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US 6,305,387 B1Granted
Hair styling tool
OwnerBecky K. Atchisoninventor
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Abstract
A hair styling tool may secure hair in a variety of styles. The hair styling tool may be constructed from an elastomeric material so that it may be shaped for a variety of hair styles. The hair styling device grips the hair using two clamping surfaces, which may particularly hold fine hair in place. The hair styling tool may be secured using picks. The picks may be adorned with a variety of accessories.
Claims19
An apparatus for styling hair, comprising:
- a body member comprising:
- a left elongated portion;
- a right elongated portion;
- and
- a plurality of crossbars coupled between the left elongated portion and the right elongated portion;
- an arm member comprising a plurality of waves, the arm member coupled to a first end of the body member;
- and
- a latch mechanism for coupling a second end of the body member to the arm member, wherein the arm member secures the hair between the left and right elongated portions of the body member such that the hair is not planar and the plurality of waves fit between the plurality of crossbars when the latch mechanism is engaged.
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An apparatus for styling hair, comprising:
- a body member comprising a plurality of crossbars and an elastomeric material;
- an arm member coupled to a first end of the body member, the arm member comprising a plurality of waves and an elastomeric material and enclosing a metal rod;
- and
- a latch mechanism for engaging a second end of the body member to the arm member such that the plurality of waves fit between the plurality of crossbars, wherein the apparatus:
- assumes an elongated shape when the latch mechanism is engaged;
- and
- maintains a non-elongated shape when substantially deformed.
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An apparatus for styling hair, comprising:
- an arm member comprising a plurality of waves and a material enclosing a metal wire;
- a body member comprising a plurality of crossbars, the body member coupled to the arm member at a first end;
- and
- a latch mechanism to engage a second end of the body member to the arm member for securing the hair such that the plurality of waves fit between the plurality of crossbars, wherein the apparatus may style the hair in a French twist.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.