US20140096789A1

US20140096789A1 - Frenchies - flocked french hairpins

Info

Publication number: US20140096789A1
Application number: US13/987,435
Authority: US
Inventors: Elena Caruso
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-10-09
Filing date: 2013-07-25
Publication date: 2014-04-10

Abstract

Frenchies are flocked french hairpins with a soft, non scratchy coating, which creates a high-friction, non-slippery surface to keep hairstyles, wigs, and extensions in place. This innovative product is a traditional “U” shaped french hairpin, flocked with a high-friction yet soft coating finish. The flock finish can be offered in various colors, to accommodate different shades of hair, as well as in different sizes, for different needs.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not Applicable.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This application is in the field of hairpins and related hair accessories.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A hairpin is comprised of a metal or plastic material and is a device used to hold a person's hair in place. It may be used simply to secure longhair out of the way for convenience or as part of an elaborate hairstyle. A French hairpin is a “U” shaped hairpin with a slippery surface that does not have enough grip to stay in place and the metal or plastic ends of the hairpin scratch and irritate the user's skull.
Flocking is the process of depositing many small fiber particles (called flock) onto a surface. Flocking can also refer to the texture produced by the process, or to any material used primarily for its flocked surface. Flocking of an article can be performed for the purpose of increasing its value in term of the tactile sensation, aesthetics, color and appearance. It can be performed for functional reasons including insulation, slip-or-grip friction, and low reflectivity.
Other forms of the French hairpin exist that enable a greater amount of grip friction compared with a standard French hairpin. For example, U.S. Pat. No. discloses a rubberized French hairpin, which aids in grip, however, the rubber pulls and damages hairs on the way out.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of this invention is to solve previously existing problems of hairpins slipping out of hair and not holding a hairstyle in place. This invention accomplishes this by flocking the surface of a pin and creating a high-friction non slippery surface that prevents the pin from slipping out of hair.
It is another object of this invention to solve previously existing problems of metal or plastic pins scratching and irritating a person's skin on their skull by flocking the entire surface of a pin creating a soft to touch finish and pleasant contact with a person's skin.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The manner in which these objectives and other desirable characteristics can be obtained is explained in the following description and attached figures which:

FIG. 1 is a top view of a flocked French hairpin with a close up of the “U” shaped bend in the hairpin featuring flock.

FIG. 2 is a top view of a French hairpin, flock, and a flocked French hairpin.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a flocked French hairpin.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Generally, FIG. 1 discloses a flocked French hairpin 1, which features a hairpin that is flocked with a material that creates a high-friction, soft, and non-slippery surface. The materials used to flock the hairpin are known to the ordinary person skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the flocked French hairpin are disclosed in connection with FIG. 1 through FIG. 3.
The hairpin 1 features a “U” shaped wire that can be manipulated to bend in a number of positions on the hairpin, angles, and directions in order to secure a person's hair in place. The hairpin may be used simply to secure long hair out of the way for convenience or as part of an elaborate hairstyle.

Claims

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:

1. A modified french hairpin that is flocked with a coating to create a high-friction, non-slippery surface, to help keep the hairpin in place, as well as sustain hairstyles, wigs, and extensions in place for a longer period of time.

2. The hairpin recited in claim 1 wherein said prevents non desirable slippage when styling hair and attaching wigs or extensions.

3. The hairpin recited in claim 1 wherein said stays in place to firmly yet comfortably hold a person's hair.

4. The hairpin recited in claim 1 wherein said can easily be taken out of the hair if desired, when taking down a hairstyle without damaging hairs or pulling hairs out.

5. The hairpin recited in claim 1 wherein said has a flocked finish which makes the hairpin soft to the touch and prevents one's skin from getting scratched and irritated.