US5318054A
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Spiral spring hair barrette assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-02-08
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Granted: 1994-06-07
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Expires: 2013-02-08
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a spiral spring hair barrette assembly, useful for holding ponytails and other decorative hair configurations. The barrette consists of the combination of a comb and a flat spiral spring to which the comb is attached. The spiral spring has an inside and outside surface such that when the barrette spring is coiled, the inside surface coils around the ponytail being held. Projecting from the inside surface are combed teeth which also fix the barrette in place relative to the hair. The barrette is decoratively covered with fabric of various designs and materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Kris Neilson
- 👤 Terry Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:23
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A spiral spring hair barrette assembly for holding hair in a ponytail comprising: coil spring means for coiling about the ponytail, the spring means having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end acts as a trailing edge for holding the coil tightly in a spiral configuration; and means attached proximate only the second end of the coil spring means for grasping the hair and holding the coil spring means in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A spiral spring hair barrette assembly for holding hair in a ponytail comprising: coil spring means for coiling about the ponytail, the spring means having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end acts as a trailing edge for holding the coil tightly in a spiral configuration; and means attached proximate only the second end of the coil spring means for grasping the hair and holding the coil spring means in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 1 wherein the coil spring means is constructed of spring steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 1 wherein the coil spring means is constructed of plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 1 wherein the coil spring means has an inside surface and an oppositely situated outside surface, and wherein the inside surface coils inwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 1 wherein the means for grasping the hair comprises a set of teeth projecting inwardly into the coil from the inside surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 5 wherein the teeth are constructed of plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 5 wherein the teeth are attached to a perpendicular base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 7 wherein the base is attached to the outside surface of the coil spring means and the teeth project inwardly through a longitudinal slot in the coil spring means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 8 wherein the base is attached to the outside surface by glue.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 7 wherein the base is attached to the inside surface of the coil spring means and the teeth project inwardly from the inside surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 10 wherein the base is attached to the inside surface by glue.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 1 further comprising a decorative cover that ensheaths the coil spring means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 12 wherein the cover is constructed of fabric.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The spiral spring hair barrette assembly of claim 12 wherein the cover is constructed with pleats to allow coiling of the cover with the coil spring means.
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