Artifcial Hair Structure Making Or Attaching Patents (Class 132/201)
  • Patent number: 10016005
    Abstract: A hair extension device is provided having an attachment portion and a weft portion. The attachment portion has a front side having headed studs extending therefrom. One or more wefts of filaments are attached to the backside of the attachment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Infinity Grip LLC
    Inventor: Phillip Thomas
  • Patent number: 9861148
    Abstract: A process for creating transitory colored hair that is composed of two different colored hair groups having different length hairs in each hair group, and the hair groups are combined then the top one-third (?) combined hair is dyed or color processed. First, hair group 1 is obtained consisting of hair strands 12 inches to 24 inches in length and color processed to color A. Next, hair group 2 is obtained consisting of hair strands approximately two-thirds the length of hair group 1, which is color processed to color B. Hair group 1 and hair group 2 are combined into one hair piece. Then, the top one-third segment of combined hair is color processed to color B. Optionally, the top one-third segment of the combined hair groups can be color processed to color C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventor: Gunter Alex
  • Patent number: 9622527
    Abstract: A single section lift-up technique for eyelash extensions with curved tweezers. Place three pieces of surgical tape over upper natural eyelashes to divide the eyelid into an outer corner, a middle and an inner corner section. Lift up the upper eyelashes one at a time from under the surgical tape on each section with a curved tweezers. Attach adhesive coated false eyelashes one at a time against the upper lashes of the each section with the curved tweezers. Attach adhesive coded false eyelashes one at a time against the upper eyelashes of each section with the curved tweezers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Quyen Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9596898
    Abstract: A method for forming a combination of natural and artificial hair on a person's head without a braid foundation includes the steps of providing a wefted hair extension having artificial hair, a sew-in needle and a thread pair extending therefrom. The method includes parting the person's natural hair so as to form a plurality of adjacent hair root sections forming a starter knot about a starter root section by looping the thread pair about the starter root section using the sew-in needle. A foundation is created laterally across a person's head along the part line by repeatedly looping the thread pair around respective hair root sections between the starter and ending root sections. Then, the wefted hair extension is sewn to the foundation track using the sew-in needle and the thread pair so as to form a combination of natural and artificial hair extending from the person's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Shangrila Seawright
  • Patent number: 9491978
    Abstract: A hair extension for attachment to a person's head including a plurality of hair sections held together by a track, and methods of attaching the same are provided. The hair extension is configured such that the plurality of hair sections can move upward and downward freely with person's natural hair when styling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Chade Fashions, Inc.
    Inventor: Tara Kim
  • Patent number: 9486024
    Abstract: A hair extension for attachment to a person's head including a plurality of hair sections held together by a track, and methods of attaching the same are provided. The hair extension is configured such that the plurality of hair sections can move upward and downward freely with person's natural hair when styling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Chade Fashions, Inc.
    Inventors: Tara Kim, Mikko Dooley
  • Patent number: 9462836
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems, methods, and kits for applying eyelash extensions. In particular, the present invention provides systems, methods, and kits that reduce the amount of time required to apply eyelash extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Ted M. Beschta
  • Patent number: 9339072
    Abstract: A unique human or synthetic fiber hair extension and method are disclosed. One embodiment of the human or synthetic fiber hair extensions come packaged with double sided tape attached to both sides of the hair extension, with the weft and human or synthetic fiber hair attached between the two pieces of tape. The double sided tape is covered with a tape cover or liner on both sides of the extensions. First, the human or synthetic fiber hair extension is positioned for correct placement below the horizontal part line, the liner is removed form the bottom side of the hair extension and the human or synthetic fiber hair extension is secured by pressing into place. The second piece of double sided tape which is attached to the second side of the human or synthetic fiber hair extension and facing up has the liner removed and is then covered with a layer of the users's natural hair, which taken from the clipped area above the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Lisa Kenna
  • Patent number: 9254012
    Abstract: Improvements in a method to enhance eyelashes are disclosed. The method uses placement of multiple clusters along an eyelid. Because multiple flare lashes are used an installer can weave an alternating thread on opposing sides of the real lash and the false flair lashes. The thread is preferably thin and simulates the appearance of the human or false lash. The thread or hair is woven into the eyelash with a natural needle formed from horse, animal or human hair with a naturally tapering end and a slot cut or formed in the opposing end of the hair to accept thread. Glue is utilized to cement the real eyelashes to the false eyelashes and the thread or hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Trieu Dinh Pham
  • Patent number: 9241524
    Abstract: Hair extensions are disclosed that include a weft and at least a single micro-cylinder, wherein the weft comprises a plurality of hair, a skin weft and at least a single i-tip. Hair extensions may also include a weft and at least a single micro-cylinder, wherein the weft comprises a plurality of hair, a skin weft and at least a single i-tip; wherein a top section of the plurality of hair is bonded together to form the skin weft and the at least single i-tip. Methods of attaching a hair extension, wherein the hair extension comprises a micro-cylinder, a plurality of hair, a skin weft and at least a single i-tip are also disclosed herein that include bonding the plurality of hair to form the skin weft and the at least a single i-tip; threading a segment of natural hair through the micro-cylinder; inserting the i-tip into the micro-cylinder; and crimping the micro-cylinder to secure the i-tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Burchard
  • Patent number: 9185943
    Abstract: A self-adhesive artificial eyelash system attachable to a subject wearer's existing natural eyelashes to modify the appearance of the existing natural eyelashes is disclosed. The system includes an adhesive that passes between the existing natural eyelashes and adheres to surrounding support strips such that the existing natural eyelashes are disposed between upper and lower support strips and the adhered support strips are supported on the existing natural eyelashes. Artificial lash hairs extend from the support strips and thus are supported on the existing natural eyelashes via the adhered support strips. The adherence layer between the support strips may include mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: NOVALASH, INC.
    Inventor: Sophy Merszei
  • Patent number: 9179723
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reforming eyelashes. According to the present invention, a method of reforming eyelashes is provided, which is capable of preventing eyelashes from being damaged and pulled out, maintaining an effect of beauty care for a long time, and reducing a cosmetic procedure time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Jee-Young Yoo, Sug-Yong Kang
  • Patent number: 9149083
    Abstract: Eyelash extensions and a method for applying the same are described. The eyelash extensions comprise a first filament having both a proximal end and a distal portion with a distal end. The method for applying the eyelash extensions comprises acts of fastening the user's eyelashes against the user's face and attaching multiple layers of eyelash extensions (the proximal end) to the user's eyelashes. Each of the multiple layers is applied one layer at a time, thereby providing a user with eyelashes having eyelash extensions attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Patent number: 9078480
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems, methods, and kits for applying eyelash extensions. In particular, the present invention provides systems, methods, and kits that reduce the amount of time required to apply eyelash extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ted M. Beschta
  • Patent number: 9027568
    Abstract: A hairpiece or wig is formed of a substrate having at least two layers or sets of fibers. The hairpiece has a wig cap section which forming the core of the hairpiece to be placed on the head of an individual. The wig cap may be formed of a plurality of selectively-deformable rings adapted to adjustably conform to a head of an individual. A mesh section of the wig cap may adorn the portion of the wig cap corresponding to the forehead of the individual. The mesh section may have opposing parting areas on the left and right anterior portions of wig cap formed by recesses extending into the deformable ring portion of the wig cap. Hair strands extending from each parting area may have different shades and/or colors from one another and/or any hair strands extending from the deformable ring portion of the wig cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Chang Moo Lee
  • Publication number: 20150114422
    Abstract: An eye makeup device includes a carrier, which has a surface adapted to adhere to an eyelid of a person. The carrier includes pigment and further has a shape to form an eyeliner for eye shadow when applied to the eyelid of the person. In addition, a plurality of eye lashes are mounted to the carrier. For example, the carrier may comprise a textile, a film, and further may include pigments encapsulated in or applied to the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Andrea Abraham, Bobbie Grund
  • Publication number: 20150114421
    Abstract: Improvements in a method to enhance eyelashes are disclosed. The method uses placement of multiple clusters along an eyelid. Because multiple flare lashes are used an installer can weave an alternating thread on opposing sides of the real lash and the false flair lashes. The thread is preferably thin and simulates the appearance of the human or false lash. The thread or hair is woven into the eyelash with a natural needle formed from horse, animal or human hair with a naturally tapering end and a slot cut or formed in the opposing end of the hair to accept thread. Glue is utilized to cement the real eyelashes to the false eyelashes and the thread or hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Trieu Dinh Pham
  • Publication number: 20150114423
    Abstract: An artificial eyelash 100 for increasing a length of an eyelash 50 is disclosed. The artificial eyelash 100 disclosed herein includes an artificial eyelash main body 10 and an annular member 20 for coupling the artificial eyelash main body 10 and the eyelash 50. The annular member 20 is formed of a shrinkable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: MATSUKAZE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masahiko SANBONMATSU
  • Publication number: 20150107616
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for processing keratinous fibers such as hair that helps bleach the fibers with less damage to the structural integrity thereof. Disclosed is also keratinous fibers such as hair processed therewith and items of manufacture such as wigs manufactured therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Bormashenko, Roman Grynyov, Yelena Bormashenko
  • Patent number: 9010341
    Abstract: A hair clip having a rectangular base frame, with a plurality of prongs forming a unitary structure with the base frame, is disclosed. A weft clip frame is fixedly attached to, or forms a unitary structure with, the base frame. The weft clips which are attached thereto form a U-shape with a portion of said U-shape on either side of the rectangular base frame and extend over an uppermost extremity of the rectangular base, while the lower end of the rectangular base has openings of prongs for attaching hair thereto. The weft clips, in embodiments, hold the weft of a hair extension between the weft clip and rectangular base, such as in a portal of the weft clip opening only towards the top of the rectangular base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Chang Moo Lee
  • Patent number: 9004076
    Abstract: A method of sectioning eyelashes into zones is disclosed. A method of sectioning eyelashes into zones comprises dividing a surface of an eyelid into zones and applying extension lashes to natural lashes within the zones. Zones can comprise an inner zone, a mid-zone and an outer zone. Furthermore, at least a portion of extension lashes within inner zone can have a first length, while the extension lashes within middle zone and outer zone can have a second and third length, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jessica Le
  • Patent number: 9004077
    Abstract: A pubic patch is provided to apply to the pubic area of a woman, particularly the mons pubis (Pubic Mound) area of the pelvic region. The pubic patch includes an adhesive base with a front side and a back side with decorative material attached to the front side, and the back side attached to human body. The pubic patch may further comprise fragrances and/or illuminating devices. The decorative material may be hairs attached to supporting sheet or LED material. Further, a products kit is provided which contains a plurality of pubic patches. The product kit may include an instruction booklet. A method of using the pubic patch is also provided comprises the steps of selecting a pubic patch and applying the pubic patch to the human surface in the pubic area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Nicholo Cocuzza
  • Patent number: 8991406
    Abstract: A wig for a wearer. The wig includes a cap and primary hair. The cap is worn by the wearer. The primary hair is affixed to the cap, and when the wig is worn by the wearer, the wearer has a pre-styled hairdo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Shelah D. Salter
  • Publication number: 20150083154
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for enhancing a user's hair. The apparatus includes a weft of hair material, at least one ring and at least one T-anchor. The rings are made of a deformable material. The T-anchors couple the rings to the weft of hair material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Danielle Lindsay
  • Patent number: 8978664
    Abstract: A holder for securing a hair extension having a weft and a hair piece extending from the weft, to a wearer's natural hair. The holder includes a length, a transverse profile having a hair extension edge and a securing edge opposingly disposed from the hair extension edge. The holder comprises a channel disposed substantially longitudinally along the entire length of the holder and a plurality of apertures to receive a plurality of attaching means for securing the holder to the wearer's natural hair. The channel includes a neck and an interior cavity connected to the neck, wherein the neck defines an opening along the length of the channel at the hair extension edge. The interior cavity is configured to receive the weft and the neck is configured to enable penetration of the hair piece through the opening along the length of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Tara Springfield-Thomas
  • Publication number: 20150068546
    Abstract: A hair replacement apparatus, system and method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara J. Russell
  • Patent number: 8967158
    Abstract: An artificial eyelash 100 for increasing a length of an eyelash 50 is disclosed. The artificial eyelash 100 disclosed herein includes an artificial eyelash main body 10 and an annular member 20 for coupling the artificial eyelash main body 10 and the eyelash 50. The annular member 20 is formed of a shrinkable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Matsukaze Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masahiko Sanbonmatsu
  • Publication number: 20150040935
    Abstract: A ponytail extension device and methods of using the ponytail extension device are disclosed. The ponytail extension device includes a material layer having a center opening, and a plurality of hair strands attached to a band. The band is attached to the material layer to spiral out, around the center opening, from an interior point of attachment of the band to the material layer to an exterior point of attachment of the band to the material layer, so that the plurality of hair strands extend away from the material layer in concentrically arranged layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Euphemia SUMPTER, Annagjid TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 8944076
    Abstract: A system, comprising: a sleeve having a circumscribing sidewall formed of elastic, compliant material, the sleeve having an internal axial bore sized to have an inside diameter equal to or less than an outside diameter of a host hair to be received in the bore, the sidewall formed of thermoplastic resilient, compliant material, and at least one supplemental hair embedded in the sidewall or attached to the sidewall of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Ruxton C. Doubt
  • Publication number: 20150027481
    Abstract: Disclosed is a synthetic hair styling apparatus, and a method of using the same to curl or otherwise style synthetic hair. The device includes an electrically heated bottle having an insulated body, a handle, a lid, and a heating unit. The device may be connected to a power adapter so that the heating unit may heat the water contained within the insulated body to a desired temperature. Thereafter, the insulated body maintains the temperature of the water for an extended period of time. The insulated body is constructed to receive strands of synthetic hair therein, so as to wet the hair with hot water without applying excessive heat directly to the hair. The device may be carried via the handle to prevent the user from burning his or her hand. In this way, the present invention provides a convenient and safe method of styling synthetic hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Penina Jobita
  • Publication number: 20150020837
    Abstract: The present invention provides method of attaching a hair extension to a subject, the hair extension including a plurality of hairs attached to a base with an aperture through the base, the method including: i) selecting a first bundle of the subject's hair; ii) passing the first bundle of the subject's hair through the aperture; iii) selecting a second bundle of the subject's hair; and iv) clamping the first bundle of subject's hair to the second bundle of subject's hair with a clamp; wherein the clamped first and second bundles form a closed loop which retains the hair extension in place. The present invention also provides a hair extension for use in the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Beverly May WATERS
  • Publication number: 20150013710
    Abstract: A hairpiece may comprise at least a wide rear band supporting at least one row of hair extensions, a narrow front band, and a length-adjustment mechanism. The back band may comprise two longitudinal portions connected by an elastic bridge(s). The back band may comprise two spaced-apart elongate sub-bands, separated by a gap. Rows of strips of hair extensions may be supported on the back band, or portions, or sub-bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Sarah Buzaglo, Eli Buzaglo
  • Publication number: 20150007847
    Abstract: A removal system for sewn-in hair extensions, hair weaves, hair augmentation, and wigs is disclosed. This invention solves issues with respect to facile removal and scalp irritation caused by such extensions through the use of methods using dissolvable thread and dissolving agent, with optional added antipruritic and anti-itch properties or by adding a separate antipruritic agent. The dissolvable thread may be used to either secure hair extension wefts to a wearer's hair or in conjunction with a hair weft constructed of the same dissolvable material comprising the thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Vered Nissim, Melvin Phillips, Olander Ellis
  • Wig
    Patent number: 8925559
    Abstract: A wig having a body with an inside surface for engaging a user's head and an outside surface. The outside surface has hair strands projecting therefrom. The body is placeable in an operative position on the user's head to cover at least a portion of the user's scalp so that the projecting strands give the appearance of natural hair. Through securing structure, the body is reconfigured to allow at least a part of the body to be borne against the user's head with a selectively variable pressure with the body in the operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ecoco, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron Tiram
  • Patent number: 8905046
    Abstract: A hair extension device can include single and dual clip member apparatuses. Hair extension tracks can be applied to the outer surface areas of an apparatus, along the upper edge of a clip member, allowing hair extensions to lie over the entire outer region of the clip. The entire outer surface areas of said clip member apparatuses can contain no holes or at least one row of holes at the top edge of a clip member, providing various means for attaching hair extension tracks. The natural hair can be secured to an apparatus by a row of comb-like teeth that point upward against the scalp when properly applied, providing complementary mating between that natural hair and the slots formed at the base of the comb-like teeth, or by placing the hair in between the apparatus. An apparatus can be opened and closed by snap-action lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Tatiana M. Carvalho
  • Patent number: 8905048
    Abstract: An essentially invisible lace weft hair extension comprising a first layer of lace, extension hair knotted into the first layer to define a weft base, a knot sealant/bonding agent applied to the weft base, and a second layer of lace bonded to the first layer over the weft base. The weft base is double-bleached (both lace and knots), preferably before the knot sealant/bonding agent is applied. Methods for constructing the weft, and for applying the weft to a wearer's scalp using adhesive, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Samuel Peterson, Darius Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140338690
    Abstract: A hair accessory may include a head band comprising a front end and a back end. Bangs may be attached to the front end of the hair band. At least one length of hair may attach to the back end of the hair band. A user may place the hair accessory on their head and comb through the hair accessory and their natural hair to provide a blended, fully look to their hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Sandra Ann MORGAMAN
  • Publication number: 20140338689
    Abstract: A device for attaching hair extensions is provided. In one embodiment, an oblong-shaped bead includes an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a first longitudinal section, a second longitudinal section, a first lateral section, and a second lateral section. A length of a longitudinal section is greater than a length of a lateral section of the oblong-shaped bead. A first aperture at a first end of the oblong-shaped bead is adapted to receive a lock of the native hair of a wearer. A second aperture is at a second end of the oblong-shaped bead. An interior surface of the bead defines a channel adapted to enclose a portion of the lock of the native hair and a tip of the hair extension. The oblong-shaped bead is composed of a material capable of being constricted to attach the hair extension to the lock of native hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Amanda Louise Shuttleworth
  • Publication number: 20140332025
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing false eyelashes, and the false eyelashes in which an false eyelash part and an attachment part are integrally formed by injection molding, wherein the method comprises the steps of: preparing a mold; preparing a thermoplastic elastomer resin; and injecting the thermoplastic elastomer resin into an injection molding machine on which the mold is mounted so as to perform injection molding. The method for manufacturing the false eyelashes of the present invention has excellent production and economic feasibility, the quality of the manufactured false eyelashes is uniform, and the false eyelashes manufactured by the manufacturing method have excellent shape stability, elasticity, and can be provided in various colors and designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Yong Se Kim, Wen Ri Jin, Shou Ji Zhao, Xiao Qing Ying, Xia Qing Ning
  • Patent number: 8881741
    Abstract: Devices and systems for dispensing artificial eyelash adhesive for attaching an artificial eyelash to a natural lash line, and to methods of applying artificial eyelashes. Disclosed is an artificial eyelash adhesive dispenser comprising a backing layer, an artificial eyelash adhesive tape layer having a bottom surface adjacent to the backing layer and a peelable protective top layer over the top surface of the eyelash adhesive tape layer. The dispenser further includes a plurality of cuts extending through at least the adhesive tape layer and the peelable protective top layer so as to form a tear line along which an individual strip may be separated from a remainder of the dispenser. The adhesive tape layer is chemically formulated so as to not irritate the skin or eyes. Wig tape is one such material that is particularly suitable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Valerie L. Mattson, Gina M. Walker
  • Patent number: 8881742
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a hair clip pocket that includes a first hair clip pocket panel located on a first side of the hair clip pocket, a second hair clip pocket panel located on a second, opposing side of the hair clip pocket, the second hair clip pocket panel including at least one slit, and an opening located between the first hair clip pocket panel and the second hair clip pocket panel. The hair clip pocket is configured such that a hair clip is selectively insertable into the opening through the at least one slit such that a portion of the hair clip is constrained by the hair clip pocket, and a portion of the hair clip extends outside the hair clip pocket through the at least one slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jose A. Zephyr, Marie L. Zephyr, Wilise Zephyr
  • Publication number: 20140326267
    Abstract: An essentially invisible lace weft hair extension comprising a first layer of lace, extension hair knotted into the first layer to define a weft base, a knot sealant/bonding agent applied to the weft base, and a second layer of lace bonded to the first layer over the weft base. The weft base is double-bleached (both lace and knots), preferably before the knot sealant/bonding agent is applied. Methods for constructing the weft, and for applying the weft to a wearer's scalp using adhesive, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Samuel Peterson, Darius Johnson
  • Patent number: 8875718
    Abstract: A method for multi-layered eyelash painting is described. The method is directed to fastening a user's eyelashes against the user's face and then painting one layer of eyelashes at a time in a multi-layered approach. The eyelash paint is applied to the user's eyelashes one layer at a time such that eyelash paint is applied to a first layer of eyelashes and, thereafter, eyelash paint is applied to a second layer of eyelashes, thereby providing a user with eyelashes having eyelash paint attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Publication number: 20140311516
    Abstract: A method of advertising comprising the use of adhesive stickers for releasable adhesive attachment to the face of a user. The sticker is in the shape of a facial hair growth. Different types of promotional or advertising messages could be printed on the sticker. An advertising method, using printed stickers in the general format of facial hair such as moustaches or the like, is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: 101122918 Saskatchewan, Ltd
    Inventors: Frank E. McInally, Darrin Oremba, Cliff Mapes
  • Patent number: 8863760
    Abstract: A new hair extension apparatus and method are employed to adhesively secure a hair weft at areas of exposed skin behind a wearer's ears to avoid damage to the wearer's natural hair. Two separate pieces of a flexible sheer material are each connected to a seam of the weft adjacent a respective one of two opposing ends thereof, thereby providing surfaces that face away from the seam and the strands adjacent the opposite ends of the seam for attachment of the hair weft behind the user's ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Trista Verbonac
  • Patent number: 8859926
    Abstract: In one configuration of the present invention, a hair extension device for providing a user with the appearance of having longer, fuller hair is disclosed. The device may have a hair cluster having a hair flap which in turn comprises one or more hair wefts. The hair wefts may contain a number of hair strands connected together by seams which composes the band. The device may contain a filament which may be sandwiched between one or more flaps. The hair wefts may be sewn together with thread using a zig-zag stitch for example. The hair extension device may be reversible and the wefts may be attached to a length of lace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Michelle Elizabeth Freelove
  • Patent number: 8844541
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attaching hair extensions into basic hair comprising the following steps: providing a carrier foil with a number of hair extensions into the lower arm having lower recesses of an application clamp, closing the application clamp by clamping together the—hingingly interconnected—upper arm and lower arm heating the connection elements by pressing heating projections of an pinch applicator in and through the upper openings of the application clamp onto the connection elements of the hair extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Euro Hair R&D B.V.
    Inventor: Richard Guliker
  • Publication number: 20140261514
    Abstract: A method for applying false eyelashes with an applicator for dispensing false eyelashes, which includes a supply wheel and a take-up wheel, the supply wheel comprising a tape having a plurality of pockets, where the pockets secure individual or clusters of false eyelashes until they are dispensed from a dispensing pivot. The spent tape is returned to the take-up wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Agostinho Martins, Charles Aaron Curtiss
  • Publication number: 20140251362
    Abstract: A hairpiece or wig is formed of a substrate having at least two layers or sets of fibers. The hairpiece has a wig cap section which forming the core of the hairpiece to be placed on the head of an individual. The wig cap may be formed of a plurality of selectively-deformable rings adapted to adjustably conform to a head of an individual. A mesh section of the wig cap may adorn the portion of the wig cap corresponding to the forehead of the individual. The mesh section may have opposing parting areas on the left and right anterior portions of wig cap formed by recesses extending into the deformable ring portion of the wig cap. Hair strands extending from each parting area may have different shades and/or colors from one another and/or any hair strands extending from the deformable ring portion of the wig cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Chang Moo Lee
  • Patent number: 8826919
    Abstract: Described is a method for grouping eyelashes and applying eyelash extensions based on the eyelash groupings. The method includes an act of forming an eyelash group, the eyelash group including a plurality of actual eyelashes that are adhered together to form the eyelash group. An eyelash is separated from the eyelash group using tweezers or another similar item. Thereafter, an eyelash extension is adhered to the eyelash that is separated from the eyelash group, thereby providing a user with an eyelash group and an eyelash extension applied to an actual eyelash. The process can be repeated for any desired amount of remaining ungrouped eyelashes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh