Packaging for hairpieces

Abstract

A packaging includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member is elongated along a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. At least one hair product has at least one strip, which is secured to the elongated member such that it is extends along the longitudinal axis of the elongated member. The at least one hair product also has a plurality of hair strands, at least some of which are attached to the at least one strip. The plurality of hair strands are wound around the elongated member and positioned between the first and second ends of the elongated member. At least one wrap is wound around the elongated member over the plurality of hair strands so as to keep the plurality of hair strands wound around the elongated member.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A packaging comprising an elongated member having a first end and a second end opposite said first end, said elongated member being elongated along a longitudinal axis between said first and second ends; at least one hair product having at least one strip, which is secured to said elongated member such that it extends along said longitudinal axis of said elongated member, and a plurality of hair strands, at least some of which are attached to said at least one strip, said plurality of hair strands being wound around said elongated member and positioned between said first and second ends of said elongated member; and at least one wrap wound around said elongated member over said plurality of hair strands so as to keep said plurality of hair strands wound around said elongated member. 
     
     
         2 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one strip includes opposing ends, one of which is located adjacent said first end of said elongated member, and the other of which is located adjacent said second end of said elongated member. 
     
     
         3 . The packaging of  claim 2 , wherein said at least one strip extends substantially linearly between said opposing ends along said longitudinal axis of said elongated member. 
     
     
         4 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one strip includes a plurality of strips assembled together and attached to said elongated member, at least some of said plurality of hair strands being attached to each of said plurality of strips. 
     
     
         5 . The packaging of  claim 4 , wherein each of said plurality of hair strands extends from a corresponding one of said plurality of strips and is wound around said elongated member. 
     
     
         6 . The packaging of  claim 5 , wherein said elongated member includes first and second end pieces adjacent said first and second ends, respectively. 
     
     
         7 . The packaging of  claim 6 , wherein each of said first and second end pieces has a diameter greater than a diameter of said elongated member so as to capture said plurality of hair strands between said first and second end pieces. 
     
     
         8 . The packaging of  claim 6 , wherein said first and second end pieces are offset from a center of said elongated member so as to provide an area having a depth greater than other locations on said elongated member, said plurality of strips being attached to said area of said elongated member. 
     
     
         9 . The packaging of  claim 4 , further comprising at least one fastener for securing said plurality of strips to said elongated member. 
     
     
         10 . The packaging of  claim 9 , wherein said at least one fastener includes at least one tie for tying said plurality of strips to each other and for attaching said tied strips to said elongated member. 
     
     
         11 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein said elongated member has a generally round cross-sectional shape so as to maintain curled shapes of said plurality of hair strands. 
     
     
         12 . The packaging of  claim 11 , wherein said round cross-sectional shape includes a substantially circular or elliptical cross-sectional shape. 
     
     
         13 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one wrap includes an inner wrap and an outer wrap wound about said elongated member. 
     
     
         14 . The packaging of  claim 13 , wherein said inner wrap is wound about said elongated member such that said inner wrap covers said plurality of hair strands so as to keep said plurality of hair strands wound around said elongated member. 
     
     
         15 . The packaging of  claim 14 , wherein said outer wrap is wound about said elongated member such that said outer wrap covers said plurality of hair strands, said inner wrap and said elongated member. 
     
     
         16 . The packaging of  claim 15 , wherein said outer wrap has portions extending beyond said first and second ends of said elongated member and constricted so as to contain therein said plurality of hair strands, said inner wrap and said elongated member. 
     
     
         17 . The packaging of  claim 16 , wherein each of said inner and outer wraps is made from a translucent or transparent material in its entirety such that said at least one hair product is viewable through said inner and outer wraps. 
     
     
         18 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of hair strands are wound partially around said elongated member. 
     
     
         19 . The packaging of  claim 1 , wherein at least some of said plurality of hair strands are wound partially around said elongated member. 
     
     
         20 . The packaging of  claim 19 , wherein at least some of said plurality of hair strands are wound at least once around said elongated member.