Hair Clip with Friction Member

Abstract

A hair retaining clip includes a base, a locking arm, a hinge, and a locking mechanism. The base includes a first end, a second end and a first elongate section that is resiliently movable relative to the base. The locking arm includes a first end, a second end, and a second elongate section that operatively engages the first elongate section in a closed position. The hinge is disposed on and pivotally connects the first ends of the base and the locking arm. The locking mechanism is disposed on the second ends of the base and the locking arm for locking the clip in a closed position. At least one of the first and second elongate sections are entirely constructed from a high friction material.

1 . A hair retaining clip, comprising: 
 a base having a first end and a second end, the first clip member including a first elongate section that is resiliently movable relative to the base;    a locking arm member having a first end and a second end, the locking arm including a second elongate section, wherein the first elongate section operatively engages the second elongate section in a closed position;    a hinge disposed on the first ends of the base and the locking arm, thereby pivotally connecting the base and the locking arm; and    a locking mechanism disposed on the second end of the base for locking the clip in a closed position, wherein at least one of the first and second elongate sections are entirely constructed from a material having a high friction coefficient.    
   
   
       2 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 1 , wherein the high friction material is one of a TPE, silicone, neoprene, santoprene, and natural rubber material.  
   
   
       3 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 1 , further including a shroud permanently attached to one of the first and second members the base.  
   
   
       4 - 7 . (canceled)  
   
   
       8 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongate section has a first end, a second end and a center section, and wherein the center section has a width that is narrower than the widths of the first and second ends of the first elongate section.  
   
   
       9 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 1 , wherein the first elongate section has a first end, a second end and a center section, and wherein the center section has a curvature such that the center section is closer to the locking arm than the first and second ends of the first elongate section when the locking arm is in the closed position.  
   
   
       10 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 1 , wherein the locking arm includes an aperture configured to receive a portion of the first elongate section when the locking arm is disposed in the closed position.  
   
   
       11 . A hair retaining clip for securing a bundle of hair, comprising: 
 a base having a first end and a second end;    a locking arm having a first end and a second end;    a hinge pivotally connecting the first end of the base to the first end of the locking arm such that the locking arm is movable between an open position and a closed position;    a locking mechanism connected to the base proximate the second end of the base and configured to releasably engage the second end of the locking arm when the locking arm is moved to the closed position to retain the locking arm in the closed position; and    a spring member connected to the base and resiliently movable relative to the base, wherein the spring member includes an inner surface facing the locking arm when the locking arm is disposed in the closed position, and wherein the material from which the spring member is constructed has a greater coefficient of friction than a coefficient of friction of the material from which the base is constructed.    
   
   
       12 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 11 , wherein the spring member has a first end, a second end and a center section, and wherein the center section has a width that is narrower than the widths of the first and second ends of the spring member.  
   
   
       13 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 11 , wherein the spring member has a first end, a second end and a center section, and wherein the center section has a curvature such that the center section is closer to the locking arm than the first and second ends of the spring member when the locking arm is in the closed position.  
   
   
       14 . The hair retaining clip of  claim 11 , wherein the locking arm includes an aperture configured to receive a portion of the spring member when the locking arm is disposed in the closed position.