COSMETIC CLIP LOT
The present invention relates to a cosmetic clip rod for use not only as a rod for curling and fixing hair, but also for fixing hair wound on a heating rod to preventing evaporation of moisture from hair and damage to the scalp from heat. A cosmetic clip rod according to the present invention includes a cylindrical body having a space within in which another rod wound with hair can be disposed, and an outer surface for winding hair on; where the cylindrical body includes a first band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape, and a second band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape symmetrical to the first band portion and connected to the first band portion to open or close, for enclosing hair wound on another rod.
The present invention relates to beauty supplies, and more particularly, to a cosmetic clip rod for not only curling and fixing hair, but also for fixing hair wound on a heating rod and preventing evaporation of moisture from hair.
BACKGROUND ARTGenerally, as a required perming tool used to form waves in hair when performing perms, various types of hair rods have been used to date and are being widely used. Of these, the most commonly used rod configuration includes a cylindrical body with a plurality of projections formed at either end, around which rubber bands are circumferentially supported.
Using these common rods involves proficiency in winding hair around the outer circumference of the body and then winding separate rubber bands around the hair wound on the rod to prevent unraveling of hair. Also, in order to prevent moisture evaporating from hair when heat is applied to the hair, non-woven fabric is used to cover the hair, which also requires the skills of an experienced hair dresser. Non-woven fabric is insufficient in preventing evaporation of moisture from hair and also has the problem of absorbing moisture.
A heating rod, with a heating coil installed in the body that directly applies heat to hair when supplied with power, has recently been developed. However, the heat generated from the body of this heating rod is applied to the scalp, which presents the problem of scalding the scalp of the client having the perm. Of course, while non-woven fabric is used to cover hair wound around the body of the rod, because the non-woven fabric cannot perform the function of shielding the scalp of the client receiving the perm from heat, there is the problem of the client suffering damage to the scalp from prolonged exposure to heat over the duration of the perm. Further, because heat generated from the body of the heating rod is easily radiated outward, heat efficiency is poor, presenting the problem of prolonging the time required for a perm.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION Technical ProblemAn object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that not only performs the function for winding hair, but also acts as banding to fix hair wound on the rod.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that minimizes evaporation of moisture from hair wound around the rod.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that blocks dissipation of heat from the heating rod around which hair is wound, to increase perming effectiveness.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that can shield the scalp from heat generated by a heating rod.
A yet further object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that does not make pressure marks on hair when hair is wound around the rod.
Technical SolutionTo achieve the objects in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a cosmetic clip rod including: a cylindrical body having a space within in which another rod wound with hair can be disposed, and an outer surface for winding hair on; wherein the cylindrical body includes: a first band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape, and a second band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape symmetrical to the first band portion and connected to the first band portion to open or close, for enclosing hair wound on another rod.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body further includes a flexible connecting portion or a hinged portion connecting one end of the first band portion and one end of the second band portion.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the cosmetic clip rod further includes an elastic member providing elastic force to open or close the first band portion and the second band portion.
To achieve the objects in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a cosmetic clip rod including: a first band portion and a second band portion having cross sectional semicircular shapes and connected at one end by a connecting portion, to provide a cylindrical body; and an elastic member providing elastic force to the first band portion and the second band portion, to elastically open or close the first band portion and the second band portion about the connecting portion at a center.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the cosmetic clip rod further includes a recess defined in another end of the first band portion and in another end of the second band portion, to provide a slot for hair to pass out through when the first band portion and the second band portion are closed.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the other end of the first band portion and the other end of the second band portion further include sloped surfaces formed on an inner surface and an outer surface closest to the recesses, to prevent occurrence of press marks on hair when passed out through the slot.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the first band portion and the second band portion further include a plurality of protrusions formed on inner surfaces thereof.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member is formed of a plate spring having bent portions, and the first band portion and the second band portion further include coupling holes for inserting the bent portions of the plate spring.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the first band portion and the second band portion further include receiving slots defined in outer surfaces thereof, to prevent the plate spring from protruding.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body is formed in a shape of a peaked hat with a gradually increasing diameter along a lengthwise direction thereof.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the connecting portion is formed of a flexible joint or a hinge.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes edge portions at either end along a lengthwise direction thereof to which the elastic member couples, and a central portion therebetween to wind hair around an outer surface thereof.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the edge portions and the central portion are formed stepped.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the first band portion and the second band portion further include moisture discharging holes to discharge moisture; and anti-slip recesses formed in outer surfaces thereof to prevent slipping of hair.
To achieve the objects in accordance with the present invention, there is provided an elastic cosmetic rod including: a body rolled in a cylindrical shape to prevent evaporation of moisture from hair, and including a first free end and a second free end on either end thereof, the first and second free ends resiliently opening outward through application of an external physical force or elastically returning to original positions thereof, to enclose another rod wound with hair.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes: a first band portion of a semicircular shape including a fixed end at one end thereof and the first free end at another end thereof; a second band portion of a semicircular shape symmetrical to the first band portion, and including a fixed end at one end thereof and the second free end at another end thereof; and a plate spring connected to the fixed ends of the first band portion and the second band portion, and providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes: a first band portion of a semicircular shape including a fixed end at one end thereof and the first free end at another end thereof; a second band portion of a semicircular shape symmetrical to the first band portion, and including a fixed end at one end thereof and the second free end at another end thereof; and a flexible connecting portion connecting the fixed end of the first band portion and the fixed end of the second band portion.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic cosmetic rod further includes a plate spring connected to the first band portion and the second band portion at an outside of the body, and providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic cosmetic rod further includes a plate spring providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof about the connecting portion at a center thereof, wherein the plate spring includes: a first fixed portion coupled to the first band portion at an outside of the body; and a second fixed portion coupled to the second band portion at an outside of the body, the first band portion and the second band portion defining a coupling hole in which the first fixed portion and the second fixed portion are respectively inserted.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes at least one cut portion along a lengthwise direction in an inner surface thereof, to facilitate outward opening when an external physical force is applied.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the cut portion is defined at pre-determined intervals circumferentially in the body.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes at least one cutaway along a lengthwise direction in an outer surface thereof, to facilitate outward opening when an external physical force is applied.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the cutaway is defined at pre-determined intervals circumferentially in the body.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic cosmetic rod further includes a fixing member to fixedly maintain an overlapped portion of the first free end and the second free end.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member includes: an inserting part protruding from an outer surface of the first free end; and an insertion hole defined proximately to the second free end, to insert and fix the inserting part in.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body further includes an outer layer formed of at least one of silicon, a compound resin material, and a non-woven fabric on an outer surface thereof.
According to embodiments of the present invention, the body further includes a coating layer formed of at least one material from silicon and compound resin on an outer surface thereof.
ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTSAs described above, while the rod of the present invention may be used for its original purpose, it may also be used as a band for covering a heating rod, to realize various advantages accruing therefrom.
Also, with the first band and second band of the present invention opened, because the rod of the present invention encloses a heating rod around which hair is wound, the rod can not only securely fix hair along the entire surface of the heating rod, but is also more convenient to use than using rubber bands at certain portions to fix hair.
Additionally, because the rod of the present invention completely covers the outside of hair wound around a heating rod, various advantages can be derived from the prevention of moisture evaporating from hair and escaping to the outside.
Further, because the rod of the present invention is cylindrical, its parts can more tightly press against one another to enclose heating rods with hair wound around them. Accordingly, the present invention has various advantages from being able to cover more heating rods than clips within a given region.
Moreover, the present invention has sloped surfaces at slot portions where hair is passed through, in order to minimize bending of hair and prevent formation of press marks in hair.
Furthermore, because the present invention prevents heat generated by heating rods from being radiated to the outside (through heat insulation), heat loss is minimized to provide sufficient heat to hair (and increase perming effectiveness in less time), and prevent damage to the scalp from exposure to heat from heating rods, etc.
Still further, because a heating rod wound with hair can be covered with a first free end and a second free end of a body spread outward, not only can hair be securely fixed along the entire surface of the heating rod, but workability is made more convenient over the method of using rubber bands to fix portions of hair.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to
Embodiments of the present invention may be altered to various configurations, and thus, it should be construed that the spirit and scope of the present invention below are not limited to embodiments described above. Present embodiments are provided to more thoroughly describe the present invention to those having ordinary skill in the art.
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The body 200 includes a first band portion 210, a second band portion 220, and a connecting portion 230 connecting the former two portions. The first band portion 210 includes a fixed end 211 on the opposite end and a first free end 212 on one end, and has a semicircular sectional shape. The second band portion 220 is disposed symmetrically to the first band portion 210, with a fixed end 221 on the opposite end and a second free end 222 on the one end, and has a semicircular sectional shape. Recesses 202 are defined at either end of the first band portion 210 and the second band portion 220 on which rubber bands (not shown) can be hooked. The fixed end 211 of the first band portion 210 and the fixed end 221 of the second band portion 220 are connected to one another by the connecting portion 230. The connecting portion 230 is formed of a flexible connecting member, and the connecting portion 230 is disposed at either edge of the body 200. As illustrated in
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The above-configured cosmetic clip rod according to the present invention can be used as a band as follows.
Referring to the diagrams, when a user applies physical force to the first free end 212 and second free end 222 in an outward direction (by pulling in the opposite direction of the arrow), the first band portion 210 and the second band portion open about the axis of the connecting portion 300. With the first band portion 210 and the second band portion 220 open, after another rod 1 wound with hair is disposed therein, when a slight force is exerted in the closing direction on the first band portion 210 and the second band portion 220, the elastic force from the elastic member 300 returns the first band portion 210 and the second band portion 220 to their original positions to fix hair wound around the other rod 1 and prevent evaporation of moisture from the hair.
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The first band portion 110a is shaped in a semicircle, with a fixed end 111 on another end and a first free end 112 on one end. The second band portion 110b is disposed symmetrically to the first band portion 110a, and has a semicircular shape with the other end having a fixed end 113 and the one end having a second free end 114. Recesses 116 for hooking rubber bands (not shown) are defined in either side surfaces of the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b. The first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b have sections that may include a base plate 102 and coating layer 103 described in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof will be deemed already provided above. However, in the present embodiment, because the body 100a has a plate spring 120, the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b may be more sturdily made than the body 100 according to the first embodiment.
The plate spring 120 is connected to the fixed end 111 of the first band portion 110a and the fixed end 113 of the second band portion 110b, to provide elasticity to enable the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b to elastically open and return to their original positions. The plate spring 120 is fixed with either end thereof inserted in the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b. However, as illustrated in
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The first band portion 110a has a fixed end 111 at the other end and a first free end 112 at one end, and is formed as a semi-cylinder. The second band portion 110b is symmetrically disposed to the first band portion 110a, has a fixed end 113 at the other end and a second free end 114 at the one end, and is formed as a semi-cylinder. The fixed end 111 of the first band portion 110a and the fixed end 113 of the second band portion 110b are connected to one another by a flexible connecting portion 119 that can freely be bent. The recesses 116 are defined at either end of the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b to wind rubber bands (not shown) on. The sections of the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b, as described in the first embodiment, may include a base plate 102 and a coating layer 103, and a description thereof will be deemed provided by the description given above. However, in the present embodiment, because the body 100b has the spring plate 130, the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b may be more durably formed than the body 100 according to the first embodiment.
The plate spring 130 is inserted in coupling holes 117 defined in portions close to the fixed end 111 of the first band portion 110a and the fixed end 113 of the second band portion 110b, to provide elastic force enabling the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b to elastically open or return to their original positions, and the plate spring 130 maintains a flush state with the outer surface of the body when the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b are in closed states. The plate spring 130 has bend portions 132 at either end thereof, and the bent portions 132 are hooked on the inner surface of the body 100b, through the coupling holes 117, to provide force pressing the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b inward. That is, when the cosmetic clip rod is used as a band, the plate spring exerts force inward (toward a heating rod with hair wound thereon) on the first band portion 110a and the second band portion 110b, so that the hair can be held more securely.
While not illustrated, when the first free end 112 of the first band portion 110a and the second free end 114 of the second band portion 110b are in contact, the body 100b may be provided with a fixing member formed of an inserting part and an insertion hole to maintain the contacting state.
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In the above-configured cosmetic clip rod, the plate spring provides elastic force to open and close the first band portion and the second band portion of the body, so that hair wound on a heating rod can be more firmly pressed and fixed by the elastic force, the processes of opening and closing the rod are made easier, and the overall manufacturing cost of the body is kept low, thereby providing benefits such as maximized competitiveness.
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The body 100c defines a plurality of cut portions 105 longitudinally along its inner surface and a plurality of cutaways 106 in its outer surface, to allow it to easily open outward when subjected to physical force applied from the outside. The cut portions 105 and the cutaways 106 are defined at predetermined intervals circumferentially along the body 100c. The cut portions 105 are defined correspondingly in the inner surface at the centers of the cutaways 106. The positions of the cut portions 105 may be variously altered, and, as illustrated in
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Illustrations and descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been provided above; however, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and alterations may be made to the claims set forth below herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITYThe present invention can be used to wind and fix hair, and also to fix hair wound on a heating rod, to prevent moisture evaporating from the hair.
Claims
1. A cosmetic clip rod comprising:
- a cylindrical body having a space within in which another rod wound with hair can be disposed, and an outer surface for winding hair on; wherein the cylindrical body comprises: a first band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape, and a second band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape symmetrical to the first band portion and connected to the first band portion to open or close, for enclosing hair wound on another rod.
2. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body further comprises a flexible connecting portion or a hinged portion connecting one end of the first band portion and one end of the second band portion.
3. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 1, further comprising an elastic member providing elastic force to open or close the first band portion and the second band portion.
4. A cosmetic clip rod comprising:
- a first band portion and a second band portion having cross sectional semicircular shapes and connected at one end by a connecting portion, to provide a cylindrical body; and
- an elastic member providing elastic force to the first band portion and the second band portion, to elastically open or close the first band portion and the second band portion about the connecting portion at a center.
5. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 4, further comprising a recess defined in another end of the first band portion and in another end of the second band portion, to provide a slot for hair to pass out through when the first band portion and the second band portion are closed.
6. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 5, wherein the other end of the first band portion and the other end of the second band portion further comprise sloped surfaces formed on an inner surface and an outer surface closest to the recesses, to prevent occurrence of press marks on hair when passed out through the slot.
7. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 4, wherein the first band portion and the second band portion further comprise a plurality of protrusions formed on inner surfaces thereof, and wherein the elastic member is formed of a plate spring having bent portions, and the first band portion and the second band portion further comprise coupling holes for inserting the bent portions of the plate spring.
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9. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 7, wherein the first band portion and the second band portion further comprise receiving slots defined in outer surfaces thereof, to prevent the plate spring from protruding.
10. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 4, wherein the cylindrical body is formed in a shape of a peaked hat with a gradually increasing diameter along a lengthwise direction thereof, and wherein the connecting portion is formed of a flexible joint or a hinge.
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12. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 4, wherein the cylindrical body comprises edge portions at either end along a lengthwise direction thereof to which the elastic member couples, and a central portion therebetween to wind hair around an outer surface thereof.
13. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 12, wherein the edge portions and the central portion are formed stepped.
14. The cosmetic clip rod of claim 4, wherein the first band portion and the second band portion further comprise moisture discharging holes to discharge moisture; and anti-slip recesses formed in outer surfaces thereof to prevent slipping of hair.
15. An elastic cosmetic rod comprising:
- a body rolled in a cylindrical shape to prevent evaporation of moisture from hair, and comprising a first free end and a second free end on either end thereof, the first and second free ends resiliently opening outward through application of an external physical force or elastically returning to original positions thereof, to enclose another rod wound with hair.
16. The elastic cosmetic rod of claim 15, wherein the body comprises:
- a first band portion of a semicircular shape comprising a fixed end at one end thereof and the first free end at another end thereof;
- a second band portion of a semicircular shape symmetrical to the first band portion, and comprising a fixed end at one end thereof and the second free end at another end thereof; and
- a plate spring connected to the fixed ends of the first band portion and the second band portion, and providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof.
17. The elastic cosmetic rod of claim 15, wherein the body comprises:
- a first band portion of a semicircular shape comprising a fixed end at one end thereof and the first free end at another end thereof;
- a second band portion of a semicircular shape symmetrical to the first band portion, and comprising a fixed end at one end thereof and the second free end at another end thereof; and
- a flexible connecting portion connecting the fixed end of the first band portion and the fixed end of the second band portion.
18. The elastic cosmetic rod of claim 17, further comprising a plate spring connected to the first band portion and the second band portion at an outside of the body, and providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof.
19. The elastic cosmetic rod of claim 17, further comprising a plate spring providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof about the connecting portion at a center thereof, wherein the plate spring comprises: a first fixed portion coupled to the first band portion at an outside of the body; and a second fixed portion coupled to the second band portion at an outside of the body, the first band portion and the second band portion defining a coupling hole in which the first fixed portion and the second fixed portion are respectively inserted.
20. The elastic cosmetic rod of claim 15, wherein the body comprises at least one cut portion along a lengthwise direction in an inner surface thereof, to facilitate outward opening when an external physical force is applied; at least one cutaway along a lengthwise direction in an outer surface thereof, to facilitate outward opening when an external physical force is applied; an outer layer formed of at least one of silicon, a compound resin material, and a non-woven fabric on an outer surface thereof; and a coating layer formed of at least one material from silicon and compound resin on an outer surface thereof.
21. The elastic cosmetic rod of claim 20, wherein the cut portion and the cutaway is defined at predetermined intervals circumferentially in the body.
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24. The elastic cosmetic rod of claim 15, further comprising a fixing member to fixedly maintain an overlapped portion of the first free end and the second free end, the fixing member including an inserting part protruding from an outer surface of the first free end, and an insertion hole defined proximately to the second free end, to insert and fix the inserting part in.
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Type: Application
Filed: Feb 21, 2008
Publication Date: May 13, 2010
Inventor: Gi-Hyeong Ham (Gyeonggi-do)
Application Number: 12/597,337
International Classification: A45D 6/16 (20060101);