US5787904A
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Adjustable hair holder and method for retaining hair
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-10-15
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Granted: 1998-08-04
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Expires: 2016-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable hair holder and method for same allows attractive, stylish hair retention comprising a comb, a restraint member, and a fabric or similar flexible midsection forming a pouch connecting the comb and restraint such that the restraint can secure a ponytail, the ponytail can be substantially surrounded and retained within the flexible midsection pouch, and the comb is placed at substantially the base of the ponytail to secure the hair in a fashionable, reliable holder. The pouch preferably includes elastic sides which secure the hair in a snug fashion which allows the invention to be utilized in health-conscious and safety-conscious environments such as food service establishments, hospitals, high-technology manufacturing facilities, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan M. Michaud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:04
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/34; A45D8/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A hair retention device comprising: a comb; a restraint member comprising an adjustable band; and an intermediate pouch portion connecting the comb and restraint member wherein hair can be retained by said restraint member and contained within said intermediate pouch portion and secured by said comb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A hair retention device comprising: a comb; a restraint member comprising an adjustable band; and an intermediate pouch portion connecting the comb and restraint member wherein hair can be retained by said restraint member and contained within said intermediate pouch portion and secured by said comb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The hair retention device of claim 1 wherein: the comb further comprises a body portion and a plurality of teeth extending from the body portion and a longitudinal aperture extending through the body portion having a diameter D and having an opening along the entire aperture having a width substantially less than diameter D; and the pouch portion further comprises a bead having a diameter greater than the width of said opening opposite said restraint member removably engageable with said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The hair retention device of claim 1 wherein: the comb comprises a body portion and a plurality of teeth and said body portion includes an aperture to receive said pouch portion; and the pouch portion includes snaps for adjustable attachment to said comb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hair retention device of claim 1 wherein the restraint member is an elastic loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hair retention device of claim 1 wherein the restraint member is a length of flexible material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The hair retention device of claim 1 wherein the restraint member is a ribbon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hair retention device of claim 1 wherein the pouch portion is cloth having a length and a width and sides, which sides are elasticized.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for retaining hair on a person's head comprising the steps of: a. combining the hair into a ponytail; b. restraining the ponytail with a restraint member to form a tuft of hair; c. containing the tuft of hair within a constraint; d. securing the contained hair by inserting a comb into the combined hair near the beginning of said ponytail.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for retaining hair on a person's head comprising the steps of: a. combining the hair into a ponytail; b. restraining the ponytail with a restraint member to form a tuft of hair; c. containing the tuft of hair within a constraint; d. securing the contained hair by inserting a comb into the combined hair near the beginning of said ponytail.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 8 wherein restraining the ponytail comprises tying a length of flexible material around said ponytail.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 8 wherein restraining the ponytail comprises surrounding the ponytail with an elastic loop to crimp the ponytail.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 8 wherein containing the tuft of hair comprises gathering the ponytail and placing the gathered ponytail into a pocket of material which fits snugly around the gathered ponytail.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising the step of attaching a bow to the secured hair.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising the step of attaching an ornament to the constraint of the secured hair.
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