U.S. patent application number 10/288161 was filed with the patent office on 2004-04-01 for anion emission brush.
Invention is credited to Kim, Byung-Kuk.
Application Number | 20040060141 10/288161 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32026113 |
Filed Date | 2004-04-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040060141 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kim, Byung-Kuk |
April 1, 2004 |
Anion emission brush
Abstract
The present invention relates to an anion emission brush. The
brush comprises the essential components of a body portion formed
by admixing a primary mixture obtained from at least any one
selected from a group consisting of 0.2 to 0.4 percent by weight of
germanium (Ge), 0.2 to 0.4 percent by weight of zirconium (Zr) and
0.2 to 0.4 percent by weight of beryllium (Be), and 1 to 2 percent
by weight of tourmaline with 96.8 to 98 8 percent by weight of at
least any one compound selected from a group consisting of
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), acrylonitrile styrene (AS),
polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS), and forming the resulting
mixture into the body portion; a brush portion formed by admixing
the primary mixture with nylon in an amount of 96.8 to 98 8 percent
by weight and projecting the resulting mixture from the body
portion to form the brush portion; and a grip portion formed by
admixing the primary mixture with 96 8 to 98.8 percent by weight of
at least any one compound selected from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or
synthetic rubber (SR) and forming the resulting mixture into the
grip portion to be extended from either one end of the body
portion.
Inventors: |
Kim, Byung-Kuk; (Seoul,
KR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
SEYFARTH SHAW
55 EAST MONROE STREET
SUITE 4200
CHICAGO
IL
60603-5803
US
|
Family ID: |
32026113 |
Appl. No.: |
10/288161 |
Filed: |
November 5, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
15/159.1 ;
15/187; 15/207.2 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A46B 15/0002 20130101;
A46B 2200/104 20130101; A46B 15/0024 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
015/159.1 ;
015/187; 015/207.2 |
International
Class: |
A46B 001/00; A46B
005/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Oct 1, 2002 |
KR |
2002-59781 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An anion emission brush comprising: a body portion formed by
admixing a primary mixture obtained from at least any one selected
from a group consisting of 0 2 to 0.4 percent by weight of
germanium (Ge), 0 2 to 0.4 percent by weight of zirconium (Zr) and
0.2 to 0.4 percent by weight of beryllium (Be), and 1 to 2 percent
by weight of tourmaline with 96.8 to 98.8 percent by weight of at
least any one compound selected from a group consisting of
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), acrylonitrile styrene (AS),
polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS), and forming the resulting
mixture into the body portion; a brush portion formed by admixing
the primary mixture with nylon in an amount of 96 8 to 98.8 percent
by weight and projecting the resulting mixture from the body
portion to form the brush portion; and a grip portion formed by
admixing the primary mixture with 96.8 to 98.8 percent by weight of
at least any one compound selected from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or
synthetic rubber (SR) and forming the resulting mixture into the
grip portion to be extended from either end of the body
portion.
2. The anion emission brush according to claim 1, wherein the
tourmaline has an average particle diameter range from 0.1 to 3.0
.mu.m.
3 The anion emission brush according to claim 1, wherein the
germanium (Ge), zirconium (Zr) and/or the beryllium (Be) is added
in an oxide form thereof.
4. A anion emission brush for anion emission produced by coating a
synthetic resin brush pre-formed by a molding process with a
mixture comprising at least any one selected from a group
consisting of 0.2 to 0.4 percent by weight of germanium (Ge), 0.2
to 0.4 percent by weight of zirconium Zr and 0.2 to 0.4 percent by
weight of beryllium Be and 1 to 2 percent by weight of tourmaline.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to an anion emission brush,
more specifically to an anion emission brush produced by combining
a material for emitting anions with a synthetic resin material and
forming the resulting mixture into a shaped product.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] A brush is generally for daily grooming including a hair
brush, clothes brush, makeup brush, toothbrush and the like, and
fairly uniform in type and design.
[0005] Such common brushes have been usually made of a synthetic
resin material such as plastic or artificial rubber and produced by
the injection of a molding depending on functions and/or
performances as required.
[0006] However, there is still a need for an improved brush with
superior performance, although the brush's primary function is
still for grooming purposes
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention has been proposed to solve the above
problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide
an anion emission brush produced by admixing a material for
emitting anions such as tourmaline, or the like, with a synthetic
resin material and forming the resulting mixture into the
brush-like product, in order to solve the known problems as
above.
[0008] In accordance with the present invention, the above object
is accomplished by an anion emission brush, which comprises a body
portion formed by admixing a primary mixture obtained from at least
any one selected from a group consisting of 0.2 to 0.4 percent by
weight of germanium (Ge), 0.2 to 0.4 percent by weight of zirconium
(Zr) and 0.2 to 0.4 percent by weight of beryllium (Be), and 10 to
20 percent by weight of tourmaline with 96.8 to 98.8 percent by
weight of at least one compound selected from a group including
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), acrylonitrile styrene (AS),
polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS), and forming the resulting
mixture into the body; a brush portion formed by admixing the
primary mixture with 96.8 to 98.8 percent by weight of nylon then
projecting it from the body portion; and a grip portion formed by
admixing a primary mixture with 96.8 to 98.8 percent by weight of
at least any one compound selected from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or
synthetic rubber SR and forming the resulting mixture into the grip
portion to be extended from either end of the body portion.
[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable
that the tourmaline has an average particle diameter range of 0 1
to 3.0 .mu.m.
[0010] Here, the Ge, Zr and/or Be is preferably added in an oxide
form.
[0011] In addition, in one aspect of the present invention, there
is provided an anion emission brush produced by admixing 0 2 to 0 4
percent by weight of at least any one element selected from Ge, Zr
or Be and 1 to 2 percent by weight of tourmaline, afterwards
coating the resulting mixture on a common brush formed of a
synthetic resin material
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0012] Other aspects of the present invention will become apparent
from the following description of embodiments with reference to the
accompanying drawings in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating the processes of
preparing an anion emission brush according to the present
invention; and
[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an anion emission
brush according to the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0015] Hereinafter, an anion emission brush according to the
present invention will be more specifically described with
reference to the accompanying drawings
[0016] FIG. 1 is a flow chart illustrating the processes of
preparing an anion emission brush according to the present
invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an anion
emission brush according to the present invention.
[0017] As shown it the drawings, the anion emission brush of the
present invention comprises a body portion 201, a brush portion 202
formed on one end of the body portion 201 with a plurality of
bristles, and a grip portion 203 extended to form the other end of
the body portion 201.
[0018] The body portion 201 is prepared by admixing 103 a primary
mixture comprising at least any one selected from a group
consisting of Ge, Zr and Be 101 in an amount of 0.2 to 0.4 percent
by weight, and tourmaline 102 in an amount of 1 to 2 percent by
weight, as well as at least any one selected from a group
consisting of ABS, AS, PP and PS 103 in an amount of 96.8 to 98.8
percent by weight; then forming the resulting admixture into a
desirable shape. The forming process is preferably an injection
molding process to provide the product with a brush form commonly
used.
[0019] The brush portion 202 is prepared by admixing the primary
mixture (comprising at least any one selected from a group
consisting of Ge, Zr and Be in an amount of 0 2 to 0 4 percent by
weight, and tourmaline in an amount of 1 to 2 percent by weight),
together with nylon in an amount of 96 8 to 98 8 percent by weight
and forming the resulting admixture into a brush. Such nylon can be
replaced with various kinds of synthetic materials depending on
consumer tastes. The brush portion is usually projected and/or
extended from the body portion.
[0020] The grip portion 203 is prepared by admixing the primary
mixture (comprising at least any one selected from a group
consisting of Ge, Zr and Be in an amount of 0.2 to 0.4 percent by
weight, and tourmaline in an amount of 1 to 2 percent by weight)
with at least any one compound selected from polyvinyl chloride PVC
or synthetic rubber (SR) in an amount of 96.8 to 98.8 percent by
weight, then forming the resulting mixture into the grip portion.
At the forming process, the grip portion can be extended from
either one end of the body portion.
[0021] Most preferred as the tourmaline is one having an average
particle diameter ranging from 0.1 to 3.0 .mu.m. Also, the admixing
process of the primary mixture of tourmaline and various synthetic
resin materials can be carried out by the known molding process
independent of the order of mixing.
[0022] Moreover, a synthetic resin material formed into the brush
by the molding process can be coated with the admixture comprising
the primary mixture, i.e. 1 to 2 percent by weight of the
tourmaline and 0.2 to 0 4 percent by weight of at least any one
selected from Ge, Zr or Be in an oxide form.
[0023] The germanium abbreviated "Ge" is one of the rare
sub-metallic elements, atomic number 32 and an atomic weight of 72
59 and exists in an amount of 7 ppm on earth This element was
predicated and initially named "ecasilcon" by Mendeleev who is the
originator of the periodic table of elements, after which was
formally discovered by Winkler, a German chemist and designated its
present name, "Germanium." After approximately 50 years, essential
minerals including manganese, chrome, selenium and the like were
falsely unhealthy to the human body. However, this misunderstanding
has recently been corrected, in that it has been identified by many
researchers and/or scientists that such minerals have an important
role necessary for proper metabolism and for general health if they
exist in trace amounts within the body. Moreover, with respect to
psyological performance of super-trace nutrient elements such as
cobalt, silicon, gold, and germanium, to the body, numerous
research studies are in progress, hopefully proving that these
elements have superior efficiency in fighting cancer of the throat,
rheumatoid arthritis, food allergies, (hyper) cholesterinemia,
chronic or infectious diseases derived from viruses
[0024] Zirconium, abbreviated "Zr", was discovered and named by M.
H. Klaproth in 1789 from the mineral zircon Thereafter, J. J.
Berzelius reduced K2ZrF6 into metallic potassium to first separate
the zirconium into a metallic form in 1824. There is relatively
abundance of this element in nature, which has a Clarke number
(that is, the amount deposited in the earth's crust) of 165 ppm to
rank 20th. Zr is contained in an amount of 0.02 .mu.g/l in
seawater. The element is primarily contained in minerals such as
zircon ZrSiO.sub.4, baddeleyite ZrO.sub.2, and remains in other
particular minerals including titanium, torium or other rare-earth
elements as an additional component Alternatively, Zr is widely
distributed within igneous rocks.
[0025] Especially, the tourmaline which is a hexagonal crystalline
mineral having a hardness of 7.0 to 7.5 and a specific gravity of
2.98 to 3.2. The tourmaline comprises different chemical components
including Mg, which is effective for the activation of cells,
improvement in heart and nervous system functioning; Fe closely
related to blood and anti-bacterial activity; boron B, available
for skin and/or mucosa; Si beneficial to internal skin
reinforcement, kidney, liver, pancreas, and stomach; and Ca
promoting the growth of bones.
[0026] It has been identified that such tourmaline flows at a weak
current of about 0.06 mA if its positive pole (+) and negative pole
(-) crystalline particles are interconnected. For electrical
properties of the tourmaline, this element continuously creates
direct-current static electricity due to electrons constantly
flowing in from the sun Although the electrons include both of
cations and anions, the anions among solar wind can pass through
the atmosphere layer while the cations, so-called protons, cannot
pass through the same. The passed anion is absorbed into the
positive pole of the tourmaline and transferred to the negative
pole Then, one of the existing anions of the negative pole is
pushed out and sent along the electric beam to form a permanent
flow of electricity. Current amount of such electric current is
about 0.06mA which is preferable to the human body.
[0027] Because the tourmaline crystals continuously generating the
weak current, they instantly decompose water through electrolysis
when the crystals come into contact with moisture The tourmaline
also electrolyzes the moisture contained in the atmosphere. Such
eletrolysis caused by physical activity is continuous and safe so
as to change treated water into safe water.
[0028] Alternatively, raw ore and/or powder from the tourmaline
instantly discharges electricity as soon as it comes into contact
with moisture. As the result, the water molecules are decomposed
into hydrogen ions H.sup.+ and hydroxyl ions OH.sup.- by
electrolysis. The resultant H.sup.+ ions are pushed to the negative
pole to bond with electrons discharged from the same are then to be
neutralized to form H.sub.2 gas to be evaporated. In other words,
the water is under alkali-ionization.
[0029] On the other hand, the produced OH.sup.- ions bond with
surrounding water molecules to form a particular surface material
such as H.sub.3O.sub.2 anion.
[0030] The epidermal surface of the human body is generally covered
of a hardened oily component. Hydroxyl ions serve to alter an
acidified human body into a more natural condition by a reduction
reaction, and turning water into a weaker alkali having an optimal
pH 7.4. When incorporating the hydroxyl ions into the body, it is
possible to enhance immunity (including sterilizing capability,
anti-bacterial activity) of the body. Further, it has been
identified that the hydroxyl ion conducts blood purification and
stimulation of autonomic nerves to inhibit excitement of
sympathetic nerves, ensures a high level of far-infrared light
generation from the tourmaline; and is efficient to encourage
circulation of blood and to serve as an thrombolytic agent.
[0031] As described above, the anion emission brush according to
the present invention comprising the tourmaline and inorganic
metals (or oxides thereof) such as Ge, Zr, Be or the like is widely
applicable to daily usage including hair brush, clothes brush,
makeup brush, rings, a brush's body and handle, toothbrush and the
like. It can appreciated that the present brush can emit anions to
provide beneficial effects on the body, more particularly, to
promote metabolism and/or cell performance in the body; to activate
immune reaction and blood purification; to improve stability of the
autonomous nervous system; and is superior in water-permeability,
moisturizing ability, so as to contribute to a healthier life.
[0032] As is clear from the above description, the anion emission
brush of the present invention which contains the preferred
materials such as tourmaline to emit far-infrared rays and to
generate anions provides many advantages, for example, the
promotion of metabolism and/or cell performance, activation of
immune reactions and blood purification; improvement of the
autonomous nervous system stability; and superior
water-permeability, moisturizing ability.
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