Toilet – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-28
2001-10-02
Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)
Toilet
Methods
C132S275000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06295992
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This patent discloses and claims a useful, novel, and unobvious invention for a hair band in the hair fastener field.
BACKGROUND
As shown by the tremendous commercial success of the so-called “scrunchie”, many young and adult women prefer to hold their hair in a ponytail with an ornamental hair band. Although there are many variations of such hair bands, none of the hair bands solve the problem of holding hair in a ponytail away from the face and off the neck of a user during physical activity, such as running and playing basketball. The hair bands of the conventional techniques in the art all require adjustment during any physical activity, because the hair of the ponytail tends to slip or fall out. These hair bands fail to properly hold hair during physical activity because of their low modulus of elasticity and their high bulk. Their modulus of elasticity (as defined by as the ratio of the stretching force per unit cross-sectional area to the elongation per unit length) allows them to easily fit over hair, but prevents them from holding hair during physical activity. Their bulk, typically made of gathered fabric, weighs them down and tends to pull these hair bands off the head of the user. Thus, there is a need for a hair band with the appropriate modulus of elasticity and a minimal bulk to properly hold hair in a ponytail during physical activity.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, this invention provides for a hair band that overcomes the problems and disadvantages of the conventional techniques in the art. The invention also provides for a hair band with an appropriate modulus of elasticity and a minimal bulk to properly hold hair in a ponytail during physical activity. The invention also provides for a hair band with a portion that forms a label to identify the source of the band. The invention also provides for a hair band that limits the absorption of excess sweat during physical activity of the user.
Briefly, the invention includes an elongated member having a first side portion, a second side portion disposed opposite the first side portion, and a center portion disposed between the first side portion and the second side portion. A first edge surface is disposed along the first side portion, and a second edge surface is disposed along the second side portion and disposed opposite the first edge surface. The first side portion and the second side portion are folded across and fastened to the center portion, such that the first edge surface and the second edge surface are substantially adjacent and substantially hidden from a vantage at a distance from the hair band. In this manner, the hair band has an appropriate modulus of elasticity and a minimal bulk to properly hold hair in a ponytail during physical activity.
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