Stretch comb hair retainer

Abstract

A stretch comb hair retainer has opposed combs connected together by elastic filament strand segments that extend at spaced intervals between the spines of the combs. The elastic strands are crisscrossed to form a cris-cross pattern having stretchable openings between the combs. Hair can be pulled through any of the multiple stretchable openings of the cris-cross pattern if and as desired to create particular hair styles. The individual elastic strands forming the cris-cross pattern can be used without decorative elements on the strands, or with decorative elements such as decorative beads of various sizes and shapes. The crisscrossed strand segments can be interconnected or interlaced or partially interconnected or partially interlaced, or can be comprised of a combination of interlaced and interconnected strand segments.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-provisional Application No. 10 / 764,279, filed Jan. 22, 2004, now pending, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 466,244, filed Apr. 28, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to hair retaining devices used for hair styling and ornamentation, and more particularly to stretch comb type hair retainers comprised of combs held in opposition to each other by stretch elastic members. [0003] Stretch comb hair retainers are in widespread use and are most often used by women to create a particular hair style or to provide a hair ornamentation. U.S. Pat. No. 6,123,086, issued Sep. 26, 2000, to Francesca Kuglen, shows a stretch comb hair retainer wherein two opposed plastic combs are connected by a series of parallel, fabric-covered elastic bands. Such stretch comb retainers are used by flipping the combs on the ends of the elas...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a stretch comb hair retainer that is unobtrusive and allows for greater flexibility in styling hair. It is easy to use, comfortable to wear, and resistant to breakage. The retainer consists of two opposed combs connected together by crisscrossed elastic strand segments that form stretchable openings between the combs. The elastic strands can be interconnected or interlaced with each other to create different hair styles. The combs can be made of wire or metal, and the flexible wire loops prevent breakage and make the comb unobtrusive. The invention solves the problem of breakage associated with plastic combs and provides a more comfortable and flexible hair retainer."

Problems solved by technology

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