Linda B Jacobs

US Patent:

54581087, Oct 17, 1995

Filed:

Sep 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/303407

Inventors:

Linda J. Jacobs - Fayetteville NC

International Classification:

A45D 812
A45D 830

US Classification:

132156

Abstract:

A hair comb for use as a decorative fashion accessory characterized by its ability to grip and retain the hair of the wearer in order to maintain a desired hair style comprises an elongate flexible, bendable, rod-like member of a closed cell foam. A stiffening wire is integral with and extends along substantially the entire length of the rod-like member. Spaced apart plastic teeth are embedded within and extend outwardly from and beyond the exterior surface of the rod-like member. A decorative covering surrounding encases the rod-like member so that the teeth protrude through the covering. An optional closure means is connected to the covering at opposite ends. The wire, teeth, and closure means cooperate to maintain the comb in the desired position in the hair.