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Ultrasonic method for hair joining
Assignee: Ultrasonic Systems Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-17
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1989-12-17
Abstract
Abstract The method for joining hair together utilizing ultrasonic vibrational energy in which the overlapping portions of the commercial hair and the live hair are maintained in fixed position to each other when the energy is introduced therein. The hair may be coated internally or externally with a thermoplastic material which acts as the bonding agent.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Kuris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:02
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G5/00; A41G5/004; A41G5/0086; B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/08; B29C65/48; B29C65/4805; B29C65/481; B29C65/4815; B29C65/52; B29C65/523; B29C65/526; B29C66/00; B29C66/69; B29C66/80; B29C66/81; B29C66/816; B29C66/8161; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8322; B29C66/84; B29C66/861; B29C66/90; B29C66/95; B29C66/951; B29C66/9512; B29C66/9516; B29C66/9513; B29C66/9517; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/718; B29L2031/753; B29L2031/7532
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
The method of securing supplemental hairs to the existing hairs on top of the head, comprising the steps of: A. selecting a human hair to which a supplemental hair is to be joined, B. positioning a supplemental hair adjacent said human hair, C. compressing the hairs together to form an area of overlap, and D. simultaneously introducing ultrasonic mechanical vibrations into said area of overlap to bond said hairs together, and E. terminating said ultrasonic vibrations at the end of a predetermined time period.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
The method of securing supplemental hairs to the existing hairs on top of the head, comprising the steps of: A. selecting a human hair to which a supplemental hair is to be joined, B. positioning a supplemental hair adjacent said human hair, C. compressing the hairs together to form an area of overlap, and D. simultaneously introducing ultrasonic mechanical vibrations into said area of overlap to bond said hairs together, and E. terminating said ultrasonic vibrations at the end of a predetermined time period.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method as defined in claim 1, a. wherein said step of compressing the hairs together is obtained by applying a member to each of said respective hairs and bringing said members towards each other, and b. wherein said step of introducing ultrasonic mechanical vibration is obtained by vibrating one of said members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as defined in claim 1, wherein said ultrasonic vibrations are in the range of 5,000 c.p.s. to 100,000 c.p.s.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method as defined in claim 1, and further including the step of applying a bonding agent to one of said hairs in the area to be joined prior to the step of compressing same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method as defined in claim 4, wherein said bonding agent is of a thermoplastic material adapted to become softened with the application of the high frequeNcy energy thereto, whereby the hairs become joined to said bonding agent which solidifies after the termination of the vibrations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined in claim 4, wherein said bonding agent is externally applied.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined in claim 4, wherein said bonding agent is internally applied.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as defined in claim 4, wherein said bonding agent is applied to substantially the end of the supplemental hair.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as defined in claim 4, wherein said bonding agent encapsulates said hairs in their area of overlap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the high-frequency vibration has a component substantially normal to the axis of said hairs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as defined in claim 1, wherein said mechanical vibration is applied to the area of overlap through one of said hairs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as defined in claim 1, wherein said energy is applied directly to the area of overlap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as defined in claim 1, and further including the step of retaining said hairs in relatively fixed relation to each other prior to the application of said ultrasonic vibrations.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as defined in claim 10, wherein said ultrasonic mechanical vibration has a component substantially normal to the axis of said hairs.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
140 words
The method of securing supplemental hairs to the existing hairs on top of the head, comprising the steps of: A. selecting a human hair to which a supplemental hair is to be joined, B. applying a bonding agent capable of being activated by ultrasonic mechanical vibrations to one of said hairs in the area to be joined, C. overlapping portions of said hairs in the area to be joined, D. positioning said overlapping portions between a tool member and a support member, E. compressing said hairs between said tool member and said support member, F. simultaneously vibrating said tool member at an ultrasonic rate to apply an additional compressive and energy producing forces at said area of overlap, and G. continuing the application of said compressive and energy producing forces until said hairs become joined to said activated bonding agent.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
140 words
The method of securing supplemental hairs to the existing hairs on top of the head, comprising the steps of: A. selecting a human hair to which a supplemental hair is to be joined, B. applying a bonding agent capable of being activated by ultrasonic mechanical vibrations to one of said hairs in the area to be joined, C. overlapping portions of said hairs in the area to be joined, D. positioning said overlapping portions between a tool member and a support member, E. compressing said hairs between said tool member and said support member, F. simultaneously vibrating said tool member at an ultrasonic rate to apply an additional compressive and energy producing forces at said area of overlap, and G. continuing the application of said compressive and energy producing forces until said hairs become joined to said activated bonding agent.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as defined in claim 15, and further including the step of retaining said hairs in relatively fixed relation to each other prior to the application of said ultrasonic vibrations.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as defined in claim 15, and further including the step of terminating said ultrasonic vibrations at the end of a predetermined time period.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined in claim 15, wherein said bonding agent is externally applied.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as defined in claim 15, wherein said bonding agent is internally applied.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as defined in claim 15, wherein said bonding agent is applied to substantially the end of the supplemental hair.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as defined in claim 15, wherein said bonding agent encapsulates said hairs in their area of overlap.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as defined in claim 15, wherein said ultrasonic vibrations are in the range of 5,000 c.p.s. to 100,000 c.p.s.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as defined in claim 22, wherein said ultrasonic vibrations are preferably in the range of 20,000 c.p.s. to 60,000 c.p.s.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |