Hair clip inner protector

Abstract

A predetermined shaped material that surrounds the arms of a steel hair clip such that a large rectangular portion ( 20 ) surrounds each arm and a small rectangular middle portion ( 22 ) covers the clasp. The small rectangular middle portion prevents hair from getting caught in the clasp. Each large rectangular portion adheres to the hair and compacts allowing the clip to better fit a broader range of hair thicknesses.

1. A hair clip for protecting and holding in place comprising:
 a decorative base plate having a clasp, an inner upper arm, said base plate being pivotally connected to a lower inner arm at one end of said base plate by a hinge, said clasp being positioned between said base plate and said upper arm at another end, said lower arm further having an eye hook at one end to fasten with said clasp; and    a unitary inner protector comprising a material having two large rectangular portions at each end and a smaller rectangular portion at an intermediate portion, said large rectangular portions being secured around said upper and lower arms with adhesive and said smaller rectangular portion being secured to and covered said hinge.    
     
     
       2. A hair clip comprising:
   a base plate, a first arm coupled to the base plate;        a second arm coupled to the base plate, wherein the second arm is movable between an open position and a closed position about a hinge;        a protector substantially covering the hinge over an area where the second arm is coupled to the base plate, wherein said protector is a tubular sleeve secured around the first arm and the second arm, wherein said protector includes an aperture through which a portion of the hinge extends; a clasp coupled to the base plate and a hook extending from the second arm, wherein the hook engages the clasp to secure the second arm in the closed position.     
     
     
       3. A hair clip comprising:
   a base plate having a clasp, an inner upper arm, said base plate being pivotally connected to a lower inner arm at one end of said base plate by a hinge, said clasp being positioned between said base plate and said upper arm at another end, said lower arm further having a hook at one end to fasten with said clasp; and        a unitary inner protector comprising a material having two large rectangular portions at each end and a smaller rectangular portion at an intermediate portion, said large rectangular portions being secured around said upper and lower arms with adhesive and said smaller rectangular portion being secured to and covered said hinge.     
     
     
       4. A hair clip for protecting and holding in place comprising:
   a decorative base plate having a clasp, an inner upper arm, said base plate being pivotally connected to a lower inner arm at one end of said base plate by a hinge, said clasp being positioned between said base plate and said upper arm at another end, said lower arm further having an eye hook at one end to fasten with said clasp; and        a unitary inner protector comprising a material having two large rectangular portions at each end and a smaller rectangular portion at an intermediate portion, said large rectangular portions being secured around said upper and lower arms with adhesive and said smaller rectangular portion being secured to and covered said hinge.