Hair tie or fashion accessory

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hair tie or fashion accessory showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.

A separation and bracket in certain views indicates that the cord portion of the claimed hair tie or fashion accessory is of indeterminate length.

Claims

The ornamental design for a hair tie or fashion accessory, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D885666
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 5, 2019
Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
Inventor: Willis A. Yehl (Hutto, TX)
Primary Examiner: Zenia I Bennett
Application Number: 29/686,701
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ornament Or Band (D28/41)