Apparatus for concealing a hair band

Abstract

An apparatus is presented that is worn on the wrist or forearm that holds an elastic hair band out of sight. The apparatus is either a permanent loop-shape with affixed ends, a u-shape, or a u-shape with a fastening structure. The apparatus holds an elastic hair band internally with a tensioning structure that either slightly extends from the internal wall of the apparatus or is recessed into the internal wall, holding an elastic hair band against the apparatus body when the band is stretched around the structure in slight tension. Alternatively, the apparatus may hold the elastic hair band on one end of a u-shaped apparatus where it serves as a removable fastening mechanism of the two ends, but is not necessary to keep the apparatus on the wrist.

1 . An apparatus for wearing on the body, namely on the wrist or arm, that holds a hair band internally or externally, out of view when worn, comprising: a body comprised of any material such as metal, leather, or wood wherein the body holds the hair band in or against its inner wall or at the underside of the wrist, and wherein the body is configured to substantially conceal the hair band from view during wear by a user, while permitting at least a portion of the hair band to remain accessible at the inner wall of the body or at the underside of the wrist. 
     
     
         2 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , the material of the apparatus comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are left open to form a hollow u-shape. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , wherein the first end and the second end are connected to form a continuous hollow loop. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , wherein the inner wall of the body further comprises a tensioning structure for holding the hair band in tension when placed around it. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus in  claim 1 , further comprising a recessed area for holding the hair band when pressed into the cavity with a tensioning structure holding it in place with the ends free for easy removal. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus in  claim 2 , wherein the first end has a small hole, large enough to fit a half-folded hair band, and wherein the second end has an object protruding up from the body of the apparatus for holding one or both ends of the hair band. 
     
     
         7 . A wearable article for concealing a hair band, comprising: a body configured for selective positioning around an arm or wrist of a user, the body having an inner wall and a recessed portion extending radially inwardly relative to the inner wall of the body, the recessed portion configured to receive the hair band, the inner wall having a tensioning structure for holding the hair band in tension when operatively positioned within the recessed portion and around the tensioning structure, wherein the body is configured to substantially conceal the hair band from view during wear by the user, while permitting at least a portion of the hair band to remain accessible at the inner wall of the body. 
     
     
         8 . A wearable article for concealing a hair band, comprising: a body configured for selective positioning around an arm or wrist of a user, the body having a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end cooperate to form a substantially U-shaped body, the first end having an opening configured to receive at least a half-folded hair band, the second end having a protrusion extending outwardly from the body for holding at least a portion of the hair band, wherein the body is configured to substantially conceal the hair band from view during wear by the user, while permitting at least a portion of the hair band to remain accessible at the underside of the wrist or arm.