JP7669057B2 - Hair Accessories - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to hair accessories.

Hair extensions are known as hair strands (fake hair) attached to the hair and the associated treatment, and are a fashion item that allows you to easily make your hair longer or enjoy accent colors. Traditionally, they were seen as something to make your hair longer, but recently, more and more people are casually incorporating them by using hair strands partially for inner coloring, etc.
Hair extensions allow you to freely add length and volume to your hair. Growing your natural hair takes time and effort, but hair extensions make it easy. Furthermore, hair extensions allow you to color your hair without damaging it. By using hair extensions as an inner color or point color, you can enjoy the latest hairstyles without damaging your natural hair through coloring. Also, since they can be removed as needed, you can change your hairstyle depending on your mood.

Publicly-available Practical Application No. 62-67502 JP 2000-73219 A

However, hair extensions also place a certain amount of strain on the hair, which is an issue. Another issue is that the attached hair strands tend to come off, get tangled, or shift when doing vigorous exercise.

The invention described in Patent Document 1 discloses a hair ornament mesh in which multiple strands of hair made of synthetic fibers or natural hair are dyed in a desired color, tied at their base, and attached to the tied part with a hairpin, comb, fastener, or water-soluble adhesive. However, since the strands of hair are attached directly to the hair, damage to the hair cannot be avoided. In addition, there is a possibility that physical irritation may be applied when attaching the mesh, or that the strands of hair may come off or become tangled. Furthermore, it is difficult to wash or dry the hair with the strands of hair attached.

The invention described in Patent Document 2 discloses a hair accessory for tying or fixing hair, characterized in that a large number of artificial hairs are fixed to the surface of the hair contact part, covering the entire width of the surface and making it invisible from the outside. However, because the hair bundle is fixed directly to a headband or the like that holds the hair in place, the headband that holds the hair in place is prone to slipping off during sports and other activities, and if the headband slips off, the hair bundle fixed to the headband also slips off, making it difficult to maintain the desired hairstyle.

The objective of the present disclosure is to provide a hair accessory that allows you to easily lengthen your hair without damaging it, allows you to enjoy a single color accent as an accent to your hair, and prevents hair strands from shifting even during vigorous exercise.

To solve the above problems, the inventor completed the present invention by configuring a hair accessory that is made up of a support, an elastic body, and a hair bundle, engaging the hair bundle with the elastic body and fixing the elastic body to both ends of the support so that the elastic body provides a retracting force to the hair accessory.

The invention described in claim 1 is a hair accessory for fixing a bundle of hair to the head of a user, comprising: a support made of flexible or shape-memory resin or metal with a width of 0.5 cm to 10 cm that maintains its shape and extends downward from near the top of the user's head , contacting the shape of the head; fixing parts provided at both ends of the support; an elastic body that extends horizontally from the fixing parts to near the back of the user's head, contacting the shape of the head ; one or more engagement parts provided on the elastic body for detachably fixing the bundle of hair; and an intermediate elastic body that is disposed between the support and the elastic body and allows the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body to be adjusted within a range of 100 degrees to 150 degrees .

The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the elastic body is configured to provide a retraction force to the hair accessory, and the support is configured to generate a resistance force corresponding to the retraction force.

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The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the tuft of hair is made of one or more colors.

According to the invention of claim 1, the hair accessory of the present application can be easily worn by the user on the head, and when worn, the hair accessory fits the user's head thanks to the support body extending downward from near the top of the user's head and contacting the shape of the head, elastic bodies fixed to both ends of the support body and extending horizontally near the back of the user's head and contacting the shape of the head, and intermediate elastic bodies positioned between the support body and the elastic bodies and allowing the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support body and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body to be adjusted within a range of 100 degrees to 150 degrees .

According to the invention of claim 2, the elastic body provides a retraction force to the hair accessory, and the support generates a resistance force corresponding to the retraction force, so that the hair accessory fits and is fixed to the head, and the hair accessory does not slip even during vigorous exercise.

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According to the invention of claim 3 , it is easy to add mesh or inner color to the hair, so people of all ages can enjoy hair fashion.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the use state of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the use state of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing the use of the hair accessory according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of a hair accessory according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the hair accessory 1 comprises a support 2 that extends downward from near the forehead of the user, contacting the shape of the head, an elastic body 4 that is fixed near both ends of the support 2 and extends horizontally, contacting the shape of the head near the back of the user's head, and one or more engagement parts 5 on the elastic body 4 for removably fixing a hair bundle 6. Each component of the hair accessory 1 will be described in detail below.

The support 2 extends downward from near the forehead of the user, abutting against the shape of the head. There are no limitations on the material, but it is preferably made of cloth, flexible resin, or metal for ease of putting on and taking off, and may be made of resin or metal with shape memory. The longitudinal extension of the support 2 can be exemplified as 20 cm to 50 cm, preferably 30 cm to 40 cm, and particularly preferably 33 cm to 37 cm. The width can be exemplified as 0.2 cm to 10 cm, preferably 0.3 cm to 7 cm, and particularly preferably 0.5 cm to 5 cm. The support 2 may be a bundle of multiple supports. The support 2 may be patterned so that the design can be enjoyed like a headband.

The elastic body 4 has both ends fixed to both ends of the support 2 (fixed portion 3). The fixing method is not limited. It may be sewn, glued, welded, or other methods. The elastic body 4 is configured to extend horizontally by abutting the back of the user's head. The material is not limited, but a stretchable material is preferable, and examples of the material include rubber, cloth, knit, and other materials. From the viewpoint of ease of handling and durability, a rubber material is preferable. The shape of the elastic body 4 is not limited. It may be rectangular, elliptical, or other shapes. The longitudinal extension of the elastic body 4 can be exemplified as 10 cm to 30 cm, preferably 15 cm to 25 cm, and particularly preferably 17 cm to 23 cm. The width can be exemplified as 0.5 cm to 5 cm, preferably 1 cm to 4 cm, and particularly preferably 2 cm to 3 cm.

The elastic body 4 has one or more engagement parts 5 for removably fixing the hair bundle 6. The shape of the engagement part 5 is not limited, but a shape that can engage with the shape of the attachment part 7 of the hair bundle 6 is preferable. The shape of the attachment part 7 is preferably a hook 8. If the shape of the attachment part 7 is a hook 8, the shape of the engagement part 5 is preferably a notch shape through which the hook 8 can be inserted. The shape of the attachment part 7 may be a male or female hook-and-loop fastener (not shown; same below). If the shape of the attachment part 7 is a male or female hook-and-loop fastener, the shape of the engagement part 5 is preferably a female or male hook-and-loop fastener with which the hook-and-loop fastener of the attachment part 7 can engage.

The number or positions of the engagement parts 5 on the elastic body 4 are not limited. If you want to give your hair a voluminous look, you can increase the number of hair strands 6. If you want to add a contrasting color to a part of your hair, you can attach a hair strand 6 to that position. It is preferable to have engagement parts according to the number or positions of the hair strands 6 you want to attach to the elastic body 4.

The elastic body 4, which has elasticity and is fixed to both ends of the support 2, extends horizontally while abutting the back of the user's head and providing a retracting force to the hair accessory 1, and the support 2 to which the elastic body 4 is fixed generates a resistance force corresponding to the retracting force near the front of the user's head, so that the hair accessory 1 fits the user's head and will not slip even with vigorous exercise. More specifically described below.

<Role of Elastic Body 4>
When a user wears the hair accessory 1, the elastic body 4 stretches. The elastic body 4 is made of a stretchable material and tends to return to its original shape, so the elastic body 4 is in a stretched state when the hair accessory 1 is worn.

<Generation of backward force>
The elastic body 4 in the stretched state tries to return to its original shape, and as a result, the elastic body 4 provides a retracting force to the hair accessory 1. That is, as the elastic body 4 in the stretched state tries to return to its original shape, a force is generated that pushes the hair accessory 1 backward from the back of the user's head.

<Role of Support 2>
The support 2 exerts a resistance force against the retraction force. When a retraction force is applied to the hair accessory 1, the support 2 acts as a reaction force against it. The support 2 has the elastic body 4 fixed thereto and is located near the front head of the user, so that it exerts a resistance force by being pulled forward in response to the retraction force.

The force of the elastic body 4 trying to return to its original shape and the resistance of the support body 2 are balanced and interact with each other, so that the hair accessory 1 does not slip even with vigorous exercise or movement and fits stably to the user's head.

The angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 at the attachment portion 3 of the support 2 and the elastic body 4 of the hair accessory 1 can be in the range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees, preferably in the range of 100 degrees to 150 degrees, and more preferably in the range of 110 degrees to 140 degrees. When the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 is within the above range, the hair accessory 1 fits the user's head.

The material of the hair bundle 6 is not limited. It may be artificial hair made of chemical fibers, or it may be animal hair or human hair. The color of the hair bundle 6 is preferably one or more colors. By selecting a color different from your own hair, it is easy to add mesh or inner color to your hair, allowing people of all ages to enjoy hair fashion. The length of the hair bundle 6 is not limited. If you want to enjoy long hair, you can wear a long hair bundle 6. If you want to enjoy short hair, you can cut the hair bundle 6 to the desired length and wear it.

The hair accessory 1 is constructed integrally from a support 2, an elastic body 4 that is fixed to both ends of the support 2 and extends horizontally near the back of the user's head in contact with the shape of the head, and a hair bundle 6 that engages with the elastic body 4. Because the support 2 is flexible and the elastic body 4 is stretchable, the hair accessory 1 can be easily attached to and detached from the user's head with the hair bundle 6 engaged.

The configuration of the hair accessory 1 of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples.
As shown in Fig. 1, the support 2 has a generally U-shaped rod shape, and can be made of a flexible metal material. The longitudinal extension is 33 cm, and the width is 0.5 cm. The elastic body 4 has a rectangular shape, and the longitudinal extension is 19 cm, and the width is 2.5 cm. The material can be a stretchy rubber band. The method of fixing both ends of the support 2 to the elastic body 4 can be, for example, sewing.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the elastic body 4 has four engagement parts 5 for removably fixing the hair bundle 6. Since the shape of the attachment part 7 of the hair bundle 6 is exemplified as a hook 8, the shape of the engagement parts 5 can be exemplified as a notch shape through which the hook 8 can be inserted.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the elastic body 4 attached near both ends of the support 2 extends horizontally, abutting the back of the user's head and providing a retracting force to the hair accessory 1, and the support 2 to which the elastic body 4 is attached generates a resistance force corresponding to the retracting force near the front of the user's head, so that the hair accessory 1 fits the user's head and will not slip even with vigorous exercise.

The angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 of the hair accessory 1 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 at the attachment portion 3 of the support 2 and the elastic body 4 can be, for example, 120 degrees. This angle allows the hair accessory 1 to fit the user's head.

Below, an example of how to use the hair accessory 1 of Example 1 and its effects will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

To wear the hair accessory 1, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, first prepare a hair strand 6 of a different color than your own hair, and then engage and secure the hook 8 on the attachment part 7 of the hair strand 6 with the notched engagement part 5 of the elastic body 4.

Next, as shown in Figures 3 to 5, the user's hair is gathered together and the hair accessory 1 consisting of the support 2, elastic body 4 and hair bundle 6 is put on. After putting on, the hair is let down and the elastic body 4 is hidden under the hair. At this time, if the hair is pulled out from under the support 2 and placed over the support 2, the support 2 is hidden inside the hair. Then, as shown in Figure 3, the hair bundle 6 is brought forward and cut to the same length as the user's own hair to easily enjoy inner color. Also, as shown in Figure 5, the user's own hair and the hair bundle 6 may be braided. The support 2 may be exposed on top of the hair like a headband to enjoy the design.

When a user wears the hair accessory 1, which is composed of the support 2, elastic body 4, and hair bundle 6, the elastic body 4 located near the back of the user's head provides a retracting force to the hair accessory 1, and because the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 at the fixing portion 3 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 is 120 degrees, a resistance force corresponding to the retracting force is generated in the support 2 located near the front of the user's head, so that the hair accessory 1 fits the user's head and does not slip even during intense exercise such as sports.

By wearing the hair accessory 1, anyone from small children to adults can easily enjoy their favorite color whenever and wherever they want. Conventionally, in order to add mesh to one's hair, the color must be bleached before it is added, and the color fades after about a week, but with the hair accessory 1, the color does not fade and can be enjoyed for a long time. Also, by changing the hair strands 6, a different hair color can be enjoyed every day.

To put on or take off the hair accessory 1, simply grab the support 2 lightly with one hand, lift it slightly, and pull it backwards. The hair bundle 6 that engages with the elastic body 4 of the hair accessory 1 does not directly engage with your own hair, so your own hair is not damaged when you put it on or take it off. It takes just a few seconds to put on or take off the hair accessory 1.

Conventional hair extensions have issues with having to adjust the position when attaching them to your own hair, and hair can fall out when you use them, but Hair Accessory 1 solves these issues.

A hair accessory 10 of Example 2 will be described. The configuration common to Example 1 will be illustrated and described, and differences will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, an intermediate elastic body 30 is further provided between the support 2 and the elastic body 4. The shape of the intermediate elastic body 30 is not limited, but a shape that allows the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4 at the fixing portion 3 to be easily adjusted to a predetermined angle is preferable, and an approximately inverted triangle is particularly preferable. The material of the intermediate elastic body 30 is not limited, but a material having elasticity is preferable. By interposing the intermediate elastic body 30 between the support 2 and the elastic body 4, it becomes easy to adjust the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support 2 and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body 4.

The present disclosure provides a hair accessory that can easily lengthen hair without damaging it, can add a splash of color to accentuate your hair, and will not shift even with vigorous exercise, allowing people of all ages from small children to adults to enjoy hair fashion, and has great industrial value.

1, 10... Hair accessory 2... Support body 3... Attachment part 4... Elastic body 5... Engagement part 6... Hair bundle 7... Attachment part 8... Hook 30... Intermediate elastic body

Claims (3)

A hair accessory for fixing a bundle of hair to the head of a user, comprising: a support made of flexible or shape-memory resin or metal with a width of 0.5 cm to 10 cm that maintains its shape and extends downward from near the top of the user's head, contacting the shape of the head; fixing parts provided at both ends of the support; an elastic body that extends horizontally from the fixing parts to near the back of the user's head, contacting the shape of the head; one or more engagement parts provided on the elastic body for detachably fixing the bundle of hair; and an intermediate elastic body that is disposed between the support and the elastic body and allows the angle between the longitudinal axis of the support and the longitudinal axis of the elastic body to be adjusted within a range of 100 degrees to 150 degrees . The hair accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic body is configured to provide a retraction force to the hair accessory, and the support is configured to generate a resistance force corresponding to the retraction force. The hair accessory according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the hair bundle is made of one or more colors.

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