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US Patent 6142159 - Hair clasp
US Patent Issued on November 7, 2000
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
December 31, 2018Estimated 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.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
December 31, 2018Estimated 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.AbstractA barrette made of a single flat strip of PETG that is formed into a shape that will encircle and bind a braid of hair. The shape is formed such that the two ends of the flat strip join when in a closed position. The ends of the flat strip have teeth such that the two ends of the flat strip mate when the barrette is in a closed position. The interior of the barrette is provided with a row of teeth in order to grip the hair and prevent it from slipping through the barrette. | InventorApplicationNo. 224595 filed on 12/31/1998US Classes:132/278, Including retaining clasp (e.g., barrette)132/273, Hair fastener132/276, Clip or hairpin132/277, Squeeze-open clip132/279Pivoted armsField of Search132/273, Hair fastener132/275, Ornament holding (e.g., bow or ribbon)132/276, Clip or hairpin132/277, Squeeze-open clip132/278, Including retaining clasp (e.g., barrette)132/280, Hairpin having plural prongs (e.g., bobby pin)132/281, And third prong, discrete retainer, or opener132/283, Crossed prongs132/284Contacting prongsExaminersPrimary: Wilson, John J.Assistant: Doan, Robyn Kieu Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References1155399, 2998015, 5115825, Hair band having temperature sensitive liquid crystalIssued on: 05/26/1992 Inventor: Kuhn5458109, Barrette Issued on: 10/17/1995 Inventor: Tu5477870, Barrette Issued on: 12/26/1995 Inventor: Menaged5495862, Barrette Issued on: 03/05/1996 Inventor: Dewing5520201, Pony-tail hair clasp Issued on: 05/28/1996 Inventor: Hart, et al.5590668, Hair braiding method and device Issued on: 01/07/1997 Inventor: Macy5816267Barrette combined with a comb Issued on: 10/06/1998 Inventor: Chou International ClassesA45D 008/22A45D 008/04 A45D 008/00 |
