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Hair braiding method and device

Patent 5590668 Issued on January 7, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject June 2, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor: Dorr

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Hair braider
Patent #: 4307737
Issued on: 12/29/1981
Inventor: Shipman

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Inventor

Application

No. 458514 filed on 06/02/1995

US Classes:

132/200, METHODS132/279Pivoted arms

Examiners

Primary: Manahan, Todd E.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 2481897 FR 11/13/1981

International Classes

A45D 007/00
A45D 008/30

Abstract

A hair-braiding device which has a plurality of hair retainers for holding separate groupings of hair. The hair retainers have a perimeter member which is formed with an opening therein for insertion and securement of hair groupings therein. A method for braiding hair using a plurality of hair retainers having openings therein for insertion and securement of separate groupings of hair therein.

Other References

  • Hang Shing Manufactory, ponytail holders and hair clasps
  • Hang Sun Accessories Ltd., Hong Kong Ent. (Jun. 1995)
  • Best Source of Quality Acc., Garment & Fashion Acc
  • Easy Braid, Hints and Tips for Beautiful Braids with "Easy Braid" product photographs; Willow Works Marketing Group; 1995
  • Johnson et al., Braids and Bows; Klutz Press; Palo Alto, CA (1992)
  • French Braiding Made Simple; TeleBrands; Roanoke, V
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