Child's barrette and method of application

Details Child's barrette and method of application Child's barrette and method of application

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)

Toilet

Hair device

Hair fastener

C132S278000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06981507

ABSTRACT:
Fine or short hair is held in place by a barrette having a fastener material known as Velcro®, comprising hook and loop portions. The barrette comprises a flat strip of flexible material having a decorative upper surface and a lower surface. One end of the strip's lower surface is attached to the hook portion of the fastener material. The loop portion of the fastener material is attached to the lower surface of the other end of the strip. Releasable contact between the hook and loop portions of the fastener material is achieved by bending the strip about a line perpendicular to its length, with the short, fine, curly or kinky hair being trapped by and held between the complementary surfaces of the fastener material. The hooks and loops of the fastener material are closely spaced so that constraining forces are applied to individual hair filaments or small hair filament groups. Fastening is facilitated, optionally by a snap attachment. The holding power of the barrette is enhanced, and discomfort formerly associated with application and use of hair fasteners is minimized.

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