Abstract:
A hair accessory and method of use for a woman&#39;s hair located at the apex of the head. The hair accessory includes a central angulated elastic hair band having an outer circumferential surface and a series of angulated elastic hair loops each integrally attached to the central hair band at the outer circumferential surface thereof. The respective axes of symmetry of the central hair band and the series of hair loops are coextensive and parallel. The shape of the central band and loops can vary from circular to ellipsoidal.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This is a continuation of Ser. No. 60/173,683 for “HAIR BAND WITH LOOPS” filed Dec. 29, 1999. 
    
    
     SCOPE OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention relates to a hair accessory for a women&#39;s hair located at the apex of the head including a central annular elastic hair band of diameter D having an outer circumferential surface and a series of annular elastic hair loops each of diameter D 1  integrally attached to the central hair band at the outer circumferential surface thereof where D is greater than D 1 , say  3 D 1  is equal to D. The respective axes of symmetry of the cenral hair band and the series of hair loops are coextensive and parallel. Result: different diametered hair stands can be captured by the combination of the central hair band and the series of loops to create novel hairstyles. The shape of the central band and loops can vary from circular say to ellipsoidal, 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The prior art is replete with various hairband designs but none have the characteristics of the instant invention. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In accordance with the invention, a hair accessory is described for a women&#39;s hair located at the apex of the head. The hair accessory includes a central angulated elastic hair band having an outer circumferential surface and a series of angulated elastic hair loops each integrally attached to the central hair band at the outer circumferential surface thereof. The respective axes of symmetry of the central hair band and the series of hair loops are coextensive and parallel. Result: different diametered hair stands can be captured by the combination of the central hair band and the series of loops to create novel hairstyles. The shape of the central band and loops can vary from circular say to ellipsoidal. A method of use is also described. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of the hair accessory of the invention with 6 loops in accordance with the invention; 
     FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hair accessory of FIG. 1 attached to the hair of a woman in which there is an absence of hair through the loops, 
     FIG. 3 is another perspective view of the hair accessory of FIG. 1 attached to the hair of a woman in which a few strands of hair have been captured within the loops; 
     FIG. 4 is yet another perspective view of the hair accessory of FIG. 1 attached to the hair of a woman in which many strands of hair have been captured within the loops to form a bun; 
     FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of another hair accessory of the invention showing 4 loops in accordance with the invention; 
     FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of yet another hair accessory of the invention showing 3 loops with beads strings attached to the central band in accordance with the invention; 
     FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of yet another hair accessory of the invention showing 4 loops with beads strings attached to the central band in accordance with the invention; 
     FIG. 8 is a front elevation view of still yet another hair accessory of the invention showing 5 loops with ribbon strings attached to the central band in accordance with the invention; 
     FIG. 9 is a front elevation view of still yet another hair accessory of the invention showing 5 star shaped loops with artificial flowers and lace attached to the central band in accordance with the invention; and 
     FIG. 10 is a front elevation of still yet another hair accessory composed of an oblong football shaped central elastic band (ellipsoidal) having six similarly shaped extensions formed thereover. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     As shown in FIG. 1, a hair accessory  10  is shown. It includes a central annular elastic hair band  11  of diameter D having an outer circumferential surface  12 . A series of annular elastic hair loops  13  each of diameter D 1  integrally attached to the central hair band  11  at the outer circumferential surface  12  thereof where D is greater than D 1 , say  3 D 1  is equal to D. The respective axes of symmetry L 1  . . . L 7  of the cenral hair band and the series of hair loops are coextensive and parallel to each other. 
     FIG. 2 shows usage of the hair accessory  10  of the invention. 
     As shown, the hair accessory  10  is attached to the apex of the head  20  of a woman  21 . Note that hair  22  is captured only within the central band  11  by conventional infusion of the hair  22  of greater diameter than the latter so that its expansion captures the hair  22  therein. To provide capture, the “workings” diameter of central band  11  can be reduced by a factor of two by twisting the central band  11  from diametrically opposed segments and then overlaying the reduced half-segments over each other. Next, a strand of the hair  22  is inserted through the overlapped half-segments. 
     FIG. 3 shows other usage of the hair accessory  10  of the invention. 
     As shown, the hair accessory  10  is again attached to the apex of the head  20  of a women  21 . Note that hair  22  is captured only within the loops  13 . To provide capture, the “working” diameter of each loop  13  can be reduced by a factor of two by twisting each such loop  13  from diametrically opposed segments and then overlaying the reduced half-segments over each other. Next, a strand of the hair  22  is inserted through the overlapped half-segments. 
     FIGS. 4 and 5 show other usage of the hair accessory  10  of the invention. 
     As shown, the hair accessory  10  is again attached to the apex of the head  20  of a women  21 . Note that hair  22  is captured both with central band  11  and within the loops  13 . In FIG. 4, the hair  22  forms a bun  23 . In FIG. 5, the hair  22  forms spikes  24 . Note that the effective diameters of the central band  11  and the loops  13  can be reduced in the manner set forth above. 
     In accordance with FIGS. 2-5, note that many different hair styles can be easily achieved. That is to say, different diametered hair stands can be captured by the combination of the central hair band  11  and the series of loops  13  to create many novel hairstyles. 
     FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the hair accessory of the invention. 
     As shown, hair accessory  10 ′ is composed a central elastic band  30  having three loops  31  formed over a segment  32  of the band  30  where the length G of the segment  32  is about ⅓ of the total circumference of the band  30 . The respective axes of symmetry L 1  . . . L 4  of the central hair band  30  and the series of hair loops  31  are coextensive and parallel to each other. Manipulation for hair control is as previously taught. 
     FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment of the hair accessory of the invention. 
     As shown, hair accessary  10 ″ is composed a central elastic band  40  having four loops  41  formed equally spaced about the central bond  40  where a segment  42  is provided neighboring loops  41  to which a series of bead strings  43  is attached. The respective axes of symmetry L 1  . . . L 5  of the central hair band  40  and the series of hair loops  41  are coextensive and parallel to each other. Again, hair manipulation is as previously taught. 
     FIG. 8 shows still yet another embodiment of the hair accessory of the invention. 
     As shown, hair accessory  10 ′″ is composed a central elastic band  50  having five loops  51  formed over about ⅔ of the total circumference of the band  50  wherein the segment  52  thereby provided is free to accommodate a series of ribbon strings  53 . The respective axes of symmetry L 1  . . . L 6  of the central hair band  50  and the series of hair loops  51  are coextensive and parallel to each other. Again, hair manipulation is as previously taught. 
     FIG. 9 shows still yet another embodiment of the hair accessory of the invention. 
     As shown, hair accessory  10 ″″ is composed a central elastic band  60  having five star shaped extensions  61  formed over the total circumference of the band  60  wherein lace domes  63  extend about the extensions  61  along with artificial flowers  64 . The respective axes of symmetry L 1  . . . L 6  of the central hair band  60  and the series of hair loops  61  are coextensive and parallel to each other. Still again, hair manipulation is as previously taught. 
     FIG. 10 shows still yet another embodiment of the hair accessory of the invention. 
     As shown, hair accessory  10 ′″″ is composed of an oblong football shaped central elastic band  70  (ellipsoidal) having six similarly shaped extensions  71  formed over the total circumference of the band  70 . The respective axes of symmetry L 1  . . . L 7  of the central hair band  70  and the series of hair loops  71  are coextensive and parallel to each other. 
     While the invention has been shown and described with reference to embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art, that various changes, alternatives and variations in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. 
     For example, the shape of the central band and loops can be changed to various arcuate segments including circular, oblong etc. 
     Similarly, while attachment of the loops to the central band is preferably integral, other forms such as adhesives, glues and the like could also be used. 
     Also different materials such as pleated scrunchy types can also be used wherein the latter are formed about an elastic ring.