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US4998544A
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Combination headband and ponytail holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-12-01
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Granted: 1991-03-12
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Expires: 2009-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A combination headband and ponytail holder includes a headband adapted for encircling a person's head and a ponytail holder attached to the headband, the headband and ponytail holder defining aligned apertures for reception of the person's ponytail therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen D. Obergfell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/36; A45D8/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A combination headband and ponytail holder which comprises: an elastic headband consisting of a first flat band adapted for encircling a person's head, said first band being sustantially continuous, but including a first aperture sized to receive a ponytail therethrough, and an elastic ponytail holder consisting of a second continuous, circular, elastic band adapted for encircling a person's ponytail, said second band defining a second aperture sized to receive a ponytail therethrough, said second band being attached to said first band with the second aperture aligned with the first aperture, said second band including second attachment means for selectively adjusting the size of said second band to snugly retain therein the person's ponytail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A combination headband and ponytail holder which comprises: an elastic headband consisting of a first flat band adapted for encircling a person's head, said first band being sustantially continuous, but including a first aperture sized to receive a ponytail therethrough, and an elastic ponytail holder consisting of a second continuous, circular, elastic band adapted for encircling a person's ponytail, said second band defining a second aperture sized to receive a ponytail therethrough, said second band being attached to said first band with the second aperture aligned with the first aperture, said second band including second attachment means for selectively adjusting the size of said second band to snugly retain therein the person's ponytail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said first band is comprised of a fabric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said first band is comprised of a moisture absorbent material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said second band is comprised of a fabric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 4 in which said first band is comprised of a fabric material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 5 in which said first band and said second band are comprised of the same material.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-03-11 | 1998-09-10 | 1999-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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