Hair clip having a novel gripping mechanism and removable decorative attachments
US6082371A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45D8/20
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hair clip includes a low profile clip mechanism which translates linear pressure on the ends of the clip into rotational action for opening the curved comb moldings. Springs cause the clip to close when pressure on the clip ends is removed. The barrel of the clip may comprise sections which are fixed with respect to the clip ends and sections which are attached to the comb moldings, and which are rotated by the clip mechanism. Or, the barrel may comprise alternating sections attached to each comb molding. Removable decorative attachments attach to the fixed portions of the barrel of the clip, via magnets, snap on grips, velcro.TM. or the like.
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