Hairpiece
OwnerPamela Brumfieldinventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A hairpiece having a barrette having a plurality of elongated hair strands extending therefrom, for enhancing and augmenting the appearance of the existing hair of a wearer. The plurality of hairs which comprise the hairpiece extend from both the horizontal portions and a diagonal portion of a z-shaped track, thereby providing a hairpiece having a more realistic, contoured look. The hairpiece is particularly well suited for use by individuals who have experienced extreme hair loss from chemotherapy. The plurality of hairs of the hairpiece may be flat ironed, crimped, braided, or worn in a ponytail or other styles according to the aesthetic preferences of the wearer. The hairs of the hairpiece are human hairs, and may be shampooed, styled, and conditioned in the same manner as the wearer's own hair.
Claims7
A hairpiece, for augmenting the appearance of the existing hair of a wearer of the hairpiece, comprising:
- a barrette which is selectively attachable to the existing hair of the wearer, having an elongated upper crossmember and an elongated lower crossmember, each having a first end, a second end, an inside surface, and a closed position, wherein the upper crossmember is connected to the lower crossmember at a hinged junction, said barrette having a closed position wherein the two crossmembers are pressed substantially flush against one another, and an open position wherein the two crossmembers have been extended away from one another;
- and
- a z-shaped track attached to the inside surface of at least one of the crossmembers of the barrette, said z-shaped track having at least two horizontal portions and at least one diagonal portion extending therebetween, each of said portions having a plurality of hairs extending therefrom, thereby providing a hairpiece having a more realistic, contoured look.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.