Hair Structures Patents (Class 132/53)
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Patent number: 9565883Abstract: A branched eyelash extension is described. In one aspect, the eyelash extension is a vertically branched/stacked eyelash extension that includes a first filament having both a first proximal end and a first distal end and a second filament having both a second proximal end and a second distal end. The proximal end of the second filament is attached on top of or below the proximal end of the first filament, such that they are collectively a vertically branched/stacked eyelash extension. In another aspect, the eyelash extension includes branches in a side-by-side configuration. In this aspect, the proximal end of the second filament is attached to the side of the proximal end of the first filament, such that they are collectively a branched eyelash extension in a side-by-side configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
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Patent number: 9468245Abstract: A reusable eyelash includes an eyelash and a monofilament lace attachment strip. The eyelash is adjacently connected on a top surface of the monofilament lace attachment strip, where a bottom surface of the monofilament lace attachment strip is attached onto an eyelid through an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer of the reusable eyelash can be a user applied adhesive liquid or a pre-manufactured adhesive strip while the monofilament lace attachment strip is a formfitting material that can match the contour of the eyelid in order to create a natural appearance.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Deangela Carter Woods
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Patent number: 9462837Abstract: There is also provided a method of applying artificial eyelashes on an eyelid. The method includes forming a cluster of artificial eyelashes which are splayed and coupled together at a first end thereof. The method includes coupling the first end of the cluster of artificial eyelashes to the eyelid. The method includes at least partially attaching a plurality of individually spaced-apart artificial eyelashes on top of the cluster of artificial eyelashes. There is further provided an assembly of artificial eyelashes for a peripheral portion of an eyelid. The assembly includes a plurality of clusters of artificial eyelashes. Each of the clusters of artificial eyelashes is splayed and includes artificial eyelashes coupled together at one end. The ends of the clusters of artificial eyelashes are connectable to the peripheral portion of the eyelid. The assembly includes a plurality of individually spaced-apart artificial eyelashes overlying the cluster of artificial eyelashes.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Inventor: Vina Lien Thi Ngo
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Patent number: 9451800Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more particularly, to artificial eyelashes that are tapered towards a point, with the point cut-off to create a tapered yet blunt end (i.e., tapered-cut).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
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Patent number: 9420838Abstract: An all-purpose wig has a base including an ultrathin and moisture permeable film-shaped material, and hair materials adhered to one surface of the base. A first adhesion layer includes an adhesion agent having comparatively strong adhesion and a comparatively large degree of gelling. A second adhesion layer includes an adhesion agent having comparatively weak adhesion and a comparatively small degree of gelling. The first adhesion layer and the second adhesion layer are provided adjacent to each other with a tank layer therebetween. A first release layer is attached peelably to the whole surface of the second adhesion layer on the side that is fit to the skin, and a second release layer is applied peelably to the first adhesion layer and is layered on a portion of the surface between the first adhesion layer and the tank layer. The layers are layered in order, forming a flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: PROPIA CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Hochi, Kenichiro Kanno
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Patent number: 9314702Abstract: A doll body (such as but not limited to a doll head) having an exterior surface (such as a scalp) and at least one non-mesh hair securement strip disposed on the exterior surface. By one approach at least two minor portions of the aforementioned non-mesh hair securement strip are constrained with respect to movement away from the exterior surface of the doll body such that at least one majority portion of the strip can be moved away from the exterior surface with less constraint than the two minor portions. The majority portion moves away from the exterior surface of the doll body to facilitate disposing and securing hair components therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventor: Margaret Mary Stafford
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Patent number: 9267221Abstract: A flame-retardant polyester artificial hair filaments is provided which comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin; (B) 10-30 parts by weight of a polymeric phosphorus-based flame retardant; (C) 0.1-3 parts by weight of a chain extender; and (D) 0.5-3 parts by weight of sodium antimonate. The polymeric phosphorus-based flame retardant (B) may be a flame retardant having a repeat unit of formula 1 and a weight-average molecular weight ranging from 80,000 to 150,000. The flame-retardant polyester artificial hair filaments can be prepared by: extruding a composition comprising a mixture of a polyester resin, a polymeric phosphorus-based flame retardant, a chain extender and sodium antimonate to form a pellet; drying the pellet to a water content of 500 ppm or less; melt-spinning the dried pellet to prepare a undrawn yarn; drawing the undrawn yarn at a draw ratio of 2-5; and heat-treating the drawn yarn in a heat treatment device heated to a temperature of 150˜280° C.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Uno & Company, Ltd.Inventors: Jong Chun Kim, Sung Min Oh, Chan Young Kim
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Patent number: 9179721Abstract: The invention concerns a wig or lace wig cap, to be worn by the user underneath a wig or lace wig. The cap is comprised of a plurality of panels using stretchable and breathable material, an elasticized banding and a plurality of sew on snap fasteners affixed to, said banding to form the Press and Go Wig and Lace Wig Snap Cap. Cooperating snaps are then affixed to a wig or lace wig around the entire circumference of the outer inside wig weft, concealing the application process, thereby producing a comfortable, airy and secure fit to the user. An additional banding is included, affixed with a plurality of snap fasteners designed to fit cooperating snaps of a wig or lace wig. Also included is a tension strap affixed with two cooperating snap fasteners designed to be used as an adjustment strap to the cap banding or separate banding.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Inventors: Barbara Johnson Hines, Tonnette Williams Hill, Darryl Wayne Williams
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Patent number: 9167858Abstract: Hair additions and their methods of construction are set forth. A hair addition according to one embodiment includes a plurality of hair strands having upper and lower ends, at least two threads coupling the upper ends together, and two layers of polyurethane sandwiching the hair strand upper ends and the at least two threads. The two layers of polyurethane form a strip, and at least one clip is coupled to the strip. It may be desirable for a diameter of the strip to be no more than 25%-50% greater than a diameter of the hair strands. A method of formation includes: aligning a plurality of hair strands; coupling an end of the hair strands together using thread; sandwiching the coupled end of hair strands and the thread between two layers of polyurethane; curing the two layers of polyurethane; and coupling at least one clip to the cured polyurethane.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Celebrity Signatures International, Inc.Inventor: Teresa Lane
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Patent number: 9155344Abstract: Hair enhancements, additions, and extensions that are, realistic, seamless, comfortable, secure, durable, and hygienic are disclosed. Embodiments include a hair product including a first layer, a second layer having an open weave structure, a third layer, the first and third layers encasing the second layer, and a plurality of strands of hair, each of the plurality of strands of hair being affixed to the second layer and extending therefrom. Other embodiments include a hair piece including a base comprising first, second, and third layers, the first and third layers at least partially encasing the second layer, and a plurality of strands of hair extending from the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Inventor: Sherri Romm
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Patent number: 9138023Abstract: A headband assembly includes a lower band element and an upper band element. The lower band element has upstanding flanges that define a cavity to provide for storage of personal items such as eyeglasses, lipstick, lip balm, etc., and the flanges include a plurality of reliefs or notches therein for making the lower band flexible. The upper band element pivots with respect to the lower element and includes a lock mechanism. The lower band element also includes a plurality of coupling members in the form of rows of rod-shaped bar members for receiving and coupling with a clip. The clip member may be coupled to a hair accessory which may include any known or appropriate accessory. The coupling members are integrated in the lower band on the front and back sides of the upstanding flanges as well as on the bottom surface of the lower band to provide greater flexibility and accessorizing options. The ornamental designs of the headband, eyeglass frame, and clips are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Inventor: Karen Karam
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Patent number: 9107460Abstract: A weaveable wig comprising a cap comprising front and back edges, the cap comprising a reinforced fabric portion having a first edge forming a portion of a perimeter of the front edge of the cap, a plurality of longitudinal weft-securing members coupled to the second edge of the reinforced fabric portion and extending to the back edge of the cap, and at least one hair-part inlay extending from the perimeter of the cap at the front edge toward a crown of the cap within the reinforced fabric portion, the hair-part inlay comprising a reinforced border surrounding the hair-part inlay except along the front edge. The weaveable wig further comprises a plurality of hair wefts coupled laterally across at a least a portion of the plurality of longitudinal weft-securing members and a weaving band comprising an elastic mesh material extending outward from a majority of the perimeter of the cap.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Midway International, Inc.Inventors: Sun Ok Synn, Audrey Han, Tao Lin, Yang Chunyan
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Patent number: 9089178Abstract: A head covering assembly with attachable headband provides the appearance that a wearer has a full head of hair by discreetly covering up hair loss. The assembly includes a head covering comprising a foundation and wefts of hair. The wefts of hair are coupled to and extend outwardly from the foundation. The foundation has a front wall wherein the front wall includes a front portion being free from the wefts of hair. A headband is couplable to the front portion of the head covering.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Pamela E Clarke
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Publication number: 20150136162Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for dispensing artificial eyelashes, including a housing (10) provided with a dispensing opening (11), a carrying strip (30) onto which a plurality of artificial eyelash units (40) are attached, and a movement mechanism capable of being actuated to cause the strip to move (30) in order to convey the artificial eyelash units (40) toward the dispensing opening (11) and enable the artificial eyelash units (40) to exit through the dispensing opening (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Boris Brouillet, Osvaldo Uresti
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Publication number: 20150126644Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester-based fiber for artificial hair obtained by melt spinning a polyester resin composition. The polyester resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin, 5 to 40 parts by weight of a brominated epoxy flame retardant, and 1.5 parts by weight or more and less than 7 parts by weight of an antimony oxide. The polyester resin is at least one kind of resin selected from the group consisting of polyalkylene terephthalate and a copolymerized polyester containing polyalkylene terephthalate as a main component. The polyester-based fiber for artificial hair has aggregates of the brominated epoxy flame retardant that are dispersed in the polyester resin in the form of islands, as viewed in the cross section of the fiber parallel to the fiber axis direction. The present invention also relates to hair ornament products including the polyester-based fiber for artificial hair and a method for producing the polyester-based fiber for artificial hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Kaneka CorporationInventors: Tomokazu Higami, Tomomichi Hashimoto, Kohei Kawamura, Mika Yorizane
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Publication number: 20150114422Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Andrea Abraham, Bobbie Grund
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Publication number: 20150114423Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: MATSUKAZE CO., LTD.Inventor: Masahiko SANBONMATSU
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Publication number: 20150107616Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Edward Bormashenko, Roman Grynyov, Yelena Bormashenko
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Patent number: 9004077Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Nicholo Cocuzza
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Patent number: 9004076Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Jessica Le
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Publication number: 20150090289Abstract: A hair ornamentation system for use by a wearer is disclosed. The system includes a hair track, a plurality of natural or synthetic hair filaments connected to the hair track, and a releasably securable connector connected to the hair track. The releasably securable connector serves to mount it on the head of the wearer, so that a portion of the hair track faces away from the scalp and is visible. That portion of the hair track is itself ornamented to provide an aesthetically pleasing ornamented surface. The system can include at least one or several different ornamentation members for releasable securement to the hair track to provide various different aesthetically pleasing ornamented surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventor: Sharon Kaplan
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Patent number: 8991406Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Shelah D. Salter
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Publication number: 20150083154Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Danielle Lindsay
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Publication number: 20150075549Abstract: Disclosed herein is an attaching device for extension eyelashes adapted to attach false eyelashes to natural eyelashes by overlapping the false eyelashes containing an adhesive with the natural eyelashes and applying heat to the adhesive. The device includes a body defining a space therein and shaped to be held by a hand. A support is formed on an end of the body to support the false eyelashes. An inner grip is shaped to surround the support, and grips the natural eyelashes and the false eyelashes. An outer grip is shaped to surround the inner grip, further grips the natural eyelashes and the false eyelashes that are gripped by the inner grip, and applies heat to the adhesive contained in the false eyelashes. A manipulating portion is slidably coupled to an exterior of the body and moved to sequentially operate the inner grip and the outer grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Unist Academy-Industry Research CorporationInventors: Myun-Woo Lee, A.B. Radjiyeb, Hyung-Cheol Min, Ji-Yoon Han, Do-Young Kim
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Patent number: 8978664Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventor: Tara Springfield-Thomas
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Publication number: 20150040935Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Euphemia SUMPTER, Annagjid TAYLOR
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Patent number: 8944076Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: Ruxton C. Doubt
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Publication number: 20150007840Abstract: The invention relates to a replacement hair strand having a hair-joining element, consisting of a flat thermoplastic platelet having a replacement hair strand embedded in the end thereof, wherein in order to ensure a secure join with a head hair strand at least one rib running obliquely with respect to the strand direction protrudes from one of the two flat sides of the platelet. At the base thereof, the rib can have approximately the thickness of the platelet, and towards the free end thereof, the rib can be tapered. The height of the rib corresponds preferably to at most the longitudinal extent of the platelet extended in the strand direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Gerhard Ott
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Publication number: 20150007847Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Vered Nissim, Melvin Phillips, Olander Ellis
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Patent number: 8925559Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Ecoco, Inc.Inventor: Aaron Tiram
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Patent number: 8905048Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventors: Samuel Peterson, Darius Johnson
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Publication number: 20140338689Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Amanda Louise Shuttleworth
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Publication number: 20140332025Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Yong Se Kim, Wen Ri Jin, Shou Ji Zhao, Xiao Qing Ying, Xia Qing Ning
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Patent number: 8881742Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventors: Jose A. Zephyr, Marie L. Zephyr, Wilise Zephyr
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Publication number: 20140326267Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Samuel Peterson, Darius Johnson
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Publication number: 20140326263Abstract: A fastening tool for a wig which can surely fix a wig by a sufficient holding force, and a wig using the tool are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: ADERANS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Nobuyuki Miyatake, Yukio Amagai
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Publication number: 20140311516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: 101122918 Saskatchewan, LtdInventors: Frank E. McInally, Darrin Oremba, Cliff Mapes
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Publication number: 20140299145Abstract: A hairpiece comprises a net structure for covering a portion of a human head between a front hairline and a nape of a neck. The net structure comprises a plurality of ribbons, having a flexible flat material. The plurality of ribbons comprises a perimeter ribbon with a circumference at least as large as a circumference of the portion, a plurality of horizontal ribbons joined to the perimeter ribbon, a rear ribbon joined to the perimeter ribbon and the plurality of horizontal ribbons, and a plurality of vertical ribbons joined to the perimeter ribbon and the plurality of horizontal ribbons. The plurality of vertical ribbons creates a generally angled orientation with respect to vertical, wherein the net structure comprises a grid like structure. A plurality of hair strands are joined to the flexible flat material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Sevasti Chira
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Patent number: 8844541Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Euro Hair R&D B.V.Inventor: Richard Guliker
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Publication number: 20140283862Abstract: An object of the present invention is to surely provide a wig with hairs that ensures the desired voluminous feeling. A wig comprises an alternate arrangement, the alternate arrangement including: a first region of a wig base in which a plurality of first hairs having a first curl diameter are implanted, the first hair being an artificial hair or a natural hair; and a second region of the wig base in which a plurality of second hairs having a second curl diameter smaller than the first curl diameter are implanted, the second hair being an artificial hair or a natural hair, the first and second regions being adjacent to each other and alternately arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: ADERANS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Nobuyuki Miyatake, Kumiko Saito
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Publication number: 20140283861Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more particularly, to artificial eyelashes that are tapered towards a point, with the point cut-off to create a tapered yet blunt end (i.e., tapered-cut).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
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Patent number: 8826919Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
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Publication number: 20140238430Abstract: A cosmetic hairpiece is configured to be worn on a wearer's head in conjunction with a hair feature such as a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature. The hairpiece has strands of hair and an attachment portion for releasably securing the hairpiece on a wearer's head. The strands of hair depend from an elongate section to be positioned around a ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature. The attachment portion is configured for securing the elongate section relative to said ponytail, pigtail or like hair feature. The elongate section may include a channel and the attachment means may be an elastic bungee or braid which is mounted in the channel and intended to be stretched and wrapped around the hair feature. The ends of the bungee or braid include hooks for attaching to one another or another part of the hairpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: FLIP-IN HAIR LTDInventor: Dayle Adams
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Patent number: 8813761Abstract: Hair piece (1) for connection with basic hair (11) comprising at least one thin, broad hair bundle (10) consisting of a number of parallelly oriented hairs (20), a weaving band (2) made from hair or another suitable material the weaving band (2) being interconnected with an outer end of the hair bundle (11), whereby the weaving band (2) is provided with a—zigzag, staggered running—wave-form as a result of which the weaving band (2) comprises band crests 4 and band troughs (5), and the weaving band (2) is further provided with support elements (12) for maintaining the wave-form of the weaving band.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Euro Hair R&D B.V.Inventor: Richard Guliker
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Publication number: 20140216488Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more particularly, to a system and method for attaching, the artificial eyelashes to a tape strip. The system includes an elongated strip having an edge that runs along a length of the elongated strip. A plurality of artificial eyelashes are attached along the length of the elongated strip, each of the artificial eyelashes having a lash end, with the artificial eyelashes attached with the strip such that the lash ends are not flush with the edge of the elongated strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
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Patent number: 8794246Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Tara Springfield-Thomas
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Publication number: 20140209115Abstract: A hairpiece for positioning on a person's head and augmenting her natural hair includes a first layer of material having a plurality of hair strands attached thereto. A second layer of material has a plurality of hair strands stylized in a different manner than the hair strands attached to the first layer. The first and second layers are attached to each other. The hairpiece can be worn in a first position in which the second layer is adjacent to the wearer's head and the plurality of hair strands attached to the first layer extend outwardly from the wearer's head. When desired the hairpiece can be removed from the wearer's head and inverted so that the first layer is adjacent to the wearer's head and the hair strands on the second layer extend outwardly from the wearer's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Alan E. Eaton
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Patent number: 8752562Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
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Patent number: 8739803Abstract: 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 zigzag stitch for example. The hair extension device may be reversible and it may comprise lace and a tension band.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Michelle Elizabeth FreeLoveInventor: Michelle Elizabeth Freelove
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Patent number: 8726912Abstract: A head ornament fastening member that attaches a head ornament to hairs on a head. The head ornament fastening member comprises a first fastening member that includes a base, and a plurality of stems which protrude from a surface of the base and are inserted into the hairs from upside; and a second fastening member that includes a plurality of comb-tooth-like portions which intersect the plurality of stems and are inserted into the hairs from a lateral direction. The plurality of stems of the first fastening member and the plurality of comb-tooth-like portions of the second fastening member intersect with each other in the hairs from upside and a lateral direction, thereby fastening the head ornament to the hairs.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Aderans Co., Ltd.Inventor: Harumi Kimura