Patent ID: 9301586
Filing Date: 2016-04-05
CPC Classification: A45D

Claim Text:
1. A ponytail holder comprising: a first body member having a first top end and an opposite second bottom end; a second body member having a first top end and an opposite second bottom end, the first and second body members each having a rounded edge member at each of the first top and second bottom ends, the second body member movably coupled to the first body member with a hinge member disposed on a first side surface of each of the first and second body members, wherein one of a fabric material, a mirror, jewelry, or artificial hair covers an exterior surface of the first and second body members; a plurality of teeth integrally formed on an interior surface of the first and second body members; and a fastening member disposed only on a second side surface of the first and second body members to secure the first body member to the second body member, wherein the second side surface of each of the first and second body members is opposite the first side surface of each of the first and second body members, wherein the first body member and the second body member form a conical shape, in a closed state defined when the second side surfaces are fastened together with the fastening members, and the plurality of teeth are formed in a rounded arc-shape and configured to enter a user's hair, wherein the first top end of the first body member and the first top end of the second body member combine to form a top of the conical shape, and wherein in the closed state, the exterior surface of the first and second body members form a smooth and continuous surface and a diameter of the second bottom end of each of the first and second body members is greater than 1.5 inches.