US5595199A
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Hair container
Assignee: HAIR DEVICES LLC
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Filing: 1995-01-30
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Granted: 1997-01-21
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Expires: 2015-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A hair container utilizing a sheath for enclosing strands of hair which extend into the sheath. The sheath includes a flexible wall portion which forms a chamber having an opening to the same in order to permit the strands of hair to extend into the sheath. A clamp is connected to the flexible wall portion of the sheath and is capable of holding the strands of hair to prevent relative movement between the flexible wall portion of the sheath and the strands of hair. The sheath itself is drawn around the strands of hair by a drawstring formed in the sheath flexible wall portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Charleen Solomon
- 👤 Karin Copeland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A hair container, comprising: a. a sheath for enclosing strands of hair extending into said sheath, said sheath including a flexible wall portion forming a chamber and an opening to said chamber to permit the strands of hair to extend into said sheath; b. a clamp mounted to said flexible wall portion of said sheath within said chamber of said sheath, said clamp being capable of engaging and holding the strands of hair to prevent relative movement between said flexible wall portion within said chamber of said sheath and the strands of hair extending into said chamber of said sheath; and c. holding means for drawing said flexible wall portion of said sheath against the strands of hair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A hair container, comprising: a. a sheath for enclosing strands of hair extending into said sheath, said sheath including a flexible wall portion forming a chamber and an opening to said chamber to permit the strands of hair to extend into said sheath; b. a clamp mounted to said flexible wall portion of said sheath within said chamber of said sheath, said clamp being capable of engaging and holding the strands of hair to prevent relative movement between said flexible wall portion within said chamber of said sheath and the strands of hair extending into said chamber of said sheath; and c. holding means for drawing said flexible wall portion of said sheath against the strands of hair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The container of claim 1 in which said clamp includes a base, a bar rotatable relative to said base, and a latch to lock said rotation of said bar relative to said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The container of claim 2 in which said base is connected to said flexible wall portion of said sheath, adjacent said opening to said sheath chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The container of claim 1 in which said holding means includes a line capable of extending about said flexible wall portion of said bag and being cinched against said flexible wall portion of said bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The container of claim 4 in which said sheath additionally comprises an aperture formed by said flexible wall portion thereof, said line being sized to pass through said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The container of claim 4 in which said clamp includes a base, a bar rotatable relative to said base, and a latch to lock said rotation of said bar relative to said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The container of claim 6 in which said base is connected to said flexible wall portion of said sheath, adjacent said opening to said sheath chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hair container of claim 1 which additionally comprises a flange extending outwardly from said flexible wall portion of said sheath adjacent said opening to said chamber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The hair container of claim 8 in which said clamp includes a base, a bar rotatable relative to said base, and a latch to lock said rotation of said bar relative to said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hair container of claim 9 in which said base is connected to said flexible wall portion of said sheath, adjacent said opening to said sheath chamber.
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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) | 2000-01-21 | 2000-07-22 | 2001-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-01-21 | 2004-07-22 | 2005-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-01-21 | 2008-07-22 | 2009-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |