Abstract: A barrette for clipping hair comprises a first and a second arcuate elongate members pivoting on corresponding end portions thereof. The first member has at one end, a pair of laterally formed first hinge rings, the other end a roughly rectangular lock having an off-center receiving space with a pair of superposed catchs therein and three rows of the pyramid shaped projections on the inward periphery extending along longitudinal direction. The second member has at one end a single hinge ring, the other end a rectangular hasp and a two, oppositely formed "S" shapes which are connected at one end to form a closed elongate elastic plate extended downwards from the under side forming a multiple elastic region thereinbetween. This disclosure has been characterized in a stepped locking means and a multiple elastic region that provide selective engagement enabling the barrette serving for different hair bundles in varied styles.

Abstract: A garland accessory for permitting a wearer to custom decorate her apparel is provided which includes a framework detachably mounted to a clasp. The framework is a thin flexible sheetlike material presenting a plurality of openings for receiving a fabric garland therein. Multiple frameworks may be used with the same clasp to permit ready substitution of different fabric garlands as desired by the user.

Abstract: A combination shoelace and joining device is provided for use by young children or the handicapped, to aid in tying a bow in a shoelace that is mounted on a shoe. The joining device (16, FIG. 2 ) has a pair of permanently connected shoelace holding portions (40, 46), with a first portion (46) substantially permanently mounted on a shoelace part (32) and a second portion (40) which is child-mountable on a second shoelace part (34) to hold a shoelace end portion in a loop configuration which aids in tying a bow. Each shoelace holding portion forms a passage part (70, 72, FIG. 4 ) through which one of the shoelace parts extends. One joining device includes a pair of clamp parts (42, 44) that can be clamped around the second shoelace part, and that forms the second joining portion. The device includes a flexible strip (46) that holds the clamp parts together and that forms the first holding portion. A teaching kit (100, FIG.

Abstract: The closure of a hair clip comprises two curvilinear pressure tangs which are mobile relative to each other in the longitudinal direction. Their end parts overlap to define an overlap area. The two tangs are linked together in the overlap area to form a continuous loop facing a baseplate of the closure. A hair clip incorporating a mount of this type is easily adjusted in position and the hair is better distributed within it.

Abstract: An arched hairclip comprises generally an elongate base piece and an elongate tongue piece in arcuate form and pivotally connected with one of their corresponding ends. The base piece has on one end a retainer and the other end a pair of hinge rings. The tongue piece has on one end a buckle member and the other end a pair of the hinge pins, an undulated spring strip integral with and underneath the tongue piece has a cylinder member on free end which displaceably stops against the inward wall of the buckle member providing a great flexibility to the hairclip. This disclosure has been characterized in the adjustable function which prevents a hair bundle therein from being broken by the shearing action and protects the hairclip from sliding off a hair bundle.

Abstract: Hair clasping and brushing device and method of styling hair using the same. The device is capable of being arranged in a brushing configuration for brushing hair and in a clasping configuration for clasping hair, and generally comprises a clasp frame, a brush assembly, a clasp bar, a hinge mechanism, and a releasable clasp locking mechanism. The clasp frame has a first clasp frame end portion, a second clasp frame end portion, and an intermediate clasp frame portion disposed therebetween. The brush assembly is disposed along the intermediate clasp frame portion, for brushing hair. The clasp bar has a first clasp bar end portion, a second clasp bar end portion, and an intermediate clasp bar portion disposed therebetween, which is capable of being grasped in the hand of a user.

Abstract: A partial wig has a fabric support to which the hairs of the wig are secured, the support being semi-circular with a diametrical straight edge. A barrette anchorage member comprises a folded over fabric defining a conduit extending along the straight edge of and stitched to the wig support. The conduit receives a spring member of a hair barrette having a base plate to which an ornamental bow is secured and a hair retainer which rotatably latches to the base plate with the spring and anchorage members sandwiched therebetween. The spring member resiliently engages a slot of the retainer, locking the hair of a wearer and the anchorage member in place. Different barrettes may be used with the same wig and anchorage member assembly or different wigs or head covers such as veils with their attached anchorage members may be used with the same or different barrettes in interchangeable relation.

Abstract: A hairdressing apparatus includes a clamp having a pair of ribs which are pivotally connected at a lower end and adjustably releasably connected at an upper end, to grip hair therebetween. A comb portion includes a back with teeth projecting therefrom, and upper and lower legs projecting from the ends of the back parallel to the teeth. The projecting ends of the comb legs are releasably connected to the upper and lower ends of the clamp portion to secure the comb portion and clamp portion together. A method for styling hair utilizing the hairdressing apparatus includes the initial step of brushing the hair rearwardly to form a ponytail having long and short hair strands. The clamp portion of the hairdressing apparatus is then clamped on the ponytail at a location to grip both the long and short hair strands, and spaced away from the head. The end of the ponytail is then rolled towards the head, the roll being parallel to the clamp apparatus, until the clamp apparatus is wrapped into the roll.

Abstract: A barette for clipping hair made entirely from metal stampings comprises an elongate arcuate first clamp member and second clamp member. The first clamp member has a folded section formed on either end thereof by folding over the terminal end portions of the sheet metal blank from which the member is formed. As embossed raised portion formed centrally on each folded section defines a receiving space therein for a hinge insert and locking insert. A pair of elongate extensions formed on the hinge insert enable pivotable attachment to a corresponding end of the second clamp member, and a pair of elastic extensions on the locking insert enable releasable securement with a hasp provided on the opposing end of the second clamp member. Retaining appendages formed on the base of both the hinge insert and locking insert engage corresponding mating surfaces provided on their respective folded sections to fixedly secure the inserts in the receiving spaces after sliding insertion therein.

Abstract: A barrette comprises an elongate, arched holder made from a plastic strip and an elongate, arched metal clip member. The holder has embossed end portions which are folded against the concave side of the holder and held in place by clamping tabs extending from the longitudinal edges thereon, with each folded end portion having a raised embossment defining a receiving cavity with an L shaped entrance slit around a periphery thereon. Opposing end portions of the clip member are inserted laterally into corresponding cavities on the holder and retained therein by cooperating snap appendages and engagement surfaces including a protruding catch on each end portion of the clip member which engages a rectangular aperture on a corresponding raised embossment. Further securement is provided by an inclined catch on the inner terminal edge of each folded end portion which snap engages a corresponding aperture on the clip member.

Abstract: A hair clasp is arranged to include a top plate mounting a flexible bottom clamp plate relative to the top plate, wherein the bottom clamp plate includes a rib received within a resilient receiving channel to secure hair portions between the clamp plate and top plate. The top plate is formed in a variety of configurations for securing hair between the top plate and the clamp plate, as well as a modification for permitting projection of various hair fluids into the organization between the top plate and clamp plate.

Abstract: An improved structure hairclip comprising an elongate and arcuate upper piece and lower piece. A pair of pivots disposed on the left end of the lower piece are engaged with a pair of pivot holes disposed on the corresponding end of the upper piece. A locking mechanism, disposed on the opposite end of the upper piece, has a pair of L-shaped wipers with three pairs of locking recesses formed thereon. The L-shaped wipers of the locking mechanism can releasable engage a hasp formed on the right end of the lower piece, to lock the upper piece to the lower piece in any of three relative positions. Two holder bars extend along the midsection of the lower piece, between the pivots and the hasp, on the upper and lower edges thereof. A central bar is disposed above the main body of the lower piece, over a space dividing the two holder bars.

Abstract: A hair barrette designed to receive in releasably locking fashion an ornamental pin normally only attachable to a person's clothes. The hair barrette features a main body with an aperture formed at one or both ends with each aperture being dimensioned to receive a pivot pin clasp or pivot post of an ornamental pin. The ornamental pin is affixed to the hair barrette by inserting the pivot pin and pivot post of the ornamental pin through an aperture and inserting the pivot pin clasp of the ornamental pin through either another aperture or a slot formed in the main body. The pivot pin is then pivoted into attachment with the pivot pin clasp. Between the two apertures is positioned a bridge member which bends the pivot pin slightly outward so as to enhance the holding power of the pivot pin clasp.

Abstract: A hairpin comprising a curved plastic plate and a metal clip having both the lengthwise ends possible to be pinched between both the inner wall faces of the projecting walls respectively at both the lengthwise ends of the plastic plate.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a base plate, a spring board and a retainer, the base plate pivotally supporting the retainer at one end, wherein the spring board is placed between the base plate and the retainer such that the spring board is stopped from extending lengthwise at both ends, whereby, when the retainer is latched to the free end of the base plate, the spring board is compressed lengthwise thereby to bend toward the base plate while holding the user's hairs against it.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a base plate, a spring board and a hair retainer rotatably connected to the base plate at its one end, the hair retainer having an engaging part whereby its free end is latched to the base plate such that the hair retainer is readily unlatched by fingers.