Patent Publication Number: US-11019904-B1

Title: Hair integrations preparation system and method of use

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to artificial hair systems, and more specifically, to a hair integration preparation system for preparing filament supplements prior to use in natural hair. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     Artificial hair systems are well known in the art and are effective means to extend or alter the natural appearance of a user&#39;s hair. For example,  FIG. 1  depicts a conventional weave  101  having a lock of weave  103  to be attached to a user&#39;s  105  natural hair  107 . During use, the weave will be cut  109  and combed  111  to simulate natural looking hair  107 . 
     One of the problems commonly associated with system  101  is its limited efficiency. For example, many weave strand are needed to properly augment a user&#39;s  105  natural hair  107 , each strand must be teased by hand or with a comb which is tedious and time consuming. Additionally, during teasing the strands can become tangled and require sorting prior to attachment. 
     Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of conventional weave, many shortcomings remain. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a front view of a common weave attachment; 
         FIG. 2  is a cross-sectional front view of a hair integrations preparation system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application; 
         FIG. 3  is a flowchart of the preferred method of use of the system of  FIG. 2 ; and 
         FIG. 4  is a cross-sectional front view of an alternative embodiment of the tube of  FIG. 2 . 
     
    
    
     While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer&#39;s specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional weave. Specifically, the invention of the present application enables the rapid teasing of hair integrations prior to attachment. In addition, the strands do not become tangled and do not require sorting during teasing. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
     The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise. 
     The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings. 
     Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,  FIG. 2  depicts a cross-sectional front view of a hair integrations preparation system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that system  201  overcomes one or more of the above-listed problems commonly associated with conventional weave. 
     In the contemplated embodiment, system  201  includes casing  203  that encloses an interior space  205 . The interior space  205  having an intake port  207  and exit port  209  attached to opposite sides of the casing  203 . The intake port  207  and exit port  209  connected via a tube  211 . 
     The interior space  205  having a plurality of wedges  213  configured to contract and grip any contents of tube  211 . A set of rollers  217  translationally attached to the interior space  205  via tracks  219 . The rollers  217  being configured to alternate between squeezing and pulling the contents of tube  211 . 
     The casing  203  having a control interface  225  attached to the top surface  223  and in electronic communication with the wedges  213 , rollers  217  and a power source  221 . 
     In use, hair integrations are feed in the intake port  207  so that they can be held in place by wedges  213 . The system  201  is activated via the control interface  225 . The tube  211  is squeezed by the wedges  213  to fix the hair integrations with respect to the tube  211 . Rollers  217  traverse the tracks  219  and tease the hair integrations in the tube  211 . When teasing is complete, the hair integrations are removed through the exit port  209 . 
     It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is that the wedges  213  and rollers  217  enable the rapid teasing of air integrations. It should also be appreciated that tube  211  prevents the integrations from becoming tangled while they are teased. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3  the preferred method of use of system  201  is depicted. Method  301  including placing the hair integrations in the intake port  303 , activating the rollers via the control interface to tease the hair integrations  305 , deactivating the rollers via the control interface  307 , removing the hair integrations from the tube  309  and attaching the hair integrations to a user&#39;s natural hair  311 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4  a cross-sectional front view of an alternative embodiment of the tube  211  of system  201  is depicted. Embodiment  401  having similar features as system  201  however roller  217  has been replaced with a comb  403 . The comb  403  configured to traverse track  219  and tease the contents of tube  211 . 
     The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.