Hair Structures Patents (Class 132/53)
  • Patent number: 9565883
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Patent number: 9468245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Deangela Carter Woods
  • Patent number: 9462837
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Vina Lien Thi Ngo
  • Patent number: 9451800
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Patent number: 9420838
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: PROPIA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Hochi, Kenichiro Kanno
  • Patent number: 9314702
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Margaret Mary Stafford
  • Patent number: 9267221
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Uno & Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Chun Kim, Sung Min Oh, Chan Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9179721
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Barbara Johnson Hines, Tonnette Williams Hill, Darryl Wayne Williams
  • Patent number: 9167858
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Celebrity Signatures International, Inc.
    Inventor: Teresa Lane
  • Patent number: 9155344
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Sherri Romm
  • Patent number: 9138023
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: Karen Karam
  • Patent number: 9107460
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Midway International, Inc.
    Inventors: Sun Ok Synn, Audrey Han, Tao Lin, Yang Chunyan
  • Patent number: 9089178
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Pamela E Clarke
  • Publication number: 20150136162
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Boris Brouillet, Osvaldo Uresti
  • Publication number: 20150126644
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Tomokazu Higami, Tomomichi Hashimoto, Kohei Kawamura, Mika Yorizane
  • 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: 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: 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20150090289
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Sharon Kaplan
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150075549
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Unist Academy-Industry Research Corporation
    Inventors: Myun-Woo Lee, A.B. Radjiyeb, Hyung-Cheol Min, Ji-Yoon Han, Do-Young Kim
  • 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: 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: 20150007840
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Gerhard Ott
  • 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: 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: 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20140326263
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: ADERANS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Miyatake, Yukio Amagai
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140299145
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Sevasti Chira
  • 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
  • WIG
    Publication number: 20140283862
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: ADERANS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Miyatake, Kumiko Saito
  • Publication number: 20140283861
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140238430
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: FLIP-IN HAIR LTD
    Inventor: Dayle Adams
  • Patent number: 8813761
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Euro Hair R&D B.V.
    Inventor: Richard Guliker
  • Publication number: 20140216488
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Patent number: 8794246
    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: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Tara Springfield-Thomas
  • Publication number: 20140209115
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Alan E. Eaton
  • Patent number: 8752562
    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: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Phu Dinh
  • Patent number: 8739803
    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 zigzag stitch for example. The hair extension device may be reversible and it may comprise lace and a tension band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Michelle Elizabeth FreeLove
    Inventor: Michelle Elizabeth Freelove
  • Patent number: 8726912
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Aderans Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Harumi Kimura