SINGLE APPLICATION IMPLEMENT AND METHOD TO GENERATE MULTIPLE HAIR CURLS

Abstract

A single implement device for the generation of hair curls without the need for heat is provided. Such an implement utilizes two flexible fabric-covered rod structures that curve around a user's head, each from the forehead area to the back of the head, thereby providing two substantially symmetrical components around which hair portions may be wrapped and kept for a certain period of time. After a certain period of time, the user removes the implement and the previously wrapped hair exhibits desired curls that last another 24 hours, at least. Such an implement allows for curl generation without the need for heat applications and/or multiple hair rollers. The method of utilizing such a single implement to generate hair curls throughout the entirety of a user's hair is also encompassed within this invention.

Claims

1. A single implement device including two elongated flexible rod structures enclosed within complementarily shaped fabric sheaths, both sheaths being connected by a common middle portion including at least two connecting means, said common middle portion provided as a flat structure wherein said connecting means extend on one side thereof said common middle portion, both sheaths further including flexible ends that elongate and retract on demand, and wherein said flexible ends both include complementary connecting means with said common middle portion connecting means such that both ends may be connected with said common middle portion simultaneously.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said fabric sheaths are made from hair nourishing fabric materials.

3. The device of claim 2 wherein said fabric materials include impregnated hair treatment chemicals therein.

4. A method of generating hair curls within a subject user's hair, said method comprising the steps of: a) providing the single implement device of claim 1; b) situating the common middle portion of said device on the subject user's forehead and bringing a first flexible end around one side of the user's head, around the back of the user's head, and around the opposing head side to permit attachment of the connecting means on the first flexible end to a connecting means on the common middle portion, leaving a first fabric sheath-covered flexible rod structure in place around the first side of the user's head; c) subsequently wrapping the hair present on such first side of the user's head around the fabric sheath-covered flexible rod structure to the back of the user's head; d) subsequently bringing the second flexible end around the opposing side of the user's head, around the back of the user's head, and around the first head side to permit attachment of the connecting means on the second flexible end to a different connecting means on the common middle portion, leaving the second fabric sheath-covered flexible rod structure in place around the second side of the user's head; e) subsequently wrapping the hair present on such second side of the user's head around the second fabric sheath-covered flexible rod structure to the back of the user's head, wherein the applied single implement device exhibits a crossed pattern of said first and second fabric sheath-covered flexible rod structures at the back of the user's head; and f) allowing the single implement device to remain in place in such a configuration around the user's head with the hair wrapped over both fabric sheath-covered flexible rod structures for a sufficient period of time to generate a plurality of curls within the user's hair upon removal of said single implement device thereafter.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of one possible single implement hair curling generating device embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 depicts a rear perspective view of a subject user's head after application of the single implement hair curling generating device.

[0016] FIG. 3 depicts a front view of a subject user's head after application of the device.

[0017] FIG. 4 depicts a side view of a subject user's head after application of the device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Without any intention of limiting the scope of the inventive device/method, the drawings described herein provide but certain possible embodiments herein. Various modifications and different configurations of such a device/method may be employed without deviating from the scope and basis of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 1 shows a hair curl generating single implement device having a middle portion 1 that includes a plurality of connection means 4 embedded within a flat fabric material 3. On either side of the middle portion 1 are connections 2 (here male snaps, as one possible non-limiting example) to flexible rod structures 5 enveloped and covered by fabric sheaths 6. Each flexible rod structure 5 and thus fabric sheath 6 leads to an elastic flexible end 7, each end 7 including a connection 8 near its edge. Such flexible end connections 8 are complementary to the middle portion connections 2 (here female snaps, again, as one possible non-limiting example). As alluded to previously, the fabric sheaths 6 may be of a hair nourishing fabric material (satin, for example) and/or may include hair treatment chemicals, either impregnated or externally introduced prior to application of the device to the user's hair (as in FIGS. 2-4).

[0020] FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 show different perspective views of the device of FIG. 1 applied to a user's hair 12 and around her head 14. The middle portion 1 is on the user's forehead 11, with the flexible end connections 8 attached to the middle portion connections 2. The flexible rods 5 thus go around one side of the user's head 14 and the hair 12 is wrapped around each rod 5. As shown in FIG. 2, the back 10 of the user's head 14 shows the criss-cross pattern 15 of the flexible rods 5, as well. With this single implement device, as noted above, the attachments are secure and reliable, thus allowing for freedom of movement of the user in various activities. The user may retain such an applied single implement device for any suitable amount of time to generate hair curls thereby. Such a time frame is generally from 4 to 8 hours, although shorter times and longer times may be utilized, certainly, if needed or desired. If retained in place for such a range as noted above, however, such hair curls may keep, even without hair spray treatments, about 24 hours. With hair spray in place, such a time frame will exceed that minimum hair curl retention time, for evident reasons.

[0021] Additionally, the overall aesthetic of the implement device as applied to the user's head 14, shows a unique configuration that is far different from an application with a multiple of rollers. Furthermore, the application of such a single implement device does not require any heat to generate the desired hair curl results. The size of the flexible rod 5 diameters ostensibly determines the degree of curl generated, certainly, and thus varied sizes may be utilized for such a purpose (and may, as noted above, be provided a user with differently sized flexible rods that may be inserted/removed on demand from within the fabric sheaths, which may, themselves, be adjustable in size, if needed). In any event, the comfort level for the user is provided through the adjustable connections 2 within the middle portion 1, as well. Overall, then, a comfortable, secure, single implement device is provided herein for a user to generate hair curls without resorting to heat treatments or multiple hair rollers.

[0022] Having described the invention in detail it is obvious that one skilled in the art will be able to make variations and modifications thereto without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be determined only by the claims appended hereto.