Patent Document

This is a division of application Ser. No. 10/133,067 filed Apr. 26, 2002 now abandoned. 

   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   1. Field of the Invention 
   The present invention and method relates to a claw clip hair fastener. More particularly a plurality of claw clips connected directly to each other in various formations to create a multitude of new hairstyles. 
   2. Description of Prior Art 
   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 
   An object of the present invention is to provide an instrument, which is convenient, practical, and inexpensive for use in hair styling. 
   A further object is to provide an instrument that will keep a plurality of claw clips neatly attached. 
   A further object is to provide a single instrument that will keep a plurality of hair sections neatly aligned. 
   A further object is to provide a single instrument that will keep a plurality of hair sections neatly secure to a single device. 
   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. 
   A further object is to provide an instrument that can be reused over and over again. A further object is to provide an instrument that will quickly hold the user&#39;s hair up in a neatly secured style. 
   According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a multiple claw clip hair fastener comprising a plurality of claw clips attached directly to each other in various formations. 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 sense. 
   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 attached together in different formations allowing the hair sections to be put in the claw clips at different angles while all clips remain directly attached. Because all the claw clips are directly attached and aligned with each other, the hair sections remain in conveniently separate sections within a single apparatus while the clips stay attached. 
   Accordingly a preferred embodiment is a plurality of spring loaded plastic claw clips directly attached. The clips are either aligned one after another or are attached in alternating directions. Each clip is connected at their edge portion. 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 connect them. 
   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 
     In the accompanying drawings: 
       FIG. 1  is a plan view showing the multiple claw-clips attached to each other according to the present invention. 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective view showing the multiple claw-clips attached to each other according to the present invention. 
       FIG. 3  is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention. 
       FIG. 4  is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention. 
       FIG. 5  is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention. 
       FIG. 6  is a plan view of another embodiment of the current invention. 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
   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 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 , the teeth  15 ( b ) and  16 ( b ) being mutually intertwined as shown in  FIG. 1 . 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 attached to the next between clips  10  and  11  and between clips  11  and  12  at  13 . Preferably the clip portions  10 ,  11 , and  12  are made of plastic. 
   In use of the multiple clip fastener  1  described above, the center clip  11  can be 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 then attached to a second and third hair section. 
     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. 
     FIG. 4  shows two clips  40  and  42  attached back to back. 
     FIG. 5  shows clips  50 ,  51 ,  52 , and  53  attached in a circular sense. 
     FIG. 6  shows clips  54  and  55  attached face to face. 
   The present invention being thus described, any other way to use the current invention should apply. Such variations in use 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.

Technology Category: 1