Abstract:
A multiple clip hair fastener with a plurality of claw clips integrally attached to the next. The clips are fastened to separate sections of hair while each clip remains aligned and integrally attached.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0001]    1. Field of the Invention  
           [0002]    The present invention and method relates to a claw clip hair fastener. More particularly a plurality of claw clips connected to each other in various formations to create a multitude of new hairstyles.  
           [0003]    2. Description of Prior Art  
           [0004]    Many people like to put their hair up in various styles. One way to put the hair up is to clip a plurality of sections of hair and secure them with individual hair clips. This process is effective and stylish but it is difficult for a non-hairstylist to achieve, especially when trying to keep the clips in alignment. It is also a time consuming process.  
         SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION  
         [0005]    An object of the present invention is to provide an instrument, which is convenient, practical, and inexpensive for use in hair styling.  
           [0006]    A further object is to provide an instrument that will keep a plurality of claw clips neatly aligned.  
           [0007]    A further object is to provide a single instrument that will keep a plurality of hair sections neatly secure.  
           [0008]    A further object is to provide such an instrument that can be used unassisted by the individual styling their hair, eliminating the expense of a professional stylist.  
           [0009]    A further object is to provide an instrument that can be reused over and over again.  
           [0010]    A further object is to provide an instrument that will quickly hold the user&#39;s hair up in a neatly secured style.  
           [0011]    According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a multiple claw clip hair fastener comprising a plurality of claw clips integrally attached and aligned longitudinally. The clips are the “bulldog” type, wherein the gripping arms of the clips bend in a direction away from the clips pivot in a concave since.  
           [0012]    According to the arrangement described above a first claw clip is secured to a section of hair. Other sections of hair are then secured to the other remaining claw clips. As you will see below the claw clips can be integrally attached together in different formations allowing the hair sections to be put in the claw clips at different angles while all clips remain attached. Because all the claw clips are integrally attached and aligned with each other, the hair sections remain in conveniently separate sections within a single apparatus while the clips don&#39;t move out of alignment.  
           [0013]    Accordingly a preferred embodiment is a plurality of spring loaded plastic claw clips integrally attached. The clips are either aligned one after another or are attached in alternating directions. They are connected at their ears or at their edge portion right above the clips teeth. The clips may be snap-locked together, which would make them removably connected or simply attached together permanently. Latches, hinges, or ball and joint could also connect them.  
           [0014]    According to another embodiment the claw clips have spacer bands between each clip, connecting each clip to the next. The spacers may or may not be removably connected by latches, hinges, or ball and joint. They can be a strip or continue around to form a circular formation.  
           [0015]    Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments given with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0016]    In the accompanying drawings:  
         [0017]    [0017]FIG. 1 is a plan view showing the multiple claw-clips attached to each other according to the present invention.  
         [0018]    [0018]FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the multiple claw-clips attached to each other according to the present invention.  
         [0019]    [0019]FIG. 3 is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention.  
         [0020]    [0020]FIG. 4 is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention.  
         [0021]    [0021]FIG. 5 is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention.  
         [0022]    [0022]FIG. 6 is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS  
       [0023]    Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings. There is illustrated the multiple clip fastener embodying the present invention. The multiple clip fastener, generally designated by reference numeral  1 , shows a plurality of integrally attached clips. The clips  10 ,  11 , and  12  have a first claw and handle portion  15   a  with teeth  15   b  penetrating from claw and handle portion  15   a  and a second claw and handle portion  16   a  with teeth  16   b  penetrating from claw and handle portion  16   a . Each portion  15   a  and  16   a  has a pair of lugs  17  and  18 . The lugs  17  and  18  are aligned with a spring  19  intermediate them and a pin  20  is placed through holes  21  and  22  of lugs  17  and  18 . Wherein the first claw and handle portion  15   a  is secured to the second claw and handle portion  16   a . Each clip  10 ,  11 , and  12  is integrally attached to the next at  13 . Preferably the clip portions  10 ,  11 , and  12  are made of plastic.  
         [0024]    In use of the multiple clip fastener  1  described above, the center clip  11  is clamped to a section of hair by using the clips  10  and  12  as the open and close handles. The first and third clip  10  and  12  are attached to a second and third hair section.  
         [0025]    [0025]FIG. 3 shows clips  30 ,  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 , and  35  connected with the clips facing alternate directions so hair sections can be grabbed from different sides.  
         [0026]    [0026]FIG. 4 shows two clips  40  and  42  attached back to back.  
         [0027]    [0027]FIG. 5 shows clips  50 ,  51 ,  52 , and  53  attached in a circular since.  
         [0028]    [0028]FIG. 6 shows the clips  62 ,  63 ,  64 ,  65 , and  66  with spacer bands  67  between each clip to connect them.  
         [0029]    The present invention being thus described, it is obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. For instance, the clips can be attached to each other by a ball and socket, hinged, or any other way to integrally attach them. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention, and all such variations as would be obvious to those skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the claims.