Cannoli hair roller and cannoli roller clasp

Abstract

The Cannoli Hair Roller and Cannoli Roller Clasp is the first hair roller design to achieve on base, which is on the scalp stability. This design represents the ideal hair roller that professional cosmetologists have sought to make hair setting easier and more successful. The invention's unique design gives the cosmetology community what it has always been seeking, which is an on base hair roller that is true to being on base for the first time in the history of hair roller sets of any nature. This invention gives more hair volume and lift with easier styling ability, and the hair set lasts far longer than ordinary hair rollers. This invention delivers the perfect hair set.

Claims

1. A hair roller having a longitudinal axis operable to adhere to a scalp, the hair roller comprising: a first and second ends, first and second sides, a top and a bottom; a tubular wall extending between the ends comprising a substantially planar bottom surface and a top cylindrical portion extending above the bottom surface; wherein the first and second ends are angled relative to the longitudinal axis generally extending outward from the bottom surface; and wherein the cylindrical portion longitudinal length is greater than the bottom surface longitudinal length.

2. The hair roller of claim 1, further comprising a clasp member comprising an open framework in the form of a resilient split sleeve adapted to be sprung over the hair roller.

3. The hair roller of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface further comprises outwardly opening base notches at each end along a centerline in order to receive universal hair clips used to secure the hair roller to the scalp.

4. The hair roller of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of spaced apart holes extending at least through the cylindrical top portion, the spaced apart holes are aligned in rows on each side of the cylindrical top portion, each side having mirrored numbers of rows and holes configured to receive universal hair pins passed therethrough.

5. The hair roller of claim 4, wherein the plurality of spaced apart holes are grouped into a bottom row and a top row on each of the first and second side of the cylindrical top portion.

6. The hair roller of claim 5, wherein each of the bottom rows has three holes, and each of the top rows has five holes.

7. A hair roller having a longitudinal axis operable to adhere to a scalp, the hair roller comprising: a first and second ends; a tubular wall extending between the ends; wherein the tubular wall comprises a bottom surface and a top cylindrical portion, the bottom surface having a first and second ends defining a longitudinal length and lateral first and second sides, the top cylindrical portion extending above the bottom surface adjoined at each of the lateral first and second sides; wherein the top cylindrical portion increases in length extending from the bottom surface to the top forming the ends at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis; a plurality of spaced apart holes extending at least through the cylindrical top portion, the holes are aligned in rows on each side of the top portion, each side having mirrored numbers of rows and holes configured to receive universal hair pins passed therethrough.

8. The hair roller of claim 7, further comprising a clasp member comprising an open framework in the form of a resilient split sleeve adapted to couple with the hair roller.

9. The hair roller of claim 7, wherein the bottom surface further comprises outwardly opening base notches at each end along a centerline in order to receive universal hair clips used to secure the hair roller to the scalp.

10. The hair roller of claim 7 wherein the bottom surface is substantially planar.

11. The hair roller of claim 7, wherein the plurality of spaced apart holes are grouped into a bottom row and a top row on each of the first and second side of the cylindrical top portion.

12. The hair roller of claim 11, wherein each of the bottom rows have three holes and each of the top rows have five holes.

13. A hair roller set having a longitudinal axis operable to adhere to a scalp, the hair roller set comprising: a hair roller comprising: a first and second ends, first and second sides, top and bottom; a tubular wall extending between the ends comprising a substantially planar bottom surface and a top cylindrical portion having opposing first and second sides and extending above the bottom surface; and wherein the first and second ends are angled relative to the longitudinal axis generally extending outward from the bottom surface; and wherein the cylindrical portion longitudinal length is greater than the bottom surface longitudinal length; and a hair clasp comprising: a first and second ends, opposing first and second sides, top and bottom; open framework extending between the ends in the form of a resilient split sleeve adapted to attach over the hair roller; and wherein the first and second ends are angled relative to the longitudinal axis extending outward from near the bottom replicating the shape of the first and second ends of the hair roller.

14. The hair roller set of claim 13, wherein the bottom surface further comprises outwardly opening base notches at each end along the centerline in order to receive universal hair clips used to secure the hair roller to the scalp.

15. The hair roller set of claim 13, wherein the open framework of the hair clasp further comprises a cylindrical body forming a bottom gap defined between opposing bottom perimeters, each opposing bottom perimeters having a flat tab extending the length thereof which is operable to adapt and couple with the bottom surface of the hair roller while clasped thereto.

16. The hair roller set of claim 15, wherein the hair roller further comprises a plurality of spaced apart holes extending at least through the cylindrical top portion, the holes are aligned in rows on each side of the cylindrical top portion, each side having mirrored numbers of rows and holes configured to receive universal hair pins passed therethrough.

17. The hair roller set of claim 16, wherein the hair clasp further comprises a plurality of spaced apart holes extending through the hair clasp, the holes are aligned in rows on each side of the hair clasp, each side having mirrored numbers of rows and holes configured to receive universal hair pins passed therethrough.

18. The hair roller set of claim 17, wherein while the hair clasp is coupled with the hair roller, the hair clasp plurality of holes operably align with the hair roller plurality of holes in order allow passage of universal pins therethrough.

19. The hair roller set of claim 18, wherein the plurality of spaced apart holes for each of the hair roller and the hair clasp are grouped into a bottom row and a top row on each of the first and second side of the cylindrical top portion.

20. The hair roller set of claim 19, wherein each of the bottom rows has three holes, and each of the top rows has five holes.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1A is a side elevation view of a version of the hair roller;

(2) FIG. 1B is a end elevation view of the version shown in FIG. 1A;

(3) FIG. 1C is a bottom plan view of the version shown in FIG. 1A;

(4) FIG. 2A is a side elevation view of a version of the clasp;

(5) FIG. 2B is an end elevation view of the version shown in FIG. 2A;

(6) FIG. 2C is a bottom plan view of the version shown in FIG. 2A; and

(7) FIG. 3 is an illustrative example of a plurality of hair rollers as applied to the head of a user.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(8) FIG. 1A is a schematic view of the side of the roller. The side view of the roller demonstrates the shape of the roller and the positions of the universal hair pin holes.

(9) The top surface of the roller measures 2 inches in length. The bottom surface measures 1 inches in length. The height of the roller is 1 inches. The middle of the top and bottom surfaces are on the same vertical axis.

(10) At the ends of the roller, the top and bottom surfaces are connected by smooth angled ends. These angled ends allow for more rollers to be placed on the head. The angled ends also decrease bumping between rollers and minimize stray hair ends slipping out of the roller.

(11) This view also shows the two rows of universal hairpin holes along the length of the roller. There are two rows of universal hairpin holes on each side of the roller for a total of four rows of universal hairpin holes. Each universal hairpin hole measures 3/16 of an inch in height and of an inch in width.

(12) The top row of universal hairpin holes is positioned at a 45 degree angle from the center of the top surface. The top row consists of five holes. The center hole is located on the vertical center axis of the roller. The next two holes are located of an inch to either side of the center hole. The final two holes are located 1 inch to either side of the center hole. The bottom row of holes is positioned at a 55 degree angle below the top row of universal hairpin holes. The bottom consists of three holes, the center hole is located on the vertical center axis of the roller. The remaining two holes are located of an inch to either side of the center hole.

(13) The universal hairpin holes are positioned so that the roller can be held in place on the head with universal hairpins.

(14) The universal hairpin hole positions on the roller are in alignment with the universal hairpin holes on the clasp. Universal hairpins could be used to further secure the roller and the clasp together on the head, if desired.

(15) FIG. 1B is a schematic view of the end of the roller.

(16) This view of the roller demonstrates the round shape top and side surfaces and the flat bottom surface of the roller. The flat bottom is specially designed for the roller to hold the hair on base for the perfect hair set. The flat bottom prevents rocking and stray hair ends slipping out of the roller.

(17) The X marked lines indicate the positions of the rows of universal hairpin holes. The top rows of universal hairpin holes are located at a 45 degree angle on either side of the top center. The lower rows of universal hairpin holes are located at a 55 degree angle below the top, rows of holes. Each universal hairpin hole measures 3/16 of an inch in height and of an inch in width. In position and size, they match exactly with the universal hairpin holes on the clasp. This allows the roller and the clasp to be secured together with universal hairpins.

(18) FIG. 1C is a schematic view of the bottom surface of the roller. This view demonstrates the relationship between the design features at the bottom of the roller. Along the bottom of the roller, there is a 1 inch wide flat surface. It extends along the length of the bottom of the roller. This unique feature allows the roller to sit perfectly on base on the scalp. This design feature minimizes roller side-to-side rocking movement. The roller design is the first hair roller to use a flat bottom surface to secure the roller perfectly on base on the scalp. This unique design feature will result in a perfect on base hair roller set.

(19) Along the bottom center line there are two base notches, one at each end. They are open to the ends of the roller. The two base notches are specifically designed to fit universal hair clips. The universal hair clips can be used to secure the roller perfectly on base. The base notches measure of an inch in length and of an inch in width.

(20) Along with the other design features, the flat bottom allows the roller set to be completed in less time. The design prevents roller rocking, roller bumping and fall-out of rollers, hairpins and hair clips. The roller's design allows for more working room for the hair setters' hands and a faster, more secure set. Also shown are the two lower rows of universal hairpin holes. They are located at a 55 degree angle below the top rows of universal hairpin holes. They exactly match the size and position of the universal hairpin holes on the clasp.

(21) FIG. 2A is a schematic view of the side of the clasp. The side view of the clasp demonstrates its unique shape and dimensions.

(22) The top surface of the clasp measures 2 inches in length. The bottom surface measures 1 inches in length. The top and bottom surfaces are centered along the vertical center axis of the hair clasp.

(23) The ends of the clasp are continuous, smooth and angled inward from the top surface to the bottom surface. The angled ends of the clasp match the angled ends of the roller. The shape of the clasp enhances the design advantages of the roller. Namely, there is less roller rocking and less bumping between rollers and less stray hair ends slipping out of the roller.

(24) The clasp measures 1 inches from the top surface to the gap at the bottom of the clasp.

(25) There are two rows of universal hairpin holes on each side of the clasp. The size and positions of the universal hairpin holes exactly match those on the roller.

(26) The top row of universal hairpin holes is positioned at a 45 degree angle from the center of the top surface. The top row consists of five holes. The center hole is located on the vertical center axis of the roller. The next two holes are located of an inch to either side of the center hole. The final two holes are located 1 inch to either side of the center hole.

(27) The bottom row of holes is positioned at a 55 degree angle below the top row of universal hairpin holes. The bottom consists of three holes. The center hole is located on the vertical center axis of the clasp. The remaining two holes are located of an inch to either side of the center hole. The positions of the universal hairpin holes on the other side of the clasp are similar. Each universal hairpin hole measures 3/16 of an inch in height and of an inch in width.

(28) FIG. 2B is a schematic view of the end of the clasp.

(29) The end view of the clasp shows that it is a partially open circle. It has a 1 inch wide open gap at the bottom. The gap is designed to fit over and around the roller, on base, and on the head. The outside diameter of the clasp is 2 inches. The clasp measures of an inch in thickness. The clasp measures 1 inches from its top surface to the bottom gap opening.

(30) The arrows in the diagram indicate the positions of the four rows of the universal hairpin holes. The top rows are located at a 45 degree angle on either side of the top center. The top row consists of five holes. The center hole is located on the vertical center axis of the roller. The next two holes are located of an inch to either side of the center hole. The final two holes are located 1 inch to either side of the center hole.

(31) The bottom rows of holes are located at a 55 degree angle below the top rows of holes. The bottom consists of three holes. The center hole is located on the vertical center axis of the roller The remaining two holes are located inch to either side of the center hole.

(32) The universal hairpin holes exactly match the universal hairpin holes in the roller in size and positions.

(33) FIG. 2C is a schematic view of the bottom of the clasp.

(34) The view of the bottom of the clasp shows its design and dimensions. It shows the open gap at the bottom of the clip. This open gap fits over and around the roller.

(35) The width of the gap at the inner surface of the clasp measures 1 inch. The width of the gap at the outer surface measures 1 inches. The sides of the gap are angled from the outside inward to facilitate placing the clasp over and around the roller.

(36) The length of the top surface of the clasp is 2 inches. The length of the bottom of the clasp is 1 inches.

(37) The lower two rows of universal hairpin holes are not shown in this illustration. However, they are located at a 55 degree angle below the top rows of universal holes. They exactly match the size and positions of the lower rows of universal hairpin holes on the roller.

(38) FIG. 3 Shows a few of the inventions i.e. rollers and clips positioned properly on the head with hair wound around them. It is important to note the flat bottom surface of the rollers are positioned onto the scalp. Also, it should be noted that any loose hair ends are shown to be rolled underneath the rollers.

(39) As described above, the present invention, the Cannoli Hair Roller and Cannoli Hair Clasp, is a new and unique hair roller design. It is designed to be easily and perfectly placed on base on the head and to remain perfectly on base while being worn. The overall shape of the invention allows more space for the hair setter's fingers and quicker and easier hair sets. Also, the shape of the invention minimizes roller rocking and bumping between rollers and stray hair ends slipping out of the roller.

(40) The Cannoli Hair Clasp is specifically designed to be used with the Cannoli Hair Roller to secure it in place. The shape and dimensions of the Cannoli Hair Roller specifically complement the Cannoli Hair Clasp.

(41) The correct procedure for applying the roller differs slightly from that for conventional hair rollers. With the roller first take a hair parting from a subdivided roller base. Gently lift the hair strand away from the scalp and place the side of the roller against the middle of the hair strand. Then wrap the hair strand once around the roller placing the hair under gentle tension, while lowering the roller's flat bottom to the scalp. When the flat bottom of the roller is seated on the scalp, or on base, then wrap any loose hair ends under the hair strand already wound on the roller with the tail-end of a teasing comb. Then the roller can be secured in place with the clasp and/or additional universal hair pins and universal hair clips.

(42) The open gap of the clasp is gently slipped over the roller from the top downward.

(43) The construction of the invention can be achieved by a variety of means such as injection molding, 3D printing, or even hand crafting techniques. The materials it can be crafted from are numerous such as: plastic, cardboard, wood, metal, or any other material that can be crafted into the invention's unique design and still retain its form under mild pressure and over an extended period of time. The most likely method in industry for production of the invention would be a rigid plastic material shaped in an injection molding machine. The process and materials used to create the invention are not unique, nor a part of what is claimed hereafter.