Hair decoration

Details Hair decoration Hair decoration

1999-11-16

2001-10-23

Wilson, John J. (Department: 3732)

Toilet

Hair device

Hair fastener

C132S273000, CD28S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06305386

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a hair decoration and, in particular, to a new and improved decoration for use in decorating hair braids and other hair styles.
RELATED ART
Ribbons, elastics and hair clips are widely used in hair styling both as hair decorations and to restrain and manage hair. However, ribbons, elastics and hair clips typically are used in a limited number to restrain or manage the wearer's hair. It is rare to use many of them to fully decorate the hair. Some hair or head decorations such as head bands or tiaras provide more decoration than ribbon and hair clips, but are cumbersome and limit the choice of hairstyles. Furthermore, the use of such decorations is no longer stylish and many no longer accent and draw attention to the wearer as desired. Accordingly, there is a need for hair decorations which are capable of decorating large portions of the wearer's hair without encumbering the wearer or limiting the wearer's choice of hairstyles, and which are new and eye catching.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is directed to a hair decoration including a hair engaging member having portions thereof for securing the decoration to the wearer's hair, a plurality of elongated flexible members extending lengthwise from and each secured at one end to the hair engaging member, and a plurality of discrete decorative elements secured along the length of the elongated members in spaced relation to one another. In one embodiment, the elongated flexible members each comprise a flexible monofilament. In another embodiment, the decorative elements include a selection from a group consisting of stones, gemstones, beads, miniatures, and miniature cartoon characters, figurines, letters, flowers, birds, insects and animals. These elements are discrete ornamentations designed to be positioned on the wearer's head at random locations. In a further embodiment, the monofilament has spaced knots securing the decorative elements. In yet another embodiment, the decorative elements are adhered to the monofilament. In one embodiment, the elongated flexible members each comprise a flexible fabric ribbon. In a further embodiment, the ribbon has spaced knots securing the decorative elements. In yet another embodiment, the decorative elements are adhered to the ribbon. In one embodiment, the elongated flexible members each comprise a flexible decorative cord. In a further embodiment, the decorative cord has spaced knots securing the decorative elements. In yet another embodiment, the decorative elements are adhered to the decorative cord.


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