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Braided hair weft

a braided hair technology, applied in the field of braided hair weft, can solve the problems taking 16 hours or longer, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing the cost of styling

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-10
OWENS SHERRELLE +1
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a braided hair weft that solves three critical problems: time, cost, and wear ability. The invention is made up of individual braids sewn together creating a weft that looks like a collection of individual braids. It reduces the time required to create the look of individual braids and makes it easier for stylists to create the braided look. The invention is flexible, durable, and looks natural on the wearer's head. It can be used in a variety of hairstyles and is easier to duplicate and replicate. The invention also allows for easy application and removal. Overall, the invention provides a faster, more cost-effective, and more flexible solution for adding individual braids to a person's head."

Problems solved by technology

Typically, to braid ones hair in micro / individual / or single style braids, it often takes 16 hours or longer (unless multiple stylists are braiding the same client's hair).
The second problem is cost; because the present invention is such a time saver, it would drastically reduce the cost of styling due to the significant reduction of labor.

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[0024]The following are reference numerals that correspond to the numerals associated with the attached drawings:[0025]2 top of individual strand of a single hair braid[0026]4 bottom of individual strand of a single hair braid[0027]6 loose strands of unbraided hair[0028]12 individual strand of hair braided to form an individual braid[0029]15 hair weaving material, preferably hair weaving thread[0030]16 attachment hair weaving material, preferably hair weaving thread[0031]18 braided hair weft[0032]20 wearer's head[0033]22 cornrows[0034]24 hair weaving needle

[0035]The present invention is directed to a braided hair weft 18, which when compared to solutions presently available, is less stiff, less cumbersome, less bulky, looks more real when applied to the wearer's head, is easier to manipulate, is easier to duplicate and less tedious through repetition, and simpler for the stylist to apply.

[0036]The use of the invention requires one to take strands of hair, preferably pre-manufactured...

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Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus designed to reduce the length of time it takes to add hair extensions and braid individual braids to a person's head. The present invention requires anchoring hair fibers to a weft creating an apparatus for quickly adding the look of individual braids without requiring one to individually braid strands of a person's hair. Creating this apparatus requires: (1) Braiding individual braids from hair fibers; (2) Using thread to stitch the individual braids together creating a horizontal anchor of Singles stitched together forming an apparatus we'll call a Braided Hair Weft. The present invention is a single apparatus that does not have multiple parts. It requires no preparatory work to make ready to apply to one's head because the individual braids come pre-braided and application is simple requiring a single step which is to sew it onto the cornrows on the client's head.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The invention disclosed in this application relates to the invention disclosed in provisional patent application 60 / 879,633, which was filed on Jan. 10, 2007. Accordingly, this application claims the benefit of the priority afforded by provisional patent application 60 / 879,633.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to a braided hair weft.[0004]2. Background[0005]There are inventions and products currently on the market that relate to braids and hair wefts. These inventions currently are deficient for a variety of reasons. Some require multiple steps and methods to create their look, and these multiple steps become tedious and laborious. Other inventions currently on the market are undesirable because they look less authentic, and still others require that the user manage the whole unit in its entirety, which results in the wearer having to have the same look each day they wear it....

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41G5/00
CPCA41G5/0046D04C1/06A45D8/34A41G5/006
Inventor OWENS, SHERRELLEKAMARA, MENA-YALIE
Owner OWENS SHERRELLE
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