U.S. patent application number 09/747516 was filed with the patent office on 2002-06-27 for brush attachment for hand-held blow dryers.
Invention is credited to White, Patrick S..
Application Number | 20020078587 09/747516 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25005392 |
Filed Date | 2002-06-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020078587 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
White, Patrick S. |
June 27, 2002 |
Brush attachment for hand-held blow dryers
Abstract
An attachment to be releasably affixed to the barrel of a
pistol-grip blow dryer comprising a stretchable tubular element
supporting a plurality of bristles or fingers in a brush like
arrangement.
Inventors: |
White, Patrick S.;
(Texarkana, TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CRUTSINGER & BOOTH
Suite 1950
1601 Elm Street
Dallas
TX
75201-4764
US
|
Family ID: |
25005392 |
Appl. No.: |
09/747516 |
Filed: |
December 21, 2000 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
34/97 ; 34/96;
34/98 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 2200/104 20130101;
A46B 17/02 20130101; A46B 15/0055 20130101; A45D 20/12
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
34/97 ; 34/96;
34/98 |
International
Class: |
A45D 001/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An attachment adapted to be releasably affixed to the barrel of
a blow dryer for hair comprising a flexible essentially rectangular
sheet of rubber-like material, and an essentially rectangular panel
of elastic material, said sheet and said panel being joined along
their longitudinal edges to form a tubular structure and a
plurality of bristle-like elements affixed to said sheet and
extending outwardly therefrom in a brush-like arrangement, said
tubular structure being of such being size and diameter do to the
fitted around the barrel of said blow dryer and retained
therearound by tension of the stretched elastic panel.
2. The attachment is defined in claim 1, wherein said sheer is of a
material selected from plastic, synthetic rubber, and natural
rubber.
3. The attachment of claim 2 wherein said sheet is of plastic.
4. The attachment of claim 2 wherein said sheet is of rubber.
5. The attachment of claim 1 wherein said panel is of elastic
cloth.
6. The attachment of claim 2 wherein said panel is of elastic
cloth.
7. The attachment of claim 3 wherein said panel is of elastic
cloth.
8. An attachment adapted to be releaseably affixed on the barrel of
a "pistol grip blow dryer for hair comprising an essentially
rectangular sheet of rubber like material and an essentially
rectangular panel of elastic cloth material, said sheet and said
panel being joined along their opposite longitudinal edges to form
a tubular structure, and a plurality of bristle like plastic
elements affixed on said sheet, and extending outwardly therefrom
in a hairbrush like arrangement, said tubular structure being of
such size and diameter as to be fitted around the barrel of said
pistol style blow dryer and retained there around by tension of the
stretched elastic panel, all of said sheet and said panel and said
bristles being of materials that remain undamaged by heat emitted
from said barrel of said blow dryer.
Description
[0001] This invention relates to equipment from a hair stylist, and
more particularly, to a hair guide that may be detachably mounted
on the barrel or muzzle of a hand-held blow dryer.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] Many professional salon hair stylists, when styling longer
hair, i.e., six (6) inches or more in length, often use the barrel
or nozzle of their blow dryer then in use to hold a separated
portion or tress of hair for the next combing or brushing stroke.
Because the blow dryer barrels are usually round and smooth, such a
technique may be awkward or difficult at best, even after long
experience of using it.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention provides a bristled brush or comb-like
attachment that may be fitted on the barrel or nozzle of almost any
hand-held blow dryer now in use or on the market. The base
comprises a rectangular sheet or strip of flexible neoprene or
plastic or rubber-like material. A plurality of "fingers" or
bristles, are supported on the strap which has its side edges
connected to a stretchable material to form a flexible tubular
shape of a size to be releasably mounted on the barrel of a pistol
grip type hair dryer.
[0004] It has been the custom of many hair stylists to use a hair
dryer/blower, together with a comb and coarse bristle brush, or
with a pair of brushes for this operation. Such techniques require
that the stylist use a brush in each hand or a brush and comb to
select and position a hair portion for drying and then lay one
implement down to pick up the dryer/blower to direct the hot air
against the hair bundle to dry and fluff it while held in position
by the other implement. The implement in one hand must be changed
at least once for each grouping and drying operation.
[0005] The present invention being attached to a blow dryer allows
the stylist to select and position the hair portion or tress and
dry it without the necessity of changing implements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
[0006] The above objects and advantages of the present invention,
as well as others, maybe more fully understood from the following
detailed description when read with reference to the accompanying
drawing in which:
[0007] FIG. 1 is a prospective view of the brush attachment of the
present invention when positioned on the barrel of a hair
dryer/blower for operational use;
[0008] FIG. 2 is an end elevation view of the brush attachment of
the present invention; and
[0009] FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the brush attachment of
the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0010] With reference now to the drawing wherein the reference
numerals designate the same elements throughout FIGS. 1, 2 and 3,
there is shown the blow/dryer brush attachment 10 of the present
invention.
[0011] The attachment comprises a generally rectangular base sheet
or patch 11 of a flexible, preferably somewhat elastic material,
such as neoprene, plastic or other rubber-like material of suitable
strength and thickness to support a plurality of relatively stiff
tapered plastic fingers or bristles 12 arranged in a brush-like
array. The number of bristles and their arrangement is not critical
and may follow an individual user's taste. Preferably, the bristles
12 are arranged from three (3) to about five (5) rows (shown), and
may number from about four (4) to about seven (7) per row (shown)
or more.
[0012] Bristles 12 may be anchored in the base sheet 11 by
nail-like heads 13 (see FIG. 2) or by other suitable means well
known in the art. The bristles 12 may be tipped at their outer ends
with a rounded termination or head 14, so that discomfort or
scratches from sharp or rough tips are avoided.
[0013] One or more generally rectangular strips or panels 15 of
elastic or elastic-like material are connected between the side
edges of the sheet 11 in seams 16 to form a tubular structure as
shown. This attachment may be made by sewing, gluing, or other
suitable means that will stand up to any heat emitted through the
barrel of the blow dryer on which the attachment is mounted.
[0014] For use in hair drying/styling, the attachment of the
present invention is mounted on the barrel of a pistol grip blow
dryer 17 as illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0015] The stylist may hold the blow dryer 17 with the mounted
attachment 10 in one hand and a styling brush of choice in the
other hand. Using either brush or attachment, a hair grouping or
tress of appropriate size is separated from the general mass of
hair being treated with a series of combing and support motions,
using the brush and attachment 10 alternately until judged in the
proper position to receive a drying stream of air. The hair bundle
is then held in that position with the brush, while the dryer is
maneuvered to direct a drying stream of air to the bundle. The
procedure is repeated as often as desired without the necessity of
the operator putting down one implement and taking up another for
the drying of each bundle or tress of hair.
[0016] The foregoing description of a preferred embodiment of the
present invention may inspire, among others, many variations,
changes and modifications still within the spirit and scope of the
present invention, and is therefore to be limited only as set forth
in the following claims.
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