially equal internal dimension or diameter “b”. The diameter of apertures 112 each may range from about ¼″ (inch) to about ¾″ (inch), more preferably, about ½″ (inch). Varying diameters are also envisioned. In the embodiment of
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Scarf accessory 104 may be any suitable scarf, kerchief, wrap or the like and fabricated from wool, silk, lace, or any other suitable material. Various designs for scarf accessory 104 are envisioned. Scarf accessory 104 may be mounted to head band member 102 by insertion and passage of the scarf accessory 104 within apertures 112. In one method depicted schematically by dashed lines “--” in
The present disclosure having been thus described with particular reference to the preferred forms thereof, it will be obvious that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the present invention as defined herein.
Claims
1. A hair styling apparatus, which comprises:
- a head band member adapted for positioning about a wearer's head, the head band member defining a generally c-shaped or u-shaped configuration with opposed free ends, the head band member defining a hair contacting surface positionable against the wearer's hair and an opposed outer surface, and having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, the apertures being in spaced relation and positioned about the head band member to encompass a major portion of the length of the head band member.
2. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apertures are in general alignment with a longitudinal axis of the head band member.
3. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein at least some of the apertures define an internal dimension transverse to the longitudinal axis greater than ½ the transverse dimension of a band portion of the head band member encompassing the respective aperture.
4. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 1 including a scarf, the scarf being adapted to pass through the apertures of the head band member to mount the scarf with respect to the head band member.
5. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the scarf is arranged in an alternating and undulating manner with respect to the apertures of the head band member.
6. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 4 including at least two scarfs, the at least two scarfs and the head band member forming a hair styling kit.
7. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the hair contacting surface includes a plurality of projecting elements adapted to assist in engaging the wearer's hair to facilitate retention of the head band member on the wearer's head.
8. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 7 including a substantially linear row of the projecting elements.
9. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 8 including first and second substantially linear rows of the projecting elements.
10. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the first row is adjacent one longitudinal edge of the head band member and the second row is adjacent an opposed longitudinal edge of the head band member.
11. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the head band member comprises a substantially rigid material.
12. The hair styling apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the head band member is adapted to flex whereby the free ends move from an initial relative position to a displaced relative position upon positioning of the head band member about the wearer's head.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 6, 2007
Publication Date: Jun 11, 2009
Inventor: Therese Elise Saponaro (Jenkintown, PA)
Application Number: 11/951,590
International Classification: A45D 8/00 (20060101); A42B 5/00 (20060101);