# US 10,869,538 B2 · Hair extension organization device

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- Number: US 10,869,538 B2
- Document ID: US10869538B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/277,862
- Filed: 2019-02-15
- Published: 2019-06-13
- Granted: 2020-12-22
- Earliest claimed: 2013-12-11
- Applicants: Madeleine Smith; Grace Smith
- Inventors: Madeleine Smith; Grace Smith
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10869538B2

## CPC

- A45D 44/14: Stands for performing hairdressing work; Postiche heads
- A45D 44/02: Furniture or other equipment specially adapted for hairdressers' rooms and not covered elsewhere (hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04)
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING

## Abstract

Disclosed herein are novel devices for the organization and treatment of hair extensions. Devices incorporating features of the present disclosure include objects that can securely hold one or more hair extensions and organize them such that a hairstylist can easily keep track of the various hair extensions and where they are to be placed into a client's existing hair. In some embodiments, the devices comprise a shape similar to that of the human head, providing a convenient visual cue as to the intended placement of a connected hair extension to a client's existing hair. Devices according to the present disclosure can also comprise various connection structures for further securing and organization of connected hair extensions.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A hair extension organization device, comprising:
a body comprising at least one hole located at a specific location on at least a portion of said body, said at least a portion of said body configured to accept at least one hair extension through said at least one hole; and
at least one peg configured to be received within said at least one hole so as to sandwich said at least one hair extension between said at least one hole and said at least one peg, wherein said peg is substantially solid;
wherein said at least a portion of said body provides a visual reference, such that said specific location of said hole corresponds to a specific intended location of said at least one hair extension on a human head.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said body is configured to resemble a human head.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said at least a portion of said body comprises a cloth, polymer, or foam material for accepting a pin.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, further comprising said at least one hair extension, said at least one peg received within said at least one hole so as to sandwich said at least one hair extension between said at least one hole and said at least one peg.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said at least a portion of said body comprises one or more indentations configured to connect one or more hair extensions to said body.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said at least a portion of said body comprises one or more gripping structures configured to connect one or more hair extensions to said body.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said at least a portion of said body comprises one or more moveable securing structures configured to connect one or more hair extensions to said body.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said at least a portion of said body comprises one or more intermediate structures configured to connect one or more hair extensions to said body, said one or more intermediate structures comprising a first complementary structure which is configured to accept a hair extension, and a second complementary structure which is configured to connect said first complementary structure to said body.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said body further comprises a connection element, said connection element configured to accept a restraining structure for further securing one or more hair extensions to said body.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The hair extension organization device of claim 1, wherein said body further comprises a stabilization structure configured to connect the opposite end of a hair extension that has its other end connected to said at least a portion of said body.

### Claim 11

A hair extension organization device, comprising:
a body configured to resemble a human head;
a plurality of protrusions on said body, each for accepting one or more hair extensions; and
a restraining structure comprising at least one window,
wherein each of said plurality of protrusions extends through one or more of said at least one window, wherein said restraining structure comprises first and second restraining structure connection elements with said window therebetween, and said body further comprises first and second body connection elements with said plurality of protrusions therebetween, said first restraining structure connection element connected to said first body connection element, and said second restraining structure connection element connected to said second body connection element.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The hair extension device of claim 11, wherein said plurality of protrusions is a first row of protrusions, said device further comprising one or more additional rows of protrusions on said body, said rows of protrusions positioned on different areas of said body.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

The hair extension organization device of claim 11, wherein said protrusions further comprise a gripping portion.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The hair extension organization device of claim 11, wherein said restraining structure comprises a structure body surrounding said at least one window.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

The hair extension organization device of claim 11, wherein said plurality of protrusions are connected to said body by one or more intermediate structures, said one or more intermediate structures comprising a first complementary structure which comprises said one or more protrusions, and a second complementary structure configured to connect said first complementary structure to said body.
