Patent ID: 6439242
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A45D

Abstract:
A hair clip comprising:a pair of semi-annular band portions each band portion having a proximal end and a distal end; an integral living hinge connecting the proximal ends of said pair of semi-annular band portions for pivotal movement between open and closed positions; a ramp section at the distal end of one semi-annular band portion; a locking depression formed in the ramp section; a tab formed at the distal end of the other semi-annular band portion, the tab extending generally circumferentially from the distal end of the other semi-annular band portion; a lip section formed at an outer free end of the tab; a locking projection formed on an inner surface of the tab and engageable with the locking depression of the one semi-annular band portion to thereby secure the semi-annular band portions together in the closed position; and the semi-annular band portions in the open position being adapted to receive a bunch of hair, and in the closed position together forming an opening that compresses the bunch of hair to thereby secure the hair clip to the bunch of hair.