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Hair lacing tool for decorative inserts

US6782896B1 · kind B1 · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 2002
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 31, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D8/008
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for inserting a decorative ribbon into braided human hair. The apparatus is of a needle configuration having an elongated shaft pointed at one end and a ribbon-retaining eyelet at the opposite end. The eyelet has a progressive engagement and retaining insert to selectively engage and hold a ribbon within. A ribbon can therefore pass through the weaves of the braid in a variety of decorative repetitive patterns.

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