Patent Publication Number: US-2010116285-A1

Title: Cosmetic clip lot

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to beauty supplies, and more particularly, to a cosmetic clip rod for not only curling and fixing hair, but also for fixing hair wound on a heating rod and preventing evaporation of moisture from hair. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     Generally, as a required perming tool used to form waves in hair when performing perms, various types of hair rods have been used to date and are being widely used. Of these, the most commonly used rod configuration includes a cylindrical body with a plurality of projections formed at either end, around which rubber bands are circumferentially supported. 
     Using these common rods involves proficiency in winding hair around the outer circumference of the body and then winding separate rubber bands around the hair wound on the rod to prevent unraveling of hair. Also, in order to prevent moisture evaporating from hair when heat is applied to the hair, non-woven fabric is used to cover the hair, which also requires the skills of an experienced hair dresser. Non-woven fabric is insufficient in preventing evaporation of moisture from hair and also has the problem of absorbing moisture. 
     A heating rod, with a heating coil installed in the body that directly applies heat to hair when supplied with power, has recently been developed. However, the heat generated from the body of this heating rod is applied to the scalp, which presents the problem of scalding the scalp of the client having the perm. Of course, while non-woven fabric is used to cover hair wound around the body of the rod, because the non-woven fabric cannot perform the function of shielding the scalp of the client receiving the perm from heat, there is the problem of the client suffering damage to the scalp from prolonged exposure to heat over the duration of the perm. Further, because heat generated from the body of the heating rod is easily radiated outward, heat efficiency is poor, presenting the problem of prolonging the time required for a perm. 
     DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that not only performs the function for winding hair, but also acts as banding to fix hair wound on the rod. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that minimizes evaporation of moisture from hair wound around the rod. 
     A further object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that blocks dissipation of heat from the heating rod around which hair is wound, to increase perming effectiveness. 
     A still further object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that can shield the scalp from heat generated by a heating rod. 
     A yet further object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic clip rod that does not make pressure marks on hair when hair is wound around the rod. 
     Technical Solution 
     To achieve the objects in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a cosmetic clip rod including: a cylindrical body having a space within in which another rod wound with hair can be disposed, and an outer surface for winding hair on; wherein the cylindrical body includes: a first band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape, and a second band portion having a semicircular cross sectional shape symmetrical to the first band portion and connected to the first band portion to open or close, for enclosing hair wound on another rod. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body further includes a flexible connecting portion or a hinged portion connecting one end of the first band portion and one end of the second band portion. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the cosmetic clip rod further includes an elastic member providing elastic force to open or close the first band portion and the second band portion. 
     To achieve the objects in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a cosmetic clip rod including: a first band portion and a second band portion having cross sectional semicircular shapes and connected at one end by a connecting portion, to provide a cylindrical body; and an elastic member providing elastic force to the first band portion and the second band portion, to elastically open or close the first band portion and the second band portion about the connecting portion at a center. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the cosmetic clip rod further includes a recess defined in another end of the first band portion and in another end of the second band portion, to provide a slot for hair to pass out through when the first band portion and the second band portion are closed. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the other end of the first band portion and the other end of the second band portion further include sloped surfaces formed on an inner surface and an outer surface closest to the recesses, to prevent occurrence of press marks on hair when passed out through the slot. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the first band portion and the second band portion further include a plurality of protrusions formed on inner surfaces thereof. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member is formed of a plate spring having bent portions, and the first band portion and the second band portion further include coupling holes for inserting the bent portions of the plate spring. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the first band portion and the second band portion further include receiving slots defined in outer surfaces thereof, to prevent the plate spring from protruding. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body is formed in a shape of a peaked hat with a gradually increasing diameter along a lengthwise direction thereof. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the connecting portion is formed of a flexible joint or a hinge. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes edge portions at either end along a lengthwise direction thereof to which the elastic member couples, and a central portion therebetween to wind hair around an outer surface thereof. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the edge portions and the central portion are formed stepped. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the first band portion and the second band portion further include moisture discharging holes to discharge moisture; and anti-slip recesses formed in outer surfaces thereof to prevent slipping of hair. 
     To achieve the objects in accordance with the present invention, there is provided an elastic cosmetic rod including: a body rolled in a cylindrical shape to prevent evaporation of moisture from hair, and including a first free end and a second free end on either end thereof, the first and second free ends resiliently opening outward through application of an external physical force or elastically returning to original positions thereof, to enclose another rod wound with hair. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes: a first band portion of a semicircular shape including a fixed end at one end thereof and the first free end at another end thereof; a second band portion of a semicircular shape symmetrical to the first band portion, and including a fixed end at one end thereof and the second free end at another end thereof; and a plate spring connected to the fixed ends of the first band portion and the second band portion, and providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes: a first band portion of a semicircular shape including a fixed end at one end thereof and the first free end at another end thereof; a second band portion of a semicircular shape symmetrical to the first band portion, and including a fixed end at one end thereof and the second free end at another end thereof; and a flexible connecting portion connecting the fixed end of the first band portion and the fixed end of the second band portion. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic cosmetic rod further includes a plate spring connected to the first band portion and the second band portion at an outside of the body, and providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic cosmetic rod further includes a plate spring providing elastic force to elastically open or return the first band portion and the second band portion to original positions thereof about the connecting portion at a center thereof, wherein the plate spring includes: a first fixed portion coupled to the first band portion at an outside of the body; and a second fixed portion coupled to the second band portion at an outside of the body, the first band portion and the second band portion defining a coupling hole in which the first fixed portion and the second fixed portion are respectively inserted. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes at least one cut portion along a lengthwise direction in an inner surface thereof, to facilitate outward opening when an external physical force is applied. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the cut portion is defined at pre-determined intervals circumferentially in the body. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body includes at least one cutaway along a lengthwise direction in an outer surface thereof, to facilitate outward opening when an external physical force is applied. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the cutaway is defined at pre-determined intervals circumferentially in the body. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the elastic cosmetic rod further includes a fixing member to fixedly maintain an overlapped portion of the first free end and the second free end. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the fixing member includes: an inserting part protruding from an outer surface of the first free end; and an insertion hole defined proximately to the second free end, to insert and fix the inserting part in. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body further includes an outer layer formed of at least one of silicon, a compound resin material, and a non-woven fabric on an outer surface thereof. 
     According to embodiments of the present invention, the body further includes a coating layer formed of at least one material from silicon and compound resin on an outer surface thereof. 
     ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS 
     As described above, while the rod of the present invention may be used for its original purpose, it may also be used as a band for covering a heating rod, to realize various advantages accruing therefrom. 
     Also, with the first band and second band of the present invention opened, because the rod of the present invention encloses a heating rod around which hair is wound, the rod can not only securely fix hair along the entire surface of the heating rod, but is also more convenient to use than using rubber bands at certain portions to fix hair. 
     Additionally, because the rod of the present invention completely covers the outside of hair wound around a heating rod, various advantages can be derived from the prevention of moisture evaporating from hair and escaping to the outside. 
     Further, because the rod of the present invention is cylindrical, its parts can more tightly press against one another to enclose heating rods with hair wound around them. Accordingly, the present invention has various advantages from being able to cover more heating rods than clips within a given region. 
     Moreover, the present invention has sloped surfaces at slot portions where hair is passed through, in order to minimize bending of hair and prevent formation of press marks in hair. 
     Furthermore, because the present invention prevents heat generated by heating rods from being radiated to the outside (through heat insulation), heat loss is minimized to provide sufficient heat to hair (and increase perming effectiveness in less time), and prevent damage to the scalp from exposure to heat from heating rods, etc. 
     Still further, because a heating rod wound with hair can be covered with a first free end and a second free end of a body spread outward, not only can hair be securely fixed along the entire surface of the heating rod, but workability is made more convenient over the method of using rubber bands to fix portions of hair. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIGS. 1 and 2  are a perspective view and a frontal view of a cosmetic clip rod according to embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a cosmetic clip rod with a first band portion and a second band portion open. 
         FIG. 4  is a sectional view of  FIG. 2  taken along line A-A. 
         FIG. 5  is a sectional view of  FIG. 2  taken along line B-B. 
         FIGS. 6 and 7  are sections illustrating cosmetic clip rods of different configurations. 
         FIG. 8  is a view illustrating a clip cosmetic rod defining moisture discharging holes. 
         FIG. 9  is a view illustrating a clip cosmetic rod with protrusions formed in the inner periphery of the body. 
         FIG. 10  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of a cosmetic clip rod used as a band to enclose hair wound on a heating rod. 
         FIG. 11  is a diagram for describing space utilization of a cosmetic clip rod. 
         FIGS. 12 and 13  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods with hinged joints. 
         FIGS. 14 and 14   b  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a second embodiment. 
         FIG. 15  is a diagram illustrating a cosmetic clip rod according to a third embodiment. 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view illustrating a cosmetic clip rod according to a preferred fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 17  is a sectional view of the cosmetic clip rod in  FIG. 16 . 
         FIG. 20  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of the cosmetic clip rod in  FIG. 16  used as a band enclosing hair wound on a heating rod. 
         FIG. 21  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of the cosmetic clip rod in 
         FIG. 16  used for its inherent function. 
         FIG. 22  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of the 2 cosmetic clip rods in 
         FIG. 16  used with one as a rod and one as a band. 
         FIGS. 23 through 25  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a preferred fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 26 and 27  are diagrams illustrating a plate spring according to the fifth embodiment installed in different positions. 
         FIGS. 28 and 29  are state-of-use diagrams of cosmetic clip rods according to the fifth embodiment. 
         FIGS. 30 and 31  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 32 through 37  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a preferred seventh embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION 
     Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to  FIGS. 1 through 15 . In the diagrams, elements performing the same functions are assigned the same reference numerals. 
     Embodiments of the present invention may be altered to various configurations, and thus, it should be construed that the spirit and scope of the present invention below are not limited to embodiments described above. Present embodiments are provided to more thoroughly describe the present invention to those having ordinary skill in the art. 
       FIGS. 1 and 2  are a perspective view and a frontal view of a cosmetic clip rod according to embodiments of the present invention.  FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a cosmetic clip rod with a first band portion and a second band portion open.  FIG. 4  is a sectional view of  FIG. 2  taken along line A-A.  FIG. 5  is a sectional view of  FIG. 2  taken along line B-B. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 through 5 , a cosmetic clip rod  20  according to present embodiments includes a body  200  with a slim, cylindrical pipe shape, and an elastic member  300 . 
     The body  200  includes a first band portion  210 , a second band portion  220 , and a connecting portion  230  connecting the former two portions. The first band portion  210  includes a fixed end  211  on the opposite end and a first free end  212  on one end, and has a semicircular sectional shape. The second band portion  220  is disposed symmetrically to the first band portion  210 , with a fixed end  221  on the opposite end and a second free end  222  on the one end, and has a semicircular sectional shape. Recesses  202  are defined at either end of the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  on which rubber bands (not shown) can be hooked. The fixed end  211  of the first band portion  210  and the fixed end  221  of the second band portion  220  are connected to one another by the connecting portion  230 . The connecting portion  230  is formed of a flexible connecting member, and the connecting portion  230  is disposed at either edge of the body  200 . As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , the body  200  is configured with the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  to enclose another rod  1  wound with hair about the connecting portion  230 . The body  200  may be defined into an edge portion Z 1  at which the elastic member  300  and connecting portion  230  are disposed, and a central portion Z 2  in which hair can be wound. The central portion Z 2  is concaved in the center. The outer periphery of the central portion Z 2  has anti-slip recesses  204  defined longitudinally therein to prevent hair slipping. 
     Referring to  FIG. 4 , the body  200  defines a slot  206  through which hair can pass outward between the first free end  212  of the first band portion  210  and the second free end  222  of the second band portion  220 , when the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  are folded. The slot  206  is provided by means of recesses  214  and  224  defined in the first free end  212  of the first band portion  210  and the second free end  222  of the second band portion  220 . In particular, an inner slope  226  is formed on the inner surface of the first band portion  210  or second band portion  220  that is closest to hair passing through the slot  206 , and an outer slope  216  is formed on an outer surface of the first band portion  210  or second band portion  220  farthest from the hair passing through the slot  206 , in order to prevent pressing marks being formed on the hair. That is, in the case where the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  enclose another rod  1  wound with hair, the hair passes through the slot  206  to the outside and contacts the inner surface of the second free end  222  and the outer surface of the first free end  212 . In the present invention, the inner surface of the second free end  222  and the outer surface of the first free end  212  are machined (to be thinner) to minimize bending of hair and prevent pressing marks from forming on the hair. As illustrated in  FIG. 8 , moisture discharge holes  209  for discharging moisture may further be defined in the first band portion  210  forming the body  200 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2 through 5 , the elastic member  300  is formed of a plate spring installed on the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220 . The elastic member  300  is installed on either end (the edge portions) of the main body, to provide elasticity to elastically open or close the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  about the connecting portion  230 . The elastic member  300  has a bent portion  310  at either end, that insert over coupling holes  218  and  228  formed in the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220 . Receiving slots  217  and  227  are defined in the outer surfaces of the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  to prevent the elastic member  300  from protruding outward. An insert tab  219  is formed on the first free end  212  of the first band portion  210 , and an insert receiver  229  is defined in the second free end  222  of the second band portion  220  into which the insert tab  219  inserts. The insert tab  219  inserts in the insert receiver  229  when the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  are closed. 
       FIGS. 6 and 7  are sections illustrating cosmetic clip rods of different configurations. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 6 , a clip cosmetic rod  10   a  may include a body  200   a  shaped like a peaked hat with a gradually expanding diameter along its length. Elastic members  300   a  of different sizes are installed on either end of the peaked hat-shaped body  200   a , respectively. Also, as illustrated in  FIG. 7 , a clip cosmetic rod  10   b  may have a body  200   b  with the edge portions Z 1  stepped to be higher than the central portion Z 2 . This body  200   b  can prevent hair wound at the central portion Z 2  from slipping to the edge portions Z 2 . 
     The above-configured cosmetic clip rod according to the present invention can be used as a band as follows. 
       FIG. 10  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of a cosmetic clip rod used as a band to enclose hair wound on a heating rod. 
     Referring to the diagrams, when a user applies physical force to the first free end  212  and second free end  222  in an outward direction (by pulling in the opposite direction of the arrow), the first band portion  210  and the second band portion open about the axis of the connecting portion  300 . With the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  open, after another rod  1  wound with hair is disposed therein, when a slight force is exerted in the closing direction on the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220 , the elastic force from the elastic member  300  returns the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  to their original positions to fix hair wound around the other rod  1  and prevent evaporation of moisture from the hair. 
     In further detail, with reference to  FIG. 10 , after hair is wound on a typical heating rod  1  from the bottom up, the cosmetic clip rod  20  is used instead of rubber bands to fix the hair. Here, because the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  of the cosmetic clip rod  20  encloses the heating rod  1  wound with hair, not only can the hair be fixed along the entire surface of the heating rod  1 , but convenience of use is greatly increased over using rubber bands to fix portions of hair. In particular, because the cosmetic clip rod  20  completely covers hair wound around the heating rod  1  from the outside, various effects can be realized from preventing moisture in the hair evaporating and escaping to the outside. Specifically, because the cosmetic clip rod  20  prevents (through heat insulation) heat generated from the heating rod  1  from being radiated to the outside, heat loss is minimized, heat is adequately provided to hair (increasing perming effectiveness over less time), and other effects can also be realized such as preventing damage to the scalp from heat generated by the heating rod  1 . As illustrated in  FIG. 9 , the body  200  may have protrusions (or recesses)  205  formed on the inner periphery thereof to provide spaces for moisture from the hair to collect. The protrusions  205  may be formed circularly around the body  200 , and perm activators, etc. to be applied to hair can also be disposed between the protrusions  205 . 
     While not illustrated, the cosmetic clip rod  20  may be used for its innate function as a rod. As illustrated in  FIG. 1 , with the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  folded such that the first free end  212  and the second free end  222  contact one another, hair may be wound around the outer surface, when used as a rod. Here, while the hair may be fixed with rubber bands, a cosmetic clip rod that is larger than the cosmetic clip rod  20  with hair wound therearound may be used as a band to fix the hair. 
       FIG. 11  is a diagram for describing space utilization of a cosmetic clip rod. 
     Referring to  FIG. 11 , in general, a hair clip  2  is used to fix hair wound on a heating rod  1 . The clip  2  has a fixing portion  3  enclosing the rod  1  with a handle  4  projecting to the rear. Of course, the handle  4  is convenient for grasping the clip  2 . However, due to the space taken up by the handle  4 , the clip  2  has the drawback of not being able to be used in plurality while tightly arranged. In particular, because the handles  4  of neighboring clips  2  interfere, this device is inconvenient to use. Also, because the clip  2  cannot enclose the entirety of the heating rod  1 , there is a limit in preventing evaporation of moisture. On the other hand, as illustrated in the adjacent drawing, the cosmetic clip rod  20  of the present invention is cylindrically configured, so that it can be more tightly arranged in plurality to enclose heating rods  1  wound with hair. Accordingly, the cosmetic clip rod  1  of the present invention can enclose one or more heating rods than the clip  2  within the same space. 
       FIGS. 12 and 13  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods with hinged joints. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 12 and 13 , a cosmetic clip rod  20   c  has a body  200   c  and elastic member  300  with the same configurations and functions as the cosmetic clip rod  20  illustrated in  FIG. 1 , and therefore, descriptions thereof will be omitted and deemed provided by the pertinent detailed description above. However, there is a structural difference in how the connecting portion  230   c  is formed as a hinge to connect the first band portion  210  and the second band portion  220  of the body  200   c . That is, the connecting portion  230   c  has a hinge protruding portion  234  provided with a hinge pin  232  on the first band portion  210 , and a hinge recess portion  236  provided on the second band portion  220 , in which the hinge protruding portion  234  is inserted. 
     Second Embodiment 
       FIGS. 14 and 14   b  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a second embodiment. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 14 and 14   b , a cosmetic clip rod  20   d  has a body  200   d  and elastic member  300   d  with the same configurations and functions as the cosmetic clip rod  20  illustrated in  FIG. 1 , and therefore, descriptions thereof will be omitted in the present embodiment and deemed provided by the pertinent detailed description above. However, there is a difference in that the connecting portion  230   d  in the present embodiment is formed at one end of the body  200   d . The cosmetic clip rod  20   d  of the present embodiment is structurally characterized in that the first band portion  210   d  and the second band portion  220   d  open and close about the connecting portion  230   d  formed at one end of the body  200   d . The first band portion  210   d  and the second band portion  220   d  in  FIG. 14   b  open and close about the connecting portion  230   d  formed at one longitudinal end of the body  200   d.    
     Third Embodiment 
       FIG. 15  is a diagram illustrating a cosmetic clip rod according to a third embodiment. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 15 , a body  200   e  includes a connecting portion  230   e  at one end thereof where a first band portion  210   e  and a second band portion  220   e  are connected through a hinge, and a handle  240  formed extending from the connecting portion  230   e . While not illustrated, a coil-shaped elastic member is installed on the connecting portion  230   e  of the cosmetic clip rod having the handle  240 . In the cosmetic clip rod  20   e  illustrated in  FIG. 15 , when a user grasps and presses the handle  240 , the first band portion  210   e  and the second band portion  220   e  open about a center defined by the connecting portion  230   e , and when the force imparted on the handle  240  is removed, the elasticity of the elastic member installed on the connecting portion  230   e  automatically closes the cosmetic clip rod. In the present embodiment, because the handle  240  is provided, the first band portion  210   e  and the second band portion  220   e  can easily be opened, and because the handle  240  is formed along the length of the body  200   e , shortage of space due to the handle  240  is not a problem. 
     Fourth Embodiment 
       FIG. 16  is a perspective view illustrating a cosmetic clip rod according to a preferred fourth embodiment of the present invention, and  FIGS. 18 and 19  are sectional views of the cosmetic clip rod in  FIG. 16 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 16 through 19 , a cosmetic clip rod  10  according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a body  100  in the form of a rolled cylindrical pipe that is thin. The body  100  is formed in a cylindrical clip shape with an open side having a first free end  112  and a second free end  114 , and has elasticity to resiliently open the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  to one side or elastically return the two ends inward to their original positions. Recesses  116  are defined in either side of the body  100  to hold rubber bands (not shown). When viewed sectionally, the body  100  is formed of a base plate  102  with elasticity, and a coating layer  103  protecting the base plate  102 . The base plate  102  may employ a flexible compound resin or a metal. If the material of the base plate  102  is a compound resin, it may be formed using press forming, pultrusion, injection molding, blow molding, etc., and if the material of the base plate  102  is metal, it may be formed by rolling a metal plate into a cylindrical pipe shape. Here, various metals may be used for a metal plate material, such as stainless steel and alloys thereof, aluminum and alloys thereof, and copper and alloys thereof. Such a base plate  102  rolled into a cylindrical shape is coated with a coating layer  103 , and the coating layer  103  is formed of a highly heat resistant material such as silicon, urethane, compound resin, etc. While not illustrated, the body  100  of the cosmetic clip rod  10  may employ a cover for covering the base plate  102  instead of the coating layer. The cover may be made of a material such as compound resin or a textile sheet that is adhered to the base plate  102  or made to be easily peeled off, depending on requirements. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 18 , the body  100  has a fixing member for maintaining overlapped portions of the first free end and second free end in the overlapped state. The fixing member  118  is formed of an inserting part  118   b  and an insertion slot  118   a , whereby the inserting part  118   b  protrudes from the outer surface of the first free end  112 , and the insertion slot  118   a  is defined at predetermined intervals such that the inserting part  118   b  can be inserted and fixed at positions adjacent to the second free end  114 . Referring to  FIG. 18 , the body  100  can be varied in size according to which position of the insertion slots  118   a  the inserting part  118   b  is inserted in. That is, if the inserting part  118   b  is inserted in the insertion slot  118   a  farthest from the second free end  114 , the diameter of the body  100  is the smallest, and conversely, if the inserting part  118   b  is inserted in the insertion slot  118   a  closest to the second free end  114 , the diameter of the body  100  becomes comparatively greater. For example, while in the present embodiment, the inserting part  118   b  and the insertion slot  118   a  are illustrated and described as forming the fixing member  118 , it will be apparent that alternate members for fixing the first free end and the second free end together may employ velcro, buttons, magnets, and various other fixing structures. 
     Referring to  FIG. 19 , when a user applies physical force to the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  in outward directions (depicted by the arrows) by pulling in the directions of the arrows, the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  of the body  100  are opened. When the physical force applied to the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  is removed, the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  return to their original positions depicted by the broken lines. 
     The above-configured cosmetic clip rod according to the present invention may be applied in various ways as follows. 
       FIG. 20  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of the cosmetic clip rod in  FIG. 16  used as a band enclosing hair wound on a heating rod. 
     Referring to  FIG. 20 , after winding hair on a typical heating rod  1  from the bottom up, the hair is fastened with a cosmetic clip rod instead of rubber bands. Here, because the heating rod  1  wound with hair is covered with the first free end and second free end of the cosmetic clip rod opened outward, not only is the hair fixed along the entire surface of the heating rod  1 , but the process is much easier than using rubber bands to fix hair at portions. Here, only by using a cosmetic clip rod that has a smaller diameter than the heating rod  1  can the cosmetic clip rod firmly fix hair wound on the heating rod  1  with elasticity. In particular, because the cosmetic clip rod completely covers the hair wound around the heating rod  1  from the outside, various effects can be realized from preventing moisture in the hair from evaporating and escaping to the outside. Specifically, because the cosmetic clip rod shields (heat insulates) the heat generated by the heating rod  1  from radiating to the outside, various effects, including minimizing heat loss to provide sufficient heat to the hair, allowing quick perming effectiveness, and preventing damage to the scalp from heat generated by the heating rod  1 , can be realized. While not illustrated, recesses may be formed in the inner surface of the body  100  to define spaces in which moisture from the hair can collect. These recesses may be formed circumferentially in the body, and the recesses may also hold perm activators applied to the hair. 
       FIG. 21  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of the cosmetic clip rod in  FIG. 16  used for its inherent function. 
     Referring to  FIG. 21 , by maintaining portions of the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  in an overlapped state, the cosmetic clip rod  10  can be used as a rod for winding hair. Here, the hair is fixed with rubber bands. Because the size of the body  100  can be varied according to the position of the insertion slot  118   a  in which the inserting part  118   b  is fixed, there is no need to provide various sizes of rods, and a user (hair dresser) can adjust the size according to the client&#39;s hairstyle for use, thus achieving various effects. 
       FIG. 22  is a state-of-use diagram illustrating an example of the 2 cosmetic clip rods in  FIG. 16  used with one as a rod and one as a band. 
     Referring to  FIG. 22 , after hair is wound with the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  of the cosmetic clip rod  10  fixed, the hair is fixed using another cosmetic clip rod  10  as a band. Therefore, the cosmetic clip rod of the present invention may be used for various purposes, according to requirements. 
     Fifth Embodiment 
     Attached  FIGS. 23 through 25  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a preferred fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 23 through 25 , a cosmetic clip rod  10   a  according to embodiments of the present invention includes a cylindrical pipe-shaped body  100   a  having a slight thickness. The body  100   a  includes a first band portion  110   a  and a second band portion  110   b , and a plate spring  120  connecting the two portions. 
     The first band portion  110   a  is shaped in a semicircle, with a fixed end  111  on another end and a first free end  112  on one end. The second band portion  110   b  is disposed symmetrically to the first band portion  110   a , and has a semicircular shape with the other end having a fixed end  113  and the one end having a second free end  114 . Recesses  116  for hooking rubber bands (not shown) are defined in either side surfaces of the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b . The first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  have sections that may include a base plate  102  and coating layer  103  described in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof will be deemed already provided above. However, in the present embodiment, because the body  100   a  has a plate spring  120 , the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  may be more sturdily made than the body  100  according to the first embodiment. 
     The plate spring  120  is connected to the fixed end  111  of the first band portion  110   a  and the fixed end  113  of the second band portion  110   b , to provide elasticity to enable the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  to elastically open and return to their original positions. The plate spring  120  is fixed with either end thereof inserted in the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b . However, as illustrated in  FIGS. 26 and 27 , the plate spring  120  may alternatively be attached and installed through an adhesive on the outer surfaces of the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b , installed with bolts, etc. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 24 , when portions of the first free end  112  of the first band portion  110   a  and the second free end  114  of the second band portion  110   b  overlap, the body  100   a  has a fixing member  118  to maintain the overlapped state. The fixing member  118  is formed of an inserting part  118   a  and an insertion slot  118   b , and a detailed description of the fixing member will be deemed already described above. 
     Referring to  FIG. 25 , when a user applies physical force to the first free end  112  of the first band portion  110   a  and the second free end  114  of the second band portion  110   b  in an outward direction (in the directions of the arrows) by pulling in the directions of the arrows, the plate spring  120  is deformed (bends) so that the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  open. When the physical force applied to the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  is removed, the deformed plate spring  120  is returned to its original position to return the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  to their original positions indicated by the broken lines. Here, aside from the body  200   a  according to the second embodiment opening when the plate spring bends, the above-configured cosmetic clip rod can be applied to the same wide variety of uses as the cosmetic clip rod in the fourth embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG. 28 , after hair is wound up from the bottom on a typical heating rod  1 , a cosmetic clip rod  10   a  can be used instead of rubber bands to fix the hair. Here, because the heating rod  1  wound with hair is covered with the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  of the cosmetic clip rod  10   a  opened outward, various effects can be realized, including fixing the hair across the entire surface of the heating rod  1 , and easier workability versus using rubber bands to fix hair at portions. Here, only by using a cosmetic clip rod  10   a  with a diameter smaller than that of the heating rod  1  can the rod impart sufficient tensile force to firmly fix the hair wound on the heating rod  1 . Particularly, because the cosmetic clip rod  10   a  completely covers hair wound on the heating rod  1  from the outside, various effects can be realized, such as the prevention of moisture evaporating from the hair to the outside. Specifically, because the cosmetic clip rod  10   a  blocks (heat insulates) heat generated by the heating rod  1  from radiating to the outside, heat loss is minimized to provide sufficient heat to hair to achieve perming effectiveness over a short duration, prevent damage to the scalp from heat from the heating rod  1 , and achieve other effects. 
       FIG. 29  is an state-of-use diagram of a cosmetic clip rod being used as a rod. 
     Referring to  FIG. 29 , a cosmetic clip rod  10   a  may be used as a rod to wind hair on, with the first free end  112  of the first band portion  110   a  and the second free end  114  of the second band portion  110   b  maintained in a partially overlapped state. Here, because the size of the body  100   a  can be varied according to which position the inserting part is fixed to the insertion hole, the cosmetic rod clip  10   a  does not need to be provided in different sizes, so that various effects can be realized such as a user (hair dresser) being able to use the rod by adjusting its size according to the hairstyle of the client. 
     Sixth Embodiment 
       FIGS. 30 and 31  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 30 and 31 , a cosmetic clip rod  10   b  according to the sixth embodiment includes a body  100   b  in a cylindrical pipe shape with a slight thickness. The body  100   b  includes a first band portion  110   a  and a second band portion  110   b , and a plate spring  130  connecting the two portions. 
     The first band portion  110   a  has a fixed end  111  at the other end and a first free end  112  at one end, and is formed as a semi-cylinder. The second band portion  110   b  is symmetrically disposed to the first band portion  110   a , has a fixed end  113  at the other end and a second free end  114  at the one end, and is formed as a semi-cylinder. The fixed end  111  of the first band portion  110   a  and the fixed end  113  of the second band portion  110   b  are connected to one another by a flexible connecting portion  119  that can freely be bent. The recesses  116  are defined at either end of the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  to wind rubber bands (not shown) on. The sections of the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b , as described in the first embodiment, may include a base plate  102  and a coating layer  103 , and a description thereof will be deemed provided by the description given above. However, in the present embodiment, because the body  100   b  has the spring plate  130 , the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  may be more durably formed than the body  100  according to the first embodiment. 
     The plate spring  130  is inserted in coupling holes  117  defined in portions close to the fixed end  111  of the first band portion  110   a  and the fixed end  113  of the second band portion  110   b , to provide elastic force enabling the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  to elastically open or return to their original positions, and the plate spring  130  maintains a flush state with the outer surface of the body when the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  are in closed states. The plate spring  130  has bend portions  132  at either end thereof, and the bent portions  132  are hooked on the inner surface of the body  100   b , through the coupling holes  117 , to provide force pressing the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  inward. That is, when the cosmetic clip rod is used as a band, the plate spring exerts force inward (toward a heating rod with hair wound thereon) on the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b , so that the hair can be held more securely. 
     While not illustrated, when the first free end  112  of the first band portion  110   a  and the second free end  114  of the second band portion  110   b  are in contact, the body  100   b  may be provided with a fixing member formed of an inserting part and an insertion hole to maintain the contacting state. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 31 , when a user applies physical force outward (in the directions of the arrows) on the first free end  112  of the first band portion  110   a  and the second free end  114  of the second band portion  110   b  (by pulling in the directions of the arrows) to open the ends past a predetermined angle (at around where the tensile resistance point of the plate spring can be overcome), the coefficient angle limit of the plate spring  130  is altered such that elastic force is imparted to sustain the first band portion  110   a  and the second band portion  110   b  at their open angle. 
     In the above-configured cosmetic clip rod, the plate spring provides elastic force to open and close the first band portion and the second band portion of the body, so that hair wound on a heating rod can be more firmly pressed and fixed by the elastic force, the processes of opening and closing the rod are made easier, and the overall manufacturing cost of the body is kept low, thereby providing benefits such as maximized competitiveness. 
     Seventh Embodiment 
       FIGS. 32 through 37  are diagrams illustrating cosmetic clip rods according to a preferred seventh embodiment of the present invention. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 32 through 34 , a cosmetic clip rod  10   c  according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention includes a body  100   c  formed as a cylindrical pipe with a thin thickness. The body  100   c  is cylindrically configured with a first free end  112  and a second free end  114  that open at one side, and has elasticity enabling the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  to elastically open outward or elastically return to their original positions. The body  100   c  defines recesses (not shown) at either end thereof on which rubber bands (not shown) can be hooked. The body  100   c  may have a cross section with a base plate having elasticity, and a coating layer that protects the base plate. 
     The body  100   c  defines a plurality of cut portions  105  longitudinally along its inner surface and a plurality of cutaways  106  in its outer surface, to allow it to easily open outward when subjected to physical force applied from the outside. The cut portions  105  and the cutaways  106  are defined at predetermined intervals circumferentially along the body  100   c . The cut portions  105  are defined correspondingly in the inner surface at the centers of the cutaways  106 . The positions of the cut portions  105  may be variously altered, and, as illustrated in  FIG. 35 , the cut portions  105  may be defined in the inner surface at the center between each cutaway  106  and the next cutaway  106 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 33 , when a user exerts physical force on the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  in outward directions (directions of the arrows) the body  100   c  (by pulling in the directions of the arrows), the first free end  112  and second free end  114  of the body  100   c  open outwardly, and the cut portions defined in the inner surface of the body  100   c  are opened, while the cutaways  106  defined in the outer surface of the body  100   c  are slightly closed. Thus, the body  100   c , according to the present embodiment, through the shrinking and expansion of the cut portions  105  and cutaways  106 , allows the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  to open outwardly with minimal exertion. Of course, when the physical force applied to the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  is removed, the innate elastic restoring force of the body returns the body to its original position indicated by the dotted lines. 
     Referring to  FIG. 34 , the cosmetic clip rod  10   c  according to the present embodiment may include a fixing member  118  to fixedly maintain an overlapped part of the first free end  112  and the second free end  114 , in the case of partial overlapping thereof. The fixing member  118  may have a configuration similar to that described in previous embodiments, with an inserting part  118   b  and an insertion hole  118   a , or may be configured in various ways including employing velcro, buttons, magnets, etc. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 36 and 37 , the body  100   c  may be provided with various types of cut portions and cutaways. 
       FIG. 36  illustrates a body  100   c  defining one cut portion and one cutaway. The body  100   c  defines one cut portion  105  longitudinally along its inner surface, and a cutaway  106  in its outer surface. The cut portion  105  and the cutaway  106  are disposed at the center between the first free end  112  and the second free end  114 . As illustrated in  FIG. 36 , when a user applied physical force outward (in the direction of the arrow) on the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  (by pulling in the direction of the arrow), the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  open outwardly, the cut portion  105  defined in the inner surface of the body  100   c  widens, and the cutaway in the outer surface slightly contracts. 
       FIG. 37  illustrates a body  100   c  with three cut portions and cutaways defined at 90-degree angles. The body  100   c  defines three cut portions  105  longitudinally in its inner surface, and three cutaways  106  in its outer surface. The cut portions  105  and cutaways  106  are disposed at 90-degrees apart. While not illustrated, when a user applies physical force in outward directions (directions of the arrows) on the first free end  112  and the second free end  114  (by pulling in the directions of the arrows), the body  100   c  first free end  112  and the second free end  114  of the body  100   c  open outwardly, and the three cut portions  105  defined in the inner surface of the body  100   c  expand, and the cutaways  106  in the outer surface are slightly contracted. 
     Illustrations and descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been provided above; however, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and alterations may be made to the claims set forth below herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     The present invention can be used to wind and fix hair, and also to fix hair wound on a heating rod, to prevent moisture evaporating from the hair.