Patent Publication Number: US-2019166938-A1

Title: Quick and easy magnetic hair extension

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention generally relates to hair design. More particularly, the invention relates hair extensions. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     Long and thick hair is seen by many attractive. There are common techniques to extend or add hair including using clips, gluing, bonding, fusion sewing, hair transplanting, hair weaving, and surgical implantations of hair pieces. A common technique for attaching hair extensions involves tracking which includes braiding the natural hair. The extensions may include a number of tracks depending on the desired look are sewn to the braids. However, the existing methods are expensive, time consuming and complex in a way that needs to be done by an expert hair stylist or even by a surgeon. In addition, in many cases there is damage to the natural hair when removing the hair extensions. 
     SUMMARY OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION 
     According to an aspect of the invention a hair design apparatus includes hair, a first piece of magnetic material attached to the hair, and a second piece of magnetic material. The first piece cooperates together with the second piece to generate magnetic attraction thus, attaching the pieces with at least a part of a user&#39;s natural hair being located between the pieces. The hair may be either natural or synthetic. The terms “piece” and “plate” may be used interchangeably hereinafter. The two pieces can be magnets. In some example one of the pieces or the two pieces are made of a magnetic tape. The pieces can be protected with anti corrosion material. In some cases the pieces may be coated hydrophobic material which may be a nanomaterial. The pieces may be coated with silicon or PVC. 
     According to another aspect of the invention a method of hair extension includes placing a first piece of magnetic material attached to hair next to at least a part of a user&#39;s natural hair; and placing a second piece of magnetic material next to the other side of the mentioned part of user&#39;s hair. The two pieces generate magnetic attraction between them thus attaching both pieces to the aforementioned part of the user&#39;s hair located between them. It may be the second part is also attached to a hair. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the appended drawings. 
       As used herein the terms “front view of a hair extension” and “front view of the track” refer to side of the hair extension or the track which is closer to the user&#39;s head. As used herein the terms “back view of a hair extension” and “back view of the track” refer to side of the hair extension or the track which as may be viewed by a person standing behind the user of the apparatus according to embodiments of the invention. 
         FIG. 1  schematically illustrates a back view of a hair extension according to some embodiments of the invention which includes a number of tracks 
         FIG. 2  schematically illustrates a front view of a hair extension showing a magnetic plate attached to a top part of the hair extension according to some embodiments of the invention 
         FIG. 3  schematically illustrates a back view of a track according to some embodiments of the invention 
         FIG. 4  schematically illustrates a front view of track showing a magnetic plate attached to a top part of the track according to some embodiments of the invention 
         FIG. 5A-B  schematically illustrates a metal plate for attaching tracks or a hair extension according to some embodiments of the invention;  FIG. 5A  is a top view of the metal plate;  FIG. 5B  is a side view of the metal plate 
         FIG. 6  schematically illustrates a round metal plate according to some embodiments of the invention for attaching tracks or a hair extension 
         FIG. 7  schematically illustrates a hair extension according to some embodiments of the invention which includes a metal plate of which a number of tracks attached to it by round magnetic plates 
         FIG. 8A-G  schematically illustrates steps attaching hair extension to a user hair according to some embodiments of the invention;  FIG. 8A  shows a user natural hair from behind before attaching the magnetic hair extension according to some embodiments of the invention;  FIG. 8B  shows a user&#39;s hair tied up on top of the head and some of the hair left down in a straight line;  FIG. 8C  depicts placing of the metal plate behind the user&#39;s natural hair;  FIG. 8D  depicts attaching a track to user&#39;s natural hair by magnetic force acting between the magnetic plate attached to the track and the metal plate;  FIG. 8E  depicts attaching number of tracks to the user&#39;s hair;  FIG. 8F  is a side view of attaching a track to user&#39;s natural hair by magnetic force acting between the magnetic plate attached to the track and the metal plate;  FIG. 8G  shows a hairstyle after attaching a hair extension which includes number of tracks 
         FIG. 9A-E  schematically illustrates steps of attaching hair extension to a user natural hair according to some embodiments of the invention;  FIG. 9A  depicts placing a first track next to the user&#39;s hair;  FIG. 9B  depicts covering the top part of a track with the natural hair;  FIG. 9  C depicts attaching a second track to the user&#39;s hair and to the first track;  FIG. 9D  is a side view of a second track attached to both the user&#39;s hair and to the first track;  FIG. 9E  shows a hairstyle after covering the top part of the tracks with the user&#39;s hair. 
         FIG. 10  shows 3M™ magnetic tape 
     
    
    
     While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present invention. 
     It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. 
     DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION 
     According to an aspect of the invention a hair design apparatus includes hair, a first piece of magnetic material attached to the hair, and a second piece of magnetic material. The first piece cooperates together with the second piece to generate magnetic attraction thus, attaching the pieces with at least a part of a user&#39;s natural hair being located between the pieces. The hair may be either natural or synthetic. The terms “piece” and “plate” may be used interchangeably hereinafter. The two pieces can be magnets. In some example one of the pieces or the two pieces are made of a magnetic tape. The pieces can be protected with anti corrosion material. In some cases the pieces may be coated hydrophobic material which may be a nanomaterial. The pieces may be coated with silicon or PVC. 
     Illustrative embodiments of the invention are described below. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any such actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developers&#39; specific goals, such as compliance with technology- or business-related constraints, which may vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that the effort of such a development 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. 
     Attaching of the hair to the magnetic piece may be done in one or more locations, depending for example in the width of the track. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention the attaching the hair to the magnetic piece can be done by gluing or sewing. Tracks may have various widths and lengths, for example between 5 mm to 300 mm, also the lengths and colors may vary. There are tracks in different styles such as straight, wavy and curly. All forms of tracks are applicable in various embodiments of the invention. 
     Schematic illustration of a back view of hair extension  100  according to some embodiments of the invention which includes a number of tracks is shown in  FIG. 1 . In  FIG. 2  there is a schematic illustration of a front view of hair extension  100  with magnetic plate  101  attached to a top part of hair extension  100 . An illustration of a back view of track  102  is shown in  FIG. 3 . The illustration of track  102  from the back with magnetic plate  101  attached to a top part is shown in  FIG. 4 . 
     Magnetic pieces  101  can be made of different metals which may different magnetic properties. Neodymium magnets can be in use such as N35 or N52. An advantageous feature according to some embodiments of the invention is that the user&#39;s natural hair is being held firmly between two magnetic plates. This enables the user to enjoy recreational activities and sports including swimming without removing the hair extensions. 
     Magnetic plates  101  may be shaped in many sizes. This may be desirable to fit different sizes of tracks or hair extensions. In some cases oblong plate  101  as illustrated in  FIGS. 5A and 5B  may have a length ranging between 5 mm to 100 mm. In some examples such plates may have a width between 2 mm to 10 mm, and a thickness between 2 mm to 10 mm. Round plates  101  as illustrated in  FIG. 6  may have diameters ranging between 5 mm to 30 mm. 
     According to another aspect of the invention a method of hair extension includes placing a first piece of magnetic material attached to hair next to at least a part of a user&#39;s natural hair; and placing a second piece of magnetic material next to the other side of the mentioned part of user&#39;s hair. The two pieces generate magnetic attraction between them thus attaching both pieces to the aforementioned part of the user&#39;s hair located between them. According to some beneficial embodiments of the invention a user can easily perform hair extension by himself. One example is illustrated in  FIGS. 8A to 8G . In  FIG. 8A  there is an illustration of a back view of natural hair of a user  104  before hair extending;  FIG. 8B  shows user&#39;s hair  104  tied up on top of the head and some of the hair left down in a straight line;  FIG. 8C  depicts placing of magnetic  101  plate behind the user&#39;s natural hair  101 ;  FIG. 8D  depicts attaching track  102  to user&#39;s natural hair  104  by magnetic force acting between magnetic plate  101  attached to track  102  and another (second) magnetic plate  101 ;  FIG. 8E  depicts attaching number of tracks  102  to user&#39;s hair  104  at the same manner;  FIG. 8F  is a side view of attaching track  102  to user&#39;s natural hair  104 ;  FIG. 8G  shows a hairstyle after attaching a hair extension  100  which includes number of tracks  102 . 
     It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited by what has been particularly shown and described herein above. Rather the scope of the invention is defined by the claims which follow: